The Screenwriting Life with Meg LeFauve and Lorien McKenna 39 | Andrew Stanton's Storytelling Master Class
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Apr 11, 2021 Join the hosts and guest Andrew Stanton, a renowned storyteller, as they discuss storytelling intricacies in screenwriting. Topics include crafting compelling narratives, embracing creativity, navigating feedback, and exploring character motivations. Learn the importance of persistence, collaboration, and emotional engagement in creating authentic and memorable stories.
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Embrace Shitty First Drafts
- Accept that first drafts will be bad.
- Don't strive for perfection in early drafts, it's a process.
Screenwriting as Music
- Andrew Stanton uses music as an analogy for screenwriting's creative process.
- He emphasizes “jamming” to find the story’s rhythm and core before getting analytical.
The Two Plus Two Theory
- Guide the audience to conclusions instead of stating them outright.
- Let them feel like they discovered the story's meaning themselves.