“I think that we make progress by telling our personal stories. The personal story can change the world.”
Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black (Milk)
(Note: This is a repost from 2014, but a nice follow-up to yesterday’s post.)
What follows is the best example I’ve ever seen of using note cards to outline a screenplay.
P.S. And while Black’s writing schedule of 8:30AM to 1AM (with breaks to eat and workout)—6 to 7 days a week—is not possible for a writer with a day job, it does show his commitment to the craft and is a great example of “Art is work.” Of course, not all working screenwriters put in 12-14 hour writing days six or seven a week—but then again most don’t have Oscar Awards either.
Related post:
Screenwriting Via Index Cards
Robert McKee vs. Richard Walter (Opposing views on ‘personal story.”)
Emotional Autiobiography (2.0) “My work is emotionally autobiographical.”—Tennessee Williams
Screenwriter’s Work Ethic (Tip #2)
