Very new, wet behind the ears screenwriter with only one book in my belt called Controller: D-Factor. I'm in the process of writing a screenplay about and would some advise on getting started.
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Hey Edith, if you take a look at previous threads in this lounge you'll find TONS of information on getting started. Also, I recommend looking into the Happy Writers - it's the screenwriting mecca. https://www.stage32.com/happy-writers. There are classes and labs where you can learn the all the dos and don'ts of the craft, coverage services, and finally online pitching sessions with executives once you get a script done. With all of these resources here for you, I'm sure you'll do great.
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Hi Edie. Read scripts. There are plenty of places on the web to find movie scripts for free. In addition, get a book on formatting. Dave Trottier's "Screenwriter's Bible" is considered, well, the Bible of script formatting. And finally, an easy, cheap screenwriting software. You don't need anything fancy at this point. Then, just do it.
Lots of supportive creative people here and wonderful resources for new writers. Enjoy and wish you much success.
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As Tom says, read scripts. Here's a link to get you started: http://www.simplyscripts.com/movie.html This site does a good job of letting you know what version of script (draft of shooting) they have for download. Whenever possible, try to read draft screenplays, not "shooting scripts." Draft screenplays are much closer to what screenwriters actually wrote before directors got their fingers all over the pages. You can spot shooting scripts from the numbers running down the left margin.
Edie: I'm like you. This was some good advice.
Thank you for all the wonderful advise. I'll let you all know how everything goes once I'm done.
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Read and study at least 10 scripts from movies that are similar to what you want to write.
So important I had to say it twice. ;)
OR maybe that means you should read 20 scripts. Seriously, I'm not kidding.