Comic: 14 pages outlined, four pages written, and I’ve got a good notion of what the big turn (60 to 80 pages down the road) will involve. Screenplay: After reading the second draft, the producer decided he wants it twice as long and wants more conflict for the protagonist. After smashing my head against the wall while cackling madly for an hour, I figured out how to do both without having to toss every word I’ve written.