Zero Draft Thirty: Day 16
Zero Draft Thirty: Day 16.
November 1: Type FADE IN / The Beginning.
November 30: Type FADE OUT / The End.
30 days. 1 script. Movie script. TV script. First draft. Rewrite. Whatever.
I’m doing it. You’re invited.
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Today’s Writing Quote
I reached out to several screenwriters whose scripts have been selected for the annual Black List, asking them this: What do you focus on when writing a first draft? Here are some thoughts from Justin Kremer (2012, 2014 Black List):
Getting it on the page. That’s your job. Tell the story, and don’t worry about producing a masterpiece. You’re never going to bat 1000 on the first draft. That, of course, does not give you an excuse to write lazily or give anything less than a herculean effort. Rather, it means you shouldn’t spend days trying to perfect a line of dialogue or a character intro. You’re going to do plenty of rewriting, so don’t let yourself get bogged down in the minutia. Keep moving. Write. And enjoy it! The blank page is as thrilling as it is daunting. Have fun. This is the first time you get to explore a new world, new characters. Treasure the time you spend with them. And don’t be afraid to let them surprise you. Allow room for discovery. That’s what a first draft is about.
— Justin Kremer
Today’s Inspirational Video
11-year-old Brooke Raboutou is a rock climbing phenom who regularly breaks world records on elite bouldering and sport climbs once thought impossible for someone her age. With two former world champion climbers for parents and coaches, Brooke’s pedigree is unmatched. Now she has set her sights on pushing both herself and the climbing world to even greater heights.
If you have a writing quote appropriate for pounding out a zero draft, post to Comments, Twitter, or Facebook.
If you have a video to inspire or perhaps give us a laugh, post to Comments, Twitter, or Facebook.
But here’s the biggie: Head to Comments, Twitter, and Facebook to support each other!
How many pages did you write in the last 24 hours? Or if you’re prepping the story, what did you work on? How are you feeling about your story? Are you loving or hating your writing process? Did you have a good day or a bad day? Do you have any questions about your writing process? Ready to give a virtual hug… or maybe you need one.
Comments, Twitter, Facebook. That’s where the Zero Draft Thirty community gathers. Remember: Every day I’ll be handing out the coveted Trumbo Award to the best Comment, Tweet, Photoshop, anything you come up with to get our collective juices going.
And each day in November, I’ll be dishing out a special batch of ZDT-flavored creative juju for everyone who posts.
Nothing else to say. Just. Write.
UDATE: Great Steven Pressfield quote via Elizabeth Correal:
Sometimes writing is about getting in touch with and embracing both our Inner Artist… and our Inner Warrior. Writing can be a battle, certainly a test of wills. For that inspirational reminder, today’s hallowed Trumbo Award goes to Elizabeth Correal!
Onward!
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