I appreciate your insight. I will definitely try the 20-20-20 method. Over the years I have used several techniques for getting my lines down. I especially like writing the first letter of every word, including punctuation. One thing i try to be consistent with is reading the sides out loud as the very last thing i do before I turn out the lights at night. And again it's the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning. Once I have a pretty good handle on it I will mark the pivot points in the script. Learning when those shifts occur help me see the difference in tone and really help solidify it. Oh, and sometimes I use the Line Learner app. This lets me record all of the characters' lines so I can take it anywhere. In the car, walking my dog, doing the dishes, etc. And I can change the pitch of the characters voices so they all don't sound the same. There are other similar apps, but I just use this one. All this being said, these tools will vary according to what I need for any particular project. But there is no substitute for putting in the work. Hit it as soon as you get it. Cheers!
