How to Write a Movie Script 

Would you like a few tips on writing a movie script? Are you a writer? Come on, don't be modest. There are plenty of us out here trying hard to hone our craft. Whether it's journalism, fiction, essays, or screenwriting, we all just want to make a living at it. That's the true goal of any writer. Who doesn't want to make a living doing what they love to do. Anyway, I am one of the many who love to write movies. Have you ever attempted to write a movie script? If you have, I'm sure you'll agree it's certainly not as easy as it looks. There is a definite structure and process that go along with crafting a decent flick from scratch. You have to remember that you're basically building the framework for a greater thing. However, if you love to write and movies are your passion, then maybe screenwriting is right for you. Want to learn how to write a movie script? Let me put in my two cents.

Back when I went to college, I knew I wanted to do something with writing. It wasn't until later on that I came to the epiphany about writing movies. One day I was flipping through a cinema magazine and saw an article on a particular screenwriter. As I read it, I realized that it was something that I would enjoy. I then wanted to learn how to write a movie script. Movies have always been a passion of mine. Therefore, it was off to film class. Soon I was in a screenwriting class, and before I knew it I had a minor in film.

After taking the much-needed writing course and reading a few great books on screenwriting, I felt pretty confident to sit down and write a movie script. So I did. Of course it was a horror flick. That was the perfect choice for my first work. I love horror movies! Let me tell you how I began.

It all starts with an idea. What is your great film idea? Is it truly original, or has it been done to death? You'll want to create an outline depicting how you want the film to play out. This is not too difficult if you already know where you want to go with it. Of course it can change over and over again down the road.

When you write a movie script, you break it down into three acts. Certain things need to take place in each act. Although it may sound rather formulaic, some things are standard in this form of writing. If you are serious about crafting films and you have full intention to write a movie script that will sell, then I suggest you pick up a few books on screenwriting first. Hop online and check out the variety on Amazon.com or half.com. Oh, and don't forget to start your movie with an amazing hook. It should come quick in order to keep the reader interested, just like a good book.

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