Hobby Writer Versus A Professional - Gary W. Goldstein

[@josephvlogsdon]

There’s a difference between a passion and a hobby. To me, a hobby is something you do for the purpose of escapism and relaxation. It’s not meant to be stressful. A passion, on the other hand, is something you do even when it’s hard, but you find a deeper meaning in the work.

[@Dayvit78]

At the same time, they're just words. The meanings are malleable by person, place, time... Don't need to get too caught up in labels.

[@marcusshuford251]

I think you mean hobby versus profession. My hobbies is photography. I turn down jobs because I have no desire to turn my passion into anything stressful with obligation. I have lots of passion for the art I make.

[@uglystupidloser]

are you cooking for fun or are you cooking for work? are you free to explore for yourself, or is someone or group of people expecting results? even hobbies can be stressful if there are consistent and demanding social or financial pressures.

[@AltairZielite]

Wow. I really like Gary. He exudes a spirit of wisdom that elicits immediate trust.

[@filmcourage]

Thanks for watching. We look forward to sharing more clips with Gary in the coming weeks!

[@passdasalt]

I was basically going to make the exact same comment.

[@SkyAlbaharu]

I really like when he talked about "We take ourselves for granted" what a beautiful way of seeing things, to find fascination on every person. That's beautiful

[@dustyhills8911]

I've been working on perfecting my third rail use over the last year. Keeping a balance between family, making a living, and creative endeavors has been a challenge. I have been stuck on the same script for too long and have several unfinished/unproduced projects. It's time to buckle down and get to the finish line with one!

[@NasColdChainNCC]

I HAVE FAITH IN YOU. YOU CAN DO IT.

[@tearstoneactual9773]

Okay, I reaaaaally like this guy. I wish I had someone like him in my corner, helping me out.

[@phoenixrising4768]

Oh wow.. so beautifully he spoke.. ❤

[@TheWalkingDavid]

Wonderful insight not only for writers but creatives in general. The moment you value yourself, people will start to value you. I’m still working my way up the rungs in the ladder of this industry 10 years into it, but things are starting to go my way. I go out of my way to be kind, helpful, and attentive to peoples needs. If I can’t meet them, I’ll give them names of people who can, and from that point it’s out of my hands. I’m coming into my own, and you’ll see me succeed. Maybe even be on your show someday ❤️ wise words Gary, much love film courage ❤️

[@phoenixrising4768]

You can lay down the stories that don't serve you. What a wonderful thing to say.

[@ThatGuyNorm]

The difference between writing as a career and a hobby is success. All writers started out by having to earn money doing something else until they achieved success and were able tk dedicate all their time to writing.

[@filmcourage]

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[@imnotarob0t1984]

I wrote a good script. It's a good script because it's based on my actual life last year. I've been screenwriting for 10 years but I couldn't have written this script 2 years ago because the events hadn't happened yet. Now the hard part is getting the person to read it that can get me meetings. It is the hardest thing in the world to get a screenplay made, maybe even harder than rocket science or becoming a doctor.

[@friendlyone2706]

We recognize Van Gogh as more than a hobby artist, but he could not support himself with his paintings. Within each of us "hobbyist" writers, lurks the dream we are a van Gogh of words --- waiting discovery.

[@entermiracle6]

Brilliantly said Gary W. Goldstein "SIR"

[@The-Game-Jammer]

I'm one of those that "needs a guide". I'm glad these videos happen.

[@filmcourage]

How is this video helpful to you?

[@friendlyone2706]

From 11 min on, the most valuable advice. "Two calls a day" is an excellent model to follow. "...eight people welcomed me." "We want people to win."

[@filmcourage]

Thanks for posting Friendly One!

[@shigonbore]

this was an amazing video. Gary is wonderful

[@AxeMan808]

That other track keeps having oncoming trains though!

[@crencottrell7849]

Hobby writer for now; maybe can transition to a professional writer sooner than later 😅

[@Wordsley]

These Rock!

[@film_magician]

You got him back!!! Yes! ETA on full interview?

[@filmcourage]

Great to see your excitement for this one! The answer to your question is we are not sure. It may take a little bit. We got some great stuff with Gary. Look forward to sharing more soon.

[@zeropoint4151]

Writing a screenplay currently, and four days now, still on page two. I haven’t done any progress so I feel I lost my touch in even writing something since it’s been years since I wrote something I actually finished. This helped me for encouragement purposes. Thanks.

