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On April 15th at the book launch, I'll have a copy of the screenplay (or script) I've been developing.
A screenplay includes everything seen or heard on screen: locations, dialogue and action. It tells the story but is also a technical document that contains all the info needed to film the movie. One page of a screenplay equates to about one minute of screen time. So generally, screenplays are typically 100 to 120 pages long. For now, I've split Book 1 (A Tale of Two Time Travellers) into two parts: Episode 1 is now a two hour movie (127 pages) and Episode 2 is about 82 pages (one hour 22 minutes). I'm currently writing Episode 3, where the chrononauts travel to Southumbria. The book will likely be divided into 3 episodes. To me, the screenwriting process is more challenging than writing a book. The industry adheres to strict standards that ensure quality productions. Where a book is, by nature, descriptive, the screenplay must be succinct, providing just a glimpse of what the director and actors will portray on-screen. Screenplays use seven line types in a defined format:
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AuthorCraig retired in 2015 and has been writing ever since. Six novels, more than thirty hours of television scripts, and countless cups of coffee later, his imagination is still going strong. His left hand, however, has filed repeated requests for lighter duties—and a very long vacation. Categories |
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