Don't Get It Right, Get It Written!

[@theelliotchan]

This quote keeps me going every time I sit down to write: "The worst thing you do write is better than the best thing you don't write."

[@AndromedaHadoukenbreakherlegs]

That is super inspiring. Thanks for sharing.

[@howardkoor2796]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ikemchude]

Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing. I need it

[@kiatalks555]

wow

[@obi-wanjabronii]

Thank you, man

[@InvisionHopeHealthyLiving]

"Write badly with pride." Powerful statement for any writer. Great insight from these professionals.

[@hoobearcouch6085]

"Just one more inspirational video...then I'll get back to writing."

[@charlievankesteren8756]

good one lol

[@henbane2247]

😄

[@dkl6397]

HooBear Couch almost there ☕️🍩🍪🍫🛁🛀🏻🚿🧖🏼‍♀️🥨🍵🎼🤹🏻‍♂️and one more try tomorrow 🛏🛌

[@mrloop1530]

Me too 😁

[@selfmarketing]

The two-hour kind.

[@dreamcatcher5502]

"A plumber doesn't have plumber's block" 😂 Now that is slap your face wake up and get writing advice !!! Keeping it real. Love it !! ❤

[@claudiamanta1943]

Cute, but false equivalence. The plumber has certain clear steps about what and how he/ she must do. Creative writing is more creative.

[@510tuber]

Yeah, that's the kind of thing that sounds good on a meme but is actually shallow when you really think about it. Like most things people say on this channel.

[@simonk4891ing]

@@claudiamanta1943 On the surface perhaps. But doesn't the meaningful equivalence come from the professionalism rather than a comparison of crafts? i.e. both the writer and the plumber have to make themselves get out of bed everyday to get the work done, whether they feel like it or not.

[@vmizzell]

“There is no value in anything until it is finished.” ― Genghis Khan

[@rose1742]

Is he really the best role model you could think of 😂

[@kamuelalee]

Take over huge swathe of the World. Genghis: Hold my mare's milk.

[@reservoirfrogs2177]

@@rose1742 Say what you want about him, he was a very motivated individual lmao

[@gxulien]

Didn't Jesus say something about "It is finished" on the cross before he gave up the ghost? C'mon people; writing isn't as painful as that.

[@garethdowson]

Including siring fifteen million people!!!!!

[@wkshd5752]

I'm a perfectionist and struggle with "analysis paralysis", I've accumulated so many notes and outlines over the years that its overwhelming knowing where to start. I need to just pick one and get a script completed instead of trying to get it perfect the first time, this reminded me - great video!

[@filmcourage]

Set a deadline and write a script in the next two months... : )

[@AlejandroTorres-ho3fy]

Same page here, yea I'll mark a due date

[@penhdog2207]

Know the feeling well.

[@Themoment888]

@@filmcourage that's what I'm doing!!!

[@Aakino]

Don't even pick one...just start! 🙃

[@matthewbraney495]

writers write. talkers talk. you won't move forward if you don't walk the walk.

[@ReeferBlow3r]

Matthew Braney i love it i love it i love it i love it

[@livelystone9367]

Gotta right the write

[@edwardness7497]

write the walk

[@purefoldnz3070]

and if you're Stephen King just snort the snort.

[@VarnasL]

@@purefoldnz3070 haha, brilliant!

[@markothwriter]

The best thing to do is go to bed early. Get up early in the morning. Stumble to the keyboard and start writing before you get coffee, etc. Do that every day - holidays, weekends, etc. Even if you only write for 60 minutes before work.

[@fragwagon]

Before coffee is very brave! I see what you mean though....the process of making coffee and drinking it will actually distract me. But then I need only the flimsiest excuse.

[@Perf401]

If only I could function at all without a coffee...

[@kelmohror6960]

Discipline is the lifeblood of a professional writer. Superb, clear "how-to" guidance. Thanks!

[@filmcourage]

We are happy that you found this one!

