I Did Tyler Mowery's "48 Hour Screenplay Challenge" And You Should Too

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Challenge Accepted! I wrote a feature length screenplay in 48 hours and it taught me a bunch of things I didn't expect to learn.
Tyler Mowery's video: • I Wrote A Screenplay I...

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@super8studios208 4 жыл бұрын

So four hundred and fifty people watched this and not all of them subscribed? I don't understand that, I'm definitely subbing

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks man I REALLY appreciate this comment. People like you are the reason I want to continue making videos. You definetily just inspired me to push out my next one as soon as possible

@deadlylaughterproductions 3 жыл бұрын

1) Even if you had all the budget in the world a film like this won’t cost as much to make as most blockbusters, which is a good thing! 2) I love how you say “when” and not “if”, that’s the same thing I do when talking about my acting career, it helps speak it into existence.

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. It is a when. Lol. The only way for us to make it is to know we are going to make it.

@deadlylaughterproductions 3 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 Very true. Gonna sound weird, but sometimes I imagine myself making my Oscar acceptance speech along with a successful career.

@BehindtheCurtain 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@LoloBaker 3 жыл бұрын

I just got interested in screenwriting and this helps so much. I may do this once I get more experienced. And also the vid is epic, and the idea sounds amazing!

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

That's so great to hear. I'm glad people are enjoying my video that I wanted to make for fun. Comments like this truly inspire me to get my channel back up and running to help you guys. Let me know how it goes for you.

@cinemalights2625 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video. I’ve been a student in Tyler’s Practical Screenwriting course since May, and in June, I finished my first screenplay since 2013. He really helps his students combat writer’s block and it’s great to see the influence he has on other people.

@leroystreetproductions5870 4 жыл бұрын

I think 48 hrs is motivational, but I think more realistically is to set 30 days, 3 pages a day. That anyone with a busy schedule can balance out. Good job!

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Haha. Yeah that's a fair point, personally I get super discouraged when writing that slow. But I get that not all people have a whole weekend off like me after work.

@leroystreetproductions5870 4 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 I should say aim for 3 pages minimum, I would do more of 5 pages a day on my first feature. I found that after a few hours my creative juices just aren't there. I'd rather spread it out and be on my A game each time.

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

@@leroystreetproductions5870 yeah that's understandable. My creativity dies out if spending longer than a few days on the first draft because I am constantly second guessing myself when I'm not writing, so if I involve myself entirely into writing, then it's almost like i exist inside the world i created for that small amount of time.

@juju10683 Жыл бұрын

One of the best takeaways here is to write a genre piece. The bones are there for you and then your own personal tastes fill in the blanks and make it unique

@victoriarutherford5900 4 жыл бұрын

you are actually a really nice person and really inspirational. ❤️

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, thank ya much Ma'am, I really appreciate it. Keep the love going!

@miasstories5376 3 жыл бұрын

Well done for doing this:) I really enjoyed listening to your feedback and how you spoke about honest temptations (watching TV) and how hard it is to fight them. I want to try this 48h challenge soon:)

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

The 48 hour Challenge is a true delight, I definitely should do more challenges and post them, since my channel is looking a little bare.

@miasstories5376 3 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 don't worry I don't post too often on my channel either. I just like writing in particular screenwriting (cartoons) and writing short stories for children:) I saw teasers and little videos on your channel, very impressive. I am horrible with technology 😅 I have a friend who is awesome at this. So my friends edits and brings everything together on my channel.

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

@@miasstories5376 Haha! Yeah I haven't posted lately because I don't really like those videos (With a few exceptions like Everything to do with Abilities, and Missing Out) And I didn't want to post anything unless I was proud of it.

@miasstories5376 3 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 I get you:) I tried 48h challenge but I ended up selecting the most inconvinient 48h for this... I wrote only 10 pages but I want to finish the story as I think it has good potential....So now I am starting another 48h challenge in which I hope to finish my story:) I am writing scripts but not for film but for cartoon. I want a feature length cartoon in 48h... I already have 10 pages so I have approximately 70 more to go...To be honest I am soo scared but I will try to just relax and write. As I find that when I do not think about what others will think of it I can actually write but once the fear and/or doubt kicks in it seems like every single word is an inner fight. Thus I tend to look on the brideside and limit inner fight:)))

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

@@miasstories5376 just remember that the first draft is going to be bad. And the point of a first draft is to have a story to fix. Not to have a good story yet.

@Belushi87 4 жыл бұрын

it’s a cool concept for a movie. it’s a zombie film i would watch.

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks much, I think zombie films need to up their game, so much potential in those films and yet they're MOSTLY just action or jump scares. Glad you liked it

@Belushi87 4 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 they need to go back to the original zombie movies. we need more George Romero zombies then the ones that are around today.

@a_true_titan5954 4 жыл бұрын

This was a really good video I think I’m going to try this now

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Hey that's amazing dude, it's really fun, if you do, would love to hear about it whenever ya done.

@lucileo8530 4 жыл бұрын

u should be famous dude your amazing i belive u have so much power in your words keep it up ill bet that movie would be amazing. 👍 also im doing this channle 👍

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. Hopefully with these few projects coming up I should get more attention. Unfortunately right now it is grinding my videos to a halt. But we'll see

@jerry7866 Жыл бұрын

hey man i hope you make a new video soon this was awesome

@asherward1589 Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. I've been trying my best to start making videos again but it's taking some time.

@jasonlorphotofilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with the 48 hour writing. I thinking about trying this out myself too. Although, I would reccomend at least a week for a full feature script. You do need to rest your mind and your body because it is tiring and draining to be sitting in front of the computer all day for two days. Also, your wrists. Carpal tunnel is not something you want to have if you are a writer. If you do have a day job and family to take care of, then this challenge as well as writing in general is going to be a real challenge.

@asherward1589 2 жыл бұрын

Oh absolutely. Now that I have a full time job and my own place, it definitely would be much more of a challenge, I couldn't even imagine if my girlfriend and I had kids, a week definitely makes sense, but I fully believe a week should be the max time you give yourself for a challenge like this. Otherwise I believe you'll lose focus. Maybe i should try a one week challenge now that my life is a little different?

@jasonlorphotofilms 2 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 Definitely a week or less. It is true that you can lose focus and want to move to another genre or idea after working on one for such a long time. For your current situation, the challenge is depending on how your day at work goes. If it's a stressful day and you are mentally and physically drained, then you might not have the motivation to write. Hopefully, your girlfriend is understanding and gives you some space to do your writing when you get home. It would be so much easier if you were a full time screenwriter and write as a source of income and enjoyment. Until then we just gotta find that balance. When you find that balance, then I believe it's possible to finish a script in a week. As a full time screenwriter maybe even 2 or 3 days.

@asherward1589 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonlorphotofilms I definitely believe as a full time writer the first draft should be pushed out in two or three days because until that first draft is done you're really just planning. Whereas once that first draft is done, you are actually fixing something and making the beginnings of a movie, no matter how terrible that first draft is, it doesn't matter the quality of the first draft, it matters the quality of the final draft. Of course this is personal opinion but I do believe everybody should take a shot at it. Because once that first draft is complete it's almost like your passion for the project starts over because now your new passion is fixing the story and making it great, and that passion (for me at least) seems to last longer than the passion for completing the first draft.

@jasonlorphotofilms 2 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 I with you on that 100%. I think it is important to finish the script ASAP while it's still fresh and interesting to you before you find interest in something else. The editing process I found was a lot easier because there's a finished script to read and edit versus a script that still in progress and not ready to be edited. There's a saying that you should never rush art, but when it comes to screenwriting the first draft is just the tip of the iceberg. I admire your passion for writing. I look forward to seeing more of your creative thoughts come to life. Definitely subscribed.

@asherward1589 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonlorphotofilms I appreciate it and agree with everything you said. I wish I had more content for you to enjoy but I honestly didn't expect this video to take off like it did and I released right before my adult life had started. I know that's no excuse but I hope to create more content soon and get back to my craft. Maybe a sequel to this video with writing a feature in a week around a full time job and life of an adult instead of the still basic carefree world of a teenager like this video.

@agn855 2 жыл бұрын

That man cave is giving us the idea how to breed a serial killer. Oh, he religiously is watching zombie movies. Got it.

@asherward1589 2 жыл бұрын

Just wait till my mom finds out my room is up for the internet to see. She'll be so embarrassed. 😆

@tomjohnson3927 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea for a film.

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Thank ya much, I really hope I get to develop it one day.

@user-yu4rh6zj9x 3 жыл бұрын

have u ever had that feeling when you wanna be friends with someone so bad? yeah me too. also love your room

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

Haha. I don't really understand the first half of the comment but thanks. I think my room looks white trashy, but I appreciate it

@JoJo-xp6wr 4 жыл бұрын

You just pushed me to do it, not kidding!

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Hey that's amazing dude! Lemme know how it turns out when ya get it done. So happy I inspired you.

@ethanzuke 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any way we could read the script?

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

I am open to email it to people who want to read it. Just gotta ask to keep in mind that it was written in 48 hours so it is INCREDIBLY sloppy and by all accounts, pretty bad.

@ethanzuke 3 жыл бұрын

@@asherward1589 If you feel comfortable with sharing I'd love to have a look!

@V3NXM 3 жыл бұрын

I wrote a screenplay, it took months...from like January to like now, it has 4 versions.

@onil1325ms 4 жыл бұрын

Rooting for u bro

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Thank ya much

@meheh 3 жыл бұрын

Keep going man!

@thedarkhour5540 3 жыл бұрын

Hey I saw what you wrote on like Kong can win or something and I really thiNk your right because and Monke can’t beat a Godzilla

@leonthelad3208 2 жыл бұрын

Me: Oh I should try this Also me: I write adult epic fantasy in the 100k-200k words range :))))

@SupahStar247 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job on 1K views🔥

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

Thank ya much my friend

@devakrishna1209 4 жыл бұрын

Mahn..this is gold💥

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks I appreciate ya!

@jadynrib6275 4 жыл бұрын

I really respect this video 👍

@asherward1589 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot

@haynesrobert2830 4 жыл бұрын

I've seen the tyler mowery video for almost 10 times on that subject

@zechelliott0 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a way I can read this story, I'm interested in reading it

@asherward1589 3 жыл бұрын

I am always open to constructive criticism and wouldn't mind somebody having a look through it if ya keep in mind two things; one, it is VERY vulgar as it focuses on young adults who go through the Apocalypse so it's going to be a very very very hard R rating, and two, it is still in the first draft phase as I am not writing the second draft until I can make a video on it. Just send me an email and we can talk.