No Film School

         As a writer, my creative process is normally stressful, frustrating, and almost exhausting enough to resort to becoming a boom mic operator. In other words, we need all the help we can get. On websites like "No Film School" between articles for editors and cinematographers, there's the occasional screenwriter's perspective and guidance. Their advice never disappoints. My chosen article "'Most Likely to Murder' Creators on Why a Vomit Draft is Essential for Starting a Screenplay"  follows the hardships of what is the rigorous first draft and how to conquer it.

        The writers of the comedy feature describe the "vomit draft" of screenplay, getting every idea out of your system and on to paper in one sitting, even if it's garbage. This way it reveals the obvious plot holes and problems with in a script before the writer has sacrificed their precious time and energy into a certain idea.  They mark the importance of finding resolutions for all their characters and the struggle of balancing comedy and horror. They take film inspiration form Alfred Hitchcock and woody Allen, combining those forces seems to be a fine accompaniment for the two collaborating writers. Without setting the foundation of the vomit draft, there never would have been so much flexibility for collaboration. "most likely to murder" eventually a polished feature length thriller-comedy, and accomplished both of the Writers' visions.  

After reading this article, I have a lot to say against personal procrastination as a screenwriter.  The most important thing about writing is actually accomplishing the task of writing.  A first draft is never perfect, and getting the idea out of your mind before it becomes bored of it is extremely important and the necessary discipline for training your mind as a screenwriter.  As a takeaway, i hope after reading this article I become more confident and efficient as a writer. Being able to see your work is the first step to seeing the mistakes of your work, and thus fixing them. Check out www.nofilmschool.com for more amazing articles on screenwriting.

https://nofilmschool.com/2018/04/dan-gregor-doug-mand-most-likely-to-murder