[@odiwalker3973]

The way I see it writing is just like drawing. While its possible, pros don't usually start from scratch to the end in one sitting. They sketch something up, then add details, add shadows and highlights... That's rendering. And that's how I write, I lay out the basis, the ideas that pop up, what I want to achieve, I then add characters, stir things up a little with the feedback from the characters personalities and so on and so on... Eventually you'll have a finished story.

[@davidwalker9594]

Odival Quaresma I love that analogy. I use it often to be okay with a sucky first draft.

[@JohnMoseley]

Yeah, it's non-linear, like the formation of a planet from gases or acquiring language in infancy: you bodge a phew phrases, then a few more and keep failing forward like that until you're done.

[@markothwriter]

It's a good analogy. But, I like to start with the characters and their personality, then come up with the story.

[@tangobayus]

I think of the story as something separate from the script, and I develop it incrementally, as you do. People who just sit down and start writing usually get lost in the middle. If they do finish, they end up with serious story problems. Fixing story problems, changing the story, on the script, is very hard. It takes great discipline to smash a script to pieces and fix the story. If you take time developing the story, your first draft will probably better than the 10th draft of less-organized writers. Remember that James Cameron created his concept for Avatar over the span of 10 years while waiting for the technology he needed. I don't recommend 10 years, but spending some months getting the story right will pay off when you write the script.

[@dreamcatcher5502]

Great advice. All of the replies as well. James Cameron is one of my inspirations. And my story has been over 10 years as well. Waiting for technology that is finally here.

[@treestar3016]

Ever since I could hold a pen. I never put it down. This is what I'm supposed to do! Keep writing.

[@jamessimpson5676]

So basically, stop watching this video, get to work haha.

[@filmcourage]

Haha, that's what made it so tough to work on this one.

[@ruddiato]

James Simpson pretty much,lol

[@MrChipRich]

That's all I'm thinking, while I'm watching this...

[@BlySS93]

I'm listening to this while doing my dayjob ,so joke's on you. I write in the evenings.

[@jojoirish8523]

I'm working as I'm watching the video. 💪🏾😂

[@genesisday871]

Creating change in my life . No more self inflicted wounds .

[@princeamu]

This is the best “content” out there. I hate that word but you know what I mean. You don’t need to be a writer to gain from this. These are professionals who are committed to their work and anybody can learn from this

[@splatterdaynightmares]

Writers tend to be perfectionists so this is perfect motivation to just get it done.

[@valr2833]

My current struggle right now

[@bekzodabdusalomov1718]

Me too. I was struggling to get my screenplay right.

[@SomebodyCaringSomebody]

TRUE!

[@lancedayneburgos8529]

I think, it doesn't need to be perfect, but it should just be structurally, properly written, and maintaining the writer's "genuine" feelings while he/she writes.

[@splatterdaynightmares]

@@lancedayneburgos8529 well yes obviously

[@juliancampbell3366]

I've always like to write. Writing was my therapy growing up in a troubled home. I wanted to be a writer since I was 9. I wrote many short plays as a kid and was like Tyler Perry, where I performed all the characters in the play, changing my voice to entertain myself. I was the family comedian. I performed in my church youth group, as a child and teenager. I'm a mature adult. I wrote many things, mostly half-way finish. Never had anything published, because of the fear that what I have, is not good enough.

[@sherryoutlaw6286]

You sound exactly like me right now I'm writing a movie script and it challenging and I'm scared of rejection and it seems so hard to conc entrants to put it on paper but my ideas be genius......just keeping working at it I tell myself

[@Aakino]

Let the audience decide what's good enough. Ivedone things I thought was mediocre or just plain bad, and people LOVED it! I found out that my stuff wasn't so bad, I'm just my own worst enemy. Folks weren't obsessing over the things I was.

[@Jo-annSamurai3069]

Perhaps it’s time to begin sharing what you have been given. It will be good enough for someone. Could be a lot more than one person. I am speaking to myself also. Sometimes you have to talk about it first. Actively engaging… Those negative voices inside and outside the mind. I think this is all about attitude. And self belief or lack of it.

[@tangobayus]

You can easily self-publish on Amazon Kindle.

