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Writing the Unfilmable & Managing Your Career When SH*T Hits the Fan

Writing a screenplay is like following a cookie recipe, it’s closer to magic than science. You don’t have to follow screenwriting “rules” to create an amazing story. There’s something else you don’t have to do in your career. When serious problems arise in your personal life, you don’t have to keep working at your typical pace. It’s okay to ask for help and decrease your output.In today’s episode, No Film School’s GG Hawkins and Jason Hellerman discuss: The number of “unfilmables” on the first page of the Challengers scriptNot getting hung up on the idiosyncrasies of screenwritingHooking the reader in the first 10 pages with your confidenceAsking for specific support when things are rough in your personal lifeAccidentally lighting a trash can on fireTaking time to process life’s challengesUsing writing as a way to process loss and sadnessCancelling meetings and relying on emailThe benefits of a meditative practiceMentioned:Why Did the First Page of the 'Challengers' Screenplay Go Viral?Subscribe to the No Film School Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogleGet your question answered on the podcast by emailing podcast@nofilmschool.com.Listen to more episodes of the No Film School podcast right here:This episode of The No Film School Podcast was produced by GG Hawkins....

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 2 May, 2024

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