How To Write A Script
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ScribdTranslationsHOW TO CREATE A SCRIPT?
First the story, then the script
Imagine the story as if you were watching it from the outside, or on TV. Ready? Now, if it comes to creating
or to invent a story, consider that the theme can be realistic, fantastic, horror, or romance.
among others. Identify all the characters and imagine how they are (their physical and psychological traits),
how they talk, how they dress… When they have those elements: history and characteristics of the
characters, write the narration from the characters
Consider, broadly, how it could be presented on stage:
He was born into a very poor family
half-built, dirt floor, dressed in rags. "Self-taught since very young," she starts to a
girl sitting at a small table dressed poorly, but with a book in her hands. And so they start imagining and
they are writing down the ideas that come to them.
It is written in chronological order, that is, following the sequence of what is happening... Among
In parentheses, the notes are placed, that is, the indications to the actors on how they should say the
parliaments or the actions they must follow, the changes of scene or lighting. While they write the
script, imagine everything that happens. Maybe it works for you to write it down first as it comes to you.
happening, and then correct it several times until satisfied.
2. Characters and title
First, start with the topic you want to address. Then outline in broad terms what it is about.
to happen. According to the theme, create the characters, visualize them in detail, draw them and
Create a story for each one. In other words, what role do they play in the work (what they are like, what their role is)
function that drives them to act in one way or another; as if they were a psychologist: this will help a lot to
the actors). The next step is to start writing, and the last thing, the very last: is to put the title. When you have everything
the written work, it will be easier for them to give it a title because they can choose a name that has nothing to do with
see with the main theme, but rather have a connection to the place where it happens, or with a character.
When it is written, you can show it to your friends and family for them to read and give their opinions; based on their
Comments can finish touching it up, surely they will see things that you had not seen.
3. The plot
Its development is divided into four parts:
1. Introduction
Generally, it is given by a narrator, who can be visible or invisible (that is, who says their lines without
have to go on stage).
2. Development
It is what you are going to divide into acts, which you in turn divide into scenes.
3. Climax
It is the most important part of the work, as it must be the most emotional of the entire work.
4. Conclusion
It is the moment when you are going to conclude the work, it is when you present the actors so that
receive the gratitude of the public.
4. Representation (optional)
Read the script well. Look for who will represent the characters. Learn the dialogues and rehearse.
Plan the costumes if necessary. Learn the dialogues. Whoever plays a role, that is the
actor will prepare his respective action script.