The most common question I find in my inbox is, "What kind of screenplay should I be writing?" That question is always important to ask, but you're asking the wrong person. You should be asking yourself. See, I know people asking me because they want to hear what genres are hot or bound to sell. But as I've said time and time again, chasing trends is a complete waste of time. You need to write the movie you want to see on the big screen. Let's dig into this concept. Tell Your Story. Write Your Spec.Writing a spec script is done to showcase your storytelling power. You're basically telling Hollywood the kind of writer you are and the kind of things you care about. You should leave your heart and soul on the page. When I sit down to write a new screenplay, I am actively thinking about what I care about in the world and the kinds of things I feel like have to be on the big screen. Sure, I'll talk with my manager about what's marketable, but at the end of the day, the decision of what I'm going to write is based on what I care about the most. Specs are hard; you're writing for free, coming up with every story beat, and relying on your own inspiration. It's easy to get stuck. Even now, as a pro, I get stuck in them all the time. But I rely on writing specs yearly because they often...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 15 August, 2024