FAQ
Q: I have a Skype session booked from 10h to 11h, at what
time should I call?
A: Start time is on the hour. Please
call at 10. Our session will conclude at 10:55.A: Sure! If we connect at 3pm for instance, we’ll keep going until 5.55pm without interruption. You win!
Q: Are you considering teaching scriptwriting over a week
or so, doing workshops?
A: Why not? If you wish to take
part in this type of workshop, let me know. If/When I can see that there’s a group
of you, I could organize that in France, or anywhere in the world.
Q: I would like to discuss my screenplay. Should I send it
to you?
A: It sounds to me that you are
leaning towards a Skype session. During that meetup, I’ll be asking specific
questions, helping you discover your errors, unveiling your blocks, and getting
back to what you have been wishing to write – in other words, being the
‘midwife’ for you and your project. Only send me your screenplay if you want written notes.
Q: I want to remain the sole owner of the rights for my
script, is that okay?
A: Not only is that okay but your
rights are and will remain yours at all times.
Q: I’m 50-ish and know almost nothing about screenwriting.
Can I become a screenwriter?
A: If you’re asking if you can
learn how to write a screenplay, age makes no difference. If you’re asking
whether your work will be produced, I can answer neither negatively nor
positively. On that last part, I’d say that everything is possible!
Q: I’ve got an idea; can you write it for me?
A: Thank you for offering. You
can hire my services or another writer’s, but you will need to pay some money
upfront. Best if the genre is that writer’s specialty as well. I can top that
with the fact that writers also have ideas that they’re writing about already.
Why don’t you learn how to write yourself? ‘If you want something done right,
do it yourself.’
Q: I am thinking of adapting a book, can you give me some
advice there?
I would prefer not. It is not my
preference so I don’t think I would be the best person. If you already have a storyline, characters with wants, needs, conflicts, surprises, etc., I can help you double check that you’ve got it all and can get started, if that makes you feel more comfortable.
Q: Can you help me write a synopsis?
Sure. Why don’t you book a Skype
session and we can revisit what you’ve already put on paper?
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