"Why shouldn’t a screenplay be considered Literature? Why can’t a reader enjoy a script by visualizing the scenes on the screen of their mind? I believe the rigid constraints of the standard format often prevent writers from expressing what they truly want to convey. What do you think?"
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I agree, but the standard screenplay format serves a purpose. However, I do remember one occasion when I wrote a script that went on to win numerous awards after being branded a “reader’s script” in early coverage. It isn’t one of the scripts I’ve been paid for (which may be telling) but I’m proud of it. The descriptions were influenced by my favorite author, James Lee Burke. I’ll probably go back one of these days and pare some of that writing down!
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I love this