"I used to outline what I was going to do. I don't do that so much anymore. It's part of trying to loosen up the process and not know what's happening. But I think I'm a linear person, and when I write I don't write a quick draft and then go back. I don't like to leave anything behind me, because I'm uncomfortable with it. I tend to write a scene many times over before going on. The last time I was really doing drafts was when I was working for George Lucas. Now, I will sometimes revise and make little changes, but the essentials don't change. I take a lot of time and effort with the first draft, and I'd rather shoot that."


Can't be said enough. I don't like the draft after draft theory. I love to work outside of Final Draft until I know my story and since you can't be "wrong" you can be more pure to your thoughts WHEN you get to the script. If it takes less than two weeks, you're rushing it.