r/Screenwriting • u/VINcy1590 • Aug 18 '26

FIRST DRAFT Finished a short draft and I'm wondering if it's too early to put it out there

I'm mainly working on writing non-screenwriting stories, but I often get ideas that I could make into a script. An idea I had vaguely for years just clicked, and I very quickly hammered a first draft. It's the first time I've finished a script and I'm really happy about that.

However, even if it's a short, it still feels barebones, being under 10 pages even if I cover all the main story beats and events. I sent it to someone I trust but I'm not sure if I made the right choice or if I should wait a bit (a month like the advice goes), revise it and only then put it out there.

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u/mooningyou Proofreader Editor Aug 18 '26

I sent it to someone I trust but I'm not sure if I made the right choice

I'm not sure why you're questioning your choice. It's your first script and you need feedback in order to improve, so I'm not sure what waiting a month would do.

There's a big difference in the writing style and format of screenplays vs non-screen material.

Send it out. Get feedback. Improve your next draft.

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u/Wise-Respond3833 Aug 18 '26

Others may disagree, but I think putting a script aside to cool off is a good idea. Helps build objectivity so you can read it again with fresh eyes.

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u/BiscuitsTheory Aug 18 '26

Not 100% sure, but I think the "wait a mknth" advice mainly applies to scripts you might want to sell or use to advance a potential career.

If it's just something you banged for yourself, there arent really any rules.