The Secret That Professional Screenwriters Know - Corey Mandell

[@Paperbagman555]

I really dig this content. The interviewer (forgive me, don't know her name) is always so fluid and calm with her guests.

[@MrKylePopovich]

THIS! This is why I come back, great questions and feels like a filmmaker, like all of us!

[@filmcourage]

Thank you for your kind words. We like to think it has more to do with our great guests : ) We are happy to do this work and share it with you.

[@filmcourage]

We definitely have the artist (you) in mind when we do these interviews. Thanks for coming back.

[@denniszenanywhere]

The best interviewers certainly draw in people to speak up.

[@Igor_ogi]

I just love this guy. I swear, every single of his video hits me like a ton of bricks. It’s like unveiling the secret to success in this business, every single time!!! Thank you so much!

[@ironaspect6850]

We really have to have a thick skin for this industry. I really like Corey's input and it feels like the real deal.

[@coloaten6682]

More great content. I think that a cycle of 6 scripts makes good practical sense and over 2 years means 1 script every 4 months. I think that is a realistic time frame. Perhaps in the beginning 4 months might be a bit of a struggle, but after getting a couple of scripts done we as writers should have understood the process well enough to be able to meet this goal. I'm certainly making it mine!

[@mitchellstephenson5634]

Film courage is a great resource!

[@filmcourage]

Doing our best, thanks for the support!

[@thomaskubrak1576]

First time hearing that script cycle strategy. At then end of the day it's about consistency.. Producing material Consistently. Thanks Corey!

[@Cultured_Barbarian]

This guy gets the essence of interpersonal dynamics.

[@DanielL.Phillips]

Thank you Film Courage-- Awesome.. Go Corey..

[@Miguelmena-garcia4618]

Wow, that's great advice but I always kinda knew you had to keep at it no matter what. Thanks guys.

[@sethias141]

Love film Courage. They always give us such a good insight into this world.

[@filmcourage]

Appreciate the love. Doing our best. Keep an eye out for the video we will be posting this upcoming Monday night. : )

[@tedereTSSK]

Yes, this was good. Thanks. I'd better keep it on repeat.

[@quentilpompey6827]

That's the first I've heard of that. Good info.

[@larrymannino444]

This is Brilliant advice - thank you.

[@richardmcellistremartist8298]

Love this guy

[@nobody_there_]

This could be applied also to the situation : "should I change of producer ?"

[@storyiseverything2219]

If you master the craft your agent will work for you.

[@StayFractalesque]

content so good I feel like it was made just for me! 🤓

[@Wordsley]

These Rock!

[@Loufilmmaker]

His advice is just great, but I can't get the fact that he only wrote Battlefield Earth out of my head...

[@andromeda5414]

There's another film courage interview with him where he explains how battlefield earth transpired. Wasn't his fault really.

[@brianbradley8358]

So it's imperative screenwriters obtain a manager and agent? So that's like 25 to 30% of your pay not including big brothers cut so essentially if you want to be a writer in Hollywood you're really only taking home about 50% of your paycheck.... Not very enticing..

[@novelenterprise]

Question: how much does the average staff writer get for a yearly salary?

[@filmcourage]

Good question, Maurice. Not sure? Anyone else here have an idea? Thanks for watching.

[@kena.8003]

On a successful show, I've heard anywhere from $30K to $60K per month

[@joseph4861]

Wow, did someone actually write "Prometheus" and "The Counsellor" ?, and were actually paid, like money?

[@nyakimovich]

Awww poor james 😭😂😂😂😘

[@stevegeorge7773]

Hmmm. What is the RIGHT type of content?

[@JC-wv2mn]

When he says 6 scripts every 2 years... is he referring to tv or features? 6 features is a lot

[@bobpepoon1887]

I think he's talking about features.

[@filmtorres]

If you don't get it, you're not a writer.

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

So basically you're writing your butt off on 6 scripts, assuming they're of great quality, to never selling them and not knowing why, only to have one of them go through, only to not making it in the end. Well geez! Why write at all, if your work is not going to be read or recognized, assuming is of great quality, or produced into a movie then why take all that time and energy to write it. I sometimes feel these little talks are meant to discouraged writers for some reason.

[@llluuubluetigers4838]

👤

[@llluuubluetigers4838]

I said that a few years ago.

[@einsteindarwin8756]

I understand your frustration. The only point for writing is if you’re one of those people who has to write Because not writing is not an option.

[@someguyyoudontknow263]

This stuff is for the type of people who say "I'm going to be a senator or the president and im going for it." Its also difficult for actors, directors, day traders, athletes. There is no guarantee you don't break your knee as a pro soccer payer right after high school. I like to see it as, "this is constantly in my mind because my creator has instructed me that this is my path so im going for it and nothing else is priority. this is the mission." you got to love the competition and the constant daily reminder that you are either wasting your life away or you are on a mission. If this isnt for you, than write for fun and go do something more structured.

[@llluuubluetigers4838]

She really hates me. 👤😊

[@mrdavidashley6892]

i don't know...he acts as if there is never a reason to move agents..people do it all the time. he sounds like a homer to me...

[@Warrior1Spartan]

So basically, write 6 scripts just so one of them sells??? And now we know why it's the age of the remake.

[@filmcourage]

You will be lucky to sell 1 of the 6. Point is that professional screenwriters always have more than 1 project they are working on.