There is nothing more exciting than finishing your spec screenplay. It's like you've written a lottery ticket and are about to find out if you have the winning numbers or not. If you're like me, you can be a little impatient when it comes to getting that script out on the town, but I'm here to tell you that before you send it to producers, there are five things you really need to do. Now, some of these may seem obvious, but I think it's really important to do each step prior to taking your shot, because you really only get one of them. Let's dive in. 1. Proofread!I am so crap at spelling that I need to have my stuff proofed a few times. I have Grammarly, but I still get my manager to comb through stuff to make sure there are no glaring errors. A screenplay riddled with typos, grammatical errors, and formatting mistakes will send producers straight to the "pass" pile. Read your work aloud to catch awkward phrasing, pay close attention to formatting standards, and enlist a trusted friend or professional proofreader for a final sweep. 2. Get Brutal FeedbackRight before I send my script out, I call in my buddy Evan Littman from GetMade and have him tear my stuff apart. I do this because I know he gives hard notes, and I know hearing the hard notes only makes my work better upon rewrite. Step outside your echo chamber. Share your script with people...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 30 April