Script writing tips.

[coyleys 10]

While we are on the subject of script writing (who’s talking about script writing) I am, so stop butting in.

Anyway, if you are thinking of writing a humorous script, then always take a tip from the experts, in my opinion the founders of British comedy...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtcmewIJU2U&feature=related

[Karis 11]

I went to the BBC scriptwriter's presentation last month, if anyone wants to hear the pertinent points?

[Mantaspook 14]

I went to the BBC scriptwriter's presentation last month, if anyone wants to hear the pertinent points?

 

Yes, I certainly would.

[coyleys 10]

Even though my wife and daughter are members of our local operatic society I had never read a script, let alone wrote one, so I wouldn’t know where to start.

Any info would be appreciated.

[Karis 11]

I'll post up a write up when I get home in a few days.

 

It was VERY informative.

 

The (then) BBC Director of Comedy personally asked me to write a script after I submitted one for an existing TV show years ago. I couldn't (and still haven't) thought of a new idea.

 

Good ideas are hard to come by...

[Hopman 46]

Good ideas are hard to come by...

 

There's one idea right under your nose (figuratively speaking).

Edited July 15, 2009 by Hopman

[owena 10]

I'd be really interested to hear what was said. Ideas aren't my problem, it's a bit of time and discipline to get a script written and any tips would be welcome.

[Karis 11]

I just want to add that ideas are fairly easy, but GOOD ideas (or even better, great ideas), are hard.

 

Example: my novel, 31, was rejected by my publisher. They said the ending was too slow and lacking in any real climax. I tried to explain that it was a slow inwardly looking novel and didn't need an ending, but they said: no 'Hollywood' ending, no book.

 

So, while I can think of a hundred endings, finding a great ending is really tough.