Okay, so your friend has just finished a script and they feel great about it.Time to take the plunge and show it to people, they say.It's vulnerable to share part of your creative self, we know, but your friend clearly understands it's an incredibly valuable part of the writing process. Revision is the place to catch all the errors that could result in a weaker feature or short (or whatever they're making).Everyone has an opinion, and not all of them are worth a writer's time. But the right kind of feedback can transform a script from "almost there" to "let's make this tomorrow."So let's say you agree to read your friend's script. Some of it is great, but some of it doesn't work. How can you give helpful feedback?After years as a script reader and a writer myself, I know it can be hard to figure out what exactly isn't working and how to articulate it. If you're someone who wants to give good, useful feedback, here are four areas to focus on. When Harry Met SallyCredit: Columbia PicturesFeedback on Clarity of Plot PointsUnfortunately, sometimes what makes perfect sense in a writer's head doesn't translate to the page, especially if the world is very elaborate or its rules are unfamiliar (like in a fantasy or supernatural story). This feedback highlights moments where readers become confused about what's actually happening or why it matters. "Wait, how did they get from the warehouse to the penthouse?" or, "I'm not clear on what...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 12 September