How to Write FAST

The secret to writing ANYTHING quickly and effectively.
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From the book "Writing FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed", author/producer Jeff Bollow shows you how to break down ANY writing project, so you can write more quickly AND more effectively.
The key to writing fast is simple: Break the writing process into its 4 distinct phases, and then do those phases one at a time. In this video, you'll discover how (and why) to break down the process, so you can write QUALITY with lightning speed.
This works with novels, screenplays, books, blogs, business reports, newspaper articles, magazine writing, emails, and anything else you ever write.
For more details, check out the book Writing FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed at:
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Or explore the FAST System in detail with FAST Screenplay, the world's most comprehensive, step-by-step professional screenplay development system.
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[@chooyoshida1846]

Im literally crying. Finally I can jot down what I wanted to tell. There so much information in my head but using this method is helping me.

[@winonadaphne6445]

"It doesn't matter how fast you wrote it, it only matters how fast they read it." That was excellent.

[@dr.surendrababu8703]

Writing my CBSE notes does matter

[@jaynayak9463]

Try to appear UPSC Exams. You will be find the importance.

[@cleowatson3879]

Do GCSEs matters and writing fast and making it legible does matter as the examener judges that first and it it supposed to reflex you

[@collectivedreamer4541]

"Write drunk. Edit sober." - Hemingway

[@angeldream4298]

Hi

[@rishabhkhatri202]

Write sleeping Forgot awake

[@Riabavneeet]

I'm not the only one that left their essay for Sunday night.😂

[@fastscreenplay]

If you learn this simple four-part process, you can leave it to Sunday night anytime you want. It won't help today, I'm afraid, as it does take some practice, but if you really learn this, it will help you every time from here on. :)

[@Rujewitblood]

I thought this was gonna be one of those useless 'quick trick' videos, but man this is great info, all makes sense, I can see now I was trying to go from step 1 to step 4 straight away, will definitely use this for my writing now, thanks!

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks for the comment, Rujewitblood. I assure you, I HATE all those useless "quick trick" videos. As someone who spent many years *looking* for material, I don't *want* people to churn out more crap quickly. I actually want them to write *quality*, and that involves writing stuff that *reads* fast. And that requires all 4 phases! Enjoy, and good luck with your writing!

[@debstein8811]

Could I contact you directly? Are you on FB? Email? My issue is that I am trying to write about actual, but very hard to believe experiences. I almost gave up and thought of labeling them as fiction, just to write about them. But I am thinking there is another way. Can you assist?

[@laliloub]

I was so overwhelmed by how much this video resonated that I had to watch it twice: once to just swim through the emotions (from surprise to anger [why did nobody tell me this before], sadness [so much lost] , to mad love [marry me now] and finally gratitude); and then a second time to really hear what you are saying 🤣! This also explained why I was stuck in this dual pattern: absolute writers block (mixing my 1234 phases), followed by the publishing of writings so disorganised I wouldn't understand myself months later (skipping the 'critic' or 'ST' altogether)... leading to, you said it, more writer's block. The reason I know it has changed me already? For the first time, I used FAST... to write this comment!! :)) Not rereading myself straight away does take some effort, but I can see why it works and IS fast! Thank you so, so much 🙏!

[@fastscreenplay]

I love it! I actually wrote a book years ago that goes deep into each of the phases (as well as Setup and Payoff), which you might enjoy. It’s called “Writing FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed” and you can get the kindle version for a couple bucks on Amazon. But even just knowing the core ideas (from this video) will get you up and running. So if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask! Happy writing.

[@laliloub]

@@fastscreenplay tbh reading the book now would be procrastination, there is an urgency to me writing and I have enough to go with (currently working on an audio documentary). However I'd love to read it later, especially as I am considering learning more about script writing specifically!

[@fastscreenplay]

@@laliloub The book is about writing in general; it’s for all writers. For screenwriting specific work, I’ve got a ton of resources, including FAST Screenplay, since screenwriters are desperately needed. But good luck with your documentary! Have fun with it!

[@diaozhuoming3615]

I think the idea behind video that writing is not only about put your own ideas on the page but also put them into readers' mind is quite impressive

[@MikeyFraz1]

You really deserve more subscribers. This is some of the best quality content I’ve ever seen. Amazing, thorough advice that is well thought out and clearly delivered. Thank you!!!

