A year later stopping by. Word Dancer reminds me of my first acting exercise in a college course. The professor set up my girlfriend is pregnant. I tried everything to resolve this wild conflict, so the prof said no, it's a baby of a different race, too. So I tried to alleviate this new level of tension. Finally I learned the actor's job is not to avoid conflict but to seek it like a bloodhound, letting the screenplay reign you in. So here I comment on a Word Dancer page. Because if it ain't on the page, it ain't on the stage.
You are simply marvelous and amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of screenplay writing and caring about the ignored up and coming writer with few opportunities to be seen and heard. Be well and stay creative.
Wow. Word Dancer and Tyler Mowery should collaborate and make a live video about screenwriting. These two have the best screenwriting TH-cam channels ever.
Your videos are a treasure trove. They got me through the most toughest time of my life, and I've had my share of tough times. Thank you isn't enough, but that's all I'm able to provide; a bit of gratitude. Thank you.
Yaaaay the blocked toilet scene again! I actually love whenever this example pops up. It's a really good vision of how a bit of business can shape a scene and make it more than a sit-down conversation. My stories have a lot of chat in them so... Gonna have to block a lot of toilets 😄
long time no see! I have been teaching for more than 18 years, but I proudly announce that I am your student in screenwriting, about to finish another script...
Hey I think your videos are really helpful! I would like to ask something about screenwriting. I realized that when happens something that is not understandable for everyone, for example a characters action- why did he do it exactly- I always try to build it into later conversations. Does it looses from its value? I know a lot of people say: don't tell, show. But in this case i feel like i show it and then tell it. These are sometimes really complex things, feelings, that I think I wouldn't get it, only if I would analyze the movie for 10hours.
Hello and thank you. How do I right a scene where music is playing, it's action, people are arguing and based on the previous scene we know what the argument is about. How do I navigate the reader through that?
Do you know where I can go, or what I can do to meet other writers? I started writing comedies about a year ago, and I'd like to find a group that can help various ways. Like proof reading scripts to give some advice, etc.
Hey, Word! I've got a superimportant question I can't remember having seen covered before! :) I just went through my screenplay again. But this time, rather than reading the dialogue out loud and enacting the characters' body language and expressions, I just read the script silently. That left me with a different impression of the script, and so I made a few changes. So here's the question: Should we write the script with the assumption that the reader *will NOT pronounce the dialogue and enact the characters' body language and expressions*? Or with the assumption that the reader *will do these things*? In other words, should the script be most entertaining for the reader or be most useful for dramatic purposes? I am worried that some of the drama is lost if I think about what would be most entertaining for the reader. For example, a character might be very tense and breathe heavily multiple times throuhout a conversation. But for a reader to read about a character's breath all the time is probably not so interesting -- a reader wants the description to be varied.
I need your help to read my (at least 11 pages) script, and comment it so I know if I write it right or wrong... but my script in Indonesia languange.... is that possible to you to read that? 😔
INT. FRIENDS HOUSE - LATE MORNING SALLY and BRIDGETTE are sitting at kitchen bar. Sally is meticulously making homemade lemonade while the two small talk. Bridgette is waiting for the right moment to tell Sally that she is pregnant, but the time seems to never come. Sally finishes perfecting her lemonade and is pouring a glass when Bridgette blurts out "I'm Pregnant!". Sally pauses without expression --then without warning she douses Bridgette with her glass of lemonade. Bridgette looks at Sally in surprise then throws her glass of lemonade on her. Looking at each other soaked, they start to laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation. Sally walks to the other side of the kitchen bar and hugs her close friend Bridgette and tells her she happy for her. Sally whispers in Sally's ear as she hugs her while laugh crying, " take my favorite baby name and Aunt Sally will be on permanent strike"... Bridgette whispers back as she is laugh crying, "Bitch".
Exercise: "Wow, Amanda.....this is .... wonderful! I'm so happy!" Amanda's giddy with relief. "Phew, Donna, thank you!" They embrace. Donna looks at her friend, shaking her head, still can't believe it. "Boy or girl?" Amanda grins. "Boy and girl." Donna's smile hardens at the edges. "What?" Amanda nods eagerly "Can you believe it? Twins!" She's going for another embrace which doesn't come. Donna's shell shocked. "Twins." "And we didn't even try!" - Would that be a button?! Nope. I guess not. Have to work harder. But great lesson - thank you!
Hi, I have question. When your script makes millions at the box office, does your bank acount reflect that? Or do you get a very, very low 6 figure number ( if your lucky ) and Hollywood gets all the 7 figure numbers in theirs ?
