"The Competition" Script

For my infographic, I wanted to find something that was similar to scriptwriting and writing a paper, so I found this one. You might think that there isn't much that's similar about writing for a script and writing for a paper, but there is a similar process. I'm going to highlight the differences of writing for a script and writing for a paper. 

1. Prewriting for a script

When prewriting for a script, I first started off by breaking down my favorite movie, Edward Scissorhands. For this I watched the movie and for each scene where there was a conflict or action occured, I wrote it down on index cards and wrote down the positives, negatives, and a brief sentence or two about what happened in that scene. Next after this, I got into the prewriting for my actual script itself. First I used index cards to jot down some ideas, then I created an outline for the script and then started the script development.

1. Prewriting for a paper

When prewriting for a paper, typically I research the topic and write down the sources and the information from where I found it. Then after this, I create the outline for my paper and reasearch further, or begin note taking if needed. 

2. Drafting for a script

When drafting for a script, you create the main character first and then the secondary characters after. Everything is built around the characters and trust me it's easier to write a script like this, rather than writing a story first and then the characters. Once the characters are created, then you can create a tagline, logline, and a title. It's okay if you don't have a title this early in the process, you can always leave it untitled until you have one. Just like a paper, you begin with a rough draft and go from there. 

2. Drafting for a paper

When drafting for a paper, after you decide on the topic and research you begin to outline the paper and build off of that. You give the paper a title, and then begin with the introduction, body, conclusion, and finally the bibliography of the paper. You gather all of your thoughts together in one place, as a rough draft. 

3. Revising for a script

When revising for a script, you revise as you go, making changes as needed. Checking for grammar, spelling, editing and removing sentences and making sure the script flows and makes sense. 

3. Revising for a paper

When revising for a paper, you make changes, edit and remove sentences, check grammar, make sure everything flows together, looking over each paragraph. You could get a friend to look over your paper too, if needed.

4. Proofreading for a script

When proofreading for a script, you get somebody else to look over it – a fresh set of eyes to see if it makes sense and read it to yourself out loud too. You check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation and revise again, each time you edit. 

4. Proofreading for a paper

When proofreading for a paper you get someone to look over it and to check to make sure everything looks and sounds right. You check again for spelling, grammar, and punctuation, as needed for the final time. 

5. Publishing for a script

After you get your script read for the final time and everything is correct, it’s time to publish it. The final step is adding a title page and a cover page, then you're good to go!

5. Publishing for a paper

After you get your paper looked over for the final time and everything looks right, you can now print it and publish it! 

Some helpful tips

• If you are unsure about something or it doesn't seem or sound right, ask someone to look it over or help you. Sometimes a fresh set of eyes makes a huge difference!
• It's okay if you can't think of a title right away, you can leave it untitled and wait for that "Aha!" moment to arrive.
• When writing a script, it's always easier to come up with the main character first and then the secondary characters and work off of that.
• Sometimes if you can't think of something right away or have writer's block, come back to it. Do something fun, or something that you enjoy doing, or relax, and the idea will come to you when you least expect it.
• Remember, it's okay to make mistakes! Everybody makes them and that's how we learn.
• Don't be afraid to ask for help or clarification either. 

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