{"id":640,"date":"2022-09-24T15:52:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-24T15:52:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.orgosco.com\/theprofessionalpen\/?p=640"},"modified":"2022-09-24T15:52:11","modified_gmt":"2022-09-24T15:52:11","slug":"how-to-make-the-most-of-your-commute-writing-on-the-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/content.orgosco.com\/theprofessionalpen\/2022\/09\/24\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-commute-writing-on-the-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make The Most of Your Commute: Writing on the Go"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This post contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long is your commute? Everyone is back outside, so that means traffic, long car rides, Ubers and buses. So what does that mean to your writing journey? In this article, we will discuss writing on the go and how you can make the most of your commute by writing your next screenplay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR COMMUTE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about creative and productive ways you can use your time during your commute. If your commute is 30 minutes or longer, you can definitely be using that time to work on your screenplay. Many screenwriting softwares have a mobile app where you can write your screenplay right on your phone. If you are driving, you can record voice notes to break story. If you are on the bus or in an Uber, you can revise pages. It\u2019s all about the want and desire to make time for what is important to you. If you\u2019re looking for an affordable way to write on the go, then check out ArcStudio. They have both a desktop and mobile version and pricing tiers based on your writing needs. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arcstudiopro.com\/?via=professionalpen&amp;sscid=91k6_o4pgz&amp;utm_source=ShareASale&amp;utm_medium=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=3392331\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sign up using our link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> here and receive $30 off your subscription!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-641\" src=\"https:\/\/content.orgosco.com\/theprofessionalpen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-09-24-at-8.42.28-AM-300x196.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"628\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/content.orgosco.com\/theprofessionalpen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-09-24-at-8.42.28-AM-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/content.orgosco.com\/theprofessionalpen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-09-24-at-8.42.28-AM-768x503.png 768w, https:\/\/content.orgosco.com\/theprofessionalpen\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Screen-Shot-2022-09-24-at-8.42.28-AM.png 1008w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>LET\u2019S GET PRODUCTIVE<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter the mode of transportation, you can always do <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">something<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make the best use of your time and work on your screenplay. See a quick list below of writing activities you can do on the go:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Generate story concepts.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This activity is great if you\u2019re just getting started. Use your commute time to type, write or dictate story ideas. Don\u2019t forget to get creative! Looking for more ways to brainstorm ideas for your screenplay? Check out our quick Youtube video on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/FEJovBb71Es\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Idea Generation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explained in less than two minutes!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Character development.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Tired of getting feedback that your character\u2019s are bland and one dimensional? Then use your commute time to flesh out character bios. Check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awriterforyourwriter.com\/store\/p34\/Workbook%3A_%23WhoAmI%3F_Character_Bios.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#WhoAmI Character Development Worksheet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for exercises on creating 3-dimensional characters and more! Perfect for on-the-go writing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Brainstorm scenes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You may not feel that the vibe is right to write your climax or big fight scene, but you can still get scene work done on your commute. Use your travel time to iron out dialogue or track the goals of your scenes. When you get home, you can flesh them out further. For now, it\u2019s just about getting the idea on the page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Work on your story\u2019s outline.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most structure problems can be fixed by revisiting your outline. Whether you are outlining a new story or fixing problem areas in a completed screenplay, using your commute time to work on your outline can do wonders for your writing process once you sit down to write. Want to learn more about how to write an effective outline for your screenplay? Check out our <\/span><b>HTF Do I Write an Outline? Workbook<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> available for both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awriterforyourwriter.com\/store\/p72\/TV_Pilot_Workbook%3A_HTF_Do_I_Write_an_Outline%3F.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV pilots<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awriterforyourwriter.com\/store\/p71\/Spec_Workbook%3A_HTF_Do_I_Write_an_Outline%3F.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV specs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awriterforyourwriter.com\/store\/p37\/Features_Workbook%3A_HTF_Do_I_Write_an_Outline%3F.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read. Read. Read.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> One of the best ways to learn structure and format is by reading screenplays. Need screenplay examples? Head to our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.awriterforyourwriter.com\/screenplay-vault.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screenplay Vault<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check out all of our available screenplays!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Youtube University.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> In addition to reading, watching content on screenwriting can be equally as beneficial as all of the other tips in this article. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can spend your commute honing your craft by learning from experts. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TPP offers #freegame on the foundations of scriptwriting covering elements like theme, the inciting incident, and more! Our CEO and Head Consultant, Shannan E. Johnson even breaks down the story beats of some of our favorite movies like SET IT OFF and DRUMLINE<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Be sure to check out our arsenal of videos on our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/ShannanEJohnson\/videos\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Youtube Page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you\u2019re not necessarily writing pages, you\u2019re still <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">writing<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you get home and have some quiet time, you can finally put it all together and crank out a scene or two. Do what you can with what you have. Laptop died? Use your phone. Driving? Use voice notes or a text to speech app. There are a million and one ways to be productive and make progress on your screenplay. You just have to put forth the effort! 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