[@fastscreenplay]

Thank you for the kind words. None of it has gone viral yet, but sharing is the way to make that happen. (And perhaps the next layer of the project I'm working on...) Stay tuned and please share! Happy writing!

[@MikeyFraz1]

FAST Screenplay I will do that. You’ve been very helpful to me and I truly appreciate it. With content this genuine, people will eventually recognize how amazing what you’re doing is!!

[@mrksai8245]

This is how human creative mind works exactly but we are driven with the obsession of creating something great without letting our mind to be it.

[@bubbledreams6382]

I like the way you put it about editing: that editing while you write is doing it in the wrong order. It reminded me that I don't need to stress about getting my ideas perfect the first time. Stress slows me down so much and makes writing less fun. Thanks for the help!

[@fastscreenplay]

In our system, we always start with your PASSION and use THAT to find what you're really trying to say. Have a look at the 10-Day free start, as there are some awesome tools to help you and there's no obligation. The link is at the bottom of the video's description. Hope this helps. :)

[@violinoscar]

Thanks for posting this video. I've been a writer for some years and initially I fell into the trap you describe; polishing the work when it is still in its early stages. The result was a novel, highly polished, but in need of a rewrite because of structural changes that had developed along the way. If I had made the changes when the book was still in its draft form it would have been a lot of work but doable. To make such changes in a polished work meant writing a new book. And this was in the days when the most advanced writing technology was the typewriter. I would advise new writers to consider your method seriously. Eventually we create our own system but they are usually variations of yours. Ignore the UTube critics. Your target audience is the newcomer to the craft and this information is invaluable.

[@fastscreenplay]

Hardtop Harry Thanks for the kind words. And yes, I agree that I'm reaching out to newcomers, but most of what I do is vastly more valuable to experienced writers than they tend to imagine. The greatest challenge is that experienced writers fall into the trap of thinking they know all they need to know when, in fact, there may be a much shorter and more powerful way to get there. Incidentally, I also agree thoroughly when you say "eventually we create our own system". One of the "secret ingredients" of my system is that THAT is exactly what it's designed to do: Help writers create their OWN system. :) Good luck in your writing, Harry!

[@thecreatoritself]

From the core of my Heart, Thank you. ❤

[@fastscreenplay]

LEGEND14 Very happy to help!

[@thecreatoritself]

@@fastscreenplay ❤😊

[@juanortiz9445]

So much useful and concise information in just 5 minutes! I love it! Liked and subscribed.

[@fastscreenplay]

Juan Ortiz Thanks! There are some 180+ videos on this channel. All have valuable content but not all are so concise (deliberately). But I’m about to launch a new series that will be very concise and packed with value, insight, help and tips. Enjoy!

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks! Hope to have more coming soon...

[@cherryblozom3276]

that was such a short and precise vid. amazing! really helpful.

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks! And thanks for watching. Don't forget to share it if you like it! :)

[@thebasementfilmgroup]

Its a terrible habit we all have at times - editing before the ideas are all down on the page - I know I have done this - and while the script turned out okay - I know that it took me a lot longer to get that first draft done - and there is something very satisfying about completing the first draft. We often either fail or avoid completing it because we have spent a lot of time editing when we should have been focused on the first draft. The tweaking is for draft 2 or 3 - when we are much more focused on what the story needs in order to help the reader - excellent advice again. Thanks!

[@fastscreenplay]

thebasementfilmgroup I first mapped this out about 20 years ago, and since then I’ve seen time and again that the fastest way to get to the best quality work is to separate the phases out and do them separately. And you’re right, don’t tweak until the second or third draft - at the earliest. Happy writing!

[@sanjanajagadeesh5501]

I had no idea I needed this 😯

[@CelesteGhelfi]

Wow! This is so amazing! I was having a hard time recently to get my ideas on the paper because I was mixing up the steps, but now that you've put them in order, it's so easy to follow! :D Thank you so much for sharing these great tips!

[@AniGaAG]

This and your video on writer's block, in no time flat, gave me an almost _unsettling_ amount of hope, motivation and understanding of my own writing-related issues. Thank you very much; I will try and put your advice to good use.

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks for the comment and kind words! And have fun writing. Don’t forget that having fun with it really does lead to improved results!

[@AniGaAG]

@@fastscreenplay Yeah! Right now I'm building a personalized Excel sheet (based on the Three Act Structure, since I like that one a lot) to easily build nice, neatly organized plot road maps in the future. That should help me a lot with going from an idea to a written word more smoothly and comfortably.

