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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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
From Dorm Room Jokes to $25 Side Gig: A Comedian's Journey
04:28 • 9min
Differences Between Writing Plays and Screenplays
12:58 • 4min
The Importance of Story and Emotional Truth in TV Shows
17:25 • 2min
The Importance of a Singular Voice in Writing
19:54 • 2min
The Challenges of Polishing Movie Scripts and Working with Steven Spielberg
21:32 • 7min
Process of Coming up with Movie Ideas
28:46 • 32min
Dealing with Writer's Block
01:00:37 • 27min