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Expert: Anthony T. Carter - 4/22/2009


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Hi,

First of all, thank you for your time.

I am from Croatia and english is not my native language. I write novels, short stories and poetry. Poetry and short stories I write also in english and italian language.

The thing is now that I have a great idea for a movie script and once done, I will offer it on the U.S. market.

The big question now is ( i rely on your experience , shall I write it first in my language and then translate it or do it in english and then send it to an agency for lecturing?

What would you do?

Thank you.

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I would say write it in Croatian and then have someone you trust, translate it into English. Maybe like a professor, or academic. Or you can even try and sell it on the British market. But write it in your native tongue then attempt to find a great translator to sit down with you and help you cross it over to English.

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Anthony T. Carter

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As a active screenwriter and dramatist (playwright/librettist), I have been writing and directing since I was in elementary school. My expertise is in dramtic writing as well as historical research. I have been given such responsibility (dramaturg) for many local theatre productions. bbc

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I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Arts, minors in History and Psychology. As a writer, I have enjoy the experience of researching for information in regards to a script or just because.

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Royal Autumn Entertainment (Owner and Lead Creative) Nazareth College Alumni Association Geva Theatre Center (Official Videographer) JCC CenterStage (Official Videographer/Media Technologist/Dramaturge) Method Machine (Playwright in Residence/Dramaturge)

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B.A. Theatre Arts, Nazareth College of Rochester 2007

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Nazareth College of Rochester Method Lab Nuts and Bolts Radworks Wilson Magnet High School JCC CenterStage Geva Theatre Center SE Video

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