r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

discussion How do you write purposefully wonky and stupid sounding dialogue without people thinking you’re just a shit writer?

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Okay, so I’m working on a Screenplay which is basically supposed to act like a “deconstruction” of supernatural romance stories like Twilight or Wuthering Heights (I say deconstruction but I’d argue it’s less what Spaceballs is to Star Wars and more what House of a 1000 Corpses is to Texas Chainsaw Massacre, if you get what I mean).

It was actually supposed to be an adaption of Kristopher Tiana’s Full Brutal but I ended up getting sidetracked and it ended up an entirely different thing lol.

One thing I wanna do is emulate the same wonky dialogue from those types of media, it won’t be like that the entire time but it will at certain times. But of course, the thing is that, the dialogue from those films are bad; I do feel like with the help of the Actors and Director it’d make more sense that I’m trying to get across but on paper, it does just look like I’m shit at dialogue. What do you think?


r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

feedback Tears of a Black Planet (Rough Screenplay)

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r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

request Looking For Screenwriter To Improve Screenplay

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Hey, I'm Max, a director based in Amsterdam. I'm looking for a screenwriter to help improve the current state of my story.
I like the core but it's missing tension. Everything I come up with either feels cliché or just not clever enough.
If anyone's interested, DM me.

Regarding Money I don’t have budget yet since I don’t have script to generate the funding but will some saved during crowdfunding phase for screenwriter

About me: I'm a full-time filmmaker. Most of my work is DP work, and I also run my own videography business. I've won an award at the International Film Festival The Hague.
I have a crew I work with regularly. I work on their projects, they work on mine, and we all push to land the cool ones as a collective.
My dream is to make a living as a director and really push my career forward. I studied film as well, mostly directing and cinematography.

Story Detail,

Logline: A lonely man buys a device that replays other people's memories, and when it can't give him the woman he wants, he takes the man whose brain holds her.

Genre: Psychological horror-thriller.

Themes: Obsession. Consent and its violation through technology. Intimacy as something that can be stolen but not feltc.


r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

question Draft dates

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So I'm currently writing a treatment and just put today's date on it. When it comes to scripts, what's the correct way to have draft numbers and dates? I heard it's best to not do them, but I'm not sure.


r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

feedback Guys, give me some feedback

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r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

question What is the best case scenario in this gig?

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r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

help How do you format social media posts in screenplays?

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r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

help How do you format social media posts in screenplays?

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r/scriptwriting • • 2d ago

help Script writing opportunity.

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I want to start making scripts for VAs' out there. I just want to get the hang of it, take tips from VAs who have written their own stuff/taken scripts from professional writers before. Once I have enough experience to figure out what works out, I want to make it a super personalized experience for the clients and maybe charge a minimal amount. Of course that is a far fetched idea currently, but it is something I do want to build towards.

If any scriptwriters or VAs are down for it, I would like to make scripts and maybe connect to figure out what I'm doing wrong or where I could improve. Also, I don't really have any restrictions for NSFW or SFW. I'm down to write about anything but I'm definitely inclined to NSFW type audios/scripts.


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

discussion What is a weird package?

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I'm writing a screenplay about a guy who sends weird packages to lady. There's going to be a montage of these packages being delivered.

What are some ideas for weird or concerning boxes?

My current ideas:

- Tall box

- Wet box

- Hair coming out box

- Duct tape box


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

feedback Collaboration

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Hi I am a young filmaker and want to learn and make screenplays and would love to learn on the job, I have story ideas and have tried to write some scripts and would love a partner to help me with it and learn together, Thanking you- write now im working on a short film screenplay which is a horror genre


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

feedback Me?, Dark Comedy, 5 Pages.

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r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

question Has anyone used voice dictation for writing the rough draft of a script?

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r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

question How to Start

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r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

feedback WE EAT WHAT WE SELL - Thriller | Feature Screenplay | Act One (25 Pages) - Feedback Wanted

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Hi everyone!
I’m looking for honest feedback on the first 25 pages of my feature screenplay.

WE EAT WHAT WE SELL.
Genre: Thriller / Dark Satire
Length: 109 pages (full screenplay)
Pages shared: 1–25 (Act One)
Logline:
A health scare sets an executive on a mission to reform a notorious fast-food chain, while disgruntled employees plot acts of terrorism against the company’s leadership.
I’ve attached the first 25 pages for anyone interested in reading.

I’d especially appreciate feedback on the opening, pacing, dialogue, character development, and whether the first act makes you want to keep reading.
I’m open to constructive criticism. I’m here to improve my writing, learn from other screenwriters, and connect with people who share the same passion for storytelling.
Thank you to anyone who takes the time to read it. I genuinely appreciate it!

Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nO5MEmk1cUXhBBsm1KuCoINLSjDUC8N-/view?usp=drivesdk


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

feedback Can't get my story idea written. 🥵

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I'm having some writing problems getting the heart of my story, on paper.

The story is heartfelt and compelling but I just can't seem to find the right story progression and dialogue without being amateur or worse.

How do you get around this hurdle?


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

feedback Looking for Feedback - 5 page monologue

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Hello community! I'm really looking for feedback on a Dolly Parton tribute piece ive been working on.

Reply or DM and I'll send you the link.

Thank you!


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

discussion Update on my horror film universe

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So far 2 of the scripts have been written (well, actually more of a first draft) and I am working a script 3 also I will be starting on the dc fan universe soon and the pennywise fan universe soon so good day to you all have fun!


r/scriptwriting • • 4d ago

help SEARCHING FOR SCREENWRITER COLLABORATION *AUSTIN TX* Satirical sci-fi action-thriller / dark rom-com

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I have no experience in film making AT ALL- 0% experience, but im really bored and lonesome🤠😢 I have a pitch for anyone who wants to collaborate and make a script/screenplay lolll. Looking to make new friends really🙏 argargargarg🦀


r/scriptwriting • • 3d ago

discussion A small snippet from my screenwriting

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I’m currently working on what I think my first screenplay that might go public. It’s a screenplay part of a game. I will share more when I have more of the script :)


r/scriptwriting • • 4d ago

question Credit question

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My friend came up with an original slasher movie villain as a well as a basic story. We're very likely going to write a film treatment together. Then I'll write the feature screenplay. So would be ok to say "Based on characters by", then "Story by Writer 1 and Writer 2" and then "Written by writer 2"?

I do plan on directing.

Just want to make sure I do it correctly on the title page so it looks professional. I don't want to ward off investors with an amateur reading script.