I sometimes practice writing by: Write random words, random character descriptions, random props, random setting, each in an individual snippet of paper… Put each type in a separate box, shake ‘em up, pick three from each… Walaa, get to work. Incorporate all picks from the category boxes, force yourself to confabulate some bullshit or other from your random selections, set a time-limit… say, less than twenty minutes to concoct a story, put your plot, look for themes to amplify, irony, symbols and parallels… try it
I recommend you watch the full video with these points in mind (he gives good tips beyond the pointers): 1. Look into screenwriting software 2. Write a few shorts (no parameters) to finish 3. Look into Fundamentals of Storytelling and study your favorite movies 4. Tackle your first Feature Screenplay 5. Put away the first draft and work on the second Feature Screenplay 6. Review concepts, your work and where you need to improve 7. Return to the first Feature and objectively see where problems were 8. Return to the second 9. Hop into another Feature screenplay 10. Consider whether you want to pursue this as a career
I was in this anxiety all the time and procrastinate when ever I taught of writing it. I got some confidence as I relate to what you said. ❤ thanks buddy
Bro, I have watched tons of your videos and they are amazing. It's crazy scouring google trying to find other people talking about screen writing and it's just 95% generic. Your channel is the shit thank you.
a friend of mine sent this to me as i’m preparing to start writing my first feature, and i found it very helpful and insightful. my main goal, as you put it eloquently, is to get out of the mindset of selling, pitching and showing people. cause i’m just at the beginning of this new journey, and it’s important to me that i enjoy the ride. so thank you Tyler.
I'm 22 in college and have been avoiding writing until recently when I realized drawing is more of a hobby for me. Now I've decided to give writing a chance
Great video. I’m at the start of a screenwriting journey which I’ve been meaning to start for years. The process of starting and having the confidence that the roadmap we give ourselves to take the journey is so challenging so thank you thank you thank you for creating this as a certifiable, valuable roadmap. Great video!
Thank the film making gods that you made this, I seriously didn’t have much of an idea on how to start, I just knew I needed practice. Thank you for this, your advice really helps people like me out.
Thanks, Tyler I really love this because I am also a first-time writer, but my biggest problem that I face is the fact that I have the story in my head, but it is quite a challenge to put it onto paper.
I'm 31yo and have always wanted to write something, but had been afraid to start because years ago there's wasn't anything like your clear presentation on reasonable expectations. I really appreciate your videos. This one in particular. It's very inspiring. Thank you! Getting ready to start pumping out some shorts. If a short is any good, would you suggest sending them to filmmakers who direct shorts? That way a portfolio can start accumulating sooner rather than later with on 2-4 feature scripts?
I went threw the same thing . Try just writing whatever comes to your head about your story , no matter what it is . Then , when you feel your brain can't vomit anymore you decipher everything. lol. Helped me .. Either way, good luck and happy writing.
“Show! Don’t Tell!” In every aspect of creative writing, I believe this is still the most important aspect of the writing process! Especially in screenwriting…
I've been a HUGE fan of sketch comedy since I was a kid. SNL, In Living Color, MadTV, that's basically all I watched. Would writing comedy sketches be a good way to write shorter projects?
I love my story, my concept that is, the places, the things I know other stories don't have. But, the problem is when I create some scenes, they are too abstract to map or meaningless for the story. For example, I created some idea of characters but when they work they don't fit the story, and when they do, they are shallow. It's as if narrating the idea of the mystery and it's world was "easy" and the conflict/dialogues and putting characters on it was hard. I don't mind writing a bad or mid story at all and rewriting it in the future, but I feel like I'm just missing one thing to set a standard villain and the mystery unfolding answer for the readers. But I don't want my story to have a true mystery answer, I just want to complete the necessary expectations of the reader. I'm trying to set my favorite movies to see any hints of what element is lacking, but I'm also very into vintage infantile-juvenile stories of adventure and mystery.
I use 4 acts becuase I view act 2 as 2 acts in itself. It begins with the conflict that kicks off our story and then the midpoint usually has a dramatic change or pulls a 180 on the viewer, or in my horror script just a “ramping up point” before preparing for Act 3.
I find my biggest issue is writing action/description. I hate it. It varies so much from script to script. Wish I could get away with basic writing. also… I started this journey with a feature length. It was challenging but was able to bang out a 3rd draft in 2 months
In my opinion, I want feedback. You have to get yourself to a point where feedback is a learning opportunity and like learning a game. Personally, I have a bit of a teaching motivation to my writing, and I want to build my skills in order to become a better teachers.
can somebdy please suggest a screenwriting software where i can write more screenplays...have already used the free text on celtx and studiobinder....plz help...
