More History of The Agency Delta
I love movies. Great movies, good movies, so-so movies, even bad movies -- I love 'em. When I first started writing The Agency Delta, I wrote it as a screenplay. After completing about half of the screenplay I started reading (which can be dangerous) and I gleaned from that reading that perhaps selling a screenplay would jeopardize the soul of my story. At the same time, I found that the format and style of screenplay writing didn't provide me with the tools to fully express the details of the story, so I changed direction.
I took about six months off between the screenplay and the novel -- mostly because I had lost a great deal of motivation, partially because I was re-thinking some of the characters and the flow of the story. Once I refocused on the writing, though, it really came quickly.
Now as I work to find an agent or publisher, I find myself reconsidering the direction I chose again. Many of my closest friends have read the book now. I have read and re-read it so many times during rewrites and editing. I love the story. The story itself is so fun and intriguing, but I still see it in my mind as a movie. I think it's a good book, but I believe it's a great movie.
I'll continue posting chapters of The Agency Delta online here. Perhaps soon I'll be able to refer you to the web site for the movie. Until then, I keep writing and learning. This morning I read another great Seth's Blog article about persistence.
Keep reading The Agency Delta. Keep commenting.
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Yes, * do * keep writing and learning! You are doing a great job! Another idea for you to mention sometime -- the fact that you made this a goal; a New Year's Resolution -- that's cool that you made it happen! Best, -- JC
Posted by: Jeffrey | September 30, 2005 08:41 AM
Just wanted to let you know I saw your blog.
-Phil
Posted by: Philip Waters | September 30, 2005 10:41 AM
Hey Blake, Mike Losee here. I'm a part-time final cut pro editor (non-linear Digital video editing doohickey). Send me some illustrations from your book and I can create an animatic for you.
Posted by: Michael Losee | September 30, 2005 11:13 AM