When you write actions, how do you make those sentences interesting to read. I mean, when I write something like that, it seems little boring to read. What can I do in this case? I'm still armature. Thanks in Advance.
Screenwriting : Need to know something. by Rafsan Mahmud
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This can help: http://www.scriptsecrets.net/articles/descrptn.htm Also read some good script like Tarantino, Sorkin and find inspiration.
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Check out ACTION STACKING in your SCREENWRITERS BIBLE. And, or, pick up THE VISUAL MINDSCAPE OF THE SCREENPLAY by Bill Boyle. This will take your action to the next level. Happy Holidays
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You've got to fluff it up a bit. Embellish the visual details that you want them to visualize. There is a fine line though. If you go to far then it seems like filler.
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Great point Andrew!
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Your action should make the reader want to turn to the next page. They should be able to visualize what you see in front of the camera lens yourself. Make it engaging!
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Wow! Thanks everyone.
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Describe the action as it is happening. Keep descriptions brief and in the present tense. A general rule, keep your descriptions under 3 lines. Describe only relevant information. It is not necessary to describe every single detail of the scene. Don’t describe a character’s every movement. Extraneous character movement is distracting. Also try to keep a single event, shot or sequence within one description. If the action changes suddenly then start a new paragraph.