Top 3 Screenwriting Lessons from My First 3 Screenplays
"You have to show up every day and produce because you need the reps. And that is because you need the data from those reps. You can't take one shot in the dark—one stab at it with your one idea—and it not work out, and learn anything valuable from that experience."
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In this episode of the Storytelling Lab podcast, Rain Bennett shares his personal journey as a storyteller and screenwriter, discussing the importance of consistency, character understanding, and professionalism in the writing process.
He reflects on his experiences writing his first three screenplays, emphasizing the lessons learned from each project, including the challenges of adapting true stories and the necessity of daily practice to develop one's craft.
Bennett encourages listeners to embrace their storytelling ambitions and to show up for their creative work, regardless of the obstacles they face.
In the episode, you will learn to:
Boost Your Confidence and Crush Self-Doubt in Your Creative Writing Journey.
Transform Real-life Tales into Compelling Screenplays That Captivate Audiences.
Master Consistent Creative Writing Strategies to Fuel Your Productivity and Inspiration.
Deepen Your Characters and Elevate Your Screenplays with Advanced Character Development Techniques.
"You have to show up every day and produce because you need the reps. And that is because you need the data from those reps. You can't take one shot in the dark—one stab at it with your one idea—and it not work out, and learn anything valuable from that experience."
- Rain Bennett
If you're interested in how to finally take the leap on those big projects you've been dreaming about creating... this is the episode for you!
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Some of the highlights of the episode:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:05 - Importance of Self-Storytelling
00:07:16 - The Power of Consistency
00:12:40 - Understanding Character Development
00:14:59 - Understanding the Character
00:15:20 - Adapting a True Story
00:18:26 - Comprehension and Clarity
00:20:33 - Daily Discipline
00:24:46 - Parting Words
As always, I hope you enjoy the episode!
Rain
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