[@fastscreenplay]

I have a much more effective (and thorough) methodology mapped out in FAST Screenplay you might be interested in checking out. But whatever you do, taking action is the first step! Have fun!

[@netabolt6546]

this is how i write my fost novel now. i call it actually The First Draft. the second draft i can rechange plotholes and make better sentence and the third draft is th hardest part were i try to get the novel done as a actual novelthat my friends gonna read and if they liked it i can go to a publishr and have the more chance to publish it. I'm now in the middle part of my first draft and its a fun experience. i write everyday after my work. i have a tendency to write long chapters so one chapters equels few days.

[@Chillloveoreos]

Fast*?

[@netabolt6546]

Chill.love.oreos Typo : fost = first

[@shelondadollard9148]

I like it

[@brettefantomet]

yes, writing FAST is a process of 4 steps. these are the steps: 1.Write "F"(without quotes) 2.Write an "A" directly to the left from the F. 3. Write the "S" as you wrote the a, only you write it to the left of the A instead of the F. 4. Complete by writing the "T" the same way as the previous 2 letters.

[@fastscreenplay]

RedBirdRedstone Actually, the A goes to the *right* of the F, and the S goes to the right of the A. You could then leave instruction #4 unchanged. (The way you did it would be spelled "TSAF".) Please note, however, that your instructions are four steps to writing the *word* "fast". The writing *process* itself has four *phases*, which are what I explain in the video. Hope this clears up any confusion. Good luck! :)

[@brettefantomet]

Yeah! Must have typed too fast!

[@NA-yz4uj]

I dont understand

[@fastscreenplay]

Just replying to a silly comment with a silly comment. Having a bit of fun with a viewer, who seems to have been having a bit of fun with me. :)

[@sarahxu2474]

Lol OMG so funny

[@makaylalucas6162]

This helped me a lot !!! Thank you for making this video xx

[@marketingdigest6884]

This could really help with the writing process. Thanks for breaking it down, I can’t wait to try your steps to see how it will improve my writing.

[@TheElvenEyes]

Your videos have seriously saved me a lot of time and a lot of effort. And they have made me understand writing better. I thought it was gonna be one of those videos that don't help at all, but it was the exact opposite. Thank you.

[@fastscreenplay]

TheElvenEyes Thanks for the comment! It's great to know when the videos are having an effect...! Keep up the great work!

[@gurmukhsingh8190]

Thank you so much! Just what I needed to hear.

[@RM-306]

I love this video. THANK YOU!

[@alexnicholson1351]

I found this very interesting and have often found myself doing the same type of mistakes. Thank you for this video

[@detestsleep]

this is all very helpful information! glad i stumbled across this video when i did! i just wish my audiance didnt care how fast i write a chapter, putting my story out chapter by chapter the way i do, but i still think i can use all this to get better stuff out, so thanks!

[@robertfaney4148]

this video is wacky - it does not address the slow writing problems we have - just like how to type fast .It is simply writing fast - physically . Just being able to write fast , not gathering thought and writing a book. It is simply the ability to write fast . This guy makes me go nuts !

[@fastscreenplay]

+Robert Faney, thank you for sharing your thoughts, but I don't understand your comment. The video is called "how to write FAST", and yet you are disappointed by it because... it... shows you how to write fast (?!). That makes you go nuts? I don't understand. You (and apparently several people like you, recently) want to TYPE fast. Typing and writing are two different things. They are not the same; the two words are not interchangeable. If you want to type fast, perhaps search for a video on typing speed. I'm sorry that the fact that I don't teach typing makes you frustrated, but I will never teach typing. I teach writing and creativity. As for "gathering thought" -- that's what you do in the Focus Phase (though you also do it in the Strengthen and Tweak phases, as necessary). You could infer that from the video if you actually watch it and listen to what it's teaching. Or you can read the whole Writing FAST book and understand this process in detail. You will write extremely fast. Your typing skills will require another tutor, though, I'm afraid. Good luck... and don't get so frustrated by KZbin videos, mate. It didn't cost you anything to watch it, and there's a LOT of value in there. :)

[@sliceandrice4326]

My son is not a fast writer so he went through this video and he could write faster!! THANK U :3

[@fastscreenplay]

+Sabita Gurung, the more he practices, the faster he'll get, too, which will also improve his quality. Keep up the great work!

