I met one guy who said he was a good writer but couldn't do rewrites.
Strangest things you've ever heard writers say
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Originally posted by Kwinnky View PostI met one guy who said he was a good writer but couldn't do rewrites.
I would assume that if he wrote the source material... be easy.But this wily god never discloses even to the skillful questioner the whole content of his wisdom.
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Originally posted by reddery View Postwhy does "your friend" have a problem with rewrites?
I would assume that if he wrote the source material... be easy.what the head makes cloudy the heart makes very clear
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Originally posted by THEUGLYDUCKLING View Posti'm always amazed when writers say we can't do this, or can't do that. the nature of the game is that you can, you do and you must.what the head makes cloudy the heart makes very clear
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Writing and rewriting are different skills. Give the guy a break. So he hasn't found his sea legs with rewrites yet. Kindly pointing out to him that it's a skill he needs to master would probably be more helpful than posting about him on DD. Just sayin'.
"Your intuition knows what to write, so get out of the way.-
― Ray Bradbury
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Originally posted by Ravenlocks View PostWriting and rewriting are different skills. Give the guy a break. So he hasn't found his sea legs with rewrites yet. Kindly pointing out to him that it's a skill he needs to master would probably be more helpful than posting about him on DD. Just sayin'.
what the head makes cloudy the heart makes very clear
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I once sat biting my tongue as a writer's group member coolly explained that he was not going to try to use a family connection to contact a former FRIENDS producer. Because, quote, "I'm just not interested in writing TV."
I'm like, yo, if you're not using that lead can I have it???
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Getting back on track...Even though he's not a screenwriter, I once heard Keith Richards say " I don't create. I leave creating to God. I just try to capture what's already there." Sounded kinda odd coming from Ol' Keith...He then went on to say "Mugglumphrieclassidoziemissmefripsiezzzzzzzzzzzzz z."
Midnite
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Originally posted by ChipC View PostI've heard a few writers say they absolutely hate writing. They love having written. That just seems strange to me...
I usually know that I'm writing crap when writing a scene isn't isn't nearly as fun as thinking it up.what the head makes cloudy the heart makes very clear
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Originally posted by Pardack View PostI once sat biting my tongue as a writer's group member coolly explained that he was not going to try to use a family connection to contact a former FRIENDS producer. Because, quote, "I'm just not interested in writing TV."
Seriously, where has this guy been for the last few years. TV is where some of the best writing is happening, and the writers are treated better!
(Okay, so Kate is already married. A mere technicality....)
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I know a screenwriter who has come up with several conversations and subjects - and rehearses them - for when he gets invited as a guest on Letterman.
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