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.
Talking Draft Blog
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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.
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When Director Howard Hawks Invented The Method
Director Howard Hawks invented the Talking Draft Method in order to save the Hollywood career of his pal William Faulkner.
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Why Rod Serling used The Talking Draft Method
Film researchers studying Serling’s 1,152 dictabelt recordings reveal the prolific screenwriter’s perfect Talking Draft Method technique.
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New Languages! Talking Draft Goes Global
How many languages do you write screenplays in? For Talking Draft, that number is 38!
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Mark Duplass On The Talking Draft Method at SXSW
Mark Duplass’ endorsement of The Talking Draft Method at SXSW promises a faster first draft.
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How To Use ScriptOutliner.com
Always remember structure IS NOT formula. Our tools are designed to help you build your story.
