Unlock the Secrets of Screenwriting with Destin Daniel Cretton: Crafting Compelling Narratives
Ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a filmmaker before the scenes come to life? Here’s a slice of the often-messy, yet magical process of writing, as seen through the lens of Destin Daniel Cretton. Imagine you’re crafting a world in your head; it starts as a whisper and then, painstakingly, you shape it into a scream on paper. Cretton would have you know that screenwriting isn’t just typing away on a computer—it’s soaking in coffee shops, taking walks, sipping tea, and yes, even a bit of rambling. Here’s to making every scene intriguing, where every nuanced detail and twist stitches beautifully into the fabric of the story. Now, let’s delve into the thewriter’s journey, where every step, every idle thought could turn into cinematic gold. [LEARN MORE]
“I do a lot of writing in my head for a while and then I start outlining and just throwing ideas down on the notes in my iPhone or notes in my little book or whatever I have at the time. Everything that I do I stitch them to the world that I’m thinking of. I’ll just toss in stories that I hear or things that I see and try to work them into somewhat of an outline. If I’m on a deadline, I’ll work everyday, at a coffee shop with bad phone reception and sporadic internet connection. I write, take walks, write more, take more walks, stretch, drink some tea, try to write again. When I start writing, I just have to keep reminding myself to make every scene interesting. That’s basically all I try to do.”
— Destin Daniel Cretton
Go Into The Story Interview, October 12, 2013
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