Naturally some films will need far more than 40 beats and some will need fewer, but limiting the beat sheet to 40 individual beats allows for a more manageable workflow, at least in my experience. The end goal in this process is to have 40 very strong beats (scene or sequence ideas) that can easily be translated into screenplay format. This technique is heavily influenced by others – namely Blake Snyder, but also taps into some of the teachings of other screenwriting gurus that I have followed over the years. So for those of you looking for a new approach to writing your story, below is a breakdown of what works for me. Once I tapped into and identified why I was doing things a certain way, I was able to effectively break down a process for myself that helps improve the quality and speed of my writing dramatically. There really is no right or wrong way to write, but the key is that you need to find the technique that works best for you.Īfter writing a number of screenplays over the last year, I found that I had unknowingly created a writing formula for myself, which was essentially an amalgamation of techniques I had picked up over time. Some writers prefer to have detailed character outlines before starting on the screenplay, and others prefer to find their way during the revisions process. Studying the craft of screenwriting has really opened up my mind to different techniques and approaches to the process, each of which can spark creativity in different ways.Īll screenwriters develop their own process for completing a screenplay either intentionally or unintentionally, and no two writers have the exact same process. For instance, some writers need to work off of a rigid schedule, while others wait to write until they’re inspired. While it was quite an arduous process to go through the writing process multiple times over, I was able to learn and develop a technique that now allows me to write more quickly and effectively than ever.Īs I’ve mentioned before on this blog, I’m a big fan of the screenwriting book Story by Robert McKee, as well as many other screenwriting texts by authors like Syd Field, Blake Snyder, and others. Over the last year or so I’ve been developing a feature film, and after experimenting with countless different story ideas, I now have several completed feature screenplays to show for it – one of which I will be shooting this year.
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