I think a lot of times, since screenplays are just blueprints for movies and TV shows, we forget that real writing goes into them. We take for granted that someone still has to sit down and put words on the page. At the top of this new year, I have been paying more attention to novelists and their advice on writing to try to bring out my best work. I want my screenplays to read like a good book, to suck you in, and to have a mastery of storytelling. And to do all that, I have to listen to the great writers. So today, I want to take you through David Foster Wallace's advice on what makes writing great, and we can go from there. Let's dive in. - YouTube www.youtube.com 1. Get a Usage Dictionary One of the things that upped my writing game was just getting a usage dictionary and delighting in finding new words and turns of phrase that can help communicate my ideas better. Wallace recommended using a usage dictionary for advice on word choice in specific contexts and suggested keeping one handy for easy reference, even in the bathroom. You can get one on your phone, for that! 2. A Good Opener Never Fails We talk a lot about opening scenes on this website, but really, everything you write needs to have a good opener. Think about how you take a reader into a world and how you communicate with them. An effective opening should capture...
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