Tuesday, 14 November 2006
Good tips from a script reader
Posted in Screenplay, Writing by Chris at 15:15
According to Quentin Tarantino, if a rookie screenwriter wants to get their script read by the right people in Hollywood they must first find a way to bypass the script readers. In the director’s eyes, a reader will never recommend you since they’re frustrated writers themselves and don’t want anyone else to succeed. Tarantino was killing me softly with his advice, telling my whole life, with his words, killing me softly. Yes, I do read scripts on occasion for extra cash and I’m also currently writing a script that I know everyone will hate and that I’ll never finish anyway. However, I assure you that we readers have nothing but respect for the show-offs who actually complete a script. It’s more accurate to say that we’re hoping your script is very, very, very bad.
I’m not really tacking with the cut of his motherfuqin jibe, but they’re good tips to keep in mind while you’re-
What is that perfume you are wearing?
CMo looks at the camera directly and shrugs.
writing your killer screenplay.
