the best screenwriting advice I've ever heard...

Five years ago, writer/director Christopher McQuarrie tweeted a thread containing some of the greatest, most powerful advice to up-and-coming filmmakers and screenwriters. Five years later, we revisit it and deliver straight to you - word for word

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[DavidRidker]

I had forgotten about this thread. Twitter is so dead that I have to go to YouTube to remember the good stuff lol

[americansoccerunited]

Man this is exactly what I've been thinking for my own career. I'm just finishing up my first script but boy do I have plenty more just waiting for me to get started. I realized that it's so unlikely that any studio would ever even read my script let alone buy it and make it. I've had the idea that micro budget filmmaking is most likely my way to go to get started. I have other story ideas that can work perfectly for a micro budget. So now instead of looking for way to get executives to read my script, I'm now looking for ppl in the micro budget scene that I can probably easily get in touch with and they WILL read my script if they're interested. Micro budget is the way to go folks. But yeah I guess we can also keep playing the lottery at the same time. I mean ya never know right?

[XxSEETHRxX]

The last thing someone should be worried about is getting an agent, or how to sell. Should be more worried about writing and mastering it first.

[anthonycorcino]

Thanks for reading the original EC comics.

[ccwoodlands]

Never ever ever ever go to film school. Get a job that will pay you everyday. Do this in your spare time or you will starve.

[gooddog]

Most people aren't skilled enough to write something good.

[Amazon.Prince]

I don't see how any of this is practical. If you want to be a professional writer find someone who needs a writer, show them your screenplays portfolio, then help THEM write THEIR movies/shows. Then go from there. Work with those low level filmmakers and actors. Work with people who are on your level. Hollywood wants you to do the job.

[Novastar.SaberCombat]

Without coin, connections, crews, clout, computer code, control, corporate communities, and opulent opportunities... *you ain't sheet.* End of story; no exceptions. 💪😎✌️ Deal with that reality or else go drink a nice tall, frothy chalice of copium.

[_Johnny_BRAV]

Here's an aesthetic suggestion..
Change your shirt... Its more awkward than your body language and background