How to Write a Screenplay

Begin with the Story

Just like a journey of a thousand mile starts with the first step, a script or screenplay begins with the typing of the first words. It all begins with the story. I can't tell you what kind of story to write, but I can underline the characteristics that make a good story. Every good story has a 'conflict' in it. The conflict may be within people, within a person's mind or even a social conflict. A story connects a point A to a point B and how good it is, depends on how difficult, how intriguing and interesting the path from point A to point B is! It could be a comedy. The more the twists and turns, the better it is. If you are a movie buff, (which you must be if you are writing a screenplay), you will understand what I am talking about. The audience must be kept guessing of what happens next! Considering all this, write your story and rewrite it until you find it satisfying, by filling in as many details, as you can. Visualize your story, your characters in as much detail as you can. This will take many weeks and even months.