Im a newbie in this as well in which i know i got great ideas for
films, trying as well to write a script from one of my ideas but i know i got no writing skills in that
department.
Meaning on how u explain a scene, how to set it, words to use to give the reader a view of what
u r seeing and such.
Another big set back is that i work 55 hours a week, usually from 11am to 9pm and other times
till 11pm and i cant keep a clear mind for writing.
I got a book and paper on me at all times for if any ideas pop into my head for a scene.
Hey Sados....
One thing that you should pay attention to is your use of punctuation and grammar. I assume
that you desire to become a professional writer. Here on IndieTalk we try to maintain standards,
which include proper language skills. So use apostrophes, avoid "text speak" and try to be more
concise with your sentence construction. I know that right now you're saying to yourself "but
this is just an internet forum." However, presenting yourself as a professional at all times is important
to your image. People won't want to work with a writer who doesn't know even the basics of writing.
How you should have written your post:
"I'm a writing newbie also. I have some great ideas, and keep an idea book with me at all times
to write them down when they occur to me, but have difficulty putting those ideas together in
script form. How do I explain a scene? How do I explain the setting? How do I put across a certain
point of view?
Another issue is my work schedule; I work 55 hours a week, and sometimes more, so I have difficulty
getting into the mood."
Or something like that.
When it comes to finding the time to write you must answer the question, "How important is it to
you to succeed as a writer?"
I know all about tough work schedules and still finding the time to practice my art. In my youth
I worked three jobs and still found the time to practice (I was a musician). The answer is discipline.
I gave up on a social life and partying. I woke up, went to work at the gas station, went home,
showered, went to work as the accompanist at a dance school, had dinner, went to band practice,
went home, did my personal practicing, then went to sleep and started over again the next day.
On Fridays and Saturdays instead of band practice and personal practice were gigs, and then
straight to the gas station from the gig. Sunday mornings I played organ for a church, went
home and went to sleep, woke up, practiced, had dinner, and then went back to sleep. Start
the week over....
This is what you have to do if you want to succeed. The most important part is the daily practice.
It must become a part of your daily routine. Some days it goes poorly, some days it goes well, but
you are doing it almost every day. It's like the old joke; "How do you get to Carnagie Hall? Practice,
Practice, PRACTICE!!!!!!" (BTW, I eventually got to Carnagie Hall.)
The most difficult part is getting started. Once you develop the routine you'll find, after a few months,
you miss it if you don't do it. And now is the time while you're young. It gets much more difficult
when you're older and have responsibilities like a family and bills, etc.