Two girls on a Bar. Mandy, 30, Laura, 33. Bartender What´s going to be, ladies? Mandy Two vodka Gimlets, please.We want to get wasted. Laura Just one. And a glass of water. Mandy Oh, Lord. The world has come to an end. Laura No. It´s a new world. It´s a new life Mandy(singing) How it goes? Yes, it´s a new life... for me...And I am feeling good. Laura A new life... inside of me, and I am feeling fantastic. Mandy Bartender. Two glasses of water, forget the vodka. We are celebrating. Told you, Laura. Praying works. So we´ll keep on praying, so I can produce a little friend to your little treasure. Sorry, for the spelling errors, english is my second language.
The pregnant lady has her good friend the plumber coming. The ladies are chatting when he arrives and she says my waters broke. He comments that it’s likely 8 months before that happens, letting the cat out of the bag. The other lady runs to the broken bathroom, the pregnant lady hits the plumber, a scream from the bathroom as waters going everywhere.
I like your script writing lessons but your comments about dancing on this video is not correct, those dancers are very bad dancers to my opinion..As choreographer and script writer like you, i think dancing is not about doing acrobacies, acrobacies are for circus.
She is singlehandedly responsible for the first script I ever wrote. Thank you. 🙌🏽
You’re so gorgeous LOL. I’m writing a Horror, Suspense Thriller right now. And you’re information is Gold. I’m so happy I found you.
A year later stopping by. Word Dancer reminds me of my first acting exercise in a college course. The professor set up my girlfriend is pregnant. I tried everything to resolve this wild conflict, so the prof said no, it's a baby of a different race, too. So I tried to alleviate this new level of tension. Finally I learned the actor's job is not to avoid conflict but to seek it like a bloodhound, letting the screenplay reign you in. So here I comment on a Word Dancer page. Because if it ain't on the page, it ain't on the stage.
I like the new writing assignment parts of the videos
You are simply marvelous and amazing. Thank you for sharing your knowledge of screenplay writing and caring about the ignored up and coming writer with few opportunities to be seen and heard. Be well and stay creative.
me too!!! great interactivity!!!
Wow. Word Dancer and Tyler Mowery should collaborate and make a live video about screenwriting. These two have the best screenwriting TH-cam channels ever.
Your videos are a treasure trove. They got me through the most toughest time of my life, and I've had my share of tough times.
Thank you isn't enough, but that's all I'm able to provide; a bit of gratitude.
Thank you.
Yaaaay the blocked toilet scene again! I actually love whenever this example pops up. It's a really good vision of how a bit of business can shape a scene and make it more than a sit-down conversation. My stories have a lot of chat in them so... Gonna have to block a lot of toilets 😄
Your channel is goldmine for screenwriters 👍🙏
I've taken one of your classes and it was amazing. Purchasing the others.
Thanks for letting me know! Lots of time and love goes into those:)
Excellent video for punching up an otherwise boring scene, and turning it into 3 parts. Love it!
long time no see! I have been teaching for more than 18 years, but I proudly announce that I am your student in screenwriting, about to finish another script...
That's awesome! Thanks Leon!
You're a genius. Great content.
This was fantastic advice and explaination. Thanks!
Thanks soooo much. I'm working on my first spec script now and I already know how I cam make the opening scene more dynamic. Thanks again!!!!
Very informational . I just signed up on your screenwriting classes online. I can't wait real soon to take some course.
Thanks again for your educational videos!!!!!
Thanks a lot for the lessons
Amazing content as usual! I'm saving up to take screenwriting courses, and your courses are on the top of my list. Thank you.
Please do!
Idk if it's just my phone or not, but the audio is not completely synced with the video.
P. S. Great video as usual!
Alright! You’re back!
This was fantastic!
Hey I think your videos are really helpful! I would like to ask something about screenwriting. I realized that when happens something that is not understandable for everyone, for example a characters action- why did he do it exactly- I always try to build it into later conversations. Does it looses from its value? I know a lot of people say: don't tell, show. But in this case i feel like i show it and then tell it. These are sometimes really complex things, feelings, that I think I wouldn't get it, only if I would analyze the movie for 10hours.
Hello and thank you.
How do I right a scene where music is playing, it's action, people are arguing and based on the previous scene we know what the argument is about.
How do I navigate the reader through that?
Hey can you do a video about screenplay for documentaries films
Thnks for your informations
Do you know where I can go, or what I can do to meet other writers? I started writing comedies about a year ago, and I'd like to find a group that can help various ways. Like proof reading scripts to give some advice, etc.
Stage 32 is great place to meet other people that are into what you are into..
Love your videos! Super helpful! :))
For this one, do you mean button as in end button? 😅Thanks!
Thank you!
