The Writing Society The Writing Society E06: Keeping the Flow
Nov 27, 2025
Discover how AI is reshaping storytelling as the hosts explore its use in script development and visual pitching. They discuss the balance between practical art skills and AI reliance. Dive deep into 'plotless' films like Lady Bird, uncovering how structure still prevails. Hear insights on character-driven narratives and the impact of viewing context. The conversation also addresses effective backstory reveals, emphasizing timing and character motivations for a more engaging audience experience.
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Use AI To Augment, Not Replace Craft
- Use AI as a tool, not a replacement, and test outputs carefully against your craft standards.
- Hire or consult specialists (storyboard artists, designers) when possible, but use AI for affordable visual pitches.
Writers Misjudge What Feels Obvious
- Creators often remove explicit explanatory scenes because they feel obvious to them, which can leave first-time viewers confused.
- Clarity that seems ‘too obvious’ to the writer may be necessary for audience comprehension.
Subtext Needs Clear Surface Text
- Subtext requires a clear surface; obscure surface clarity eliminates the possibility of meaningful subtext.
- Readers must first understand what's happening before they can ponder deeper meanings.