[@vmooreg]

Good stuff!! Thanks Jeff!

[@TheRealBDave]

Awsome info!!!!!! Thanx bro

[@Gore_Jus]

Thank you so much for these videos.

[@fastscreenplay]

My pleasure

[@alpinevalleyestate]

Thanks bro it works I love this video my handwriting and the speed is improved!

[@bar06]

You definitely opened up my mind...What a brilliant way to start writing. Thanks a lot for your tips...

[@fastscreenplay]

Edgard2006 Thanks for the comment... remember to enjoy the process!

[@KenyaWright]

I come back to this video every year to remind myself. Awesome advice

[@RohiShetty]

Thanks, this was great!

[@mialei9707]

Exactly! - so accurate - and - engaging! - - - - great video!

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks, +Mialei Iske!

[@Mariecalender2023]

This really helped thanks!!

[@fastscreenplay]

+Ri williams Sure thing! Thanks for letting us know! Keep on writing...

[@UNLIMITED-DAN]

Best trick I've seen so far, its awesome thanks you.

[@TheteachertalkwithMostaandFera]

VERY HELPFUL. Thank you sir.

[@danielr.-tracy5622]

Well stated. Appreciate it a great deal, very helpful.

[@fastscreenplay]

Happy to help!

[@rubyhussain6077]

Thnxs sooo much this has helped me a lot will you upload more videos plzz on writing

[@thannichalermtong9869]

Thank you very much!! Take action!! Write down in the page !!!

[@JonathanClinkFootballScouting]

Very helpful videos!

[@SteveHovland]

The script is the last thing you should write. Spend time developing the story. It's almost impossible to fix story problems by working directly on the script. Most of the movies that don't do well have story problems. If you do it right your first draft will be pretty good.

[@fastscreenplay]

+SteveHovland, yep, you've got it. The Focus Phase (the "F" in FAST) is the story development phase. Most writers start with the Apply Phase (the "A" in FAST) which is where you write your first draft -- but without first developing their story, they almost always wander off track and it takes much longer to then Strengthen and Tweak (the "S" and "T" in FAST), which are the rewriting and polishing phases. I have a video series I'm working on now that goes into great detail about this story development phase (it's called "FAST Story Develop: How to Create Detailed Original Stories in 1 Hour"). Come back and check it out in a few weeks when it goes online. And thanks for watching!

[@thunderlight3571]

perfect advice, thank you

[@tginactive]

Thank you so much for sharing this information! Thanks to you I wrote some new lyrics I'm really proud of! :)

[@fastscreenplay]

Excellent! Keep up the great work!

[@i-sheyhareem7418]

this video's tips are really helpful 😊

[@grahamshaw9723]

Excellent. Really good process so well explained

[@ChristyMurphyWriter]

That acronym is brilliant!

[@TacticalOwtlaw]

I'm glad I came across this video. Makes me feel pretty good about myself, because I'm on the right track. GREAT VIDEO! I'll never forget that acronym, FAST! It may sound simple, but it's effective. Thanks.

[@fastscreenplay]

STILES1963 Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@norambee4347]

Ideas spark ideas...thank you for this this video.

[@fastscreenplay]

Happy to help. I expand on “ideas spark ideas” in my TED talk. Check it out. :)

[@SMBGAMERHDTV]

Finally I can jot down what I wanted to tell. There so much information in my head but using this method is helping me.

[@brlight94]

THANK YOU!!!

[@sliceandrice4326]

Thank u again

[@RM-306]

This is The Best video. So simple, but so important! Ive listened over and over again. Jeff will you be making more shorter videos like this one, or even a follow up that explains FAST in more detail? Thank you

[@fastscreenplay]

