Scriptwhisperer

Inspirational quotes about writing - and other creative tidbits.
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Quote from David Mamet's 2005 memo on screenwriting. "The job of the dramatist is to make the audience wonder what happens next."
Quote from General George S. Patton, "Lead, follow or get out of my way." Great advice for getting on with your life.
William Goldman on 'Truth'
William Goldman's prayer for the common scriptwriter. Published in 'Adventures in the Screentrade', 1983
William Goldman discussing script notes in 'Adventures in the Screentrade', published 1983
William Gibson, author of Princess Bride and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. "Nobody knows anything."
Quote from David Mamet's 2005 memo on screenwriting. "The job of the dramatist is to make the audience wonder what happens next."
Sheridan Jobbins - Scriptwhisperer
"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory" General George S. Patton
William Goldman discussing script meetings in 'Adventures in the Screentrade'. Published 1983
William Goldman "You enter each scene as close as you can to the end..." from Adventures in the Screentrade, publixhed 1983
Essanay was Chicago-based film studio founded in 1907. Originally called the Peerless Film Manufacturing Company - which is an excellent name. More here on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essanay_Studios
Sheridan Jobbins - Scriptwhisperer
"Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity" General George S Patton.