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Writing A Screenplay from A Novel

27 Sep 17 - 02:21

For a screenplay, a scene is a short audio-visual portrayal of descriptive novel characters. In order to learn how to write a screenplay from a novel, you must be familiar with script elements. Script elements follow a certain order and can be organized as:
 
  • Heading to the scene
  • Action
  • Name of the character
  • Dialogue and conversations
  • Scene extensions
  • Scene transition
  • Necessary shots
 
While a writer begins his dream journey of screenplay writing, three questions should be considered:
  • Do I really want to write?
  • Why should I write?
  • How to write a screenplay from a novel?
 
Writing a script from a novel is an artistic process. It involves a process that keeps the essentials while choosing what to cut out to produce a 120 page screenplay from a 500 page novel. Each script page equals one screen time minute, so the essential features of the novel are produced in short and less-descriptive manner to keep the entire screen time to a limited range of about 90-100 minutes.
 
Some Tips on how to write a screenplay from a novel:
 
  • Reading a novel numerous times to help frame out an entire story in your mind. Reading must be accompanied by detailed notes including and important dialogue, key characters, and essential events in a sequential manner to form the basic screenplay outline.
  • Retention of only the major characters and story scenes and leaving out the unimportant ones is a crucial step in screenplay writing.
  • Make the thoughts of your main character visible to the audience by adapting it from the story and by creating dialogue for that character.
  • Apart from writing dialogue, detail about visual descriptions and the audio-visual background is also a part of screenplay writing.
  • Do not create an exact copy of the events occurring in a novel. Take the story idea, keep its heart and soul intact and create your own sequence. You can begin by creating the most spectacular scene as the starting point of your script rather than from the opening page of the novel.
  • The most important "how to write a screenplay from a novel" tip is the visualization of characters, scenes, dialogue, thoughts and events. Use of internal thoughts and conflicts to be manifested in an external and visual form is the key step of screenplay writing. Bring into play facial expressions, behavior and background skills for this purpose.
 
For producing the best screenplay shots, one can also hire professional screenplay writers and consultants. They will not only guide you on how to write a screenplay from a novel, but also provide the best knowledge and expertise of screenplay industry. They will also perform a complete screenplay analysis before its submission to the production company.
 
Screenplay consultants will save you money and time, and will assist you in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of your characters. If you are new to writing a screenplay, do not hesitate to consult a professional to help gain experience to make your screenplay the best it can be.
 
HG Nadel is a screenplay writer, self published author, recording artist, a song writer, and a musician. Nadel is known as the author of "Eternal" a love story that spans across continents and centuries. She has written numerous screenplays also. Her expertise in young adult drama has allowed her to write captivating coming-of-age stories in both English and French
For more reading, please visit here: http://hgnadel.blogspot.com
 
 

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