Screenplay writer I am not. This is the bit of wisdom I’ve learned so far in the Script Frenzy challenge. I believe thats beginning writer shouldn’t limit themselves – try different formats, difference genres, now while there is time. Find what works, then go forward with the craft. I’ve heard many times that taking a break from your usually fare when you’re stuck can help, that’s why I signed up for Script Frenzy to begin with.
Halfway through the month and 2,000 words into my script I’ve found a new respect for script writers while at the same time learning it is not for me. Usually I work well under limitation, but in this case the boundaries are too binding. On the plus side I’m going to come out of this with a new set of characters, a interesting story I’d like to explore more, and, most importantly, fingers itching to get back to work on other projects.
On another note, I missed Blog Like It’s The End Of The World! I didn’t even realize it was going on until it was over. Late to the bandwagon as usual. Oh well, I’ll definitely be on board next year, in the meantime the collection of links to BLITEOTW entries is tripling my list of blogs-to-read.