Most aspiring screenwriters simply don't spend enough time choosing their concept. It's by far the most common mistake I see in spec scripts. The writer has lost the race right from the gate. Months - sometimes years - are lost trying to elevate a film idea that by its nature probably had no hope of ever becoming a movie.
Anger is a more noble emotion than indifference. - Terry Rossio
Anger is a more noble emotion than indifference.
- Terry Rossio
Success is less rare than the courage to attempt it. - Terry Rossio
Success is less rare than the courage to attempt it.
My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it. - Terry Rossio
My lousy way of getting it done is better than your great way of not doing it.
Human beings are compelled to adopt a belief system; some paradigm to provide meaning, purpose, and understanding to our lives. A quick survey of the… - Terry Rossio
Human beings are compelled to adopt a belief system; some paradigm to provide meaning, purpose, and understanding to our lives. A quick survey of the…
You should quit trying only after two conditions have been met: 1.) You've given yourself a legitimate shot. 2.) Trying is no longer fun. - Terry Rossio
You should quit trying only after two conditions have been met: 1.) You've given yourself a legitimate shot. 2.) Trying is no longer fun.
It seems quite proper to fear achievement, which, after all, is proof that you've successfully moved an experience from the delightfully anticipated … - Terry Rossio
It seems quite proper to fear achievement, which, after all, is proof that you've successfully moved an experience from the delightfully anticipated …
You are an adult when, faced with important decisions, you choose to have more faith in yourself than anything else. - Terry Rossio
You are an adult when, faced with important decisions, you choose to have more faith in yourself than anything else.
Most will choose to leave someone who can't bear to see them go. - Terry Rossio
Most will choose to leave someone who can't bear to see them go.
Mistakes are the byproduct of action - and thus an accurate gauge of effort. - Terry Rossio
Mistakes are the byproduct of action - and thus an accurate gauge of effort.
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