Mostly I am a comedy writer, I consider myself pretty good at it; but I have an idea for a story that would be a little distasteful as a comedy, so I guess it's drama time for me.
I want to know if there are any tips for writing a good dramatic story (movie or play I think) aside from just the rules of plot structure.
I have read a ton of bad screenplays (I used to be a reader for a company) so I know they can be pretty hard to do well.
2006-12-10 17:35:57 · 5 answers · asked by KdS 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I've taken writing classes in the past: those things are useless.
I would prefer written sources (online, books, whatever) if you might.
2006-12-10 17:42:30 · update #1
They say that comedy is the same as drama (except for the laughing).
With comedy, the character flaws are overy illustrated, and serve only to make a character exist.
With drama, the flaw is not the major factor for why the character exists. We do not want the reader to laugh at the flaw, we want the reader to feel compasion for the character's struggles and we begin to understand why it is a hinderance to the development of the character.
You also need to have a tug-of-war match between two or more characters. When you have given us reason to care for their points of view, then the tug-of-war match becomes the drama.
Go to http://www.readersdigest.com
On there, you will find much more information than my novice brain could tell you.
2006-12-10 17:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by tristan-adams 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an avid movie-goer, and drama film lover...I can tell you, what really draws me in...is originality of what's being said...saying something that's been said over and over, but in a unique almost poetic, yet honest way. And, having all the roles be strong characters...with lots of individual yet subtle traits. That might be hard to write and this answer probably sucks. If you approach the drama as art, as opposed to a movie. That's all I got :/
2006-12-10 17:43:56 · answer #2 · answered by zjzjzoo1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the websites of the Universities and Community Colleges in the city where you live: They may teach classes that may help you.
2006-12-10 17:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case you propose on writing a play, you would be able to desire to ascertain you recognize a thank you to divide the play up into scenes. with out scenes, the play will look strung out, long and boring. additionally, learn some nicely-conventional play writes, study by using occasion. i does no longer write like Shakespeare,yet i might study his performs. He knew a thank you to entice a crowd and get them involved. subsequent, ascertain what the play is going to be approximately. ascertain right here: a million)subject matter 2)Characters 3)Plot 4)conflict 5)selection 6)Climax Now, the type you write does no longer would desire to be in that order, yet those are key components to writing a play. additionally you would be able to desire to: a million)ascertain you objective audience: discover what age team you are attempting to attain with your play. you have newborn's performs, teenager performs-that are often severe conflict-, and grownup directed performs. in case you wish your play to attain all audiences, them you would be able to desire to incorperate lines and characters for each age. 2)Draft,Rewrite,very final replica: No play is written appropriate the 1st time. ascertain you write the play understanding which you will would desire to rewrite it. wish this facilitates...
2016-10-05 04:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go hang out at some gay bars and make some friends. I'm bi myself, and I'm not trying to gay-bash, but my few gay friends are such HUGE sources of drama that it is amazing!!!
2006-12-10 17:38:09 · answer #5 · answered by raxivar 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