Joseph Said:

How can I learn to write scripts?

We Answered:

If you want to be a screenwriter, you've got to know how to write a screenplay - formatting and structure

Screenplays are written in a very specific format. The entire document is divided into scenes, and the scenes are structured to be a slug line (the heading of the scene telling you whether the scene is inside or outside, a location identifier, and what time of day it is that the scene is taking place), description (or action) and dialogue.

My first recommendation is to read screenplays. You can do this here:

www.script-o-rama.com
www.simplyscripts.com
www.imsdb.com

You'll also need a good book on formatting. For that, I recommend the Screenwriters Bible by David Trottier. He explains all the terms and gives examples. It's a great book. You can pick it up cheapest on Amazon.com

You'll also need formatting software. There's the professional software packages: Movie Magic Screenwriter and Final Draft. MMS is the industry standard, and - of the two - I find that it's the easiest to use. There's also the free software. It's not a standard, but it's certainly the cheapest way to get going. The software package Celtx is probably the best out there. You can get it here:

www.celtx.com

The next thing you'll need to know is how to structure a screenplay. While the story is always up to the writer, it's important to know that virtually every story is the Monomyth. If you include the plot points outlined in Hero With A thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell, you'll be well on your way towards having a marketable screenplay. Joseph Campbell's book is a great reference, but really dry reading. For now, read (and understand) Vogler's breakdown, which was a memo written awhile ago. It's very concise and hits the high points you need to know to create a good story. You can read it here:

www.skepticfiles.org/atheist2/hero.htm

A screenplay is between 90 and 120 pages for a movie.

Edith Said:

How do I get hired to write scripts?

We Answered:

I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure the way to go is actually write a script, or scripts, and submit them to one or more companies.. Over time, you'll get know if they see your name pop up over and over again. I think they base their first impression on a short summary of the story line before actually read through the entire script (quite time-taking when there are 100 scripts waiting on your desk!)

Hope that helps. I am however not a proffessional but I think that's something like how it might work?

Minnie Said:

I can’t really write scripts but I have so many ideas and stories for films. What should I do?

We Answered:

I am around your age and I had many ideas as well so I went to Borders and bought a book on screenplay writing. I don't have it with me but I believe the name is "Screenplay writers bible" or something like that. It was very helpful and it even included ways to get your screenplay read by professionals. You may be too young for that but it is worth a try. Good luck! :)

Gertrude Said:

How do you write macroes/ commands/ scripts/ programs/ executables?

We Answered:

Different languages have different capabilities.
My recommendations:

Python is pretty easy, very powerful and has libraries for everything .
http://www.python.org

Java is a bit harder to learn, but just as capable (and runs faster).

http://java.sun.com

Lois Said:

How much does it pay to write scripts for video games?

We Answered:

Depending on the title, it could be worth millions.