The Creative Writing Life
Tom Vaughan on Screenwriting
Apr 10, 2024
Screenwriter Tom Vaughan shares insights on the importance of loglines, making choices for characters, and navigating the entertainment industry. He discusses his evolution from aspiring writer to successful screenwriter, his experience writing the film Winchester, and the significance of crafting compelling stories through screenwriting.
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Quick takeaways
- Craft a clear mission statement based on the story's transformation journey.
- Make deliberate choices in writing, ensuring every element serves a purpose and contributes to storytelling impact.
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Defining the Concept and Emotion as Foundation of Writing
Defining a clear mission statement and value system, focusing on story and emotion as guiding principles in making decisions. Establishing a mission statement based on the story's transformation journey, where act one introduces the character, act two drives change, and act three resolves the character's problem. Emphasizing defining the emotion to evoke in the audience as a key element of crafting impactful storytelling.
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