Want to be a Screenwriter? Start Reading Scripts! Here's How!

Episode 11 of the A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach podcast, hosted by Phil Svitek, titled "Want to be a Screenwriter? Start Reading Scripts! Here's How!" was published on January 14, 2021 and runs 3 minutes.

January 14, 2021 ·3m · A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach

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Summary

There's an adage most writers have heard that says those who can't read can't write (or some variation therein). This applies to screenwriters too. If you want to write scripts, you have to read them. But garbage in, garbage out. You need to read scripts of produced movies that are universally viewed as great works of art to truly learn. How? Go to http://simplyscripts.com and browse through their catalogue. You'll be amazed at what you find. I always am. In this episode I give you specific pointers for all of this.  After listening, please feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.    RESOURCES/LINKS: -Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/ -Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices -Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek -Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/ -Adorama Affiliate Link: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=rflaid914115 -Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek -Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek -Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek -Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com -Idyll Film: http://philsvitek.com/idyll -Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan -In Search of Sunrise Film: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise

Episode Description

There's an adage most writers have heard that says those who can't read can't write (or some variation therein). This applies to screenwriters too. If you want to write scripts, you have to read them. But garbage in, garbage out. You need to read scripts of produced movies that are universally viewed as great works of art to truly learn. How? Go to http://simplyscripts.com and browse through their catalogue. You'll be amazed at what you find. I always am. In this episode I give you specific pointers for all of this. After listening, please feel free to ask questions or offer opinions of your own, whether down in the comment section or by hitting me up on social media @PhilSvitek. Lastly, for more free resources from your 360 creative coach, check out my website at http://philsvitek.com.

RESOURCES/LINKS:

-Coach or Consultant Services: https://philsvitek.com/lets-work-together/

-Podcast Services: http://philsvitek.com/podcastservices

-Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philsvitek

-Merchandise: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/phil-svitek---360-creative-coach/

-Adorama Affiliate Link: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=rflaid914115

-Instagram: http://instagram.com/philsvitek

-Facebook: http://facebook.com/philippsvitek

-Twitter: http://twitter.com/philsvitek

-Master Mental Fortitude Book: http://mastermentalfortitude.com

-Idyll Film: http://philsvitek.com/idyll

-Elan, Elan Book: http://philsvitek.com/elan-elan

-In Search of Sunrise Film: http://philsvitek.com/in-search-of-sunrise

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