Rewriting
At this point in my “screenwriting career” I find I really like the rewriting process. When I first started to write SP’s, I hated to rewrite, and defended my first draft through a LOT of query rejections.
And, now I’m going to contradict myself and say that I ”hate” the rewriting process.
Because it is so damn hard to figure out what is wrong.
Do you have a “nagging feeling” that something is just not right with your script? That’s probably because there’s something wrong with your script! The challenge is figuring out what that “something” is!
In my reference library, there is the book “The Screenwriter’s Problem Solver” by Syd Field. This book has been a huge help to me. Mr. Field addresses problems of plot, character and structure. And the beauty of the book is it’s available in paperback so it doesn’t cost a fortune.
Rewriting. Love it or hate it, it’s with us to stay.
Writing is rewriting. Someone said that… Don’t know who.
So, when are we through rewriting a project? To me, there are three times when a writer can stop with the rewriting!
- When the story shows up on the silver screen!
- When you can think of nothing more to change to make it better!
- When you are just flat out sick of it.
During the last two months of this year, I will continue to rewrite existing projects. Then in January, I’m going to start a new screenplay. So, right now, it’s time to go rewrite something! Today, I’m working on “Revenge”. When I’m done, I’ll upload some samples for you to peruse!
