How to Write Photo-Plays (1915)

Record Details:

Title:
How to Write Photo-Plays
Date:
1915
Volume:
How to Write Photo-Plays
Leaf #:
00091
Language:
English
Subjects:
Motion Pictures, Motion pictures--Photoplay writing
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
November 16, 2023
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HOW TO WRITE PHOTO PLAYS 87 ing it, and, if the work shows any promise at all, to try to develop the latent talent. SERMONS AND IDEAS. There is a great difference between photo plays which carry ideas and those which attempt to preach a sermon, but the beginner who attempts to write one of the former class is in great danger of unintentionally turning out one of the latter variety. It is best for all but thoroughly experienced writers to avoid this class, but where an amateur wishes to try his hand, he should remember that the more skillfully he can hide the actual text of the idea he wishes to carry, the stronger the effect will be and the "bigger"' the play will go. AN EDITORIAL WEEK. Some week put your pencil and pad — or, to be modern, typewriter — away and give yourself a little training in the editorial line. Just forget that you are a writer, and pretend that you are a "hard-hearted" editor, frowning upon all that comes before you, and rejoicing whenever you find anything of real worth. Where will you find scripts to edit? That is where the benefit comes in. Just bring out your "dead" scripts from the storage vault and dust them off. Then secure one of the magazines devoted to motion pictures which carries the synopses of the various manufacturers. When these are at your elbow, assume a dignified editorial position and begin work. First read through a few of the synopses of films which