Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Death Scene

Read 1 Kings 1-3

1 Kings 2:1 "Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying,"

Actors look forward to playing a nice, juicy death scene. Gasping breaths interspersed with wise words are a challenge to perform just right.

That’s what to keep in mind when writing a play, movie, or television show. Stories people will read rather than watch need to be done a little differently.

Drama that works when people are watching it unfold can look ridiculous on the written page. Writers need to find the right balance.

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