Charlie Kaufman might be a strange guy, but he has some straightforward writing tips. One of my favorite voices in all of screenwriting is Charlie Kaufman. His movies and screenplays, like I'm Thinking of Ending Things, Antkind, Anomalisa, Adaptation, Synecdoche New York, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, and other collaborations with Mark Kermode and Spike Jonze have expanded independent cinema and kept film interesting. It seems like a guy like this has a lot to teach us about screenwriting. Check out this video from Outstanding Screenplays, and let's talk after the jump. What Are Charlie Kaufman's 10 Screenwriting Tips? 1. Failure is a badge of honor No one writes something perfectly the first time. You will hear "no," but everyone else has, too. Just get back on the wagon and keep going. Your next script can be your best script. 2. Make the story and themes eternal What kinds of stories stand the test of time and are relatable to the masses? Tap into those key emotions. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 21 July, 2021