I'm a long-time screenwiting dabbler, but placed well in contests with the 2 scripts I managed to finish. Both received good coverage from professional readers, got hip-pocket representation, and the second one sold to an indie production company for decent money. That's been my experience with screenwriting so far, and in my opinion Jacob's the single best screenwriting teacher I've come across yet. I find so much of what he says in his videos that reflects my experience so far dabbling in this craft--and even more that I'm trying to incorporate in my future scripts. Thanks, Jake, for this great channel!👍 It's like the Film School I could never afford. Appreciate it, Brother.
Regarding knowing if an idea is good or not, Stephen King threw Carrie into the bin after writing only 3 pages. His wife pulled them out and said she wanted to know what happens next. That novel was his breakthrough.
Here is my logline: After suffering an attack in his hometown as a kid, Jonathan becomes a mystical knight to fight demonic forces and keep his home safe. Honestly, this video made me feel a little more insecure about the script I'm currently writing and made me think about whether my stories are worth showing on some kind of screen, even when I remember that notable filmmakers or writers had gone through the same thing, but It also makes me want to write more until the last page. I do the best I can when I write learning from your videos and other RUclips channels, these insecurities are just part of the journey and I know this will be temporary because my desire to tell the stories I have in my head is bigger than that. I just have to live, die, and live again.
Love the homework. My bad logline: Skippy writes his first script, succeeds without a hitch, and realizes he's always been profoundly wise just like his parents and friends told him.
Awesome video. I'm really starting to get into writing. I love movies, especially Horror movies, they're my favorite genre. I've got a question about intellectual properties. I've always thought that you can write a movie about vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc because they're public domain. For example, you can make a Frankenstein movie, as long as you're not copying Universal's image. However, you wouldn't be able to write a Child's Play, or a HellRaiser because they're intellectual properties. Am I right or am I cuckoo for coco puffs?? Love the channel. Keep up the great work and much success!!
Public IP (like werewolves, vampires, aliens, etc.) is fine. A story about Dracula could work as it's now in public domain. But a story about Blade is not okay because the IP is owned. Stay away from IP that is owned by someone... or you can always try and get the rights if the property is not well known.
Amazing. Never would've thought to get a response like this! I tend to only write the ideas that touch me on an emotional level, so in that sense it's very easy for me to know what I want to write, but when it comes to main antagonistic force(s) is where I get lost... It could be aliens, cyborgs, flesh eating fungus, man vs man, etc... they all "work" for the story. But one is probably better than the other, right? Perhaps I'm over thinking it, in an attempt to avoid writing 7 different outlines for a single story but maybe I should just put the time in for each one. Is the pressure I feel to pick the absolute best thing even valid? Even though a studio/producer/director would most likely give notes on what they'd change anyways. (assuming the screenplay is of high quality in every other aspect) The intermediate phase of writing has been hard... but I'll use this video as proof the universe wants me to keep at it. Thank you for this gem!
Consider which one would appeal to other people the most. So while "flesh eating fungus" may allow for the story, it's not super exciting. Gotta think about how you'd market the script... that will help you narrow it down.
Services are what they are. If you want a written report, use the coverage service. They can be helpful at pinpointing marketing issues (whether the idea is high concept enough) or with major flaws in the story. But their advice on how to fix the script is often not helpful.
Title: Here Come the Heroes LOLgline: When the World is about to end, a group of unlikely and fallen heroes must rise to the challenge and heroically save the World before it ends.
I'm a long-time screenwiting dabbler, but placed well in contests with the 2 scripts I managed to finish. Both received good coverage from professional readers, got hip-pocket representation, and the second one sold to an indie production company for decent money.
That's been my experience with screenwriting so far, and in my opinion Jacob's the single best screenwriting teacher I've come across yet.
I find so much of what he says in his videos that reflects my experience so far dabbling in this craft--and even more that I'm trying to incorporate in my future scripts.
Thanks, Jake, for this great channel!👍 It's like the Film School I could never afford. Appreciate it, Brother.
Regarding knowing if an idea is good or not, Stephen King threw Carrie into the bin after writing only 3 pages. His wife pulled them out and said she wanted to know what happens next. That novel was his breakthrough.
His first 7 or so are the best aren’t they?
The overwriting that started later just sucked
Here is my logline: After suffering an attack in his hometown as a kid, Jonathan becomes a mystical knight to fight demonic forces and keep his home safe.
Honestly, this video made me feel a little more insecure about the script I'm currently writing and made me think about whether my stories are worth showing on some kind of screen, even when I remember that notable filmmakers or writers had gone through the same thing, but It also makes me want to write more until the last page.
I do the best I can when I write learning from your videos and other RUclips channels, these insecurities are just part of the journey and I know this will be temporary because my desire to tell the stories I have in my head is bigger than that.
I just have to live, die, and live again.
Loving the tough love 💗
Love the homework.
My bad logline: Skippy writes his first script, succeeds without a hitch, and realizes he's always been profoundly wise just like his parents and friends told him.
Haha!!
Thanks Jake, always helpful and encouraging advice.
Great content!
I'm currently asking myself that very same thing
Have you heard of Searching for Bobby Fisher or Finding Forrester the theme is everywhere
Keep up the good work you do.
Both great movies!
Awesome video. I'm really starting to get into writing. I love movies, especially Horror movies, they're my favorite genre. I've got a question about intellectual properties.
I've always thought that you can write a movie about vampires, werewolves, zombies, etc because they're public domain.
For example, you can make a Frankenstein movie, as long as you're not copying Universal's image.
However, you wouldn't be able to write a Child's Play, or a HellRaiser because they're intellectual properties. Am I right or am I cuckoo for coco puffs??
Love the channel. Keep up the great work and much success!!
That seems right, although you can do a M3ghan- just different enough from Child’s Play to be safe
Public IP (like werewolves, vampires, aliens, etc.) is fine. A story about Dracula could work as it's now in public domain. But a story about Blade is not okay because the IP is owned. Stay away from IP that is owned by someone... or you can always try and get the rights if the property is not well known.
@@BigRedStripe Thanks for the help. Your channel is awesome!!
Amazing. Never would've thought to get a response like this! I tend to only write the ideas that touch me on an emotional level, so in that sense it's very easy for me to know what I want to write, but when it comes to main antagonistic force(s) is where I get lost... It could be aliens, cyborgs, flesh eating fungus, man vs man, etc... they all "work" for the story. But one is probably better than the other, right? Perhaps I'm over thinking it, in an attempt to avoid writing 7 different outlines for a single story but maybe I should just put the time in for each one. Is the pressure I feel to pick the absolute best thing even valid? Even though a studio/producer/director would most likely give notes on what they'd change anyways. (assuming the screenplay is of high quality in every other aspect)
The intermediate phase of writing has been hard... but I'll use this video as proof the universe wants me to keep at it. Thank you for this gem!
Consider which one would appeal to other people the most. So while "flesh eating fungus" may allow for the story, it's not super exciting. Gotta think about how you'd market the script... that will help you narrow it down.
What are your thoughts on coverage services, such as bulletproof screenwriting?
Services are what they are. If you want a written report, use the coverage service. They can be helpful at pinpointing marketing issues (whether the idea is high concept enough) or with major flaws in the story. But their advice on how to fix the script is often not helpful.
I kinda hope that chicken is Fernando Meirelles's, BTW. I shall find out soon enough. Cheers!
Title: Here Come the Heroes
LOLgline:
When the World is about to end, a group of unlikely and fallen heroes must rise to the challenge and heroically save the World before it ends.
What is their challenge?
👍