Screenplays are structure, and that’s all they are. The quality of writing–which is crucial in almost every other form of literature–is not what makes a screenplay work. Structure isn’t anything else but telling the story, starting as late as possible, starting each scene as late as possible. You don’t want to begin with “Once upon a time, ” because the audience gets antsy. William Goldman
I ran across an excerpt today (in English translation) of some dialogue/narration from the modern popular writer, Paulo Coelho in his book: Aleph.(Note: bracketed text is mine.).. 'I spoke to three scholars, ' [the character says 'at last.']. .two of them said that, after death,...
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Roman Payne
We're not mad. We're inhabited
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Sue Moorcroft
Don’t write with a pen. Ink tends to give the impression the words shouldn’t be changed. Write with what gives you the most sensual satisfaction. Write in a hard-covered notebook with green lined pages. <span style="margin:15px; display:block"></span>Green is easy on the eyes. Blank white pages...
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Richard Hugo
A little talent is a good thing to have if you want to be a writer. But the only real requirement is the ability to remember every scar.
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Stephen King
I think there are two types of writers, the architects and the gardeners. The architects plan everything ahead of time, like an architect building a house. They know how many rooms are going to be in the house, what kind of roof they're going to...
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George R.r. Martin
More Quotes By William Goldman
Just because you're beautiful and perfect, it's made you conceited.
Do I love you? My God, if your love were a grain of sand, mine would be a universe of beaches.
I love you, ' Buttercup said. 'I know this must come as something of a surprise to you, since all I've ever done is scorn you and degrade you and taunt you, but I have loved you for several hours now, and every second, more....
Her heart was a secret garden and the walls were very high.
True love is the best thing in the world, except for cough drops.
