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filmcourage · 1 month

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Characters Are What They Do... Not Who They Were - Jill Chamberlain

Watch the video interview on Youtube here.

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sas-soulwriter · 2 months

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How do we write characters authentically?

Hello, my dear writer! I assume we've all wondered at the beginning of our writing journey, "How do I find my own writing style? How do I stand out, and how do I make my characters sound authentic?" This post is dedicated precisely to the latter question. How do we write characters authentically?

Observe Different Personalities: Observe people of different age groups, from various cultural backgrounds, and with diverse life experiences. Pay attention to their language, gestures, and behaviors to develop a broad understanding of human diversity.

Take Time for Character Development: Invest time in developing your characters, including their background, motivations, goals, strengths, and weaknesses. The better you know your characters, the more authentically you can portray them.

Utilize Realistic Settings: Place your characters in realistic environments and situations that are recognizable to your readers. Describe the details of their surroundings, such as landscapes, buildings, clothing, and everyday items, to create a vibrant backdrop for your story.

Be Open to Change and Development: Allow your characters room for growth and change. People evolve over time based on their experiences and decisions. Permit your characters to learn from their mistakes, gain new insights, and undergo development.

Everyday SituationsAn additional tip is to place your character in various small situations, even if they are a fantasy figure. For instance, have your character order coffee. What happens if they encounter a ghost? What are their feelings about Christmas? Accompany them while shopping. How do they react when meeting their greatest hero? Describe everyday scenarios that aren't part of your official story but are meant for you to better understand your character.

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laikacons · 1 year

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Worked a bit on my 3rd short film

#blog #laika constantino #writers on tumblr #screenwriters on tumblr

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frances-and-the-moon · 6 months

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I hope there is another homoerotic antagonism show coming soon because The Worst Of Evil destroyed me, The Devil Judge broke me bc they parted ways, Beyond Evil made me sad bc they parted ways, The Merciless killed me, D.P. also made me sad, can I please for the love of God have a show where the two main characters stay together until the end or do I have to learn Korean move to South Korea and become a screenwriter myself

#the worst of evil #beyond evil #the devil judge #the merciless #d.p.#strangers from hell #merciless evil devil from hell #I hope South Korean screenwriters use tumblr

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writingwithfolklore · 2 days

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Making the Most out of your First Draft

As someone who used to write every first draft without planning and then use that to figure out characters and outlines, I have a lot of experience in first drafts that are incredibly helpful to forming an actual story, and drafts that don’t add much.

So here’s how to make the most out of your first draft:

1. Write what doesn’t make sense

One of the most helpful first drafts I ever wrote abandoned plotlines and started new ones as though they had existed all along like several times. It was also the longest draft I had ever written because I had packed so many ideas into it. The reason why this is helpful is because you can test out what a plot point will look like in the middle or even end of your story without having to go back to the same beginning again and again.

It doesn’t need to make sense, just try things out. Disappear characters who don’t work, add a best friend near the end that acts like they’ve been there the entire time, whatever idea you’re interested in you can try out without worrying too much about what makes sense or what you’d need in place to set it up. It's like literally stream of consciousness writing, and you're going to learn so much more about your world, plot, and characters than trying to make it make sense.

2. Write poorly

I spent a lot of that first draft having characters monologue to themselves or each other about their interests and problems and lives which allowed me to explore their backstories and voice even if that’s not something I would do in a final draft. I had the wackiest plot points to see how my characters would react, what would happen to the plot, and if I didn’t like it I would keep going like nothing had happened, I did a lot of yadda-yaddaing over worldbuilding and setting the scenes and making up things on the spot to see if they’d stick, skipping sometimes to the interesting stuff, or adding in a random scene just for fun.

It doesn’t have to be good. Even a little bit. You’re learning about your world and your characters and the story you want to tell, but you aren’t writing it yet. Allow it to be the worst thing you’ve ever written.

3. Make notes on what you like

As you go through and throw spaghetti at the wall (figuratively speaking), make notes on the things that stick. If you write a line of dialogue you really like, or a piece of backstory or even a vibe, make sure to make a note of it somewhere. This will help you narrow down your ideas to what you want to keep when you start writing your story. And if you’re like me and you want to outline or plan your subsequent drafts, these notes will be invaluable to start forming your planning.

Anything else I missed?

#writing #creative writing #writers #writing community #screenwriting #writing inspiration #books #filmmaking #film #writing advice #first draft #making the most out of your first draft #pantsing #pantser #writers on tumblr

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ravenstarmedia · 5 months

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Me learning the original concept for Wish had Star as a Peter Pan/Genie-esque shapeshifter, he would be Asha's love interest, the king and queen would be a villainous couple, and that sounds a hundred times more interesting than what we actually got:

*opens Final Draft*

#creative inspiration #screenwriting #writing inspiration #wish #disney #disney wish #animation #we were robbed #fine i’ll do it myself #taking charge here #it deserves to exist in some form dangit #writers on tumblr #writing #disney animation #disney animated movies #disney animated films #disney movies #creative motivation

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ronniaugust · 9 months

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How to Write on Final Draft (without it feeling so daunting)

It's incredibly difficult to open up a Final Draft document without feeling like you're literally writing your final draft, so here's a few features you can use your advantage!

1. Turn on dark mode

Dark mode makes it look like less of a script and more of an outline. Edit and rewrite in light mode, you will feel the difference.

2. Use speed view

Speed view gets rid of pages and page numbers and therefore you are only looking at the words you type.

3. Use focus mode

Focus mode removes the scenes, page numbers, and outlines you have at the top on the program while writing. Another way to forget about focusing on progress.

