Chess is a lot like Hollywood. You gotta move the pieces to win. And you have to be okay losing.
Scott Frank is one of Hollywood’s most versatile writers. He can tackle any genre and any story. But when he picked up the book for The Queen’s Gambit, he was hooked. Still, he didn’t think anyone would ever take a chance on him making it. But then, after a long wait, Netflix stepped into the arena. And they created one of the most fun and interesting limited series in a long time.
There are lots of lessons to be learned from Frank, the series, and the experience. Check out this video from Outstanding Screenplays and let’s talk after.
11 Screenwriting Lessons from Scott Frank’s The Queen’s Gambit
1. “The Queen’s Gambit was a book I just loved and I didn’t think anybody would make it. I was shocked that Netflix was dumb enough to do it.” So write what you love, you never know what will be successful.
“Dumb” here should be synonymous with daring.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
