script writing tips for beginner scriptwriters

i put a question poll on my instagram story asking what my followers would like to see on my blog, and one of those things was tips in script writing. well, as i am not a script writer myself, i said i would give it a try and find out as much as i could on that subject, because writing blog posts i can do, and researching the internet i am a pro at.

I went into the communities that exist on reddit, where a lot of script writers show their amazing work and share their tips and tricks for writing a good script, and i found this

Start with the story and the people
Before you even write anything intimate, figure out why your characters are there in the first place. What’s pulling them together? What do they actually want from each other besides the physical side?
The scenes that really work are the ones where you can feel what the characters are feeling. Attraction, nerves, tension, maybe even a bit of conflict. The physical part should match whatever’s going on emotionally.
Also, don’t make your characters perfect. Flaws, awkward moments, and messy feelings are what make everything feel real and interesting.

Don’t rush it
It’s really tempting to jump straight into the action, but the build-up is usually the best part. The small moments, the anticipation, the tension slowly building, that’s what makes it hit.
Pull the reader in with little details. What does the space feel like? What are they noticing about each other? It doesn’t all have to be intense either. Slower, softer moments make the bigger ones stand out more.
Think of it like a mini story with a beginning, middle, and end. Let it build naturally instead of feeling rushed.

Keep the language natural
Nothing ruins a scene faster than awkward wording. Super cheesy phrases or overly clinical terms can feel weird pretty quickly, so it’s better to keep things simple and natural.
Try not to just list what’s happening. Focus more on how it feels for the characters. What’s going through their heads? What changes between them in that moment?
And don’t forget dialogue. It can add a lot, whether it’s making things feel more intimate, showing tension, or even a bit of vulnerability.

Know what you’re going for

Different types of stories focus on different things. Some lean more into emotional connection, others into fantasy or specific dynamics. It helps to know what kind of vibe you’re aiming for so it all feels consistent.
Consent should just feel like a natural part of the interaction. It doesn’t have to be forced in; it can actually make things feel more real and meaningful.
Also, reading in the genre helps a lot. You start to pick up on what works and what really doesn’t.

A few things to avoid
Jumping between characters’ thoughts too much can get confusing, so it’s usually better to stick with one point of view at a time. If a scene doesn’t add anything to the story or characters, it might not need to be there.
And yeah, editing matters. Even a really good scene can lose its impact if it’s full of small mistakes.

i really hope that these could help and that i did my research right.

kind regards, kayleigh xx