[@InvisionHopeHealthyLiving]

@@Jo-annSamurai3069 agree 100%. Once I started sharing my writing, I realized that there is someone out there willing to read it.

[@joeyfotofr]

I was the TA in a class at SF State called "Writers On Writing" where we scheduled a different writer to come in every week to talk to students about their work & their process. On week a student asked Leonard Wolf if he wrote every day. Leonard responded: "I go out with my bucket every day; it does not rain every day." That was over 40 years ago but I've always thought he nailed it.

[@reelernight1105]

The GRIND is the only thing required . I got this like a yawn in the morning .

[@monicaleon2601]

I'd like to thank the team working behind this video. This solid compendium of advice and perspective is very much appreciated here, in my heart.

[@filmcourage]

Thank you, Monica! We appreciate the kind words.

[@activeaudiencemedia2513]

Words cannot describe the gratitude I feel for this gift of sharing experiences. Thank you, very much.

[@stephajn]

As a current film school student, this video was incredibly valuable to me! Thank you! I may have a friendly poltergeist in my home because somehow, one morning I came into my office, sat down to my computer, and I saw that it had rebooted likely because of an update. But when I logged back in, this video was loaded in Chrome and started auto-playing! I have no idea how or why, but I'm so thankful it happened. I'm not sure why some people disliked this video, but I think it's fantastic.

[@litbits5880]

What a helpful poltergeist!

[@demetriusdion286]

Feel the fear and do it anyway. It's better to write junk than not write anything at all.

[@mewantmusicnow88]

These videos have been super inspiring to the extent that after listening to enough of them over the past few months I have finished 2 episodes of a TV show I'm working on and entered my original pilot into 6 screenwriting contests. Crazy thing is that I actually received positive feedback from a reader at The Blue Cat Screenplay Contest; objective feedback is awesome! So thank you sooo much for making these videos! I'm glad I found them.

[@filmcourage]

That is a wonderful success story right there. Love to hear people putting in the work and getting results. Keep going!

[@mewantmusicnow88]

Film Courage I will!!!! Thank you!!! 😊😁

[@wattpadusergeek342]

I listened to this video in bits and pieces when I’d take my breaks from writing. I’m a hardcore believe in the muse, but I also believe that she won’t whisper in your ear if you don’t prove that you’ll write what she shares with you. She likes it better when she finds you writing because she knows she’s not wasting her time and stories. Even deities get frustrated if you’re full of talent and promise but not action.

[@butterflymoon6368]

she? it's a HE.

[@vividlycolourfulcinema4738]

Soulful Sunday , Marvelous Monday , Terrific Tuesday , Wonderful Wednesday Thankful Thursday , Fantastic Friday , Sensational Saturday .

[@Tom-hp3kw]

The lady from 1:00: to 1:04 really spoke to me, thank you. Be myself and don't be discouraged in the beginning.

[@user-hh1fv6fz3t]

All of it will pay off . You've got to be resilient during the struggle .

[@TheRebelDottie]

I love how screenwriting advice is so contradictory from the next piece, it really reminds you to try everything and take in what you think you should. Not all advice works for everyone.

[@unleashed4138]

I'm here right now. The reason I stop because I'm a perfectionist and I want to get it right. I don't want to feel like I'm throwing anything on the page. If I can't get it right I walk away until I can figure it out. This was a very good video!!!

[@fogblog723]

When i write great stuff then run empty of words I embrace the time off because i understand this blank is for absorbing life’s experiences. It’s a cup emptying opportunity to let new thoughts develop to refill the cup again. No worries let writing flow naturally. I love it.

[@Filmmaker809]

So true, surround yourself with people who believe in you and love you. - Marc Zicree.

[@darkpoetik5375]

I take this approach when i'm writing short stories : I just write...I don't think about being perfect, I just write the story....I can always get it right in the revisions....

[@Jay-ek2ym]

"Plummers dont have plummers block," well said my guy.

[@raia9]

Take the point - but they re also not involved in such a creative process.

[@jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104]

They have toilet block though.

