No one writes quite like David Lynch.
David Lynch is such a fun filmmaker. I feel like he’s super open with his process but also talks in a way where there’s no definition, adjusting what he thinks based on how he thinks it would help the people listening. When it came to screenwriting, Lynch didn’t hold back. He used practical skills that anyone can emulate to work on their ideas.
Lynch is the mind behind movies like Blue Velvet, Mulholland Drive, and the Twin Peaks saga. His advice is awesome and I’m so happy to share it here.
Check out this video from FRAME INTO FOCUS and let’s talk after the break.
Like I said at the top, this is all actionable stuff for you to do. Lynch starts with some really tangible ways to get your ideas on the page.
Try to make the words say what the idea is and use common sense when you write them down. Get the ideas down for you first, then focus on the audience later. You just need to understand your goal. Create the skeleton to see the form, then fill it in later.
When it comes to outlining, Lynch said:
Author: Jason Hellerman
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