If thats your main intention you wont get very far. I mean sure there’s shit screenwriters in hollywood making big bucks, but thats through their connections. Screenwriting wont be lucrative (which it usually isnt) if thats your main goal
To be fair - the point of the video is to be educational in nature and he does a great job in that. I don’t think putting up free educational videos on youtube necessarily comes with an obligation to also respond to comments; would it be nicer with more community engagement/interaction? Maybe; does it change the quality of the video content itself? Not really :)
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I sometimes practice writing by:
Write random words, random character descriptions, random props, random setting, each in an individual snippet of paper…
Put each type in a separate box, shake ‘em up, pick three from each…
Walaa, get to work.
Incorporate all picks from the category boxes, force yourself to confabulate some bullshit or other from your random selections, set a time-limit… say, less than twenty minutes to concoct a story, put your plot, look for themes to amplify, irony, symbols and parallels… try it
I recommend you watch the full video with these points in mind (he gives good tips beyond the pointers):
1. Look into screenwriting software
2. Write a few shorts (no parameters) to finish
3. Look into Fundamentals of Storytelling and study your favorite movies
4. Tackle your first Feature Screenplay
5. Put away the first draft and work on the second Feature Screenplay
6. Review concepts, your work and where you need to improve
7. Return to the first Feature and objectively see where problems were
8. Return to the second
9. Hop into another Feature screenplay
10. Consider whether you want to pursue this as a career
I genuinely have so many good concepts and stories that I think could make for rly good movies and shows
can u share?
Wow cool, now go do something with that and not type what 99% of us think about ourselves
I was in this anxiety all the time and procrastinate when ever I taught of writing it. I got some confidence as I relate to what you said. ❤ thanks buddy
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Bro, I have watched tons of your videos and they are amazing. It's crazy scouring google trying to find other people talking about screen writing and it's just 95% generic. Your channel is the shit thank you.
Thanks Eric! Glad you enjoy them
This Made me feel like I way back in my beginner faze looking back in comparison to where I am now. This is definitely some amazing applicable advice!
a friend of mine sent this to me as i’m preparing to start writing my first feature, and i found it very helpful and insightful. my main goal, as you put it eloquently, is to get out of the mindset of selling, pitching and showing people. cause i’m just at the beginning of this new journey, and it’s important to me that i enjoy the ride. so thank you Tyler.
This is one of the most solid video I've seen on the matter. Thank you for being so generous with you time and knowledge!
I'm 22 in college and have been avoiding writing until recently when I realized drawing is more of a hobby for me. Now I've decided to give writing a chance
Nice!
Great video. I’m at the start of a screenwriting journey which I’ve been meaning to start for years. The process of starting and having the confidence that the roadmap we give ourselves to take the journey is so challenging so thank you thank you thank you for creating this as a certifiable, valuable roadmap. Great video!
Thank the film making gods that you made this, I seriously didn’t have much of an idea on how to start, I just knew I needed practice.
Thank you for this, your advice really helps people like me out.
This video was super useful. You explain things extremely well. Thank you so much ❤
i really enjoyed this. I've been thinking about writing a pilot for a while. this was my "do it" sign lol.
This is literally great advice ‼️
Your videos have seriously helped me in my writing process. Glad I found you!
How its going?
Tyler, in addition to learning a little more English from your videos (I'm from Brazil), I'm learning a lot about writing from you, thanks man.
Hello I am also from Brazil, I did a free screenwriter course on TH-cam, and now I am begginer screenwriter.
Thanks, Tyler I really love this because I am also a first-time writer, but my biggest problem that I face is the fact that I have the story in my head, but it is quite a challenge to put it onto paper.
I'm 31yo and have always wanted to write something, but had been afraid to start because years ago there's wasn't anything like your clear presentation on reasonable expectations. I really appreciate your videos. This one in particular. It's very inspiring. Thank you! Getting ready to start pumping out some shorts. If a short is any good, would you suggest sending them to filmmakers who direct shorts? That way a portfolio can start accumulating sooner rather than later with on 2-4 feature scripts?
