![]() ![]() I used to carry around a pad and make a note every time an idea about the story occurred to me. My fingers might not be on a keyboard, but my brain is always engaged with the story I'm currently struggling to tell. Q: Do you write every day? How many hours per day?Ī: Ask my wife and she'll tell you. For me, there isn't an easier way to outline, keep story notes, color code scenes, track set-ups and pay-offs and even sketch out the first-draft script pages. I'm also a big fan of Blake Snyder's "Save the Cat" software. There's nothing I've ever needed that Final Draft couldn't do. Q: What kind of software did you use to write the script, if any? What other kinds of writing software do you use?Ī: I've always used Final Draft. He says if you do it right, your main character should want to hunt you down and beat the crap out of you for making his life so miserable. Once I've got a structure and characters in place, my page work is driven by a checklist of elements aimed at making the script a page-turner.Īnd, I always remember a tip from a screenwriter friend who emphasizes the importance of constantly challenging the protagonist. Nothing helps me more than knowing what the hell I'm writing about. I start with a logline, then beat out the story, looking for the spine and the theme. Q: How long did it take you to write the script? Did you write an outline beforehand? How many drafts did you write?Ī: Outlining is essential for me. If you're looking for a way to open doors in Hollywood, Final Draft's Big Break is a must-enter. We received our prize money right there at the awards event and, the following day, contest director Liz Alani shepherded us through a series of meetings with top industry players. It's Chinatown."'' (At least I think he's right-handed.) If you want to see some pictures, check out my facebook page. I got to meet him and shake the hand that wrote the words, ''"Forget it, Jake. The highlight was Robert Towne's induction into the Final Draft Hall of Fame. It was an amazing, red-carpet event teeming with writers, producers, manager and agents. They held the awards ceremony at the beautiful Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills. Q: Were you satisfied with the administration of the contest? Did they meet their deadlines? Did you receive all the awards that were promised?Ī: My experience with Final Draft was outstanding. I was attracted to Final Draft by their reputation, judges, industry connections, prizes and clear commitment to promoting new writers. With hundreds to choose from, picking the right contests for this script was a real challenge. Q: What made you enter this particular contest? Have you entered any other contests with this script? If so, how did you do?Ī: I entered 16 contests, placed in over half and won three. I always had the feeling my mom was hiding something. Like many scripts, it's autobiographical. Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?Ī: ''Trigger Mom'' is a Crime/Comedy about an honest Chicago cop who battles to protect three mob witnesses from competing hit men only to discover the most ruthless assassin of them all is. An interview with screenwriter Kevin Lee Miller regarding the Final Draft/Big Break Writing Competition.
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