CRAFT | Corey Mandell | Screenwriting

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awarding winning screenwriter and instructor Corey Mandell discusses the importance of craft in writing, particularly for faith-driven work. He emphasizes the need for writers to develop their skills, navigate the writing process, and understand the significance of feedback. The discussion also touches on the balance between creation and evaluation, the role of community in writing, and the impact of authentic storytelling on society. Mandell encourages writers to find their voice, embrace their fears, and focus on the power of stories to unite people.

 

Chapters

00:00 The Writer's Journey: Struggles and Realizations
05:03 Navigating Feedback: The Art of Giving Notes
06:10 Setting Expectations: The Reality of Writing
08:08 Finding Your Voice: The Importance of Play
10:46 Creative Integration: Balancing Strengths and Weaknesses
13:05 Overcoming Fear: The Writer's Relationship with Anxiety
15:21 The Importance of Dedicated Practice
17:58 Creating vs. Evaluating: The Separation of Processes
32:52 The Journey of Writing for Others vs. Self
37:23 Navigating Feedback Loops in Writing
43:40 The Importance of Script Readability
44:11 Crafting Stories with Intent and Purpose
48:55 Learning from Ancient Texts for Modern Storytelling
59:58 Finding Purpose in Storytelling and Community
01:06:54 New Chapter

 

Takeaways

Craft is essential for faith-driven work.
Writers must learn to navigate the writing process.
Feedback is crucial for improving scripts.
Understanding character and story is key.
Creative integration helps writers grow.
Overcoming fear and doubt is part of the journey.
Authentic storytelling resonates with audiences.
Faith can enhance storytelling but should not dominate it.
Stories have the power to impact society positively.
Finding your voice is vital for writers.

 

 

Chapters

• (00:00:01) - Craft Episode 1
• (00:02:47) - Melissa Benoist on Starting Out
• (00:07:48) - How to Get Out of Writing Ground
• (00:13:04) - Writing for Kids
• (00:14:09) - What Holds New Writers Back?
• (00:17:03) - How to Write a Good Script
• (00:21:18) - The World's Biggest Faith Script Contest
• (00:23:07) - Cory Mandel on Writing
• (00:28:02) - How to Write a Script in a Day
• (00:31:43) - Do Not Create and Evaluate at the Same Time
• (00:33:38) - How To Write Without Judging Your Process
• (00:37:27) - Inside the Write Feedback loops
• (00:38:17) - How to Get the Most Out of Writing Groups
• (00:43:47) - How To Write a Faith Based Story
• (00:46:16) - How To Write a Scriptment
• (00:48:35) - In the Light of the Bible: By Association
• (00:54:56) - Adam Levine on Writing a Faith
• (00:58:31) - Corey Mandel
• (00:59:25) - What Lights You Up Most Right Now?
• (01:00:47) - A teaspoon of water to save the world
• (01:04:48) - How to Write a Script
• (01:06:41) - Thank You, Corey and Sam