Corey Mandell's Top 17 Screenwriting Lessons

[@mattmanpro]

This guy is so good. The stuff he's talking about is EXACTLY what I've always wondered about but could never put into words. There are so many screenwriting talking heads out there, and most of them are pretty useless to me (even Aaron Sorkin's advice is pretty meh, despite his amazing scripts.) Thank you for this free screenwriting masterclass!

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

I could listen to this gentleman for 3 more hours. He is amazingly great at communicating real information. His students are extremely lucky to take his classes.

[@frankmonteleone5325]

I'm an Alum from one of Corey's Workshops. Tremendously helpful! I encourage any screenwriter with a desire to improve their craft to take a Corey seminar/course.

[@jodief8371]

Corey was in flow in this interview. Such perfectly defined writing truths

[@bachtoven419]

I am a long term songwriter and I am about to write my first screenplay.....I have watched so many Film Courage videos.......You makes the most sense to me and you are also the most interesting person to listen to.......

[@marieb5251]

Thanks so much for adding time links for the key points, it's very helpful when viewing these videos.

[@nathanericschwabenland88888]

I used to be horrible at writing but then I discovered this channel on film making

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Wow I really learned a lot in the episode. Thank you Karen this was like a real class. Awesome!!

[@KarrGalaxyStudios]

Corey's stuff is great. Thanks for this!

[@carocarp5]

The man may not write from the heart, but he certainly speaks from the heart.

[@user-zd1jh5zz9n]

Very Very very helpful-- Film Courage.. Thank you very much Corey..

[@scarletmason7118]

Awww yes my characters are my friends thats why i dont feel lonely when i write

[@dhyanmukta]

Such a generous informative sharing in both practical and great personal growth experience. Would you post a link to the classes.

[@user-zd1jh5zz9n]

You hit the nail on the head.. I wrote a fiction story and my mom was reading it.. She looked up- Who would go on this Honeymoon with all these Giant Bugs attacking..

[@arzabael]

Its funny seeing him talk about the person who gave him the biggest advice that washed over him and told him he needs to be listening to this because he’s the person who did that for me

[@gonzaloleon-gelpi9151]

I really enjoy his interviews.

[@user-zd1jh5zz9n]

Wow! He is fantastic.

[@Cowgirl77Hikes]

This is so good. Thank you for all the wisdom. I have a question about the 'Six Script Cycle' - When you say, 'day job', what if the 'day job' is Home Depot? (Yes, I'm a real green-horn) How many scripts do I fit in? Thank you.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

I HAD to watch this again.

[@diegomiranda1952]

Thank you for all the great info film courage!

[@MattysEdits]

this one was super helpful

[@filmcourage]

Love to hear it. Thanks for watching.

[@arzabael]

Corey The Music Mandell

[@mychalsimmons4177]

How can I give this another thumbs up Karen He is so right about this coming from a song writers experience I totally get his logic. Girl you hit it with this guest. Thank you Karen. Does ha have a website or KZbin channel?

[@filmcourage]

:) Thank you!

[@ricardomiranda7737]

Yes what is that website...

[@Anmolmovies]

Pitch perfect

[@mychalsimmons4177]

Seems like to me that if you can muster the courage to be yourself then you somehow becomes the new “IT” guy/girl.

[@icntsywhtiwnt2]

This guys like, killing me softly describing intuitive writers. "They're hanging out withtheir friends." 🤫

[@JohnnyOSullivan]

Anybody take any of Corey's seminars or classes?

[@richardadesmond]

I've been taking all of his courses for the last year. Words can't explain how much I'd recommend it. It will transform your writing. I've learned more in 1 year that would of taken at least a decade or more. If you have the means Johnny, go for it www.coreymandell.net. Now I can see how you can craft a completely original compelling screenplay with original characters, it's exciting stuff.

[@JohnnyOSullivan]

Thanks Richard. Good to get at least one recommendation. I kind of like his take on things, but didn't see what I'd consider a lot of credible feedback about his courses.

[@richardadesmond]

@@JohnnyOSullivan Happy to help Johnny. The very best to you in whatever decision you make:)

[@jason-shanescott7003]

I have, and I completely agree with Richard. His courses changed my writing. My partner and I use his techniques every single day we write. I always recommend Corey to anyone who asks me if "I have any advice?"

[@katecosettevocals]

I have! I’ve taken 5 workshops with him. He’s incredible, worth every single penny!

[@ois-policeshootings86]

If I could have Samuel L Jackson tell this dude, "SAY PITCH PERFECT AUTHENTIC, ONE MORE TIME MOTHERF*CKER"...I'd be so happy. Jesus.

[@mychalsimmons4177]

FILM COURAGE!!!

[@ballybunion9]

Is he going to wave his hand like that for the entire video?

[@ethandonoghue2334]

ballybunion9 yup 😂

[@terrylaguardia6838]

It seems your gestures must be too flat or contrived 😉

[@Mr.Monta77]

Obviously, Mandell is a highly skilled screenwriter with much experience and I respect what it takes to achieve that. But I suspect that the dualistic division of ‘conceptual vs intuitive writers’ is an oversimplification. The brain is extremely complex and the various parts are all interconnected. Neuroscience has revealed a lot about the interdependence of the various parts of the brain over just the last 10 years. I think we should take notice that Mandell says ‘writers tend to..’ It’s an important caveat. The term ‘conceptual/intuitive’ is easy to use in order to exemplify how different writers approach their work. But I would be careful to say: the ‘intuitive part of the brain’. There is a lot of research on intuition and learning and how we use experience as a tool. Professor Daniel Khaneman, of course, has written an excellent and entertaining book on the subject with «Thinking Fast and Slow».

[@user-zd1jh5zz9n]

Ah very Good. I love you but you didn't write this.. Funny

[@thereccher8746]

This guy is flat out wrong when it comes to the script cycle. I have a hard time believing any script written that fast has hope of being good. There might be a few, but they're rare exceptions.

[@beardedskyrim8652]

So... this guy havent written any scripts except maybe the worst movie in movie history?

[@filmcourage]

Corey was a working Hollywood writer for over 10 years. There is actually a lot to be learned from his story - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKiwlJpslKaIlck

[@rogerdsmith]

There is another of Corey’s videos here where he discusses what happened. Turns out that even though his name is on the film as the screenwriter, he didn’t write the script that was produced. Another team of writers came in and did that. He wasn’t even allowed to see their rewrite.

[@frankmonteleone5325]

Sorry, I took one of his courses. Totally worth it. Had to chime in on the logic. Did you see that Syd Field movie this weekend? Or that John Truby and Blake Snyder (RIP) thriller? Short answer. No. William Goldman famously said, "No one knows anything". Add to it that navigating the screenwriting craft is sometimes explained in nebulous terms by those who've found the most success. So how do you find ways to break it down? With Corey, who taught the Master's Program at UCLA, worked in development for Ridley Scott at Scott Free, and is a respected industry writing coach. I look at it as where can I add tools to my toolbox? What tools I pick up is entirely up to me. Why argue with yourself over where you're getting help? Never refuse tools that can improve your craft when they are available to you.