This is the method that I
used to write the story –
1. Not reading the Book beforehand
I knew that “Khaki Town”
would be a good story
(as all of Judy Nunn’s
books are).
So, I didn’t read it
before writing the screenplay.
Otherwise, this would
have doubled the work load,
and that would cause a
great deal of stress.
2. Read one Chapter at a time
3. Writing the Main Thread
At the same time as
reading the chapter,
I wrote the Main Thread
in the Script.
And also, any relevant
details in the Script.
This may sound tedious,
but, it enables you to
write thoroughly enough once,
without doubling the work
load,
which cuts down on that
great deal of stress.
4. Writing the Lists
When I finished the
chapter,
I would read back through
the chapter
and enter relevant
details in each of the lists.
If possible, only
re-reading once.
But, if there was a large
amount of information
for one particular list,
to re-read and fill in
just for that list.
5. Tidying Up
There will also be a bit
of tidying up, throughout,
for bits and pieces.
6. Time Frame
I didn’t set myself a
deadline.
If you do, your work will
be under developed.
Each project has its own
energy and pace.
Let the project unwind
itself fully.
For those working to a
deadline, I can only say,
that this way of doing
things has to change.
Pace is usually
established in the beginning.
So, from that you can
calculate a rough estimate
of how long the project
will take.
ie. If it takes 1 month to do 1 chapter,
then it may
take 10 months
to do a book
of 10 chapters
This project took me 15
months to do.
But, it is for a 3+ hour
feature film.
Which gives you an idea
of how long things can
take.
7. Pacing Myself
I did a certain amount on
most days,
but, didn’t let it take
over my life !!
You still have to eat,
sleep, have a wash,
and have other interests :)
See - following posts for
Main Thread and List methods
(c) Katherine Stuart 2021
Dochas Books Film
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