Possibly - I have a ton of things I’m working on at the moment. But before I go into them, have you read the book? It’s called “Writing FAST: How to Write Anything with Lightning Speed” and you can get it in paperback or on Kindle at Amazon. It walks you through the whole concept. It takes this FAST concept and fleshes it out so you can apply it to anything. That said, I realized a massive missing piece for screenwriters after I wrote the book - the idea of Alignment (and how it’s key to your results). (This is the insight that to get a deal or sell your work, it must be aligned with at least one producer’s immediate needs.) So my FAST Screenplay system goes WAY beyond the book - not just with an extra section but also weaving the whole alignment requirement throughout the entire process, so that you DO it AS you’re learning how to do it. FAST Screenplay is still the greatest and most powerful thing I’ve ever built - you can do the foundational first 10 steps for free at the moment (that’ll be closing soon, see below). fastscreenplay.com And then I’m also currently building on that and taking it to the next level. I’m currently working on a new book called “Breakthrough Screenwriter”, and am developing a series of short, small-group (10 people max) hands-on intensive workshop sessions focused on immediate outcomes with key breakthroughs. So for example, the first “Breakthrough Session” will be on “How to Turn Any Idea into a Breakthrough Concept”. I’ll be working with the participants directly to show them how to develop those ideas and then to give feedback and actually help them refine them, so they walk away with a breakthrough concept at the end of the workshop. And then if there’s interest in that format, I’ve got a whole series of workshops mapped out on different topics, like rapid outlining (turning an idea into a whole story in a matter of hours), creating breakthrough characters (actors will beg to play), instant analysis (how to instantly spot problems in a script and how to fix them), etc. The series is intended to help FAST Screenplay writers get next-level results even quicker - but the Sessions will be open and available to all writers, whether they join FAST or not. Anyway, the point of telling you all this is that one of the things I’m planning to build as a bonus for the Breakthrough book is a condensed version of the FAST Screenplay system - a 4-6 hour extended training on “The 7 Steps to Writing and Selling Your Screenplay” (I’ll also offer it as a stand-alone training resource). I did a version of this as a webinar a few years ago, but trying to condense everything into an hour (as a way to convince people to join FAST Screenplay) just wasn’t the right way to teach this stuff. I’m now going to just teach the whole system, complete with actionable exercises, as that 4-6 hour training. I’ve realized that an in-depth overview of the whole process would be an enormously valuable resource in its own right. It will be a great way to help newer writers who aren’t yet convinced about going all the way - to get them to understand the whole process and maybe even start testing it out and seeing some quick results. Then if they want to go all the way, they can immerse into the whole system. (Once the 7 Steps training is ready, we’ll get rid of the Free Start.) Anyway, hopefully that gives you some things to look into. If you have any questions or need any help, let me know. Happy writing!

[@RM-306]

@@fastscreenplay awesome! I will check that out for sure! Thank you

[@gracefaithjanet2673]

This is great information thank you as I write this ive been asked for my screenplay I sent my logline and syp osis now they want my screenplay which I have to complete asap. Wish I found your videos much earlier!! Thank you

[@fastscreenplay]

+GraceFaith Janet You should check out FAST Screenplay (try the 10-Day Free Start). It's not a quick way to complete that screenplay that's been requested, but it over the next 6-12 months, you'll discover exactly how to knock out exceptional screenplays very quickly. (It's a process that takes time to learn -- like getting fit -- take small actions each day.) Any questions, let me know. Good luck with your project!

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks for the comment. But believe it or not, this approach does lead to speedwriting. The Apply phase (the A in the acronym) is a speedwriting phase. As you improve with the other parts of the process, the entire process becomes intuitive and fluid and, yes, very fast indeed. Enjoy!

[@dreads44]

Your passion definitely comes across! I've started to use FAST on my novel and it works! I used to be a pantser, but your method gives me a plotting option that focuses my writing. The beauty of it is that I don't have to do a detailed plan. A loose outline is enough to get me going. Also, I don't limit myself on the process and it gives me flexibility. Many thanks Jeff! :-)

[@fastscreenplay]

+dreads44 Thanks for the kind words! Actually, my book goes into a lot more detail, and the online system (which is the complete system -- and works on novels, too) goes into a whole lot more detail -- so you learn by doing, and can then incorporate whatever level of detail you need for a given project. Be careful not to jump right in too soon as it can make things more difficult later. Human beings learn through incremental improvement, which requires that we take action. Ultimately, FAST is about providing a framework for moving through the process by connecting with the speed of your creative imagination. Ironically, the more detail you do, the less detailed your plan will need to be later. :) Keep an eye out for a new 4-part video series about the FAST Story Development Process -- which I hope to have online in a month or two (graphics and animation take forever). It really will be the best free videos I've done yet for this channel. And keep on writing!

[@dreads44]

Hi Jeff, many thanks for your advice. I'll look out for your book and video series. Have a great weekend! 😊

[@dreads44]

Hi Jeff, many thanks for your advice. I'll look out for your book and video series. Have a great weekend! 😊

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks, you too!

