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Hi Pradeep,
It is really nice that you are giving wonderful piece of information and suggestions on script writing, Thanks for that first of all.
I am XXXXX working as Software professional in Bangalore.
Even I am interested in script writing but not started writing anything as of now.
I have some questions which might be because of inexperience in life or in script writing.
1. Is formal training needed for script writing.
2. Telugu University provides distance education course on script writing, do you thing that helps in any way.
3. I think, lot of reading should be involved in writing to get the command on the language and craft, so what are the books that you
suggest for language and script writing craft.

These might be first set of questions and will come back with many more( I think, you don't mind)
Thanks Again for educating lot of enthusiastic people like me and hoping for better relationship in future.
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Formal training is advantageous but not mandatory; what ever may be the trainings that are taken; if you have the creativity to write it out you are in game. Formal training gives you an idea of how to present your idea, it will not generate an idea. Training will make you more serious towards writing. Remember finally its you who will write and no trainer will come handy at that time. If you find the right place; it is true that you can team up with like minded people and start your writing work.
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I do not know what telugu university provides; its better just walk in and find out what they promise before enrolling for a course
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yes lot of reading is required; read what ever is handy; it is good if you summarize and write the story of the books you read in your own words. Ramayan and Mahabharat are the 2 master pieces I recommend to read before starting on anything; not like epics; but understanding the underlying concept or thread that drives the story forward.

Pradeep
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