Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
If a flashback is not causing change – either an advancement of the present story line or a new understanding of the present story line – then it is not crucial and it should be cut.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
Good scenes are about DISCOVERY; we discover something unexpected,
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
100-110 page,
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
DECLARATION OF WAR/ASSUMPTION OF POWER (page 75):
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
IF A SCENE DOES NOT... A) ADVANCE THE STORY B) REVEAL CRUCIAL CHARACTER ...OR... C) EXPLORE THE THEME ...CUT IT!!
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
Keep it second person present tense and use strong, unique verbs that capture tone, emotion, and character.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
An engaging protagonist must struggle against tremendous odds to achieve his/her goal.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
-Show them doing the right thing, early on.
Daniel Calvisi • Story Maps: How to Write a GREAT Screenplay
Always write at least one complete scene, every time you sit down to write.