Are you lost in your screenplay? Get a map! We all know writing a screenplay is incredibly hard. While it gets easier as you go, every story is a new battle. When I sit down to write, I chase treatments, beat sheets, and outlines before I open my screenwriting software to tackle the story. One thing that's always helped me is thinking about the writing process like a search for buried treasure. Mostly because I love a good treasure hunt movie. Anyway, I worked hard and came up with a Story Map that I try to fill out before I write every spec screenplay. Without further ado, let's dive into the story map! So, What’s A Story Map? When I think about screenplays, I think about all the beats you hit to take your audience from the opening scene to the closing credits. Sure, some people swear by Blake Snyder, but I prefer to think of the screenplay more as a map than as individual building blocks. It takes the pressure of page goals and formulaic outlines. Just tell me a great story! Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 31 December, 2018