Screenwriting Tips from Alex Knight (how to be more consistent)
Vložit
- čas přidán 11. 05. 2024
- Screenwriting tips come in all shapes and sizes. In this episode of Write in the Head, we focus on staying consistent as a writer, rewarding the little wins, and staying in the game for the long haul. We also discuss cookies. And pies.
My guest is Alex Knight: Screenwriter, editor, producer, and all around great guy. Also Canadian. Didn't know that until this conversation. I'm a great friend.
Something you'd like to know more about as a screenwriter? Have requests for more screenwriting tips? Leave a comment and I'll make it happen.
Like. Subscribe. Let's get there together ❤️
You can also follow me for more content:
IG: @jonpaulspurling
Thanks for breaking down your screenwriting process, Alex. Very interesting!
Yay for multi-decade commitments over overnight success stories. More realistic and gives hope.
For sure. As long as we combine this with short-term goals and milestones to keep us motivated.
Yay Canada!
Alex!
A lot of us have a love and hate relationship with caffeine. It's a huge part of writing.
Yes! We ALL are storytellers around the campfire.
So true!
Thanks for this
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips, Alex and Jon.
You're very welcome. Anything else you'd like to see us discuss?
Love the banter
Thanks friend :)
Thx Alex + Jon. Interesting insights.
Thanks!
Never too late to start
Exactly. Old dog, new tricks over here :)
Nice job!
Thanks friend!
You guys have great chemistry : )
Thanks so much! Alex will be back for part 2 very soon I'm sure!
👀
Helpful
Glad you think so!
Wow this is great! Jon how have you been ?
All good, sir. How about you?
Nice job
Thanks, let us know if we can talk about anything else that will help.
What are your current/upcoming projects?
I'm working on two comedy pilots and a dark comedy feature. I won't speak for Alex. He's probably working on a rock opera.
Did either of you formally study screenwriting?
Personally, I taught myself by reading a lot of books, reading a lot of screenplays, and watching a lot of video tutorials (including some online courses).
Can I come with you to Canada?
Is there a Part 2?
I will be doing an episode of the podcast every week from now on. No doubt Alex will be a guest again sometime soon.
Cute. Thank you/
Thank you for watching!
Tennage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
Fun fact: In the UK it was called "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles" because they decided the word "ninja" was too violent for our sensitive brains!
Cute and funny
In that case we nailed it :) Thanks!
If I begin screenwriting can I get cookies too?
Yes. You will receive a bag of fresh cookies the day you sign up to be a screenwriter. They send them straight from Hollywood.
You guys should be writing comedy
Indeed we do write comedy. Nothing as funny as this episode though :)
What are you both working on now
Personally, two comedy pilots and one dark comedy feature. How about you? Are you a writer?
Do you work on scripts together?
We've talked about it a few times. Perhaps one day, when I'm at Alex's level...
Nope
Sure, let's not talk about coffee, but let's try to squeeze every ounce of life from fingering pies. 🙄
Ha! Yeah, we did go into one about the pies. Sorry about that. Anything specific I can answer for you when it comes to caffeine? I have a love hate relationship with it also.