Today I had another tutorial with Sam and then went home and
summarised it. He then set me some deadlines.
Today we looked over my script and talked about how it could be improved and formatted. We discussed that there was a general theme of silliness and poking fun at things, but there needed to be more of a backbone to the story. There was one there, but we both felt it lacked substance so needed to be stripped back and looked over. You suggested I looked online at some classic stories and take inspiration from those plotlines. Also to look at the Guardian writer John Crace.
I said that when I read through it I did think there was something missing so might rewrite the while thing. I am going to do some writing exercises, and write it out as a story, then adapt it to script.
Staff Notes:
As you have it below Ronan, nicely summarised. I think if you try a 'digested read' of a particular story - but in your own style, rather than mimicking the author's - this might give you a spark as to how to develop your story. I think the general lunacy/surreality of your work has appeal, and pokes fun at an established genre, but as we agreed, it would great if there was a bit more substance beneath it.
Target 1: Find John Crace's "digested reads" online and read a few, particularly of authors you may know. (Deadline: 26-11-2012 )
Target 2: Try writing a 'digested' version of a book/film/story you know. (Deadline: 26-11-2012 )
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