It amazes me every time how a problem with the story can be solved by writing it down.
I had this scene with my hero and my villain that felt awkward and wrong. It didn’t make any sense. The logic was vacant.
I brought up my notebook on the bus and wrote the problem down and continued to write down my thoughts. Other questions appeared. Answers revealed themselves.
Practical problems appeared. A supporting character has overheard the conversation. How do I make it obvious that he has not heard a certain part?
If the villain speaks in a low voice or whispers his threat, it can’t be overheard. But why would he do that? He thinks they are alone.
He is a man that likes to demonstrate his powers. He corners my hero, forces himself close to her. Then there is no need to yell anything. It is even more threatening that he does not have to yell.
After awhile I have the scene ready in my head. Just to write it down.
This amazes me. Every time.
1 comments:
I use to over do my scripts and less is always more in writing.
Movies are always poor realities and making these lesser realities work is a magic trick in written form.
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