tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975882663889498984.post817998909689513092..comments2022-04-30T05:49:03.782-07:00Comments on Some metaphor in my monster: Wearing two hats at the London Screenwriters’ FestivalSarah Olleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02458181598172330498noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975882663889498984.post-10819542644691574472010-11-16T15:56:00.784-08:002010-11-16T15:56:00.784-08:00Just read an interesting blog on the same subject ...Just read an interesting blog on the same subject of 'voice'. Check it out: http://coreymandell.net/blog/screenwriting-advice/are-you-a-real-writer/Sarah Olleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458181598172330498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975882663889498984.post-28540568115793853212010-11-14T01:04:10.371-08:002010-11-14T01:04:10.371-08:00Thanks Dave. I agree it’s a question of trying thi...Thanks Dave. I agree it’s a question of trying things out. Even if you already have a good idea of what interests you, you probably only get a true picture of where your strengths lie by having a go at things.<br /><br />I think the question of the best route in is a big one. I have mixed feelings on the DIY approach, but agree that focusing too much on what commissioners, contests or the market seems to want can become like chasing your tail!<br /><br />Thanks very much for the feedback, SarahSarah Olleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458181598172330498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975882663889498984.post-22636503829163280652010-11-13T07:23:55.307-08:002010-11-13T07:23:55.307-08:00Great post Sarah, thanks!
The business of voice w...Great post Sarah, thanks!<br /><br />The business of voice was also one of the main lessons for me from the LSF. I can see in retrospect that along the way I’ve tried hard to write stuff that didn’t fit my voice, with dismal results. It’s almost a process of elimination, though. You only know something isn’t your thing, after you’ve tried writing it.<br /><br />I’m in two minds about the whole “breaking in” thing, though. I liked Tim Clague’s refreshing approach, which is to adopt a more DIY attitude rather than viewing everything you write as a potential way of currying favour with “the decision makers.” It’s clear there’s no point developing a beautiful voice if your material never gets produced, but I wonder if focusing too much on the conventional route to production doesn’t affect the development of one’s voice?<br /><br />Looking forward to your next instalment!<br /><br />DaveRaving Dave Hermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498581343125191660noreply@blogger.com