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Thursday, February 3, 2011

How to start a script

Tonight I'm thankful for two little words, FADE IN. They mean that I have started my next script, and beginning for me is always the hardest part, so if I can write those two words...I know I can write the rest. Two little words fraught with such risk and such promise. This is the 15th time I have written those words, and yet it is still scary/exciting/overwhelming/thrilling -- it is still an adventure. Here I go!

7 comments:

  1. Awesome! Yeah!

    Not that I write scripts, but I come up with stories with the phrase "what would happen if...."

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  2. And when it's "Fade Out" for your current script, consider adapting this, my father's favorite novel (I was named after one of its characters).

    I was talking with someone at WB about it yesterday... a 100+ year old story that is very relevant today -- your name was mentioned in the conversation too. I think you are the one to "get it" and do it justice.

    Just a thought (and strong... feeling). :)

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  3. PS~
    Some mathematics re: the aforementioned...

    The novel (for composition) + this (for tone) + this (for hue) = a FADE OUT that will knock their socks off.

    Adding you to the equation? Masterpiece.

    Ya got guts, Little Miss Joyfulness. Surprise everyone (you?) with a down 'n' dirty showcase.

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  4. PPS~
    A certain husband of yours would be the perfect "Presley".

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  5. Thanks for the vote of confidence, everyone! I am excited:)
    V.L. -- hold the phone -- you were at WB today talking about me?? What a small world! I had no idea you were in the business...are you a producer? I can see you certainly have passion and a clear vision for this project -- why not write it yourself? I am humbled that you think I could carry off such a prestigious project -- alas, the last time I tried to write straight drama, I was told (in all seriousness) by my professor that it was the funniest thing he had ever read and that I had a real future in comedy. Ha! Not what I wanted to hear -- but he was right -- I am much better suited to lighter fare:) The book looks like an awesome read, thanks for enlightening me of it's existence. Are you named for the prophet-like character?

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  6. I was talking with a friend of da fam's at WB.

    My mother's side of the family has been involved in the business end of "The Biz" for many generations. I followed another career path (that of my father) which kinda frowns upon entertainment-type moonlighting –- though I did pen two scripts during a year's hiatus not so long ago (they're on a shelf at aforementioned studio).

    If you ever have chance to read the book and would like to give-it-a-go, just lemme know. Expanding ones comfort zone can be quite a pleasant surprise. Light fare is cool –– heavy eating can be quite satisfying at times as well. :)

    And yes, the sad prophet is my namesake –– dad had to do quite a bit of diplomatic persuading (bargaining) w/ mom to get her approval.

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