Stephen King wants you to learn about writing. How old were you when Stephen King first scared you? I was dumb enough to watch the original It at nighttime when I was far too young, and I haven't had a decent night's sleep since. I can still see Tim Curry's face haunting my every waking moment. King has been working in films, television, and novels for many decades, and has been churning out some of the most thoughtful and original stories in the world. I found this video from Outstanding Screenplays where King gives his ten tips for writing. I hope you find them useful. Check them out and let's talk after the jump. What are Stephen King's 10 Writing Tips? 1. If you don’t succeed, get a bigger nail This is a fancy way of saving you need to keep at it. Don't put all your hopes and dreams into one thing, write many. 2. Write six pages a day For a novelist, that's not too much. For a screenwriter, I think we can adapt that to writing one to two pages a day. The point is, always be honing your craft. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 19 July, 2021