[@CelestialCookie]

Thanks for this. I'm working on speedwriting for some exams (an entire essay- HANDWRITTEN- in 40 minutes) and this is pretty helpful.

[@fastscreenplay]

goldengurl20101 Happy to help. There's much more detail in the book (link is in the description) than I can fit into a video, but this is the overview and a good way to get started.

[@RameshKumar-ze4js]

thanks for simplification

[@GraceGurlO]

This is very helpful :) I just have trouble focusing my tangled thoughts...

[@SamaahZohair]

thank you for the inspiring video

[@sumitarefin]

Thank you very much :)

[@elavarasiashok5994]

Thank you

[@MasterDashMD]

I have gone both ways, writing an outline, or discovering what is going on. The biggest trick is getting used to writing terrible stuff. Even Hemingway said that all first drafts are ...well... don't wanna offend anyone's eyes. But all first drafts are poop. then you go back and comb it out. If you're lucky, you have an editor that smiles and is not afraid to send it back to you with the word "Huh?" all over your baby. Or "Fix this." etc. Editors help. I have an awesome one that has a degree in English. (She's a thorn in my side..but Never will ignore the suggestions. In the end, it makes the end work that much better. )

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks for the comment, +Dash McCallen. The point of breaking the process into its 4 phases, though, is that you are using the most powerful aspects of BOTH approaches. In the Focus Phase, you're mapping out your plan... *so that* in the Apply Phase, you can write quickly to discover via stream-of-consciousness. And *because* "the first draft of anything is sh!t", the Strengthen Phase "combs it out" using a combination of both, and the Tweak Phase makes sure it's finely polished before it goes out into the world. Having an editor is absolutely a wonderful bonus. But it's not all that hard to self-edit, which speeds up the process quite dramatically. Good luck with your projects!

[@upsconly5864]

helped a lot thanks for posting !!

[@fastscreenplay]

+Upsc Only, happy to help! Enjoy your writing!

[@upsconly5864]

thank you so much and please i need more tips to write better hand writing, i have a very serious exam please help me out and get good marks because my exam based on writing !! thanks ...

[@bharatrelhan9564]

It's far better than other videos Loved this video.

[@fastscreenplay]

bharat relhan Thanks! Check out the rest of the channel when you get a chance. There's a lot here! :)

[@adarshsathian2862]

I wanna write an answer fast in a neat way. So how am I going to do that?

[@cielomarkcano4563]

the acronym though haha that got me. thanks :)

[@disgustingweeb7674]

Thx for posting thIs video I had to do vocabulary to avoid lectures from my strict middle school 6th grade science teacher

[@patriciafaithfull6360]

change your moniker and you will feel better about yourself. stop denigrating yourself. love yourself.

[@abbaaskhan3403]

Best video ever !

[@shydivine]

so helpful

[@chandleredwards2823]

This is what got me to write my first screenplay at the age of 11

[@fastscreenplay]

How old are you now, and how many screenplays have you written to date?

[@chandleredwards2823]

@@fastscreenplay I’m now 20, and I’ve written a lot of stuff since, I’ve never actually kept track. I’m about to direct something soon, but I thought I’d come back to this video to help with the writing process. Your content has never not helped

[@fastscreenplay]

@@chandleredwards2823 Awesome! I try to tell young writers to actually do it (they usually don’t believe they can because they feel like they’re “too young”). It’s all about developing those skills. Keep at it. It only gets better. Thanks for for revisiting.

[@dreads44]

Excellent video. Congratulations!!!!:-)

[@fastscreenplay]

+dreads44 Thanks. :) Hopefully all the videos are excellent... I pour a lot of energy into them. I'm very please that you like this one!

[@Marijana0001]

Bless you beautiful man

[@abdulmalikadeola]

Thanks

[@shivampratapsingh1919]

I wanto write fast but handwriting should be good so pls suggest me some ways

[@aashishgauchan2655]

year ago.. watched this video.. nd i did the same thing... nd the result was amazing .. thnk u for ur grt tips.. :)

[@fastscreenplay]

+Aashish Gauchan, thanks for the comment! (And for visiting again!) I very carefully design our videos to be layered -- so that repeated viewings will reveal additional insights. Over the course of a year, you experience a lot of life, which then changes the way you see what's here. I hope you'll check out all our videos, and return over time to see how they expand and offer new insights, even through the same content. Enjoy!

