With the latest Script Magazine newsletters:
|
|
|
|
In this article
from 2013, writing coach Jenna Avery discusses the SMART technique of
setting new writing goals you can actually achieve in the New Year.
Read More...
|
|
|
|
|
By: Jenna Avery
Setting a goal
like "I'm going to work on my script today," may work for
some people, but for others it can be a deterrent to taking action
because it's nebulous. There's not enough for your mind to grab hold of
and you can end up floundering or procrastinating as a result.
Defining a clear,
specific goal; however, makes it easier both to take action because you
know what to do, and to know when you've reached your desired outcome.
In a class I taught
for The Writer's Store, "10 Practical Tips for More Consistent,
Productive Writing," I discussed the use of "SMART
goals" to help you create actionable goals for your writing
projects.
What are
SMART goals?
The concept of SMART goals, or "S.M.A.R.T.," is popular in
the coaching world and translates well into the realm of writing,
particularly because writing tends to be such a long-haul prospect.
Writing a script isn't something we typically do over a night or a
weekend, but rather a project we work on for a longer period of time.
(At least usually, though most of us have heard the fabled Sylvester
Stallone story of writing Rocky
and Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard's The
Cabin In The Woods in 3 days and dream of such things
ourselves.) Read More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moriah Richard is an
editor at Writer’s
Digest with a particular interest in discussing craft and
genre. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and
romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Active Interest Media
5710 Flatiron Parkway Suite A Boulder, Colorado, 80301 United States
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tom Stempel is
watching two new movies, one old one, and one about…yes, directors. Read More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
Award-winning
screenwriter, novelist, and short story writer Jon James Miller
explains how utilizing a Look Book for your latest project might be the
key to get a buyer interested in your work. Read More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
In the
continuation of his exploration into Western culture, Dimitri Vorontzov
lays out some methods for interpreting Abrahamism in mainstream
screenwriting and what that can mean for your story. Read More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At the heart of
the revision process of your screenplay, a writer takes time to
‘re-see’ his or her work—to read the screenplay as a producer or
director might. Nobody writes the perfect rough draft. This 12-week
workshop will guide you through the rewriting process and allow you to
polish to perfection. Learn More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If you’re looking
for free screenwriting tips and advice to help kick-start your writing
career, then you’ll love our vast selection of free downloads. From
learning how to write a script the right way to how to beat writer’s
block, you’ll find something that will help you increase your chances
of success! Read More...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Moriah Richard is an
editor at Writer’s
Digest with a particular interest in discussing craft and
genre. As a reader, she’s most interested in horror, fantasy, and
romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Find Moriah on Twitter @MoriahRichard93.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Active Interest Media
5710 Flatiron Parkway Suite A Boulder, Colorado, 80301 United States
|
|
|
|
No comments:
Post a Comment