Comments on: The Screenplay Outline: Carding Out Your Story

By: djc

djc — Sat, 26 May 2012 21:56:32 +0000

I color code the characters on the cards and also have a B story color as well.

By: Monica

Monica — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:08:58 +0000

In reply to mel. Yes, I'll post a couple of cards so that you have an idea. The cards should contain the main story beat of the scene and then any relevant emotional/establishing info necessary. Just a sentence or two. You can look at the Wedding Planner beat sheet for an idea.

By: mel

mel — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:49:11 +0000

Great, technical advice. As a real “organizer”, I have many great beginning ideas carded out which then tend to be too “soft” after p. 30. I like your suggestion that you can be organic and, as I read your post, put cards anywhere until the carding is done.

Can you scan a couple of your cards and post them so I can get the idea of what you put on each?
Thanks, M!