[@lawswon4857]

Have you written an outline, or treatment? You should know your story before you start your script. Just ignore that scene/sequence for now and write another one. Your screenplay, like the movie it will develop into, doesn't have to be created in chronological order.

[@zeropoint4151]

Laws Won Previously, I wrote one without a storyline. I just knew how the story would flow. But I do write a storyline because I want to keep my focus. I guess I have this tendency currently that I need to give a great start to my screenplay because it will impact the interest of the reader and I heard professional readers in contests know whether a screenplay is worth it by just reading the first five pages of a screenplay.

[@ChrisLeRose]

Update us now.

[@dm_ex_machina3395]

@@zeropoint4151 I like to write the first 15 to 20 pages in the first sitting for a similar reason. To me I want these pages to glide by and really pull me scene after scene into what I'm telling. This is me setting up the tone and characters and hinting at what makes the world different. The rest will be me using those elements to explore this world. But I find it a lot easier when I've already established the character and the tone. Mishaps in story logic and dead end scenes can always be cut later. I tend to make my logline after these initial 20 pages. Then I use the logline as the rule, drafting an outline and adjusting it along the way as necessary.

[@ivansosa3218]

I should focus more on networking.

[@devernepersonal3636]

i hate the term hobby writer. you are either a good writer or you aren't. if you dont feel it as a hobby and feel it in your heart, then you won't ever be successful with it. its these kind of " pro versus hobby" or you HAVE to use this technique thing that make me realize you can't listen to these people all day, you just have to do what you feel is right, like Bob Ross would.

[@roofy_9924]

Mr. Goldstein once gifted me his book how to make out it Hollywood. The book is really amazing full of insightful information I would suggest it to read to everyone. So far I've written 3 screenplays and now writing my 4th one. Started to pitch screenplays and recieved few feedbacks. I'm on my middle road to success and writing is my passion.

[@IDVDalot]

Wow I was HOOKED at 31 seconds

[@tubbalcain]

Word of wisdom, that's for sure 👍

[@darealjjackson]

Wow, luv this

[@johnrobinson4445]

"Somewhere in your career, your work changes. It becomes less anal, less careful and more spontaneous, more to do with the information that your soul carries."

[@anyleuniter14]

Si

[@dagoelius]

Considering the crap Hollywierd puts out these days, Ben Kingsley is 100% correct.

[@SmogHouseTradingCo]

Nothing like putting down writers calling them hobby writers.

[@Bluespirit12345]

Stop being soft. There are people who just write, expecting things to happen. That's a hobby. Because if you wanted a career you'd be doing everything you could to make it happen

[@garyspence2128]

Don't think of it as a putdown. It just suggests that you haven't quit your day job yet, but you're welcome to call yourself an aspiring writer, if that makes you feel better. I'm fine calling myself a writer, although I've never been paid a dollar for anything I've written. But I have summoned the courage to show some close friends some of my unfinished efforts, and asked them for feedback. That's a good first step, if you're ready to actually listen to their reactions. In the meantime, keep scribbling, and good luck, fellow writers!!

[@ronaldmayle1823]

You either have talent or you don't. You can shake all the hands you want, or kiss all the butt you can. But you still have to bring the goods, or those doors will slam in your face.

[@ChicagoThomas]

Just in my opinion, this establishes a sort of prejudice toward a self convinced notion of the sacrifice needed to be made in order to confirm worthiness of content. If you can paint a Mona Lisa on a billboard in Time Square January for all to see, have you not at the very least put in the work for recognition? Perhaps even admiration? No matter who or where I am in life I don't see anything wrong with paying homage to the Creator. Not the other way around. I don't believe all that have become successful in this craft had to do so on in bended knee, mainly because your ass is planted in the chair to often trying to come up with ways to wow people;)

[@paulpeterson4216]

This guy is clearly a massive extrovert who has no idea at all what goes on in an introvert's mind and just projects his reactions onto others. I don't have a particular problem with meeting people, particularly on a professional basis, but the simple act of meeting new people is not enjoyable. It is just a mildly unpleasant, occasionally rewarding, chore like that has to be done.

[@lawswon4857]

Introverts understand extroverts, but extroverts don't understand introverts. That's why introverts are introverted and why extroverts are extroverted!