Hey Scott, I just discovered your blog. What a goldmine! I was wondering if you could elaborate on the use of subplots. How do you develop them, what purpose do they serve? How many do you like to use?

Thanks so much,
Rob

Agreeing a lot with your process.

Notice Neil Simon began by doing outlines, then learned he could skip it.

As a script editor and teacher it is also my experience that too many people jump too quickly into writing.

It also depends on the specific project in my experience.

Sometimes I can do a kind of semi-outline and then go directly to 1. draft. Other projects I need to be meticulous with the outline.