 William Goldman - Image Courtesy of Alchetron.com “Screenplays are structure, and that’s all they are. The quality of writing—which is crucial in almost every other form of literature—is not what makes a screenplay work. Structure isn’t anything else but telling the story, starting as late as possible, starting each scene as late as possible. You don’t want to begin with ‘Once upon a time,’ because There is an enormous difference between structure and formula. Often, those who are critical of structure have mistaken one for another. Structure is a vital element of all great screenplays. There are many different variations of structure. Your job as the screenwriter is to utilize the structure that is most appropriate for the story you’re telling.
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 Martin Scorsese - Image Courtesy of neh.gov “We have to remember: we may think we know what’s going to last and what isn’t. There’s no way to tell what type of film will be hot in one year when your shiny, new screenplay dances onto the market. At first glance, Napoleon Dynamite is the stupidest film ever made. Who would have thought it could be a such trendy hit? But that’s just the point. No one can tell for sure. So, write the type of movie that you as an audience member would like to see. Stay true to your likes and tastes and there will always be room.
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