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  3 0 This is a common misconception that one hears: “I’ve got a great idea. I just need someone to write it.” as if the writing were the easy part. I think you’re going to have trouble finding someone to help you, because writers who do know how to structure and fill in a screenplay are putting all their energy into their own ideas. My advice to you is to do it yourself. Honestly, you’re the only one who can do your idea justice. Read a book like “Save the Cat” by Blake Snyder, it’ll give you some good advice to get you started. Kubrick’s Handsome Nephew answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report 4 comments by Grant Cogswell, Karla Pacheco, and Karla Pacheco… 0 0 Reading a book won't teach you how to write a screenplay. Reading a hundred might, if you have a lifetime grounding in storytelling and dramaturgy. Mid-life is no place to begin a second career. This person should hire someone to help him, or go to Hollywood (!) register his story idea, and pitch it. Grant Cogswell commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 I agree to a point. You're correct that this person should hire someone, but unless they have SOME sort of understanding of what goes into writing a screenplay, they won't know how to pick an applicant that knows what the hell they're doing. Also, they'll have a better understanding that "My awesome idea + Your free writing = Hollywood deal!" Karla Pacheco commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Also, Mid-liffe is the perfect place to find a second career. I'm not saying quit your day job, but doing the same thing for 20+ years is hardly mandatory. Karla Pacheco commented about 1 year ago | Report 0 0 Ahem. Drunken re-editing time. "My awesome idea + Your free writing [does not] = Hollywood deal!" And that's why if I ever offer to co-write your screenplay you should turn me down. Karla Pacheco commented about 1 year ago | Report Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  2 0 You might try contacting Northwest Screenwriters Guild, The Film School, or Seattle Film Institute. These organization may be able to turn you onto an up-an-comer. I'm not certain these organizations can help but chat them up and see what they recommend. madzola answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 Kubrick is absolutely right. There's nothing worse to hear as a writer than "I've got a great idea - for YOU to write!" You can certainly find a writer willing to do it, but unless you want to pay someone for the job, you're not going to get quality work. Why not check the resources Madzola mentioned and look for a screenwriting class? You can also find tons of screenplays and scripts at the library or online. The more you read, the more you'll understand what you're looking for in a script of your own. Even if you do decide to hire someone, you'll have a better idea of what to ask for from a professional (i.e., PAID) collaborator. Karla Pacheco answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 Any misc on-line situation is risky. There are a lot of hucksters out there. Personal references are EVERYTHING in our business. If you do click with someone, please check their references. I agree with Adam about the local options, I know the most about The Film School. I recommend you take the course and learn about writing yourself (it's the most intensive option). It's pricey, but everyone loves it. http://thefilmschool.com/ Jennifer Roth answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  1 0 Again try our callboard. It's a great place to find people to help with films. http://www.nwfilmforum.org/live/collection/resources/101 Adam Sekuler answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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  0 1 I'm available, but it'll cost you. Grant Cogswell answered in Filmmaking Week about 1 year ago | Report Comment on this answer Enter your comment or ask a new question New comments are not being accepted at this time.

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