Script Writing Tips from Mutantville.com

[sadomirth]

Rofl I loved the intro. Have you heard of Christopher Vogler? I am looking at his book. Have you read Syd Feilds 'The ScreenWriters Workbook? I find I can get over saturated with advice. Love the tips in this video. I would love to chat more if you are able. If so let me know.

[flickerchocho]

Thanks for these video! :D

[MutantvillePlayers]

@flickerchocho You're most welcome! Glad you can find something useful in them. Thanks for watching.

**Streebo

[wherewhenwhat]

I love screenwriting. I've written a few plot outlines and added some dialog, to go with it, but not really sure how or where to write exposition or if its needed. Im always lookin for tips and what to do with my scripts. Thanks Streebo.

[MutantvillePlayers]

@wherewhenwhat Glad to help out, J-Man! If you're having trouble with too much exposition in the dialogue - then you learn about the "Pope in the Pool" rule from Blake Snyder's "Save The Cat". In short - the audience will be too busy marveling at the Pope in the pool than paying attention to all of the exposition he is talking about. In my own scripts, I usually write tons of exposition and then pretty much take it all out in later rewrites. (CONTINUED)

[wherewhenwhat]

@MutantvillePlayers great advice. I usually omit exposition, until I finish and go back and realize certain things need better explanation. From now on I will consider everything you said.

[MutantvillePlayers]

@wherewhenwhat (CONTINUED FROM BELOW) Pick up some scripts to study. I recommend grabbing a few of Tarantino's from the nearest book store or Amazon. His style is very direct and sparse and he's the best screenwriter of our generation. Definitely grab Syd Fields' Screen Writer's Problem Solver. It will help you with a lot of the problems in your script and help you learn to analyze your own work more thoroughly. Thanks for watching.

**Streebo