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Q&A How can a screenplay writer learn to write a novel?

You have an ability to write screenplays that even you are forced to describe as "pretty spectacular." Given this, and your dislike of descriptive writing, I can't for the life of me understand why...

posted 9y ago by Duncan McKenzie‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

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#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T04:58:00Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Duncan McKenzie‭ · 2019-12-08T04:58:00Z (almost 5 years ago)
You have an ability to write screenplays that even you are forced to describe as "pretty spectacular." Given this, and your dislike of descriptive writing, I can't for the life of me understand why you want to make the transition to books.

Focus on your screenwriting. A screenplay will typically make you much more money a novel. Current WGA rates start at around $67,000 for a screenplay. Of course, a Hollywood production would make far more. Not many books get that kind of advance. Why bother with them?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-01-22T18:33:03Z (almost 9 years ago)
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