Re: Re: Are treatments really necessary? Say it ain't so
"Remember that everyone has his or her agenda. That's from the viewpoint of your manager, who wants you to write the treatment, run it by him, and if they appears to be interest, then write the script."
I usualy have more good ideas than I can write at one time.
Let's say I have three ideas/concepts I like equaly, I run all three by my manager and based on his expertise, he advises me to which are the most marketable and has the greatest potential for a sale.
The other ideas get turned into treatments for later writing projects. It's easier for me and takes less time to write one full script and two treatments at the same time, than three full blown scripts.
One such treatment is currently getting some buzz. It looks like that treatment will be written out fullly into a script in the next few weeks. I'm glad I had that skeleton of the story done already. Having a treatment in place will mean writing a script in weeks, rather than months.
For many writers, I find, quantity of (quality) work is important to succeed. The ability to deliver a finished script in a timely manner is another key atribute. For me, treatments do double duty in that respect.
My manager's sagely advise in these matters are highly valued and appreciated.
Of course, what works for some, may not with others. I give my opinions based on my experiences. It's up to the readers of any of my posts to decide what will work best for him/her.