Heed the words of a man who’s been doing it for decades.
There’s so much to learn from Martin Scorsese it’s hard to boil down the exact lessons to just 10.
But when it comes to writing, he’s had his hands in every screenplay he’s ever made into movies. From giving notes to even writing a few, he’s a guy who knows what great words look like on the page. From his movies Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Mean Streets, and The Departed, he’s proved himself as one of our greatest storytellers.
Besides directing, Scorsese is always very immersed in the writing process and always collaborates closely with his screenwriters. Let’s learn Martin Scorsese’s greatest tips on writing, directing, and cinematic storytelling as a whole. Check out the latest from Outstanding Screenplays and let’s talk after.
10 Screenwriting Tips from Martin Scorsese
1. Write what you know.
When you’re starting, the easiest way to get into a story is to write about what you know, or what you’re curious to learn. Use screenwriting as a way to deconstruct your world and the characters you see.
Author: Jason Hellerman
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