How to Improve Your Skill As An Artist (Writer)

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Today I want to talk about how you actually improve as an artist, as well as the difference between creativity and skillset.
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[@TylerMowery]

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[@herrimanguy6361]

I am a novelist, not a screenwriter - and 98% of everything Tyler says about screenwriting is 100% relevant for novel writing.

[@djmx9237]

wow! thats good to know

[@kitkatcoz]

I thought the same thing

[@Carlos-to9yt]

Well it makes sense because Tyler is only focusing on story.

[@bethanybrimhall7785]

AGREED 👌

[@FattyKung]

and I’m making a comic. This is also relevent

[@Justin49499]

You should watch Film Courage's interview with Corey Mandell. He has this idea of "creative integration" which more or less covers what you talk about here. He theorizes that writers tend to fall into two camps: intuitive and structural. The former refers to those emotional, exploratory writers who tend to have beautifully authentic characters and dialogue but terrible structure, while the latter refers to those who take a more mathematical approach to story structure resulting in gripping plots but with less engaging/authentic characters. He argues that a writer must actively train the side that doesn't come naturally to them. I think in his courses he offers exercises for improving each side, but I've never taken them.

[@StoryGameArtist]

Your wisdom is scary Tyler. I'm so glad you grew up to be a superhero. Though I would love to see someone write you into your Omni-Man self.

[@resident1123]

I genuinely think you are the best screenwriting KZbinr. No one teaches me as many new things as you do nor do they motivate me to write as much as you do.

[@patricknelson3692]

Your channel has really helped me and I’m much closer to finishing my first screenplay. It’s only for practice and I’m not confident in my writing, but hopefully one of my stories will sell.

[@patricknelson3692]

@@Andrewhamiltonfox777 I appreciate it really. When I was little and even to this day, my ideas just come to me, my problem is getting it down on the paper. I try to write a few pages each day and when I come back to it, I skim through it and fix some mistakes I’ve done and rewrites. I wish to make my writing skills better so that one day my stories can sell and maybe work for a production studio and create my own content.

[@patricknelson3692]

@@Andrewhamiltonfox777 Oh yeah, sometimes listening to the music I like helps me imagine the scenes. Like an AMV.

[@patricknelson3692]

@@Andrewhamiltonfox777 Sure. Like I said, I don’t even know where to start, so I don’t know if I would be the best guy to give feedback.

[@patricknelson3692]

@@Andrewhamiltonfox777 Thank you. I don’t what to say.

[@patricknelson3692]

@@Andrewhamiltonfox777 Sure. Do you want to send me yours first?

[@couragecoachsam]

A maxim I learned years ago is: Any work of art must continually justify its own existence. What you said about losing focus when only writing emotionally speaks to me in that way.

[@anvitron]

This will be very helpful for my script. I'm about to finish my first draft, and I want to practice a bit before I can write the second. Thanks!

[@Longshotsz]

I think this is likely the most relevant video for me at least that you've made. my biggest problem right now is that I'm terrified of writing and trying thing's. Or I lack thick skin. It's strange as everything besides writing I understand and accept internally that failure is part of the process.

[@corpsefoot758]

Visit a graveyard sometime. Physically. Then ask yourself whether it’s worth it to sit around wasting time on fearing judgement when all of us will be inside that hole in the dirt sooner or later

[@Ruylopez778]

Not to be one of those guys who quotes aimlessly, but... "You've got to stand being bad, or you're never going to write anything good." - David Mamet

[@corpsefoot758]

@@Ruylopez778 Amen “If people knew how hard I worked to gain my mastery, they wouldn’t consider it so wonderful after all.” - Michelangelo

[@listianocrowe]

My god this guy's voice is hypnotic! ♥️ I love all the videos and have learned loads for my last three books but, apart from that, you should have a job reading on Audible! ♥️♥️♥️

[@jorgeclosabenitez7681]

1:30 David of Michelangelo

[@ruizma9826]

I would love to see a video talking about Guillermo Del Toro the man does an amazing job with his films.

[@albertmailyan9680]

watch the video on Script Sleuth channel, analyzing the screenplay of pan's labyrinth

[@ijasandeepsingh]

Be consistent Tyler u are my source of true learning

[@zion6570]

actually tho

[@jeremykayprofessionalscree9914]

On the topic of taking it from Idea to Sold Screenplay--I have to say: so many beginning and hobbyist writers are shooting themselves in the foot when they think of it in terms of "Here's my idea, and I'm trying to bring that idea out of my head and onto the paper". I definitely was making that mistake. In my experience, if your script is the same as your initial idea, then you haven't learned anything in the process or listened to the producers or the other people you were working with. Film is a collaborative medium--it's not novel writing. I find it's really helpful to ask myself, when I'm at the crossroads: "Hey, Jeremy, do you want to write your initial idea--or do you want an excellent script?"

[@Carlos-to9yt]

Tyler, how do you explain a characters weakness and beliefs? And can a story have multiple antagonists?

