by Trevor Mayes | Jul 8, 2018 | Style, Writing |
When do you start a new paragraph? One thing that tends to confound new screenwriters is the issue of paragraphs. Some scripts have longer paragraphs. Other scripts have shorter ones — some as short as one word. So how do you decide it’s time to start a...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 25, 2018 | Dialogue, Quick Screenwriting Tips |
Quick Screenwriting Tip: Don’t use abbreviations in dialogue. Abbreviated words like “Dept.” and “Sen.” are confusing in dialogue and force the reader to stop and think, however briefly… which is bad. Is it “Deputy” or...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 16, 2018 | Proofreading, Script Notes |
It’s finally here! One of my favorite films of all time is THE INCREDIBLES… Not just favorite animated films — favorite films, period. I just think it’s brilliant. In celebration of the opening week of the long-awaited sequel that was just...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 13, 2018 | Modern Craft, Style, Writing |
Efficiency Screenwriting is all about efficiency. Maximum impact with the minimum number of words. So one of my biggest pet peeves is when I see the following in scripts: She shakes her head no. There are two big things wrong with that action line: Why is the word...
by Trevor Mayes | Jun 11, 2018 | Low-Budget, My Experiences, Shorts, Wake Unto Me |
Wake Unto Me A woman alleging to be a time traveler makes a startling proposition to someone she claims will become her future spouse. Most of you know me for my proofreading and script consulting services, but I also dabble in filmmaking. My last short film, TRIPLE...
