Creating a Script - 5 Golden Rules of screenwriting.

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Today we  met Steve Coombes who is an established writer. Within our lectures he introduced himself and gave us an insight into what makes a good script. Steve set us up with 5 Rules to help us within our script writing module: Script To Screen.

Within this module, we have to create a 10 page script for a short story, this can be a Drama, Thriller or Comedy.

Rule 1: Show don't Tell.
You shouldn't need to tell the viewers what your story is about with dialogue. Your script and visuals should be written well enough to show the viewers what is happening and the meaning.

 Rule 2: Intelligence Principal 
 You are the CIA and the audience is your US President. Only give the audience what they need to know and keep them engaged. Is the plot something that will keep the audience present?

Rule 3: Structure everything like a joke
The  Set up, the misdirection and the punch line. Every joke is a tiny revolution that changes your perception.

Rule 4: Know your ending!
Knowing your ending brings great judgement. Defend your ending but be open to change if the idea is more fitting.

Rule 5: Count your moments!
Every great script should have at least 5 great moments. Moments that the audience will speak about after 'Did you see that bit when...'.

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