[@rorychristensen9516]

So when do we get to see some of your work Tyler?

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Y'know, I'm hoping to see that, too.

[@Chris-kh2kn]

Tyler, will you be doing the Short script reading live again? I found it super useful and so interactive. Please consider it.

[@TopShelfFandomVids]

Really helpful advice thank u

[@writersfans8291]

God bless you brother

[@vinayak5159]

Hi Tyler, love your work. I find your videos very informative and I've learned a lot from them. I was wondering if you could make a video about writing better ACTION LINES? If you touch on that subject it'll be very helpful for people who use English as their second language.

[@writersfans8291]

I write a fantastic story in malayalam,. But l dont know englis to trancilate,so Iam very sad, nowI am triying to study english, if god bless me I will be gain oscar, that is my ambition, your language is very good.

[@hsuehejjw1731]

I believe in you

[@CineGorilla]

I love your videos! Unfortunately I am not able to write a script in english and cannot attend your screenwriting course... Sigh. I only can read english and speak. That's why I suggest you to write a screenwriting book, so that foreign people like me could learn how to improve their skills.

[@corpsefoot758]

But … how did you write this comment lol

[@CineGorilla]

@@corpsefoot758 eh... Unfortunately there is a difference between writing a comment on a social and doing it on a screenplay (I guess).

[@corpsefoot758]

@@CineGorilla In my opinion, the only difference between a comment and a screenplay is the amount of time spent lol Formatting too of course, but websites like WriterDuet take care of that part automatically nowadays

[@calebhammond1357]

Couldn't agree more!

[@mandeepkumarray9050]

Improvement is for kids , legends evolve.

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

We were all kids at some point.

[@mintee8638]

Why does it seem hard for storywriters to see the intellectual, technical side of storywriting? Well, the previous video I watched right before this ended with the answer. The video was called "David Phillips - The Magical Science of Storytelling". Good storytelling by its nature bypasses the intellectual part of the brain.

[@EkaterinaZett]

Hi! It would be really interesting to know about your view on creating a character for artists (who draw). What your view and advice to create a character for concept art/movie visually as a writer.

[@brandonrobertkersjes]

Re-writing is definitely a huge part of writing, but if all of ones scripts require a page one re-write, then maybe they're just not a good writer.

[@Getinthebarth]

Great channel! I have Learnt so much on writing scripts. Do you have any opportunities to send scripts to yourself? Would love to send a few scenes. Know if the story is any good.

[@pinakichakraborty8759]

❤❤❤

[@michaelbrianrawlinsactor]

Legend is here.

[@aguyo8589]

Your videos are very inspirational. But I also want to say that you are very good-looking. Why not considering a part-time actor? Good voice also.

[@vicoanimationproduction9575]

You are the best man!! I love you Channel! Could we be friends 🥺

[@vicoanimationproduction9575]

Your*

[@Sticks]

Another great video! Sent you a DM 🙏🏼

[@benjaminread5287]

So is it ok to just 'feel' your story out for the first draft, but then problem solve etc on the second and so on?

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Yes

[@MilanElan]

my God you are smart and beautiful. Please have kids, intelligence like yours needs to be passed on

[@aaron4647]

Tyler has no references he is a newbie and tries you to sell his own course. It is a making money strategy and you will learn crap from him. It works like a placebo you think you making progress but really you only learn techniques which are not worth to learn and also brings you up from learning your own style of creating new ideas and stories. He only made 1 script, he has not won any Filmfestival/Oscar etc. It is the same for most of the courses. You do not need any paid courses to get good in writing. Do not listen to this bullshit!!!

[@jatannipurte]

if you have tons of knowledge on story writing then why haven't you written any film script or any book 📚. We want to know your credibility or you are one of the fake gurus......

[@jatannipurte]

And also tell us about your on ground experience in story writing

[@darnellmajor9016]

That's what so frustrating about Tyler.........he's says a whole lot while saying very little at the same time. I will admit his podcast is good here and there but other than that, he doesn't have much weight to his brand that would make you trust what he's trying to sell as knowledge.

[@jatannipurte]

@@darnellmajor9016 yes he must have some credibility to say it. Coz even I can give sermon on how to become writer just by copy pasting from internet. I hope he must have something to show or else I had wasted hours on his channel ......

[@ataelbizanti9998]

@@jatannipurte I wouldn’t call it wasting hours, Tyler is a great teacher, just like a teacher of art doesn’t necessarily have to be a painter, Tyler doesn’t necessarily have to be a writer/ filmmaker. ( I’m not saying he’s not but even if he isn’t). His videos prove that he’s a really good critic and judge of what makes a good story in a script or a film. Also, honestly, even if he’s getting all of his information from the internet and not from personal experience I’m still grateful that he put all of these resources into one contained free channel in video format for us to have as a guide. If you’re a real writer you’d know what information he gives is valuable or not. It’s basic critical thinking and writer intuition.