Any tips on how to write child characters more credibly?
I would wish to share with you my struggle so far, how can I reach out to you.
Would we need to be told the camera view I wonder?
Not overtly. Camera views are implied by what's described:)
@@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144 Thanks, that is the way I try to approach it, "eager eyes see the"
Great astute advice!
Glad you liked it!
Hey, Word! I've got a superimportant question I can't remember having seen covered before! :)
I just went through my screenplay again. But this time, rather than reading the dialogue out loud and enacting the characters' body language and expressions, I just read the script silently.
That left me with a different impression of the script, and so I made a few changes.
So here's the question: Should we write the script with the assumption that the reader *will NOT pronounce the dialogue and enact the characters' body language and expressions*? Or with the assumption that the reader *will do these things*?
In other words, should the script be most entertaining for the reader or be most useful for dramatic purposes?
I am worried that some of the drama is lost if I think about what would be most entertaining for the reader. For example, a character might be very tense and breathe heavily multiple times throuhout a conversation. But for a reader to read about a character's breath all the time is probably not so interesting -- a reader wants the description to be varied.
"explains while heavily breathing" and some sentences later "he finally calms down, breathing less agitated"
I need your help to read my (at least 11 pages) script, and comment it so I know if I write it right or wrong... but my script in Indonesia languange.... is that possible to you to read that? 😔
I am only fluent in English:)
@@worddancer-howtowriteascre9144 okay, it's okay.. i adore u so much. I love all your videos!
INT. FRIENDS HOUSE - LATE MORNING SALLY and BRIDGETTE are sitting at kitchen bar. Sally is meticulously making homemade lemonade while the two small talk. Bridgette is waiting for the right moment to tell Sally that she is pregnant, but the time seems to never come. Sally finishes perfecting her lemonade and is pouring a glass when Bridgette blurts out "I'm Pregnant!". Sally pauses without expression --then without warning she douses Bridgette with her glass of lemonade. Bridgette looks at Sally in surprise then throws her glass of lemonade on her. Looking at each other soaked, they start to laugh at the ridiculousness of the situation. Sally walks to the other side of the kitchen bar and hugs her close friend Bridgette and tells her she happy for her. Sally whispers in Sally's ear as she hugs her while laugh crying, " take my favorite baby name and Aunt Sally will be on permanent strike"... Bridgette whispers back as she is laugh crying, "Bitch".
I like it. You wrote well.
Exercise: "Wow, Amanda.....this is .... wonderful! I'm so happy!" Amanda's giddy with relief. "Phew, Donna, thank you!" They embrace. Donna looks at her friend, shaking her head, still can't believe it. "Boy or girl?" Amanda grins. "Boy and girl." Donna's smile hardens at the edges. "What?" Amanda nods eagerly "Can you believe it? Twins!" She's going for another embrace which doesn't come. Donna's shell shocked. "Twins." "And we didn't even try!" - Would that be a button?! Nope. I guess not. Have to work harder. But great lesson - thank you!
I like that though. Would be a nice dark comedy. Just needs music and editing to cap it off.
Hi, I have question. When your script makes millions at the box office, does your bank acount reflect that? Or do you get a very, very low 6 figure number ( if your lucky ) and Hollywood gets all the 7 figure numbers in theirs ?
helpful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
With all this info available, why do so many movies suck?
IMO the focus is on agenda’s instead of story.
Hi
6:34 holy shit
Two girls on a Bar. Mandy, 30, Laura, 33.
Bartender
What´s going to be, ladies?
Mandy
Two vodka Gimlets, please.We want to get wasted.
Laura
Just one. And a glass of water.
Mandy
Oh, Lord. The world has come to an end.
Laura
No. It´s a new world. It´s a new life
Mandy(singing)
How it goes? Yes, it´s a new life... for me...And I am feeling good.
Laura
A new life... inside of me, and I am feeling fantastic.
Mandy
Bartender. Two glasses of water, forget the vodka. We are celebrating. Told you, Laura. Praying works. So we´ll keep on praying, so I can produce a little friend to your little treasure.
Sorry, for the spelling errors, english is my second language.
The pregnant lady has her good friend the plumber coming. The ladies are chatting when he arrives and she says my waters broke. He comments that it’s likely 8 months before that happens, letting the cat out of the bag. The other lady runs to the broken bathroom, the pregnant lady hits the plumber, a scream from the bathroom as waters going everywhere.
Could you please make a video explaining how to write sex scenes? Thanks. Love your videos.
I like your script writing lessons but your comments about dancing on this video is not correct, those dancers are very bad dancers to my opinion..As choreographer and script writer like you, i think dancing is not about doing acrobacies, acrobacies are for circus.