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Ways On How To Improve And Rewrite A Screenplay
Okay, so you're all done with your epic screenplay concerning hazardous vampires in Boston and now it's time to start pitching that script to managers and also agents in Hollywood. (All of whom have more in common with a vampire than you might realize.)
But prior to deciding to place that script in an envelope, and believe you're done learning how to write a screenplay, below are a few tips to assist you to rewrite your screenplay to make it professional, marketable along with the best script it can be.
Tip 1 Don't do anything
I know. You've just typed "fade out" and you're ready to go. But I would give it's good to wait around a month, or at least two weeks, before you start rewriting.
Why? Simply because you're too close to the material. You'll be focusing on the small things-grammar, dialogue-when you should be working on building emotion and conflict. Hence take a break, and put the script in the drawer for a while.
Tip 2 Cut the first 5 pages
But you will need those pages, right? They are essential to setting character and setting and...blah blah blah.
I will bet you five dollars you don't need it. Don't have faith in me...give the script out, without the first five pages. In case no one notices, you don't need it. (It's one of the biggest mistakes writers make when learning how to write a screenplay.)
The simple truth is most writers do a lot of "throat clearing" in those beginning pages. Get right to the point. (Bear in mind, readers want to know what's taking place. Therefore let them do a little sleuthing.)
Tip 3 Focused Drafts
Rather than rewriting from fade in to fade out, I like to take a pass at the script numerous times-but with a very focused objective on each rewrite. (It's one among the most difficult things I had to get when learning how to write a screenplay.)
So...maybe I'll perform a rewrite where I focus on nothing but spelling. Another...scene description. Maybe another will be pushing fights. While another takes care of dialogue.
Then I'll do a rewrite for every major character. Maybe I'll try to add certain symbolic images subtly.
After doing 10-20 of these-with very clear goals-it will help me stay on track, and make sure I cover everything.
I guarantee if you follow these 3 steps, you'll get a tight, focused, and much better script. (Even when it's about mutant vampires.)
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