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Screenwriter Interviews
MovieBytes Interview:
Screenwriter Eric Carlson
An interview with screenwriter Eric Carlson regarding the Red Inkworks Writing Competition.
Q: What's the title of the script you entered in this contest, and what's it about?A: Daniel's Inferno
After spending one day in Hell, a down on his luck used car salesman gets 24 hours back on Earth to reconnect with his family and fix his life - all under the watchful eye of his ditzy guardian angel.
A: Larry Myles runs a great contest. He provides some of the best in depth and constructive feedback of any contest out there.
Daniel's Inferno did place in the Mountain Film Festival, and I'm waiting for results from a few other contests.
A: Very satisfied! Larry obviously read my script cover to cover and then clearly and concisely provided an in-depth analysis of my scripts strengths and weaknesses. I consider Red Ink Works a must enter contest for me. I hope I have something ready for his next one!
He always meets his deadlines, and although there are no physical awards, the strength of his analysis is what I sought...and received.
He also stays in touch throughout the year and provides publicity through his website. In fact, I received a query from a production company through Larry less than a week after he released his results.
A: I went through about 8 drafts in 8 months before I sent it to Red Ink Works, and I completed another using Larry's notes.
I outlined the major plot points before I started, but those were revised as I revised the script.
A: I only use Word. I've used it for so long that I just know the format, including where all the margins should be set.
Q: Do you write every day? How many hours per day?A: I write everyday, but the hours vary. I probably average six hours.
Q: Do you ever get writer's block? If so, how do you deal with that?A: Sure, doesn't everyone!
I just watch a couple of movies to get motivated again.
A: I've probably written 10 or 11 during the past 15 years. No formal training, but I do enjoy writing screenplays. Movies have always fascinated me.
Q: Do you live in Los Angeles? If not, do you have any plans to move there?A: I do not live in Los Angeles, but I will go where any projects might take me.
Q: What's next? Are you working on a new script?A: I'm currently working on a script about Bette Davis which is based on a true story.
Posted Tuesday, June 29, 2010
