tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post6199784375600327719..comments2024-01-05T05:50:22.989-05:00Comments on Thoughts in Progress: Author James Ross On Writing BackwardsSavannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15118900505228075022noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-82430388062926533642012-05-15T00:55:43.062-04:002012-05-15T00:55:43.062-04:00I'll provide a follow-up to those that have be...I'll provide a follow-up to those that have been so kind to comment on the original article.<br /><br />We tore the screenplay apart, went over every word and redesigned the format of it. The changes have been remarkable. This could be one of those instances where the movie could turn out better than the book. We provided a lot of personality traits to the characters that can actually be seen.<br /><br />I've submitted the screenplay into several contests. We should know in the near term what the response is. I'll certainly keep you in the loop as to whether or not something promising materializes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-3272367972910002162012-04-25T15:54:40.480-04:002012-04-25T15:54:40.480-04:00Funny story. I know someday I'm going to go ba...Funny story. I know someday I'm going to go back and start from my first. It does feel like working backwards but sometimes backwards is best. I hope you have lots of success.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-18164706038463387162012-04-25T08:48:55.444-04:002012-04-25T08:48:55.444-04:00Hi Mason and James .. I liked the sound of the boo...Hi Mason and James .. I liked the sound of the books .. and the interesting tale of writing backwards - the script process sounds fascinating.<br /><br />Good for you - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-48757961587236913572012-04-25T08:12:57.873-04:002012-04-25T08:12:57.873-04:00Not sure I've ever written anything backwards ...Not sure I've ever written anything backwards (although the 20rewrites part sounded familiar), but I think I just found a new gift for my 'golfer who lives in the midwest and loves mysteries husband.LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88303035261689219972012-04-25T07:53:57.432-04:002012-04-25T07:53:57.432-04:00James, thanks again for sharing a unique look at w...James, thanks again for sharing a unique look at writing. Wishing you continued success.<br /><br />Margot and Teresa, thanks for dropping by.Mason Canyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935307400882363560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-88801301919424095582012-04-25T07:48:11.479-04:002012-04-25T07:48:11.479-04:00Hi, Mason and James.
I think writing in a "d...Hi, Mason and James.<br /><br />I think writing in a "different" is exciting to read if we have an open mind. I'll be thinking about writing backwards. :)<br /><br />TeresaT. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6582932888892465523.post-32632340304938038062012-04-25T07:42:18.809-04:002012-04-25T07:42:18.809-04:00Mason - Thanks for hosting James.
James - I think...Mason - Thanks for hosting James.<br /><br />James - I think that trying something from a different angle can unleash one's creative side and can make for a better story. So I really see the value of writing backwards. Thanks for your thoughts on it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com