Karin Fong compares a great title sequence to raising the curtain before the show. By planning for opening titles at the script stage, you can help get your story started off right.
Charlie
New interview up
I did an interview this afternoon with Sam Heer at BlogTalkRadio’s 123Film station, in which we talked about Go, The Nines, the Burton movies and screenwriting in general.
Writing on demand
Screenwriting isn’t a career that only happens in hermit-mode.
How long should it take to write a script?
Knowing the answer is part of the craft, just like a cabinetmaker promising a delivery date.
Simple is better than accurate
Simplicity is not the same as idiocy, or pandering.
Rethinking motivation
Try replacing the question of what the character wants/needs with, “Why is the character doing what he’s doing?”