Screenwriting
Excuses, excuses…
Why haven’t I been blogging? Same reason I haven’t been screen writing. I’m completely blocked.
Here’s the problem. I’m torn between two stories – and I can’t choose. One is a story I want to tell – one I think needs to be told. The other? If I write it well, dress it up in a short skirt and 4-inch heels, just might buy me a proper set of shoes and put new rims on the Caddy.
I’m about 1/3 the way through each – emerging from the fun, self-absorbed sanctuary of the conceptual phase into the harsh reality – the heavy lifting – of actually writing a feature-length script.
Maybe you can help. Here are the log lines…
1) “A once-pious Mexican woman sneaks across the U.S. boarder to avenge the death of her husband.” – THE WIDOW OF JUAREZ
2) “A career-obsessed ad executive plans a family vacation he thinks will help win him a promotion.” – FAMILY CAMP
Discussion
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You are certainly going to have a much greater understanding of the 2nd one.
Thanks for the feedback, Robert. That’s how I’m leaning.
I disagree, I like the first because I know you want to get some heals and a dress and drink a shot of Mezcal to help get into character…
HAAAAAAAAA! Drat! You’re on to me!
Tell the one you want to tell…