It's actually turning out good. Little tricks to slim it down worked like a charm. Final Draft automatically had the "Mores" and "Continues" on, so if a character's dialogue goes off the page, it will indicate that they're not finished. Turning that option off knocked it down to 178 pages. The reader(s) can easily follow along without that option. I still need to cut some scenes and trim, but I feel much better about it now. Day: July 11, 2010
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It's actually turning out good. Little tricks to slim it down worked like a charm. Final Draft automatically had the "Mores" and "Continues" on, so if a character's dialogue goes off the page, it will indicate that they're not finished. Turning that option off knocked it down to 178 pages. The reader(s) can easily follow along without that option. I still need to cut some scenes and trim, but I feel much better about it now. -
Skimmed through the screenplay yesterday and, after all this time, I still love it. The only problem is the length and maybe a few character issues (not an easy fix). My major issue is trying to slim it down without losing the heart of it. There's interactions and events that assist in character development, which is something I know is very important when viewing a film. Sadly, after all the editing I did last night and well into the morning, I knocked my 185 pager down to 182. I guess I really have to rewrite certain areas...
Of course, the worst case scenario is rewriting the entire thing.
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