One of the raconteurs of writing is Hunter S. Thompson. He had such a strong voice, a crazy life, and his work just got us dialed into worlds that we were not brave enough to enter ourselves. The guy had such a big personality and wrote so many important things that today I wanted to go over some writing tips I think everyone can pick up from his enduring legacy. Let's dive in. 1. Become the Story: The Heart of GonzoAt the core of Thompson's revolutionary style was the demolition of the traditional wall between observer and participant. He jumped into first-person narrative and made himself the story with Gonzo journalism.Thompson's Kentucky Derby piece for Scanlan's Monthly dragged the reader through a debauched, whiskey-soaked personal journey that captured the cultural zeitgeist in a way no detached report ever could. Now, how does this apply to filmmakers? You matter. And so does your point of view. Get out there and have some experiences that work into your storytelling. If you're writing about gangsters, hit a museum or try to interview someone. If you're writing about a hunter, go on a hunt! This all matters, and it brings reality to your work. Don't fake it and don't lie about it, experience it, and add that into the mix. 2. Type Your Way to a Master's RhythmLong before he was a literary icon, Hunter S. Thompson was a student of the greats. In a now-famous anecdote, Thompson sat down and re-typed F. Scott...
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