Writers Block Draft II By Emily Wilson

Miles Kane- The Resonsible Kings of Leon- Comeback Story October 20th 2013

emilywilson16@hotmail.co.uk

1. INT. STUDY - DAY Close up of a blank word document page. Typing starts. KEYBOARD Writers block. Writers block. Writers block. Writers baock. Wiriters Blocs. writifng bllllll ALAN is sat at his desk, hands on the keyboard, he is in his late 40s and dressed casually. He is leant back in his chair and rubbing his face obviously frustrated. Montage: - Alan has his glasses on, he skims through a fictional book - Leaning back in his chair, he listens to music - With a pen and paper he starts a mind map with New Novel in the middle of the page - Balls of paper land on the floor, a pile starts to form END MONTAGE Alan sits over his desk with his head in his hands. His wife knocks on the door and Alan sits up. His wife comes in with a sandwich and places it on the desk, she looks at the blank screen before kissing him on the forehead. Alans wife turns to leave, she shuts the door. Alan quickly turns to call her back in, but quickly decides against it. He sighs. Alan picks up his coat and leaves the house. 2. EXT. OUTSIDE HOUSE - DAY After shutting the front door he takes a deep breath and starts walking. 3. EXT. PARK - DAY Walking through the park he observes the surroundings, people chatting, bikes whizzing past and the trees blowing in the wind. He tries to draw inspiration from them but cant get there. (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: He sits on a bench.

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A BIKE RIDES PAST AND THE CAMERA CUTS TO A MID SHOT. Alan gets out a small note book and pen from his pocket. He tries to put pen to paper but writes nothing. Disheartened, Alan stares at the black paper before giving up and putting it back in his pocket. He stands up and exits the shot. 4. EXT. STREETS - DAY Alan walks through the busy streets, trapped in his own world. People brush past him but he keeps his head down, still unable to think freely. Alan passes a building, its doors are wide open. He stops and curiously peers inside. The corridors are decorated with framed art. Alan glances round the street before deciding to go inside the building. 5. INT. BUILDING - DAY Alan slowly and casually paces the corridor, taking time to look at each piece of art. Alans eyes light up, he is curious, his mind has been taken away from writing. As he stares at one drawing a young, tall and eccentrically dressed man named JACQUES quickly appears from a room leading off from the corridor. He looks frantic and panicked. Jacques notices Alan and with quick relief goes up to him. Alan, still looking at the painting is startled when Jacques appears and puts his hand on his arm. JACQUES (Very camp and frantic) You were close to giving me a heart attack! Youre late, but youre new so Ill forgive you this time. You can change in here. Jacques tries to usher Alan towards a room. (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: ALAN Umm, I... JACQUES (Frustrated) There is no need to be nervous. Come this way. Jacques practically drags a confused Alan to a disabled toilet, Alan reluctantly enters. Jacques hands him a robe. JACQUES Everything off, this on. OK? Well be waiting in the studio. Jacques quickly shuts the door.

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Alan is stood holding the robe in the toilet, completely baffled. He looks at the robe for a moment, shrugs and starts to undress himself. 6. INT. STUDIO - DAY Alan slowly enters the studio, he looks nervous and still quite confused. Jacques walks over to Alan and introduces him to a class of about 6 people. JACQUES Class, this is... Jacques turns to Alan. JACQUE (Under his breath) Whats your name sorry? ALAN (Quiet) Alan. JACQUE (To the class) Alan. He is our model today. Now, we have to be out of here by 4 so lets get started. Jacques claps twice and directs Alan to a podium. (CONTINUED)

CONTINUED: Alan hesitantly steps up onto it and stands before the class, all of which are staring at him.

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Alan looks scared and out of his depth, but starts to undo his robe anyway. The robe drops to the floor and the class are taken aback. Alan, not knowing what to do stands naked and embarrassed before looking over to Jacques, who looks speechless. JACQUES (Overwhelmed) Oh mon dieu! Class! Wont you look at this magnificent specimen! Such an established body, so knowledgeable. Such a powerful emphasis of the maturity and enduring nature of man! The class waste no time in starting to paint. Alan, starting to relax, looks around the class, flattered. He is overcome with a fresh youthfulness. BEGIN "THE RESPONSIBLE" BY MILES KANE He raises his hand to his chin to create a thoughtful pose. MONTAGE - Alan walks home with a huge grin on his face -He packs up his laptop and clears his desk of writing and paper - Alan practices poses in the mirror in his underwear - Several cuts of the robe dropping over the course of several weeks - Several cuts of different poses from the perspective of a different student each time - Several cuts show the class size growing and growing - Alan kisses his wife goodbye as she draws in front of the TV - Alans wife watches him leave, suspicious - Alan struts down the hall of the building in his robe - Several cuts of him making a confident appearance through the door (CONTINUED)

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- Jacques excitedly prancing round the class - Several cuts of Alan posing with various props END MONTAGE END "THE RESPONSIBLE" BY MILES KANE FADE OUT 7. INT. BUILDING - EVENING FADE IN Alan walks into the building from the cold weather, he is wearing a coat, hat and scarf. He removes his hat and scarf and goes into the usual room to get changed. 8. INT. STUDIO - EVENING The class is now very full. About 15-20 people are sat behind easels chatting. Alan walks in and the class shuffles around, picking up brushes and adjusting themselves. Jacques walks to the front of the class as Alan confidently makes his way to the podium. JACQUES OK everyone settle down. We have some new faces here tonight. So it is my pleasure to introduce our model, Alan. The class applauds and Alan Suddenly from the corner of appear from behind an easel gobsmacked as she looks him her mouth. drops his robe and goes to pose. his eye he sees his wife slowly on the front row, she looks up and down with her hand over

Alan, suddenly frozen with embarrassment, turns bright red before slowly lowering his hands in an effort to cover himself. Jacques pulls a strange and disapproving face before addressing the class. JACQUES Just go with it everyone!

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Alan remains stood on the podium, too embarrassed to move as the class start their painting. 9. INT. STUDY - EVENING Alan, now fully clothed, sits back down at his desk. He seems relaxed and happy. He takes a deep breath and starts typing. BEGIN "COMEBACK STORY" BY KINGS OF LEON Alans wife walks into the room and brings him a cup of tea. Alan stops writing and gives her a kiss on the cheek, she pats him on the back and smiles at him before leaving the room. Alan turns to continue typing up his latest novel. FADE OUT