Update: After talking it over with a writing partner, I've decided not to go the amputee route. I really liked that storyline, but my partner made some good points and I feel he's right. Unfortunately, you can't delete AW threads so I wanted to share my change in direction before more people comment.
Hi all -
I'm a former novelist turned screenwriter. I had remembered AW's "ask an expert" section and so came in today to see if anyone would like to help me out.
The screenplay I'm working on right now involves an Afghan war vet who lost a leg. The protagonist is a woman, so if you're female that'd help too, but not at all necessary. I went with the Afghan war because there are so many stories of amputees that come from it. However, this story takes place long after she left and so you don't have to give me first hand knowledge of Afghanistan. This is much more focused on her recovery and life afterwards. I can tell you more about it if you like, but essentially, if you have an amputee story, even if it's not about Afghanistan, I'd like to hear it.
I'm doing some research online right now, but I just wanted to reach out here to see if anyone had their own story they'd like to share. We can chat privately through email or whatever you prefer. You can respond here or email me at [email protected]
Thank you all so much. I'd like to do right but those who've been through this and really get to know my protagonist, so any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Hi all -
I'm a former novelist turned screenwriter. I had remembered AW's "ask an expert" section and so came in today to see if anyone would like to help me out.
The screenplay I'm working on right now involves an Afghan war vet who lost a leg. The protagonist is a woman, so if you're female that'd help too, but not at all necessary. I went with the Afghan war because there are so many stories of amputees that come from it. However, this story takes place long after she left and so you don't have to give me first hand knowledge of Afghanistan. This is much more focused on her recovery and life afterwards. I can tell you more about it if you like, but essentially, if you have an amputee story, even if it's not about Afghanistan, I'd like to hear it.
I'm doing some research online right now, but I just wanted to reach out here to see if anyone had their own story they'd like to share. We can chat privately through email or whatever you prefer. You can respond here or email me at [email protected]
Thank you all so much. I'd like to do right but those who've been through this and really get to know my protagonist, so any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
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