[@coolrunning9263]

Thank you sir for this video,it really usefull :)... Iam wondering if there any video teach me the correct steps to write my movie script like words size and the way of writing,as iam using microsoft office programme?

[@fastscreenplay]

COOL RUNNING If you're asking about script formatting, there's a very comprehensive video in the Setup Phase of FAST Screenplay, but I don't have anything on the KZbin channel. Note however, that script formatting software like Movie Magic Screenwriter or Final Draft can take care of that for you -- that's the easy part. What's much more important is creating visually compelling screen stories producers can actually use. And that takes a bit more time to cover (like, about a 8-12 months in total). Have a look at fastscreenplay.com if you want to go through the whole process. (And since screenplays only exist to be turned into movies, it's pointless to write them if they can't actually be turned into films.) Hope this helps!

[@fastscreenplay]

COOL RUNNING Ooh... I just skimmed that video you linked to: DO NOT USE THAT VIDEO as your reference. That formatting is all wrong! (Also, I don't recommend using Microsoft Word, as you'll run into problems when you have to reformat when your pages change.)Download the free demos of Movie Magic Screenwriter or Final Draft. You can play around with the formatting there. Or try a copy of Celtx (it's free) as a way to get familiar with the format. Ultimately, you'll want to get Screenwriter or Final Draft, but when you're first starting out, the free stuff is okay.And yes, you must submit in the correct format (not what that video says!) in order to be taken seriously by a producer. Good luck!

[@fastscreenplay]

COOL RUNNING Yep, that video will help you use the software. :) Note that script formatting is one TINY aspect of screenwriting (the simplest). The real challenge is creating compelling stories with dynamic characters and dialogue in a way that takes the audience on a cinematic experience. And THAT, I'm afraid, takes a lot more time to learn. (My system takes about 3 months to learn the details of story development (about 60 detailed steps/lessons) -- and another 6-10 months to learn rewriting, polishing, getting notes and feedback, and then the marketing process.) I would encourage you to check out fastscreenplay.com We cover everything. :) Good luck!

[@coolrunning9263]

FAST Screenplay so you advise me to stop writing till i finish the system?or no problem if keep writing and learn from your videos at the same time?

[@fastscreenplay]

COOL RUNNING I recommend writers write every day. It's a skill that needs to be developed, and it happens with consistency and practice, like anything. My system guides writers through every step, so it's designed to give you daily actions that build on top of one another to guide you through the complete process.The videos on KZbin are not enough. They're advice and suggestions (though I'm working on a 1-hour story development series at the moment) from the producer's perspective, but to learn and master the complete process takes about a year (it took me 5 years to build), so it's beyond the scope of a KZbin channel.The key is to take action. Write daily, and learn daily, so you're always improving. And my suggestion is to always be patient and take your time. There's no rush. Great stories are needed next year more than rushed stories are needed this year. :)

[@vanquishgamingshockobzer8791]

im kinda fast at homeworks now

[@calebwhite4983]

So basically what you're saying is you can write anything quickly but the key to having a good writing is making it effective, like having the reader understand what exactly you're trying to express in your writing?

[@fastscreenplay]

Caleb White That's right. So there are 4 very different phases -- and most people think "writing" is just the "Apply" phase -- where you put words on the page. You can write *more* quickly (*and* more effectively) by "Focusing" your ideas into a story first, so that when you put it on the page, it doesn't go astray. But that's only the first part (getting it on the page). What makes it work or not is how well that idea connects with the reader/audience. And that requires refining the idea -- Strengthening it until it's solid, and then Tweaking the actual reader experience until it creates the effect in them you want to create. After all, if you're writing something for someone else to read, it doesn't really matter how *you* feel about it; what matters is how *they* feel about it. If they connect with it, then it's effective writing. And you can create that kind of writing more quickly by dividing it up into phases. Hope this helps!

[@cinemabun3074]

Great Stuff

[@BenHall289]

This is great. I make electronic music and thisa totally works!

[@vyentro29]

Since im a writer I do writ fastt without even realizjng it .Whenever I write like fast I have like 29 million ideas once I'm done like organizing everything I have this what do you call it ... my own blubber language. only I can understand my ideas and my words fail to explain my ideas and notes ... sort've sad if you ask me .

