This Is Probably The Best Way To Learn Screenwriting - Glenn Gers [FULL INTERVIEW] @filmcourage
This Is Probably The Best Way To Learn Screenwriting - Glenn Gers [FULL INTERVIEW]  @filmcourage
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0:00 - I Was A Professional Writer For 25 Years, This Is What I Regret The Most
16:42 - Biggest Difference Between Story And Plot
29:50 - Why So Many Movie Characters Fall Flat
40:52 - What Screenwriters Need To Know About Character Arcs
50:34 - If You Don't Know These 6 Things You Will Write Bad Dialogue
1:08:03 - New Technology Equals New Writing Rules
1:23:43 - Why Creators Are Making Less Money Today
1:50:48 - Why You Should Not Write Screenplays
2:02:23 - Best Way To Learn Screenwriting Is To Learn While You Write
2:23:19 - Biggest Problems For The Future Of AI Art

Glenn Gers was a professional writer of movies and television for 25 years. His credits include theatrical features including FRACTURE (2007) and MAD MONEY (2008), no-budget indies like DISFIGURED (2008), TV staff work and episodes, original cable movies, and many more. He has won multiple festival prizes and an Emmy. He shares thoughts about creative writing on his Youtube channel and his Substack, both called “Writing For Screens.”

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