Content

• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

Writing a script for a 90-120-page film is not so difficult as it might seem at first glance. You can do this quite well if you are ready for continuous thought and planning, as well as for meticulous rewriting in the process of polishing the text. The devil is not as scary as he is painted, so read our article and start writing!

Steps

1. 1 Find a story that you enjoy. Better yet, yours beloved history. At times, working on a script will feel difficult or overwhelming, so it’s better to work on something that you will not be too tiring to think about and / or torment for several months. Research a specific genre and stick to its rules if you would like to sell your script. For the film industry, market compliance is always more important than originality. But that doesn't mean a little originality is in the way.
2. 2 Software. The lack of software will only annoy both you and the potential reader, who are accustomed to the fact that the dialogue is located exactly 10 cm from each edge of the fields. If you can't afford software like Movie Magic or Final Draft and Montage, then Celtx is worth a try. Add three "w" and ".com" to the name to go to the site with the program. I am now starting to work with her. This program has all the necessary functionality and offers to put your script in an open database. How do you know? Maybe it's a potential hit.
3. 3 Formulate an idea. Write a short sentence (no more than 15 words) describing the main concept of the plot. So you can determine the complexity of the future film and get the opinion of others.
4. 4 Make a plan. It's easy to get lost in a hundred pages of text. Get the opinion of others.
5. 5 Create a character reference book. Characters influence your story even more than a written plan. List all the characters and provide detailed descriptions of the names, including appearance and traits such as resourcefulness, kindness and attractiveness or, according to new trends, stupidity, anger and hatred, played in a pleasant manner (for ideas, see Shakespeare's play "Richard III") ... If they turn out to be clichéd characters that you yourself are tired of watching in cinemas, then keep thinking about them. When describing the antagonist and protagonist, do not forget to list all their disadvantages. In the course of the development of the plot, the main character corrects his shortcomings, and the shortcomings of the antagonist become the cause of his collapse.
6. 6 Don't neglect the three-act structure. Many recognized writers have done away with it and have done it quite successfully, but that's why they recognized writers. Producers are willing to take risks with them, as they have already proven their ability to make money. The scripts of many films are written in the "Hero's Journey" format, on which there are many articles on the Internet. Another good example would be "The Writer's Journey" Chris Vogler and "History" Robert McKee.
7. 7 Examine the three-act structure. If you do not understand what was discussed in the previous step, then study this question. Here is a brief explanation: ACT I tells about the world and the characters as they should be seen, a problem is introduced to be solved. For example, "Goonies are having fun in a small corner of the world until they find out that developers want to turn their home into a condominium, so ..." ACT II aims to show the development of the characters and the problems. For example, "So, Goonies get into One-Eyed Willie's maze and try to go through all the obstacles to ...". ACT III contains several events, the most important of which may be that the hero reaches despair and is ready to surrender. BUT and this is the most important thing: he or she comes to the realization that giving up does not mean solving the problem, after which they find the right solution. For example, "Sean Astin in The Goonies finds a way to turn One-Eyed Willie's traps against villains and manages to collect enough diamonds to keep his home."
8. 8 Dialogues. It is best to write dialogues after the rest of the script has been completed; this way you can make sure your story is told in a meaningful way. Conversations should be short, simple, and timely. If in doubt, you can even improvise with them later.
9. 9 Description. Remember that each page is roughly equal to a minute of screen time. Write about actions and feelings, not detailed descriptions. Finally, and most importantly, the script should be simple and easy to read.
10. 10 Write the name of each scene on a separate card, listing the characters involved. This will make it easier to understand the overall development of the script, and also be able to understand where the whole story is heading.
11. 11 Write a draft. Dialogues should be spoken (lively everyday speech, not official language).To learn this, try listening to other people's conversations and writing them down word for word.
12. 12 That's not all. Not even close. Once you've written your first draft, go back to the beginning and reread it carefully. If at this stage you have about 120 pages, then you have written about 30 extra pages. Go back to work and start removing unnecessary things, simplifying characters, and making the script thicker and easier to read.
13. 13 Once you're done with the first option, recycle the script over and over. Until you realize that now he is ready.
14. 14 Do you really want to sell your script? Send it to a reputable script proofing company. For a fee, they will send you critical feedback on which parts of the text need revision, as well as other useful information.

Tips

• The general rule of thumb that a page of text is about a minute of screen time is not always true, as sometimes action in a movie can take precedence over dialogue.
• You are a creator and you deserve to allow yourself to be a creator. Write about what you like, the way you like to write. You may be lucky, maybe not, but still write. This is the cheapest stage in making a movie.

Warnings

• Don't try to highlight certain points in the script. Other people are doing this. If it is not for your friends, then do not allow highlightedand misseduh.
• Try to give your best. The scenario market is extremely competitive. Do not doubt your abilities anyway; you have every chance of being that special author with fresh ideas.

What do you need

• Creative potential
• Plot
• Text editor
• Hollywood Studios