Some say a skill. I think that's a little obtuse. Skill means it can be learned. Craft means it can be felt and expressed. At least to me that is.
Writing is a gift.
Some of us have it, and some of us... don't.
I received a script yesterday from a very talented and I believe gifted writer. She asked me to peruse it and tell her what I thought. And I did.
I don't lie. What good am I to you if I don't tell you the truth about your writing?
Luckily, "Heinzy" is a great writer, with fresh ideas. Her script was easy to read and well thought out. She had a compelling and thought provoking story. And I loved it.
A couple of things were "off" like changing from present to past tenses (writers always have to be on their toes for that), and using the word IS.
If you see the word IS in your script (not during dialogue of course) then it is probably followed by a verb ending in ING, which makes your story have passive voice. Agents, producers, readers, etc., HATE passive voice. However, I personally, overlooked that for the sheer intelligence and brilliant story line she had woven.
So, way to go, Heinzy! You have a great talent, wonderful ideas, and I can't wait to see your stuff get made!
Now for the rest of you...
What are YOU doing to chase down your dreams?
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