60 Second Screenwriter: What are some tips on rewriting a script?

A video series addressing key screenwriting concerns in one minute.

Some time ago, I proposed an idea to my DePaul University School of Cinematic Arts colleagues: What if we produced a lively, informative series of videos called 60 Second Screenwriter? The concept was simple: Aggregate questions relevant to anyone interested in the craft of screenwriting, then use DePaul students and faculty to produce the series?

And we did it! There are 15 videos, each about one minute long and we are rolling them out biweekly at our YouTube channel.

Today: What are some tips on rewriting a script?

Here are some tips from the video:

• You’ve got to have a fresh set of eyes to read your material and yet…
• We are not the best readers of our own material.
• Gather notes from people you trust and separate into categories: Character, Plot, Themes.
• Create a Rewrite Plan.
• Be willing to do multiple passes taking on one aspect at a time.

There is no right way to rewrite, but this is absolutely true: Writing is rewriting.

I had a great time producing the 60 Second Screenwriter series working with my fellow faculty members and a terrific group of undergraduate and graduate students. Here is the production team:

Director: Penny Penniston
Producer: Scott Myers
Cinematography: Shannon Kuncé
Production Audio Mixer: Eagle Liao
Editor & Colorist: Ana Christian
Post Audio: Joey DeFabio

To see more videos in the series, go here.