Action Quote by Matt Fraction
“A trick I picked up from reading Frank Miller scripts: ... He tended to always start his panel caps sometimes with a general noun and a verb. 'He weeps,' and then there'd be whatever else. And a couple of collaborators of mine have always said that the first sentence of my script is for them, and everything else that comes after is for me. Which is true, that's very much how I try to write. The first line is just to get the physical action down, and then I'll kind of drift off into whatever else I see in my head and they can take it or leave it.”
About This Quote
He describes a writing technique where the first line captures action, allowing the rest of the script to evolve organically.
In simple terms: Start with action, then let ideas flow.
Key Takeaway
Begin scripts with vivid action.
Themes
creativity
writing process
storytelling
Mood
creative
analytical
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- film
- comics
Key Concepts
scriptwriting
improvisation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does an action-first opening shape your story?
- When should you deviate from the initial impulse?
A Different Perspective
The method may lead to less structured narratives if not balanced.
