Thursday, December 10, 2009

Day 11
Hello Family,
I'm still working on ACT 1 of the screenplay.
In the first ten pages, I must:
Introduce the main characters.
Establish the main environment.
Establish the time period.
Describe the routine, day to day way of life.
Provide important, relevant backstory.
Introduce the antagonist.

The catalyst or inciting incident marks the movie's first turning point. It takes the story from complacency to combat, the point of no return. It answers: What does the main character (M.C.) want, and what might prevent him from getting it?

These two questions make up the film's premise, describing what the story is about.

Only after these two questions have been answered can I pose the central question: Will my protagonist succeed at (describe his desire here).

That's all for now.
I've got to get back to work.

God bless,
Felicia

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Hello Family,
This week's project is intense. I'm working on the first 10 pages of the script. It is very important that I get this right because script readers often determine whether or not they will consider producing the script based on the first ten pages. I am getting feedback from the instructor and class mates of my online writing class.
Best to all,
Felicia