screenplay How do you keep motivation up?

[280ZXSpectrum]

Hi there.

I used to really enjoy writing.
Never found it hard and always had time between a busy family and professional life.

But DAMN! When it goes nowhere, how do you keep wanting to start the next project?
I thought I wrote just for fun, turns out not.

I need to know the scripts will actually get made one day....maybe!

Anyone else have this and what techniques for keeping the faith.
Thanks in advance.
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[mlesemann]

I hear you.
You might consider writing & producing a (very) short, simple screenplay yourself. Maybe 5 (maximum 10 minutes), 2 or 3 characters, and a location or 2 that you have easy access to.

I've found it helpful to at least have something that I can look at and share with the world.
YRMV

 

[280ZXSpectrum]

Thanks! I just finished a short actually.

The last thing I did before having my current crisis!

Good idea.
Thanks again.
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[sfoster]

I set up a webcam and a shock collar, and I pay someone in somalia $2/hr to watch the feed and shock me if i slack off
OKay, actually, I don't and I'm one of the least productive members here. Don't ask me.

 

[280ZXSpectrum]

I set up a webcam and a shock collar, and I pay someone in somalia $2/hr to watch the feed and shock me if i slack off

Haha!

You've just given me an idea for a new film

 

[sfoster]

Haha!

You've just given me an idea for a new film

You have my blessings!
Take the idea or anything inspired by it, I transfer any rights or ownership to you (if thats a thing idk)

Have fun!