3 Biggest Screenwriting Mistakes Beginners Make - Dr. Ken Atchity

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[christophermoonlightproduction]

"You're sucking the energy out of the scene." "An editor's job is to tell the writer to stop writing." I love this guy.

[chrisbonnett]

"Sneaking things in, but not too son" Brilliant. I try to work this out with my editor all the time. I believe you have to leave room in the scene for the audience. I writing, leave room for the reader.

[annah]

These videos are so helpful, I'm shooting my first short film this weekend!

[C.Church]

8:18 At first it seems this contradicts the coaches' advice in other FC videos, but really it is a refinement. The coaches say producers or directors want to know who you are, "Why are you the best one to tell this story?" So it is understandable without specific advice (eg shut up until asked) that they would naively walk into a meeting and lead with their own background.

Lesson: Yes, they want to know who you are, but first they want to know that you can tell a story by giving it to them. Until then, stay focused on the script... unless asked.

[moniquevamado]

I love this man. So much wisdom (and humor) packed into such a short time. Thank you!

[KimTownsel]

So true that some writers are better with the pages than they are at verbalizing the story. Additionally, I know quite a few professional readers who lack storytelling skills and writing abilities.

[LilacDaisy]

8:38 boy, love that. The quality of the work is the great equalizer. We love you because you're the one who told this story.

[danielfreeman]

This is fricken amazing. Thank you Film Courage

[diegooland]

this series is so good, it's a must.

[dianazimmerman]

What an awesome interview. Sooo true in every aspect of life. Thank you!!!

[eec]

Makes sense not to talk about yourself when pitching appealing to people about an idea. It's not just with screenwriting or other businesses, it happens with everyone. Every singer, every actor, every artist, even politicians and scientists face the same paradigm: people must acknowledge your skills and talents before they can acknowledge you as a person.

[FASHIENLILYD]

Thank you for your Creative input. I enjoyed your thoughts. It reminded me of the telephone game we played in school as children, one story to the next changes through the grapevine by each individuals perception. Thanks for the tips.

[brendenhamilton]

More great advise, another great interview. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge.

[gnuPirate]

A good approach to life in general really.

"Don't be a dickhead, and take other people into consideration, and try to gauge how they are feeling so you don't make a total ass out of yourself, particularly when you are trying to enter a cooperative arrangement with them".

[filmcourage]

What mistakes did you make as a new screenwriter?

[frenic]

I love his advice. Its a big part of my story telling style when Im doing game design

[ClintLoweTube]

Cool and Professional. A great way to avoid the Life is too Short list.🆑

[danosper]

I know what he means by "looking down on the audience" BUT, I think it is based more on false assumptions by the new writer, made innocently based on a lack of experience. When you learn about speed of story telling, the overwriting part becomes way more obvious.

[badfoody]

"don't draw attention to yourself"
wish most modern tv writers would do this

[djcfilmz]

My problem was pitching the screenplay without going on and on like an ADHD 12-year-old with an energy drink.