COMM 3700 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Log Line, Step One, Typewriter
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List the three paths you can take when writing a script: write the script yourself, option a script that has already been written, hire a writer to write the script for you. Find a partner whose strengths are your weaknesses. Talk with you potential writing partner about the story and make sure she likes the genre, story, and characters before working with her. Make sure your partner has the time and commitment to work on the script, especially if it"s being written on spec (for free) Work out the credit your partner will receive as well as payment terms if the screenplay is sold, optioned, and/or produced. Be 98% happy and consumed with an idea before agreeing to further develop it and flesh it out. Developing an idea not in your means to produce. Effects are _________ ; a good script is _____ .
