How to Use Go Into The Story (Part 4): Study the Craft
Some end of the year advice for blog readers.
With over 30,000 Go Into The Story articles, here’s a logical question:
HOW THE HELL DO I USE THIS STUFF?
An end of the year series to help.
Part 4: Study the Craft
Many years ago, I coined this screenwriting mantra: Watch movies. Read scripts. Write pages.
Seriously, you can learn the craft just by doing these three things.
But if you want to maximize your chances of succeeding as a professional screenwriter and/or TV writer, go deeper.
Add two more points of focus to you work: Study the Craft and Learn the Business.
Today some tips on how to use GITS to help you study the craft.
1, 2, 7, 14: A simple formula to be a more productive and better writer.
Black List Writers on the Craft: Read what Black List writers have to say about screenwriting and TV writing.
Character Types: Learn the power archetypes can bring to your writing.
Go Into The Story Interviews: Read my interviews with pro writers including Black List selectees and Nicholl Fellowship winners.