This one came soo on point 👌🏼Thanks, man
love this video, Tyler. Great advice! Keep it up! You're doing God's work for the film and writing community. Blessings to you, brother! :)
I don’t hate my script. I’m very passionate about it. I just can’t beam what’s in my head onto a page 😩😩
I went threw the same thing . Try just writing whatever comes to your head about your story , no matter what it is . Then , when you feel your brain can't vomit anymore you decipher everything. lol. Helped me .. Either way, good luck and happy writing.
“Show! Don’t Tell!” In every aspect of creative writing, I believe this is still the most important aspect of the writing process! Especially in screenwriting…
This is the greatest video for screenwriting
Tyler is goated with the sauce.
Great content! Probably one of your more important videos.
Loved it, Keep up the great work.
I deleted my screenplays that I wrote before thinking its garbage, and now regret it.
But overall I'm kind of scared to do it as a career
I've been a HUGE fan of sketch comedy since I was a kid. SNL, In Living Color, MadTV, that's basically all I watched.
Would writing comedy sketches be a good way to write shorter projects?
great advice
This was really helpful!
I love my story, my concept that is, the places, the things I know other stories don't have. But, the problem is when I create some scenes, they are too abstract to map or meaningless for the story. For example, I created some idea of characters but when they work they don't fit the story, and when they do, they are shallow. It's as if narrating the idea of the mystery and it's world was "easy" and the conflict/dialogues and putting characters on it was hard.
I don't mind writing a bad or mid story at all and rewriting it in the future, but I feel like I'm just missing one thing to set a standard villain and the mystery unfolding answer for the readers. But I don't want my story to have a true mystery answer, I just want to complete the necessary expectations of the reader. I'm trying to set my favorite movies to see any hints of what element is lacking, but I'm also very into vintage infantile-juvenile stories of adventure and mystery.
I’ve got 10 script ideas and now finishing number one 😅
Great Video!!!
Do you still do those courses?
Thank you
I am curious to know what others think of the 4 act method.
I use 4 acts becuase I view act 2 as 2 acts in itself. It begins with the conflict that kicks off our story and then the midpoint usually has a dramatic change or pulls a 180 on the viewer, or in my horror script just a “ramping up point” before preparing for Act 3.
Many thanks!
Hey, do you have any advice for novelists on your channel and do you have any interest in novelising your scripts?
Can you do a writing a screenplay in a week
I find my biggest issue is writing action/description.
I hate it. It varies so much from script to script. Wish I could get away with basic writing.
also… I started this journey with a feature length. It was challenging but was able to bang out a 3rd draft in 2 months
In my opinion, I want feedback. You have to get yourself to a point where feedback is a learning opportunity and like learning a game.
Personally, I have a bit of a teaching motivation to my writing, and I want to build my skills in order to become a better teachers.
can somebdy please suggest a screenwriting software where i can write more screenplays...have already used the free text on celtx and studiobinder....plz help...
Final Draft
Great video, what mic do you use???
the deadly comibnation of being a writer and an artist is what i want to be
Only obsess three years when it’s way-better than other writers…
Lol. Kidding…
Take 5, some can never.
Great ❤️🙏thanks
I am writing screen play for 10 years and haven't finished 1
😭😀 I know this is the saddest thing you ever heard
Know with your personal experience and how experience in life.
Damm. I’ve been polish rewritting???? I’ve learned nothing
"Fundamentals"
How lucrative is being a screenwriter?
Good Question. I ask myself everyday.
Scriptfella has a video on it here:
th-cam.com/video/iVLokmRqa48/w-d-xo.html
If thats your main intention you wont get very far. I mean sure there’s shit screenwriters in hollywood making big bucks, but thats through their connections. Screenwriting wont be lucrative (which it usually isnt) if thats your main goal
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I don’t know bud do I suppose to learn from young man. Writing need experience
So, what have you written? What have you sold?
PLEASE stop saying “right…right…right…” in between every sentence! It detracts.
How are you going to have 31 comments and not respond to a single one? What about your fans?
I'm sure he has a life outside of this TH-cam channel, he doesn't owe you anything. Be thankful that he even makes this content for all of us.
To be fair - the point of the video is to be educational in nature and he does a great job in that. I don’t think putting up free educational videos on youtube necessarily comes with an obligation to also respond to comments; would it be nicer with more community engagement/interaction? Maybe; does it change the quality of the video content itself? Not really :)
how 'bout you post one of your scripts here. I'm guessing you won't because you know you're all talk, right?
So you are not really a writer...you make money from courses.