Lately, I have been trying to look into how other people follow the same process I do when it comes to writing. I like to suss out if they do steps in a different order, or if there's nuance to any part of the process I've never seen before. That's why I was stoked to see this video from Glenn Gers, a full-time professional writer of movies and television for 25 years. His credits include theatrical features, no-budget indies, TV staff and episodes, and original movies for cable and streaming, such as BROTHER'S KEEPER (2002), FRACTURE (2007), MAD MONEY (2008), and many more. So, let's see how he outlines a movie. Let's dive in. Outlining a Screenplay Like a Pro When it comes to outlining, you are creating the backbone of your screenplay. And depending on how detailed you get, it may take you longer to outline it than it would take to actually write it. So, what are the benefits of making one of these documents? A Private Workspace for CreativityOne of the things I loved from the video is how he described the outline as a private "workspace" not intended for public consumption. It gives the writer the freedom to be messy, to experiment, and to be truly creative in their primary outline without the pressure of external judgment.You can do anything you want, try any twist or turn, and really pressure test what the best choices are for the story itself. The Power of Knowing the EndThe video...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Tuesday, 8 July