Writing for film is an altogether different animal. I’m afraid there’s no substitute for the grind – meeting producers or trying to meet them, narrations (during which their phones will ring constantly), rejection etc.
After listening to you or pretending to, they’ll tell you that it’s all very well, but can you develop an idea [...]
Archive for March, 2009
Writing for Film
Posted in General Gyan, So you've written, now what, tagged actors, how to, meeting producers on March 23, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Writing for Television
Posted in Screenplay, tagged film, television, writing on March 22, 2009 | 2 Comments »
If you want to write for television, identify the kinds of shows you want to write. Find out who the producers are – their names/logos usually come at the end of the show. Find out their numbers from the directory/Internet/Just Dial services and call them up.
Ask for the creative director on the show. It is [...]
How to write a Novel
Posted in Novel, tagged book, how to, mystery, Novel, story, suspense, writing on March 21, 2009 | 7 Comments »
I have had a successful writing attempt…so naturally people ask me how I write stories. Mostly I just follow my instincts. For instance I take care to address those issues which leave me feeling cheated in other people’s works.
But these questions led me to wonder whether there are any rules for writing, especially mystery / suspense. By rules I [...]
Honing the Craft
Posted in General Gyan, Novel, Screenplay, tagged Books, screenplays, writing on March 20, 2009 | 5 Comments »
Anyone can write does not mean that you take it lightly. Writing, is not just about stringing two words together. Like any other craft it needs persistence and constant sharpening.
How does one do that? It is a bit obvious really.
1. Write: Again, like any other craft, practice is of paramount importance. You must write, write [...]
Honing the Craft II
Posted in General Gyan, Novel, Screenplay, tagged Novel, Screenplay, writing on March 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
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3. Rewrite and Edit: Writing is only rewriting. After you finish writing whatever it is you’re writing, revisit it. Not once, not twice, but many times. After my morning fifteen minute writing routine and before I begin working for the day, I revisit whatever I have written the previous day. I edit it, rewrite it [...]
It’s Over!
Posted in Novel on March 16, 2009 | 5 Comments »
O-V-U-R. Damn, I can’t get that irritating promo out of my head.
Anyway, I have about one hour ago typed the last word. And I’m literally going crazy. I can’t believe it. After calling everyone I know, and informing them of the momentous event, irrespective of whether they care or not, I am literally at a [...]
Great Idea for a Whacky Character
Posted in Novel, Screenplay, Short Story, tagged character development, character sketch, fiction, funny, humour, ideas for characters, India, screenwriting, writing on March 2, 2009 | 11 Comments »
Someone sent this to me. Apparently these wise ass answers are the actual responses by the website officials . I don’t know if this is true. The reason I’m posting this (besides the fact that they are funny) is to show that an idea for an interesting character can come from random places. Yes, even irritating friends [...]
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