A discussion with my dad earlier got me thinking about this. (writing format)

[Naruzeldamaster]

What are the differences between writing for a show/movie when compared to Prose?

I know the basics (Scenes instead of chapters, and further still scenes are broken up a bit differently than chapters) but I don't know enough to actually attempt it myself. Nor do any of my story ideas feel like they would 'fit' as a TV show or movie. (Though I'd be amused if one of my book ideas gets turned into a movie later, but I'm not sure that would happen)

 

[LordFalco]

I benefitted immensely by a book on the cinematic method. There's a good article from Jan-Feb '24 of Writer's Digest.

Writing Blockbuster Fiction: Mastering the Art of Cinematic Storytelling

Author and editor Ryan G. Van Cleave explains how to infuse your novels with Hollywood flair by employing top screenwriting techniques in this article from the Jan/Feb 2024 issue of Writer's Digest.

www.writersdigest.com

Not sure if it copied, but it's easy to find by searching 'cinematic novel writing'.

 

[pmmg]

It copied.

I feel i am a bit beyond this advice, or better to say, I've read so much advice over the years that this is in that 80% I've already immersed my self in.

But i think its a good article even with that.