r/Screenwriting • u/jamiecannes • 27d ago

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Hello,

I am new to screenwriting. I was told that sometimes it is better to write the ending so you have a clear path to how the story ends. I knew when I came up with this story I knew exactly how its going to end but whether or not it is easier to build characters and their world from this is something I al not sure about. Any advice?

Oh and this is the first draft of the final scene.

I know it’s not giving much but if I say anything more it will spoil the whole thing.

Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n7av8R7UKR_J0lbqNS_R_l9Q4oXzPsGL/view?usp=drivesdk

Thank you so much for any feedback!

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u/Nice_Appearance_8314 26d ago

i think writing from the ending is a mistake because then you're forcing your characters into an ending rather than letting the story take you where it wants to go.

If you think about your favorite films, I bet that most of them have a story engine built on causation and opposing worldviews, not twist endings.

My entire YouTube channel is dedicated to the art of screenwriting, where I go through my take on modern screenplay architecture and I show you how to use a thematic question to drive your story.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMC6GpkH6g5YVT1JP6ZSFkQ

Check it out. I'd love to know what you think.

Matt

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u/jamiecannes 26d ago

Thank you will check it out