Hello friends,
I hope you're all doing well. I’d like to ask for your advice — am I doing the right thing?
I’m a screenwriter looking for people who might benefit from my screenwriting skills and experience, so we could collaborate. That’s why I’ve been sharing some of the ideas I’ve come up with in the Logline section, along with short synopses for them. You’re welcome to check them out.
However, not all of these ideas have full scripts yet — some do, some don’t. Let me explain why.
Every idea I share, every film concept, I can see clearly in my mind — not just the beginning, but most importantly, the ending. Many screenwriters struggle with this: they can see the setup, maybe even the second act, but the ending often doesn’t come together. And when they do try to write the ending, they realize they have to rewrite everything — the opening, the midpoint, all of it.
That’s not the case for me. I always see the full arc.
The second thing is this: no producer will accept your script exactly as it is. You can spend a year or more writing a script, but when you try to sell it, the producer will almost certainly ask for major rewrites. You’ll end up spending even more time reworking the material — and much of that original effort might go to waste.
That’s why I prefer to first have a real conversation with a producer, to understand what they want to see — and only then write the synopsis and eventually the script tailored to that vision.
So here’s my question: am I doing the right thing by sharing only ideas and synopses at this stage? Or do you believe I should be writing full scripts from the beginning?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts!Hello friends,
I hope you're all doing well. I’d like to ask for your advice — am I doing the right thing?
I’m a screenwriter looking for people who might benefit from my screenwriting skills and experience, so we could collaborate. That’s why I’ve been sharing some of the ideas I’ve come up with in the Logline section, along with short synopses for them. You’re welcome to check them out.
However, not all of these ideas have full scripts yet — some do, some don’t. Let me explain why.
Every idea I share, every film concept, I can see clearly in my mind — not just the beginning, but most importantly, the ending. Many screenwriters struggle with this: they can see the setup, maybe even the second act, but the ending often doesn’t come together. And when they do try to write the ending, they realize they have to rewrite everything — the opening, the midpoint, all of it.
That’s not the case for me. I always see the full arc.
The second thing is this: no producer will accept your script exactly as it is. You can spend a year or more writing a script, but when you try to sell it, the producer will almost certainly ask for major rewrites. You’ll end up spending even more time reworking the material — and much of that original effort might go to waste.
That’s why I prefer to first have a real conversation with a producer, to understand what they want to see — and only then write the synopsis and eventually the script tailored to that vision.
So here’s my question: am I doing the right thing by sharing only ideas and synopses at this stage? Or do you believe I should be writing full scripts from the beginning?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts!
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Hi, Aleksandr Rozhnov. I think you should write full scripts from the beginning. One reason is it's harder to find a producer who will be interested in a script idea and/or synopsis than a full script. Another reason is the producer can read the script right away instead of waiting for the script to get written.
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Hi Aleksandr Rozhnov - I second Maurice Vaughan 's advice. You are correct that most scripts will undergo changes (even while filming on set) but we need to first have something to change: a solid script, the full initial architecture of the story. You're in a good position already having more than one full script as you may often hear "what else do you have I can look at?" SO I would also say to develop your ideas into full scripts.
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A logline & outline is something to work on.
A full script is something to work with.
Industry people are much more inclined toward the latter.
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es, I agree — writing scripts is essential. But a solid synopsis can be written in a single day. It can clearly present the story’s core: what it's about, who the main character is, their personality, what they want, and how it all ends.
If a producer reads it and says no — you've only lost a day. But writing a full script can take several months. And if the producer still says no after reading it — or asks you to rewrite it in another genre — you’re back at square one. And they’ll have to wait a long time again until you rewrite the whole thing.
That’s what I’m talking about.
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I get it, but I feel that would only work -- or work MUCH BETTER -- if you know that producer personally. However, if you add some force multipliers, like a pitch deck and a sizzle reel, then a good synopsis would almost certainly turn heads,
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Thank you for your attention to the screenwriting process.
Secondly, a synopsis reveals everything: what the story is about, who the main character is, their central conflict, and their inner conflict. In other words, after reading a synopsis, a producer can already understand whether they want to see this kind of film on screen or not.
At that point, the producer can suggest certain nuances or adjustments they’d like to see in the film they envision — and then the screenwriter can start writing with those notes in mind.
But if the full script is already written, it’s harder to reshape. And not every screenwriter will be willing to do that, simply because they’re emotionally invested in their script and have already spent a lot of time crafting it.
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Hi! This platform is mainly for education and knowledge, not for finding a real job. So there is nothing wrong with posting ideas without a script.
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On the other hand, a completed script is needed to show the author's professional level. Many people are capable of making promises, but only a few are capable of fulfilling them.
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I agree, but if someone fundamentally doesn’t know how to write a screenplay, they simply won’t be able to write one.
However, if a person writes strong synopses, then a basic interview can easily reveal how well they understand the story — their grasp of the protagonist, antagonist, character arc, setting, and everything else. It quickly becomes clear whether they’re capable of writing a script or not.
And it’s very simple to give them a technical task and see how they handle it. That’s it. The whole thing is actually quite easy to figure out.