[@charliewythe5540]

Statement lifted from Seth Godin and not attributed to him

[@charliewythe5540]

Lifted from Seth Godin who went on to say that no one has ‘writers’ block’ if they’re happy to write badly. Be prepared to write bad drafts on the path to crafting that brilliant one, and there’s no writers’ block.

[@N8oRMusic]

As a musician/producer i can take so much from this video. Thank you

[@demetriusdion286]

It's better to have written then not to have written at all. You can only improve each time you complete a script project. A script is like a diamond in the rough, you can always polish and improve it later once it's on paper. Two books I highly recommend: "Characters Make Your Story" by Maren Elwood and "Story Plotting Simplified" by Eric Health.

[@coffeeandthenewspaper3835]

Dig in and handle it .

[@teacherofteachers1239]

Financially, dragging out the writing of my dissertation in grad school was not an option for me. So, I typed out exactly the saying, "Don't get it right; get it written," and I printed that and taped it above my computer. It was a mantra that helped me tear through the first draft.

[@amerehuman6791]

My book is the bestseller worldwide. Everyone is waiting like crazy for the next book in the series. They're addicted to my story.

[@graceespiritu5400]

Doing it anyway even if I don't know if it will succeed... Wrting saved my life... Listening to lectures while doing chores, brainstorming while driving, writing every line or idea or quote that pops up in my brain anytime.Writing or reviewing what Ive written even a single line every night. Discovering my own process along the way. Wrting is a Journey and this is my Journey...❤ Kudos to all the Brave Writers out there!!!

[@bennozoid1]

I have to join the praise: Film Courage has become THE screenwriting resource on KZbin. Thank you for all the hard work putting all these videos together!

[@Naychurr123]

This channel is one of the best resources on earth!. Much respect for the courage!.

[@filmcourage]

Thank you for watching! Glad to hear you're enjoying the videos. We appreciate the kind words.

[@jonmiles8091]

Plumber's block. I nearly fell out of my chair.

[@filmcourage]

Haha! We had to have that in there.

[@blueberrypanquakes]

Marsen oh, I dunno. Figuring out how to assemble the pieces you have into something that allows everything to flow smoothly? That's writing. And plumbing...

[@purefoldnz3070]

I had plumbers block once some Metamucil did the trick

[@claudiamanta1943]

2:57 I’m a cynical person so I didn’t think I’d live the day to hear anyone taking sense. And, yet, this lady did just that. She talks sense. In a nice way.

[@EdShear_em]

I watched the whole thing because I have writer's block with my dissertation. It's amazing how much of this advice applies 1 to 1 for academic papers!

[@tyfowler3155]

Awesome content. You guys should make a new channel for novelists too. Or at least expand into that category. Most of this info pertains. Would love to see you guys interview novelists and other writers. "AuthorTube" and "BookTube" are big communities on KZbin.

[@SCIFIVAMPIRE]

I second this.

[@fragwagon]

Agreed. And there's so much garbage advice to sift through - insipid ukelele background music, perfect backgrounds with white Christmas lights, and advice from kids with no life experience.

[@cabal4171]

I really appreciate this channel, you guys really go all out to deliver great and helpful information.

[@filmcourage]

Thanks, doing our best.

[@stephanieg6680]

Dear Film Courage, this is the best 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 10 seconds I have spent (plus the time repeating sections) on learning about writing from the experiences of others- thx VERY MUCH for creating this video . All the best to you ⭐️⭐️⭐️ ❤️❤️❤️

[@KimTownsel]

Lee Jessup's energy is inspiring.

[@creativelycolouredcinema6828]

Thank God for good people you meet .

[@mychannel-lp9iq]

This channel is GOLD.. thank you sooo much and plz keep it up

[@yurihageshi8008]

I needed this. I need to get honest about my own self sabotage. Like the do, no matter how hard it gets

[@sparrowsfly9937]

I'm putting in the work . Only the educated on the curriculum will understand .

[@KayliFallstone]

Even on days, I feel I can't write or if the words for my books just aren't there I at least write a poem. Keeping in the habit and my writing time slot and the creative mind going. After a couple of days the words come back and in the poems, I have found ideas for places or thoughts or dialog it's great and I am on about my 3rd book of poetry that will be ready to edit soon. So win/win.