[@babasahebtarate3380]

thank you amazing idea

[@VINAYKumar-jm7fo]

C kar

[@monika6938]

I write quite fast, and I am extremely happy that I can write and I dont have to look what I write, for example I write and I look on a board. I think thats better than write fast c:

[@justmekenty]

This is all brilliant but I've a state exam and I can't be planning things in the exam, there's not enough time. This exam is a state exam is is highly important. Help me please

[@pfamilygal]

OMG what you said at the beginning is so true I am thirteen and when I was eleven (and still now) I have a lot of ideas like about five or more stories were scrapped because I judged it before it was time. So recently I have not been writing because I think I suck as a writer because I judged to early on. Thank you. next time I have an idea I will take my time with each phase and not jump ahead. you are awesome I just found this channel and now I'm defiantly going to subscribe. now I will take time and get my stories out there before I scrap it. I did a test (I got INFP if you know what that means.) and it said I have a BIG imagination. so thank you. thank you. hopefully you will read my name on a book in the book store for new York Times best seller in the future. thank you, it really means a lot to me to address this sort of stuff, you deserve a lot more subscribers to get more young writers like me back into writing.... (:

[@pfamilygal]

I'm weird.... (:

[@pfamilygal]

that took a lot of time to write.... I'm a derpy squid. oh and if I didn't say it enough thank you for helping new writers like me to get back into writing, thank you. (:

[@pfamilygal]

oh one last thing until I get to distracted I was/am still stuck in a RPG style game called 'Undertale' but this video may (or may not) help me get out of the crazy fandom. thank you for that?

[@pfamilygal]

derp. I didn't mean to put a question mark at the end of the last comment.... ignore that please.

[@fastscreenplay]

+Tamara Pfanstiel, one of the things you should always remember is this: Learning how to write really well takes time and effort. You might be young now, but if you take action and practice every day, and always try to improve your skills, you will get very good at writing. In fact, since you are starting at 13, imagine how wonderful your writing will be when you are 18... or 20... or 25... or 30! Those ages might seem ancient to you right now, but they will come much faster than you think. And if you really take action and practice, you will be able to capture all the wisdom and experience you acquire along the way. Trust me: put in the time and effort. You will reap rewards beyond your wildest expectations. Also: Never judge your writing. Ever. I have a saying I always use and repeat: "There is no such thing as good or bad -- there is only *effective* or ineffective." See, when you say your writing "sucks", you are judging it, and closing your mind to new ideas about it. If you instead say it's "ineffective" -- then you are forced to ask a question: "Ineffective how? In what way?" ...and that will point you to the solution that makes it better. Or more creative. Never judge your work; always focus on improving it. That simple little change will help you improve every single day. And with practice, that's how you will become an extraordinary writer much sooner than you think. Good luck, and enjoy yourself! (And don't forget that real life is the best RPG there is.) ;)

[@mybraineatseverything7404]

I just happened upon this series (and channel). I wish I'd found it sooner! From now on, my writing will go much faster! And HECK YEAH I subscribed! I'm curious what the narrator's/instructor's name is. He's excellent.

[@fastscreenplay]

MyBrainEatsEverything Thanks for joining us (and for your kind words)! Stick around... I've got some cool stuff in the works. And my name is Jeff Bollow. Check out The 3 Fundamental Problems of Screenplay Development for a quick look at how (and WHY) I started all this. Welcome aboard!

[@patdamba9790]

really true

[@august5708]

it's really very useful it had helped me a lot in my studies and my exams our Indian board exams r really hard but these ideas r really very easy and convenient

[@fastscreenplay]

Thanks for the comment. Happy writing!

[@halfb8bel]

This channel is fire

[@kelvinng9112]

He's the author of Writing FAST published in 2004! Can't believe I've just only found out about this. Haha :)

[@fastscreenplay]

It's never too late! ;)

[@prakashchaurasia1363]

It is nice way to increase writing.

[@banban3436]

really like this video

[@fastscreenplay]

That's what the system's all about. :)

[@ElNaeem]

hey my mom makes me write 5 pages a day to improve my hand writing and it takes for ever but i would like to know how to write fast.

[@fastscreenplay]

naeem mansour If it's to improve your handwriting, speed isn't really relevant; it's the exercise that counts. Interestingly, if you write 5 pages a day, you're going to dramatically improve your writing at the same time. Tell your mom I think she's set you on a great path. Go mom!

[@ElNaeem]

haha thanks man but my hand writing hasnt improved a bit im in 9th grade and i write like a 5th grade i feel bad showing people my hand writing sometimes. :(

[@fastscreenplay]

That's why you need the exercise. ;)