When you think of the best writers in Hollywood, Aaron Sorkin is certainly one of the top five names.Sorkin is credited with some of the most legendary screenplays in American cinema. The Social Network (2010), Moneyball (2011), A Few Good Men (1992), The West Wing (1999-2006), and The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) are just a few films and TV series he wrote. Obviously, there’s a ton we can learn from such a prolific screenwriter. In this article, we’ve compiled the best writing tips that Sorkin swears by, giving you a sneak peek into his perspective on the entire writing process. Aaron Sorkin’s 11 Writing Tips1. The Key to Creating a Good Drama Is Intention and Obstacles This means that whatever you choose to write about, for a drama to land successfully, intention and obstacles are more important than your character’s personality or looks, Sorkin told Wired. “Somebody wants something, something formidable is standing in their way of getting it,” Sorkin said (via Wired). For instance, you want to write about a house party. Is there anything or anyone stopping you from throwing the party? Or maybe you’re supposed to wrap up the party by a deadline, but now your guests are too drunk and creating a scene? To get a little wilder, what if a fire breaks out during the party? All these are different “obstacles” that are standing in your way of having a successful house party (your intention). Now, failure and success are irrelevant to the...
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