Author: Fred
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Preston Sturges and The Talking Draft Method
One of Hollywood’s first great auteurs, from 1940-44, Preston Sturges used the talking draft method to produce seven classic manic yet buttery films.
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Why Is Screenwriting So Hard?
Screenwriting is more in the oral tradition of storytelling (instead of in the book publishing tradition). The reader is hearing you tell them the story in realtime. What does this mean for you?
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The Technology Breakthrough of Talking Draft
Since the invention of the Talking Draft Method almost one-hundred years ago, it has been clear that screenwriters and playwrights needed to be able to note, with our hands, who says what when as we improvised our scenes.
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History of Dictation in Storytelling
If you believe the legend, Greek poet Homer probably dictated the entire Iliad and Odyssey because, according to tradition, he was blind. Throughout the centuries since, some of the greatest storytellers in the world created many of their classics by talking.
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How To Begin Writing A Movie Script?
A serious writer has deadlines. It is very important that you first have a beat sheet and step outline complete before you begin your scene writing.
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How Do You Write a Movie for Beginners?
The way for beginners to write a movie is by outlining with a beat sheet and then using The Talking Draft Method to dictate dialogue. Let’s talk outlines…
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Flow State Screenwriting
The Talking Draft Method is scientifically engineered to trigger flow state creativity. The gold standard of productivity.
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Some Beatsheet History
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and his index card beat board. Learn from him and other masters…
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The Talking Draft of Se7en
Andrew Kevin Walker’s 1995 thriller SE7EN is a masterclass in raising stakes with character dynamics.
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How the Talking Draft Method helps you avoid the “First Draft Trap”
With a moderate amount of outline planning, the Talking Draft Method can carry you from your beat sheet to your first draft in one sitting.