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I always start on page one, scene one - whether it is in chronological order or not.
The opening scene of any film is one of he most important things to nail. it sets the tone for the rest of the script.
I have written both linear and non-linear scripts, but always start with the first scene of the movie and work my way to the end. This way the story unfolds like a movie to me and I have a strong grasp of the pacing (which I personally find is the most oft-overlooked element of scriptwriting) and I'm open to letting the story tell itself to me. Only after finishing the entire first draft do I go back and begin to tweak the earlier scenes to fit what the story has evolved into.
I never outline, but I always write character histories (filled with tons of info that will never make its way into the script) and the basic story arc before starting the script.
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"Little, vicious minds abound with anger and revenge, and are incapable of feeling the pleasure of forgiving their enemies."
Earl of Chesterfield
"A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well."
Francis Bacon
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