[@bradkrupsaw]

This is a rich collection of experience for all writers. Thank you!

[@roninjolin7687]

Im glad i continued listening. i got distracted but came back to this video multiple times. Im at the end where I could be missing out on important information from great professionals.

[@MarkDecile]

This took tremendous amount of work. Thank you!!

[@filmcourage]

Took a little longer than we would have liked, yet we enjoyed the process of working on it. Thanks for the comment.

[@JDubeta]

WOW... I have never, ever seen a video on KZbin that didn't get a dislike until now!... This is a MILESTONE!.... What a great community of people :)

[@filmcourage]

Hi Jay! Hate to report that this may evidence that KZbin is taking away dislikes. At the time of your comment this video has 111 dislikes. Overall a very strong ratio but not perfect as it may now seem.

[@systemdersiebenwelten]

@@filmcourage Now the number is: 105. Some People took their's away. :)

[@creativelycolouredcinema6828]

There are gatekeepers . We're talking about an individual projecting his/her vision onto the masses . Some individuals have their art conveying visions halted by discriminatory entities and that's why independence is so vital to many careers . You can't stop anyone with their own/on money .

[@creativelycolouredcinema6828]

See?

[@CharcoalCinema]

The motivation hit me all at once . I know the waters and terrains I'm about to embark on my journey upon .

[@estcinema3235]

Calm my mind . Calm my nerves . Allow my senses to flow and I can achieve it .

[@alexbmoraes]

what an impressive and inspiring material.

[@myagirl4494]

Roses are red Violets are blue I am writing So should you

[@samwallaceart288]

I find this derivative.

[@ryanmacharika3946]

Writing KZbin comments

[@averageexcellence9306]

Back to it today .

[@eleniandreas1]

I actually paid attention throughout most of this inspiring feed, so helpful knowing there are no set rules as to when to work, I realise being an artist and having ADD seem to work well together, I have taught myself how to get my brain to work that suits me and not other people’s schedules ! Great video. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@graphicsdesignbeforeafter]

Writers, you've helped an illustrator/painter...it's like we all co-exist on another level.

[@leeluv4176]

Ever since I heard this phrase I've accomplished so much, I'm few chapters away from finishing, wish me luck

[@filmcourage]

Best of luck!

[@appleadaystayinghealthyinn2887]

Artistic and beautiful the way Film Courage condenses this priceless expertise. Thank you sincerely . I hope to someday contribute profound value in unique ways such as this as a token of my gratitude.

[@filmcourage]

We appreciate it. Sending you our best.

[@ashleymills2277]

its important to remember when youre thinking abut the 10000hour theory that watching movies tv and listening to music, reading, if you do that all the time, that kind of counts as practice because youre absorbing information, youre still learning.

[@MikeRoberts1964]

I wish these kinds of videos were available in the 90s, so that I could have been lazy-shamed into actually writing my books.

[@filmcourage]

A lot of stuff we publish is stuff we wish we knew years ago : )

[@MikeRoberts1964]

Who was it that said, now is the second-best time to have started, but the best available one?

[@MikeRoberts1964]

It saddens me that I remember writing this and yet I still haven't finished the book I was writing when I wrote it.

[@MikeRoberts1964]

Or now

[@jilshjs]

I love writing with the violin playing. Classical music too. My brain flows.

[@farawayfred802]

Thank you for the motivation. I'm a full time officer with a writer fighting to get out.

[@SpeakWritePlayinEnglish]

It's necessary to start writing to see your progress. Don't keep your ideas in your head but express them on the paper.

[@ActiccusCinema-m5h]

If I write it , it'll happen . If I write it , it'll happen . If I write it , it'll happen . If I write it, it'll happen .📝

[@adarateranroldan]

50:39 and 1:03:45 are my my favorite parts.

[@KayFlowidity]

00:50 Don't get it right, Get it written

[@howardkoor9365]

Master class

[@ronaldmayle1823]

Dr. Phil would envy this video with all of it's deep, psychological information.

