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Team Deakins
Ed Solomon - Writer
Oct 14, 2020
Writer Ed Solomon discusses the craft of writing for TV and features, the impacts of his script for Bill & Ted, working with Gary Shandling, making writing "actable," and writing for Steven Soderbergh. He also explores the differences between writing plays and screenplays, the importance of story and emotional truth in TV shows, the challenges of polishing movie scripts and working with Steven Spielberg, the process of coming up with movie ideas, and dealing with writer's block.
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- The importance of staying true to emotional truths and character development in writing for TV and films.
- The delicate balance between maintaining a singular voice and being open to collaboration in the writing process.
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Finding Passion in Writing: The Journey of a Writer
In this podcast episode, writer Ed Solomon shares his journey of discovering his passion for writing. He explains how he initially declared himself as a writer/comedian to fit in with his talented friends. Over time, he realized that writing was his true calling. He recounts his experiences in high school and college, where he explored stand-up comedy and eventually found success as a joke writer. Despite facing challenges and setbacks, he persisted in pursuing his dream of becoming a writer.
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