Comments on: 20 Things That Helped Me Finish the MANCHILD Screenplay

By: Alexandra MacArthur(@alexmac84)

Alexandra MacArthur(@alexmac84) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:54:29 +0000

I use my iPad to go over my script and use the good notes app (Free) to take notes on it. I bought a stylus ($5 at the pharmacy) so I can write on it, and you also have the option to type notes. The coolest thing for me is that I can change the colors of the pen you write with. I use one color for my notes, another for my mentor’s, and red to mark scenes that I know are not there yet or could eventually be cut. Then I prop the script up like a stand and apply the edits from my notes into my screenplay via my computer. I love it.

I also take notes during this read through that are more general. Things that are bothering me about the script. A scene I should add. What’s missing. I do this in the notes app so I can easily email it to myself or other readers to show them my concerns.

The best part about this vs. printing the script out, is that you can do these edits on the train on your way to work or outside. Having the luxury of reading and taking notes on my script during times when I’d otherwise just be doing nothing is such a huge plus for the iPad.

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By: Rj

Rj — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 06:47:12 +0000

Thank you so much for this post! It provided me with very useful information!

By: Darren Wolff

Darren Wolff — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 12:37:47 +0000

Thanks for the tips Ryan. All very interesting and valid. I shall take onboard and no doubt go back to review this post many times.

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By: Bryan Krauss

Bryan Krauss — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 07:38:42 +0000

Great tips. I sometimes have a tiger eye focus on writing, but not of late. These listed elements where inspiring. A way back to my focus Thank you.

By: Ryan Koo

Ryan Koo — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:38:27 +0000

Yes, I do think it’s taking longer than I’d like, but I’d rather spend more time to make it better than rush it out.

This project was part of the Sundance labs in 2005:

http://nofilmschool.com/2013/01/interview-writer-darci-picoult-sundance-mother-of-george/

Things take time. They also very often fall apart and get delayed. I’ll have more on why, how, what for, etc. soon.

By: Ryan Koo

Ryan Koo — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:35:57 +0000

I actually used Scrivener for a bit but really thought it an ideal tool for writing novels and manuscripts, not screenplays (it does have some basic screenplay formatting functionality and the newer versions may be even better, so maybe I’ll give it another shot.

By: João Nunes

João Nunes — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 23:22:27 +0000

Great post! Regarding your troubles keeping your outline and screenplay in synch next time you should give Scrivener a try. It’s the best software I know for that and it exports smoothly to Final Draft when you need it.

By: Peter Gell

Peter Gell — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 22:40:51 +0000

Used a chunk of today’s ‘good hours’ reading this post, but feeling no guilt whatsoever. Great post. :)

By: Gabe

Gabe — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:18:12 +0000

Don’t you think Manchild is taking too long?

By: Lliam

Lliam — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:51:20 +0000

Yeah me too. Thanks for trying :)) Damn but I love those guys.

By: Barret Bowman

Barret Bowman — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:59:44 +0000

Always love the screenwriting posts as everyone has their own techniques and there is no one way to “find your muse”

Very interesting to see all the different tips writers give and how they compare, many of which you have here definitely go hand in hand with my style and others. Love #1, I do this too and recommend it to everyone as when you go to transfer the draft to digital it forces a solid rewrite out of you.

4, 9, 12, 13, & 19 are also on point.

Thanks for continuing to share personal writing posts from your experiences and others, you don’t find that too often out there. Lots of strict “do’s and don’ts”

By: Colm

Colm — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:05:41 +0000

Another solid and helpful post. Thanks, Ryan!

Colm

By: Ryan Koo

Ryan Koo — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:04:10 +0000

Damn, didn’t realize it was georestricted. Everywhere else I can find the video is using the same source (the MTVU player), sorry!

By: Lliam

Lliam — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:13:29 +0000

Thanks for a great post Ryan. Took a short break (ahem) from writing and reading the hefty notes on my latest pass… draft… number… ermmm??? So your timing is terrific.

BUMMED I can’t watch the PArker and STone link though. Searched for 45 minutes trying to find it elsewhere without success. Anyone with a link that will play outside US, be much appreciated.

Best

Lliam

By: David Simpson

David Simpson — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 13:24:00 +0000

Hey Ryan, such an inspiring and generous post. Seems like you have already learned so much from the Man Child project. Thanks for taking the time and best of luck going forward.

By: poromaa

poromaa — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:47:51 +0000

Thanks Ryan! Inspiring
NFS is my primary Safari-hangout now days. Great work

By: Fernando

Fernando — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:12:03 +0000

NFS is now officially the most interesting place on the internet! Thanks a lot guys… hell of a job!