So, you want to write a screenplay? What’s wrong with you? Writing a script is one of the hardest things you can set out to do. But my goal here is to make it easy on you. Sure, storytelling can be a blast. There are times when you have the audience in the palm of your hand, twisting them and turning them for the sake of drama...but there are also times when you stare at a blank page and want to curl up in a ball and die.Regardless of those highs and lows, writing can be one of the most fun endeavors in the world. You get to explore without leaving the comfort of your own home – but feel free to use it in a coffee shop or office. I’m not picky, I just want you to write! Creating something from nothing is the best feeling in the world. Today, we're going to learn how to write a screenplay together. Let's get started.Why Should I Listen to You?This is the existential question you should ask yourself every time you sit down to write and want to get your thoughts and feelings out.But for this intro’s purpose, allow me to introduce myself.My name is Jason Hellerman, and I’m a writer living in Los Angeles. I’m in the WGA, I’ve been on The Black List twice (a list of the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood), and I’ve worked in both television and feature films over the last ten years.I’ve had my...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Friday, 22 March, 2024