Comments for Kris Cramer

Comment on Three steps to becoming more creative by Caryl Loper

Caryl Loper — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 04:42:12 +0000

In adults I have noticed that the more one thinks outside the box, the more the individual is creative and flowing on all levels.

When you think back to your childhood days, you are encouraged to color in the lines, restricting one’s ability to be dynamic and spectacular. I remember when I taught art to young children and one girl was chastised by other children for painting her foliage red. I encouraged her to stay true to her creative potential.

Thanks for sharing; I loved the article.

Comment on Don’t Let These Problems Ruin Your Screenplay by Kris

Kris — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:27:53 +0000

Hi cweed63,
There's no need to include a slugline at the top of every page, regardless of whether you're writing a spec script or a shooting script. You only need to include a slugline at the beginning of each new scene. Even when a scene extends for several pages, you only use a slugline at the beginning of the scene. When the scene changes, you include a new slugline to indicate the new location and time of day.

Whenever the location changes, it's considered a new scene. Also, if you have two consecutive scenes in the same location but the first scene takes place in the morning and the next scene takes place at night, each scene would need its own slugline.

~ Kris

Comment on Don’t Let These Problems Ruin Your Screenplay by cweed63

cweed63 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:11:31 +0000

thank you....but to be clear you are saying there is no need for a slugline at the top of the next page if the scene is continued in the same place? with no disrespect i thought every page HAD to start/begin with a slugline (on a spec script) are you saying that is not the case?

Comment on Don’t Let These Problems Ruin Your Screenplay by Kris

Kris — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:14:19 +0000

Hi cweed63,
The slugline typically isn't repeated when the action extends to the next page. You can continue the action on the next page without prefacing it with a slugline or with a (CONTINUED) notation.

~ Kris

Comment on Don’t Let These Problems Ruin Your Screenplay by cweed63

cweed63 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:43:03 +0000

Sorry but with the "CONTINUOUS" question i just asked a little more detail...this is a spec script in consideration.

Comment on Don’t Let These Problems Ruin Your Screenplay by cweed63

cweed63 — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:35:50 +0000

What about using continued on the same line as your slug line
if the action extends to the next page?
I havent seen this adressed anywhere...

FI: INT. BOAT - DAY (CONTINUED)

Comment on Why you should go after your dreams before it’s too late by Maggie

Maggie — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:45:55 +0000

Wow, that really does make me think hard about my future as a writer. I need to stop procrastinating and get back to writing all the time!

Comment on Tales From the Script by Kris

Kris — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:59:12 +0000

I loved the comments about Spielberg being the old Jewish uncle you ignore or dismiss until you find out he was right all along. :)

Some of the film definitely was depressing. It was discouraging to find out how even these highly successful writers have dozens of screenplays that haven't sold, and equally discouraging to hear about the almost magical circumstances that helped them sell a script. And the entire Hollywood system was perfectly summed up in Guinevere Turner's anecdote about pitching an idea and getting an incredibly positive response only to have the network hand the writing assignment to someone else.

Comment on Tales From the Script by Elaine

Elaine — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:42:57 +0000

I heard about this a while ago, and couldn't get hold of it. Today I finally tracked it down.

Oh boy. What an insight, and a treasure for aspiring screenwriters. I ended up more depressed than encouraged, but at least now I know what to expect the day I find myself working with Tim Burton or uncle Steven :o)

Comment on Better listening leads to better writing by Lindsey Edwards

Lindsey Edwards — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:24:48 +0000

This is a great post! I can relate to opening. Thanks for pointing out the advantages of listening and how to benefit! I'm going to post a link to this post on my weekly blog post of publishing news and links!