Samuel Ludwig: Author and screenwriter in Grand Prairie, Texas.

I would love to read your sci fi stuff, as that is my favorite genre. If youd like any feedback I could give it. I am kind of new to screen writing but trying to learn quick. I have written a few scripts, mostly sci fi, which also need to be rewritten, but its a process.

Welcome back to Stage 32!

Welcome Melissa! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here.

For what it's worth, I've only used Final Draft to write scripts. It's super robust, and I've never had any technical issues.

I am finishing up my Degree in Digital Cinematography and not only did they give us Final Draft 10 or 11, I was also told that Final Draft is currently the Industry Standard. I wrote my first screenplay on Final Draft 8.

Yup I use Final Draft.

I'm currently working on a 100% free, no log-in, no watermark, in-browser screenwriting software, where you open/save directly from your hard drive. Nothing is stored "in the cloud."

I'm hoping to release it before the summer :) it will be bare-bones, but should be good for people just starting out.

Thanks for that advice Dan Guardino and good question Quinn Butterfield.

Your voice will not be lost.

There are no two words in the English language that mean the same thing, they come close, but never the same thing. If your character melts into a chair, they melt into a chair (sounds like summer in Sydney).

The most important thing I have learned from reading a lot of scripts. The more clever you try and be, the worse you look. People don't want to see your writing, they want to see your movie. Don't use words that send people diving for a thesaurus. That will instantly break their connection to your work. They should never look away from your pages.

The structure your story takes is up to you. Start at the end, jump around, tell it backward. If it works it works. If it doesn't, well... you know the outcome.

Readability is something completely different. I am reading a script for someone. It is nearly unreadable. It is a collection of words that read all interesting and spooky but mean nothing from a film point of view. It would probably be a better novel. It is not a story to be told visually.

Lastly, if you are going to do something unusual. I am a big fan. Do it well and you will look like a master. Do it poorly and you'll look like a gymnast that face plants. Don't try the backflip till you know you can stick the landing (that is correct, I have no idea about gymnastics).

Your voice is the screenplay, without you the story would not have been written. Unfortunately, if you plan on submitting your work to someone else to possibly produce it, then they will ultimately pick your script apart anyway. Reason being is that you had a vision to write the script, when the Director and or Producer gets the script they will adjust your vision on paper to line up with their vision for filming the story. In many cases if it is a big Production company your script will get up to at least 5 revisions before the first frame is filmed. So, unless you plan on filming your own script you must be prepared to accept the changes the Production Company makes. When you submit your script you need to be able to sell it to a Production company and negotiate whatever you can up front concerning the creativity within your script and just walk away (this is a harsh but true reality), unless you negotiate with the company to be a part of the Script revisions. I learned this myself while writing my first Screen Play. I hope this helps.

Hey Samuel I hear you. From 2005 to 2016 I lost both parents, and two brothers. Before I lost my dad I was taking care of him because he had dementia. At the end I felt like I had gotten my ass kicked for 12 rounds by Mike Tyson in his prime. But I'm still standing. Getting my film career going, and so are you. Good luck with everything.

Sending you good light Sam

Hi and welcome Samuel Great you are back on track and going to be making films. There is no better way to “pick up the pieces” than creating Art and basking in the light that it brings.

Good ideas are always welcome, in Holland is told that designers in 3D VFX are needed for AI in industry, so there will be lots of movements in a short time.

Nice to hear, maybe one day I will get a chance to visit.

Visitors and workers as nurses, IT specialists, technical workers are always welcome

Doug, they seem really good I agree.

I have the new pocket4k. It is an amazing camera. Virtually idiot proof (lucky for me).

Imo I am so glad it helped.

To be brutally honest, I started up writing again after a 25 year layoff and my only real goal was to finish a script to show myself that I could do it. After that, anything else would be the cherry on the sundae. Indie's probably the way to go just because the barriers to entry into it are a whole lot less than the studio route. Not saying that it isn't still daunting, but it seems more doable up front.

Thank you for your inquiry but for now I have several projects I am working on funding and am not able to take in new projects. I will keep you in mind when I finish some of these deals.

thank you Samuel...for the update...blessings

Awesome thanks.

Most welcome...Samuel...look forward to your update after viewing FORGOTTEN HEROES...check my Post...thank you...

Thank you Michael I look forward to watching it.

Most Welcome Samuel...have a great inspired Journey...also view FORGOTTEN HEROES I posted for you...

Thanks and Nice to meet you too Samuel. Hugs and success for you my friend. We keep in touch.

Hi Samuel- nice to see you and welcome :)

Thanks Mark.

Jerry i wouldnt mind visiting when I am in California, I'm in Dallas

IT IS MY PLEASURE!!!! ANYTIME!!!!! I believe you will go far

Nice to meet you, Samuel!

Thank you Tsara, nice to meet you as well.

Thank you Abigail you too...

Thank you Allison hope you have a blast...

Welcome to Stage 32, Samuel!

Thank you Jake...