The Movie Side of Writing

 

ready? Camera? ...Action!

Facing writer's block? Need a solution? Well, keep reading to find out one way that seems to help me push through the barriers that seem to emerge to prevent me from putting my thoughts onto paper. 

Ever wonder why we love to watch movies? It's because they make a story seem real to us. Perhaps you're even one of those lucky people who have been able to see their favorite book turned into a movie or series. 

Whenever I feel like I can't get the words typed out or written down, I think of my story as a movie. Picture yourself as if you are in a cinema, watching your favorite movie, and make that favorite movie the novel that you are writing. Think about the scenes unfolding like movie clips, picture the close-up shots of characters as your first person POV. Once you start to think of your book as a movie, I believe you'll find that the words come much easier. 

Also, there has been the odd time when actually watching an adventure or romance movie did the trick. Having trouble writing down the perfect dramatic scene? You might try watching a drama/thriller. Wondering what your Amish protagonist should be feeling after their betrayal? Maybe it's time to watch Saving Sarah Cain or The Shunning. 

So make sure you're ready with pencil in hand, you're camera's rolling, and...action!

~Lydia Sherren