I can write two scripts concurrently, but I usually prefer to do one at a time. However, I also usually have 5 or 6 story ideas that are percolating in my head at any one time, so it can get a little crowded in there.
Michael ArndtI like to begin every screenplay with a burst of delusional self-confidence. It tends to fade pretty quickly, but for me, at least, there doesn't seem to be any other way to start writing a script.
Michael ArndtChanging how you think costs you no money and it takes no special talent. It does take a commitment on your part to be different.
Michael ArndtIf you write a bunch of different characters with a bunch of different opinions, you end up with these long scenes of everyone standing around talking.
Michael ArndtThe great thing about the animation process is that is goes from, I write the lines, it goes to the actors, the actors bring a whole world to that, they bring the characters to life, then it goes to the animators, then it goes to the editor who cuts it together, and then you screen it and it goes back through the system again.
Michael Arndt