I'm working on a screenplay

Hi everybody! I'm working on a screen play -- working title: PRIESTLY DUTIES. This is the first one I haven't collaborated on -- just me, my pencil and eraser. I'm having fun with it and am working from an outline of where I want the story to go -- but every once in awhile I change directions. Sheryl

Sheryl, That's awesome. I hope to start working on a novel as soon as I have finished with school. What script writing software are you using? Randi

Hi Randi! I've just been writing in pen and pencil and Microsoft Word but bought Hollywood Screenplay software this morning. It's just $49. You can get it at http://www.hollywoodscreenplay.com Sheryl

Hi Sheryl, I'm curious what attracts you to the screenplay form. You mention having collaborated before...have you been involved in more than one screenplay project? Did you ever take a class in it or did you just jump in with both feet? Curiosity killed the cat...how cruel, eh? g

HI Gina! No -- I've never taken a class in screenplay writing -- I'm a big believer in whatever you want to know can be found at the public library. I read everything I could get my hands on and still do about screenwriting. I like all the screenwriting web sites too. Good books: How to Write a Movie in 21 Days by Viki King; and Successful Scriptwriting By Jurgen Wolff and Kerry Cox (first 6 chapters). Also, I am in several screeplay writing groups in Yahoo, MSN and AOL. And I belong to Arizona Screenwriters Association - - http://www.arizonascreenwriters.com . You can also get a great screenplay writing guide for $14.95 at http://www.screenplayguide.com - it's really terrific. It's a four page laminated guide that makes the whole process a lot easier. This is the first time I haven't collaborated -- all my own effort and ideas this time. And no, haven't sold a script yet. What attracts me is the $$$$$. LOL! Actually, I would rather work on a 120 page script than a 300 page manuscript. Call me LAZY! I do 'reading' scripts as opposed to 'shooting' scripts - you don't have to worry about camera angles and other technicalities this way. Sheryl

Sheryl. I'm working on one too. I've finished a couple, but nothing worth selling. Have you tried taking any classes? I've gotten a lot out of the ones I've taken. Two were online with UCLA. Awesome teachers. Cat

That's terrific -- I'll have to check out UCLA. Your date is coming up fast. I've been out of the hospital since Sunday and have already lost 5 pounds. It was easy -- I was so surprised. Hugs! Sheryl

I've tried Hollywood Screenplay. I like Final Draft better. Good luck with your screenplay. Randi