4. Make a messy beat board

Throw all your ideas onto the beat board, it should help make the document feel a bit more lived-in and less pristine.

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5. Set a template with your formatting and use that to start every script you write

While a script format is very ridged, there are things you can do to personalize it. When you find those things, make them in a Final Draft doc (without actual writing) and save as your own template so you don't have to change all the elements every time.

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dora-papp · 4 months

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Wild Blue Yonder and Midnight are just something else. Exceptional writing.

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charabistouille · 2 months

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"before you can attempt a first draft, you've gotta take your big character's flowchart and divide it into scenes. Not key moments connected by vibes, but actual scenes" -LocalScriptMan in his video about dialogues

I hope you writers feel called out because I did. The vibes are great. We love vibes. But put them around your story rather than at its heart ! Hide the ineluctable story structure with vibes ! (I like LocalScriptMan's advice but he's a mainly plot-driven writer, like most screenwriters, so if you're a silly little character-driven writer like me maybe don't take everything he says about characters and plot at heart. Either way never take writing advice at heart. Think about it and see if you like it. We writers like to make up rules no ones strictly follows because it's art and art cannot be bend by rules, only explanations).

#on writing #writing advice #writing memes #writing #tumblr writers #writerscommunity #screenwriting #writing tips #writer things #writer problems #writer stuff #writers

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aashish0470 · 8 months

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The engagement of this effect >

#dolly zoom #camera #imax #vertigo #arri #production #tumblr settings #design #filmmaking #screenplay #screenwriting #writing #art #late night #notes #film #movie

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byler-alarmist · 10 months

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Just saw an "aspiring screenwriter" on this hellsite post the dumbest, shittiest ending that they think would be "perfect" for S5. Of course it's Will being reminded by Mike that they are best friends and Will beautifully, nobly sacrificing himself to the Upside Down for the good of all.

All I can say is......don't quit your day job, kid

#shit takes #maybe don't do that #maybe don't pull a combo slowburn rejection and bury your gays #maybe don't even think about becoming a screenwriter if you have zero media literacy #the GA is silly #they are not killing will to close out the series #you absolute walnut #byler tumblr #st tumblr #byler #will byers #stranger things #s5 predictions #st5 predictions

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filmcourage · 2 days

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Pacing Your Story: What Writers Forget - John Bucher

Watch the video interview on Youtube here.

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chewingonmylaptop · 2 months

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Hello Friends

good morning and welcome to the show! my name is ChewingOnMyLaptop and this is my writing blog. i write about cowboys, fantasy knights, failed hollywood starlets, and - above all - gay people. because isn't that what it's really about?

this blog is currently in its infancy and i surely have little idea what i'm doing here but buckle in because it'll be a good time. i've put a description of my current WIPs below :)

Current WIPs:

The Destruction of Abilene

a film about a cold, people-averse cowboy named Hank Harrison who finds himself responsible for delivering a strange little boy named Jesse Sinclair to his grandpa safe and sound. but this journey gets a whole lot more difficult when he realizes they’re being stalked by a pack of demons eager to feed on whomever is deemed guilty. it's set in the town of Abilene, Texas in 1910 and features demons in the shape of coyotes, farming lesbians, and - of course - gut-wrenching guilt and religious trauma!

The Prophesied Soldier

was once going to be a fantasy film but turned into a limited series when i realized i cannot world-build enough in 90 minutes. features a former prophecy-selected Chosen One named Cassian who is trying desperately to escape the fantasy kingdom he lives in and avoid being caught in another prophecy. he's joined by his lover Alaric who is the crown prince of said kingdom. during the journey, the pair find out that the Lord's Council has been attacking magic-users in the prince's absence and has been using the newest prophecy as an excuse to wipe out those they fear. this project is much gayer than TDOA but also features many flashbacks to traumatic events and the ever-classic emotional argument in the rain! fun!

Public Relations

finally, a novel! this one follows an actress named Maeve Samson on the ten-year anniversary of the film that made her famous. since her break into stardom, she has had very very very limited success in her career and decides to create a little ruse to get the attention back on her. she enters a fake PR relationship with a former co-star in order to reignite hollywood's interest in the both of them. there's just one little problem... she has a real-life girlfriend. but Archana's cool with it, right? it's just pretend after all! do we think this is gonna go well for her? NO! no, it's not. again, get ready for gay people, mental breakdowns, and many bad decisions being made

#writing blog #writing advice #writers of tumblr #writers on tumblr #writing community #writer #screenwriter #screenwriting #writeblr #writing #oc #ocs #wip #current wip

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laikacons · 1 year

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Reading a draft of my second short film

#blog #writers on tumblr #poets on tumblr #screenwriters on tumblr #laika constantino

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sas-soulwriter · 3 months

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Keep Writing

Hey fellow writers! 📝✨

Just a little reminder that it's totally okay to feel like your work isn't hitting the mark sometimes. We all have those moments where we question our writing skills and doubt our creations. But guess what? That's part of the journey!

Writing is a process of growth and self-discovery. Your "imperfect" work is just a stepping stone towards improvement. Embrace the messiness, the flaws, and the awkward sentences. They're all crucial parts of your unique writing journey.

Remember, every renowned author started somewhere, and the beauty of your craft lies in its evolution.

Your words have power, even on the days when they feel shaky. Share your stories, let your creativity flow, and most importantly, enjoy the ride. You've got this!

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buckhead1111 · 6 months

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Ruth Gordon

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#buckhead1111 #artist on tumblr #ruth gordon #actress #screenwriter #cultural icons

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