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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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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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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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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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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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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The Talking Draft Method is scientifically engineered to trigger flow state creativity. The gold standard of productivity.
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Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan and his index card beat board. Learn from him and other masters…
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Andrew Kevin Walker’s 1995 thriller SE7EN is a masterclass in raising stakes with character dynamics.
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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.
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Director Howard Hawks invented the Talking Draft Method in order to save the Hollywood career of his pal William Faulkner.
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Film researchers studying Serling’s 1,152 dictabelt recordings reveal the prolific screenwriter’s perfect Talking Draft Method technique.
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How many languages do you write screenplays in? For Talking Draft, that number is 38!
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Mark Duplass’ endorsement of The Talking Draft Method at SXSW promises a faster first draft.
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Always remember structure IS NOT formula. Our tools are designed to help you build your story.
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