Writing screenplays can be challenging, especially in a film industry where talented individuals are filled to the brim and are already coming up with the same – if not better – ideas for a screenplay than you.
However, that does not mean that your written work will be considered any less. What you really need to focus on is improving your skills and figuring out a form of writing that makes you stand apart from the rest of your competitors. If you want to learn what you can do to enhance your screenplay writing skills, consider looking at works made by popular creators in the field – like the highly acclaimed entertainment figure Michael Lovan.
Known for his brilliant work on his popular debut feature film, Murder Bury Win, Michael Lovan is considered to be one of the best American screenwriter, director, producer, singer, and actors of our time.
He initially started out as the host and director of the North American World of Tanks-branded web show called World of Tanks Weekly and then later on moves towards creating his documentary called Japan in a Day in 2012. Two years later, he began to co-write and star in the 2014 romantic comedy called A Reunion and has even taken on the position of art director behind several diverse music videos that include the Lampshades on Fire, The Ground Walks with Time and many more.
Due to his exceptional abilities as a filmmaker, he became the Winner of Best Screenplay in the Maverick Movie Awards, the Winner Gold Awards for the Best Director of Hollywood Gold Awards, and the Best Original Screenplay in the Florence Film Awards.
Seeing as he is one of the most renowned figures in the entertainment industry, we reached out to him so that he may share some of his own tips on how one can improve their screenwriting skills, which include the following written below.
Analyse Movies
On the surface level, we all watch movies and pick out some things from it that could have been done better, or it had something you did not like, or the movie is horrible. But saying these things are far easier than coming up with concrete actions that could make it better. You need to have a critical eye in order to be a good enough screenwriter – which is why you need to start watching movies with an eye to effectively fix them with workable actions.
Listen To Professional Screenwriters Analysing
If you have never analysed a movie before, it can always help to listen to professionals analysing the movies first so that you can adapt to the way they see films. This is an essential step into your screenwriting career that will help you figure out the rights and wrongs of screenwriting and the many ways you can make your work better.
Consider Assessing Movies Outside of Traditional Hollywood Films
Going outside of the box and exploring new ideas is a great way to enhance your creativity and bring innovative ideas to the table. This will also help in broadening your horizons and having the chance to make movies that go outside of what your traditional Hollywood movies are supposed to look like – making you one of the unique screenwriters in the film industry.