John Warren is a screenwriting professor at NYU. This film school has many famous graduates, including Spike Lee, and the course is FREE. Check it out at https://youngscreenwriters.teachable.com
John answered a question of mine at one of his Friday chats. The question was, "You've taught many young screenwriters over the years. What separates those that made it and those that did not?"
His answer: WORK. He spoke a few months earlier with a former student that had loads of talent. "What are you writing?" "Well, nothing right. I'm waiting for inspiration." John said he had a chance to speak with screenwriting legend William Goldman (Butch Cassidy; Misery; and many others) and asked him his 'secret.' Work every day. "I'm in my office at nine a.m. and don't leave it until five p.m."
It's a challenge, yes, but for those waiting for the muse, inspiration, etc., it's a message to just sit ass in chair and write.
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