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CHAPTER I The thing which makes the professional writer indis- pensable is this. That every producing company has its stock company of players whose peculiar qualities must be taken into consideration in the selection of stories. This is also true when stars are engaged; the picture mvist be chosen for the star and not the star for the picture. It is therefore difficult to find book or play material which is the proper vehicle for star and stock company players, and it then becomes neces- sary to write original stories that will fit all condi- tions. This is why the staff writer is so necessary in feature as well as regular program work. From this condition some of the discouraged argue that there is nd chance for the free lance writer, but it must be remembered that the free lance of today is the staff man of tomorrow, if his work is satisfactory to some studio, and it is in preparation for this work that he is now free lancing and making a record for himself. 16. Today, as in the past, literary skill is not required in expressing the story in words, but almost weekly the demand increases for scripts with ideas of a higher degree of literary merit. Florid expression in a plot of action is out of place, but the five reel story must contain an idea as meritorious as that contained in the average novel. Literary skill and judgment most assuredly are required of the author in plotting his story as well as in originating ideas, but literary expression can be shown only in the leaders. 17. To sum up: The writing of photoplays has ceased to be a pastime whereby the dabbler could make a few dollars. It is now a profession and must be prepared for with the same serious attention as any of the other professions. It is well for the com- petent that this is so. If the writing of photoplays was a simple matter, requiring no great mental equipment, the prices would remain as they were when a five-dollar check was uncommon and a ten- dollar payment a curiosity. Better work is required, for which better pay is offered, and it is now possible for an author to obtain a rata of remuneration commensurate with the value of his work; and this condition, it would appear, will improve steadily as the need for better stories is more fully realized. Be willing to work if you would win, and apply yourself with diligence to the period of preparation that you may become fully qualified to follow your profession. (5.IX:10 LXX:4) (6.VII :2 LXX :5) (10.LXII:11) (II.LXX:3) (15.XLIX:5) (16.XXIV:25 XXXI :22 LVIII :4).