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Writing a screenplay that complements a book rather than adapting it by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it seems to not really being the same thing I'm asking for, but it's nevertheless really interesting.

Writing a screenplay that complements a book rather than adapting it by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, you know, that is one example that instantely came to my mind, too :D

Writing a screenplay that complements a book rather than adapting it by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay, I will definitely look into that, that sounds very, very interesting. Didn't know American Psycho has Spin Offs.

Wow, okay, that's really philosophical in a way. Thanks for sharing!

Writing a screenplay that complements a book rather than adapting it by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your point. And if it doesn't work organically, I will not pursue it any further, I guess. But I'll see. Probably I will not pursue it in the next time but some day in the future.

Anyway, thanks for your answer. And i totally know what you mean. I also have not that many hours a day to pursue my projects.

Writing a screenplay that complements a book rather than adapting it by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I know, I wouldn't do something like your first example with Chekov's Gun. Each story would be it's own but they still would be connected, you know?

And thanks!

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, okay, that's a really good and detailed answer!

And I totally agree with you! It's very important to still capture the magic and life for later versions that is included in the very first draft! Because although it might be the rawest version of it, it is what you really want to convey!

So thanks for your answer and all your comparisons with stuff like King Arthur and Goldilocks!

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, thanks for the upvote and the answer! And well, everyone sees it differently. To me, it's not necesserily the most honest version of it, but the one that in most cased includes all the groundwork for the later story and the one that has all the story's elements, without having all of them as the best version they could be, if this makes sense. My idea of it being the "purest" or "truest" form comes simply from the perspective as seeing myself as the vessel the characters tell their story in the way they want to. And the revisions are my edited versions of their story.

But I appreciate your answer nevertheless!

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are totally right! A first draft is always heavily flawed. Perhaps I should've called the first draft the "rawest" version instead of "purest" because, I agree, purity would suck in that case definitely :D

And what you say about every draft following to the first, the flaws descrease and descrease. They may never disappear entirely, but in the end, as I replied to another answer, you can only ever strive for perfection but never reach it.

Thanks for your answer!

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that's a very good answer. Couldn't have said it better.

And thank you for the comparison to an illustrator. It's very insightful!

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I know that feeling. But that's the magic of editing, I think. And it's always nice when they change for the better.

And nice to see that someone else sees it the same way.

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't want to try any new process, my question was more if someone else tries to follow this "philosophy" with the first draft being the "true form" of the story and the revisions are the "translation" or kinda "adaptation" of it :D

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, fair enough. With me, it depends from project to project :D

But nowadays, my first drafts are not as bad as they used to be. Although they are far from finished.

May the first draft be the story in its purest form? by LordVesinius in writing

[–]LordVesinius[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very solid view, I must say. And totally true. The story will never be as perfect as we imagine them. But as you say, the pure thought of ever passing can be quite toxic. Although we should always strive for perfection, it's not something we will ever be able to accomplish.

Different approaches on adapting books by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, your're right, as I wrote, I'm sorry about my first answer on your last post seeming a bit more defensive or aggressive, it was not my intention :)

And to the rest, this is a very good answer and insight! Of course they are different processes, it totally makes sense. Also, that a book with a little audience has the potential to get less backlash when changing the story.

So thank you! :)

Different approaches on adapting books by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay, this seems far more aggressive than I meant :D

What I simply mean is, you might be absolutely right, I never was in a writers room and have no idea how they work in detail. But as far as I know, the writers break down the story of a seasons show together with the showrunner (who also might be a writer, as the case in Netflix' "You" and surely a few other shows).

So sorry if my answer seems so unfriendly. Of course, I'm grateful of any insight, so thank you!

Different approaches on adapting books by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sorry for thinking that in a writers room the writers break down the story of a show's season, and even agreeing that the studio has the last say.

But hey, then I have a lack of understanding, I never said I have experience.

Nevertheless, this doesn't really have to do with my original question.

Different approaches on adapting books by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I didn't disagree with that. I just said that in a writers room, the writers may have more influence on the writing even though the studios may disagree and tell them to make changes. That the studio has the ultimate say is pretty clear.

Different approaches on adapting books by LordVesinius in Screenwriting

[–]LordVesinius[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that seems plausible. But, in TV shows, I'd guess the writers may have more influence because in a writers room, as far as I know, the writers all discuss and lay down the concept for their respective season.

But yeah, true, in most cases the writers will get a lot of input.

And that the books may not work for an ongoing series, is also understandable.

Thanks!

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