[@Gorguruga]

Thanks for one of the best motivational videos for any creative person, not only useful for writers alone. I can apply this to both my writing and music production :)

[@wispdrifter3893]

just by reading the title, i was already motivated to write. thanks

[@elementeight8]

I see all the hopefuls from six years ago in the comments and wonder how many succeeded. I hope they all did.

[@omeralkan7908]

i need to watch this clip once a while. Thanks FilmCourage and every person in this video :)

[@artistrycinemized9555]

They've heard of me now . I've given small sample bites to become a part of writing teams . Creativity is must .

[@fatamy8597]

I love this channel so much, thank you for giving me so much inspiration to carry on writing!

[@CarlPattonbye2pain]

I Love down to earth talk that's putting it so anyone can get it. Either you're going to do it or not going to do it.

[@estcinema3235]

I have a story and there's a reason why I want it shown . The story is not forced . I'm compelled to write and show this story .

[@GUPRPEET-Singh]

Why am i watching this video twice. Whereas i am stuck on 50th page for last almost 2 months..... This i would call the sweetest Curse of inspirational videos.. they hook you into them.. and you do contrary to what they inspire.. 🙂.. anyway thanks film courage. Now i am finally working on that page 51. :-)

[@arbalestOT9]

wow I am really glad that I found this video (although found this in 2020 in December), Thank you for making this video.

[@artistrycinemized9555]

I will achieve this . I WILL ACHIEVE THIS .

[@dankashi677]

It's the best goddamn writing book placed in a bloody two hours video, thanks!

[@filmcourage]

Cheers!

[@octavialesley4730]

Writing is a job!

[@sunyoon3410]

the reason we watch this kind of interviews is that we can have some inspiration from them

[@dallasdandigitalproduction393]

Thank you so much for this vid. I need it rn.Writing for me is lonely, and I dont know anybody that is also writing.Its great to feel like Im not alone with it.

[@klartext2225]

Having just finished a screenplay (98 pages), what I learned was this: From the first page to the last I wrote something EVERY DAY. Sometimes as little as ten lines of dialogue. But I picked up the script every day. This was my rule - and it was easy to follow. My second rule: you don't have to write in chronological order! Not at all. So I started with a scene close to the beginning where my two main protagonists first meet. I had fun with it, their "chemistry" felt good and right to me. I was on track. Then a second scene... and THEN I sat down and PLOTTED the thing. Then I had an idea for the end - wanted to write it down spontaneously. Worked for me. Felt good. Then a long streak with, say, 25 pages one rainy, cold day when I did not leave my apartment. And so on.

[@naveenrockz1569]

May god bless this team!! So much love❤️❤️

[@clumsytriangle2436]

Very helpful for me to watch this. I am an English academic writer and although it is not screenwriting, I am asked to write passages or dialogues on a certain topic, with a certain tone, from a certain perspective etc. I often experience writer's block because I want the first draft to be perfect off the bat. And when I receive feedback from my client that consists of many edits and revisions, a knot forms in my stomach and doubts about my ability set in. So, it is great to know that it is ok to write bad, even if it's just to get the words on the paper, instead of putting it off while waiting for 'inspiration' to hit! The 'feedback' chapter is really helpful for me. Thanks so much for this video.

[@Luckylukeproduction]

YES!!!! Im listen this when I wake up!

[@filmcourage]

Great way to start the day! : )

[@MikeRoberts1964]

Better way would be to wake up and write.....lol.....Just had to be said....

[@theberrby6836]

GOOD IDEA

[@pinakibhattacharyya7853]

This is great. The kind of advice I needed from my Thesis advisor.

[@megcsa]

Mind. Blown. Thank you for this video. I saw so many of my own writing battles in this video; it's good to know I'm not the only one who struggles, and to get these great writers' advice on how to overcome the problems we all face.

[@creativelycolouredcinema6828]

Not everyone uses coasters to place their beverages on , some use magazines or old newspapers instead and it serves the same purpose and the purpose is to keep the furniture from becoming tarnished .

[@jinxtopia6946]

i'm learning a lot from you guys, cheers