I had a very successful Director/Screenwriter give me notes on my 100 page horror/comedy script. He wanted me to open the script with a completely different scene that I had originally written but from the point of view from my youth...I was stumped: for weeks. Then after thinking about a possible scene - tonight I think I got it. Again, it's based on a truly creepy event that my "4 year old self" witnessed in the family home. Maybe the Director pushed me in the right direction after all. I can hardly wait to get working on the script again.
Screenwriting : Good advice from someone who knows!? by Gerald Paul Barrett
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It would appear to be sound advice. Always be sure to grab some eyeballs on page 1. Best of luck, Gerry!
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Congrats on figuring out the scene, Gerald Paul Barrett! I know how it is trying to think of a scene and nothing comes. Sometimes I just have to step away from the script and stop forcing it.
And speaking of changing scenes, I recently rewrote the opening scene of a script. I knew it would take a lot of work, so I put it off at first, but I'm glad I did the extra work because the script's better now.
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Wow! That would be hard. I’m so glad you took the challenge.
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Way to stick with it, Gerald. I’ve often tried to think about not just what a note is but why the note is being given and if I can find that then the ideas follow. Excited for you to explore this new opening.
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Love hearing that you not only took the note, but used it to break through to the other side. Being open minded is such a huge part of being a screenwriter. Keep getting after it, my friend.
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Really great work Gerald! Keep after it!