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Screenwriting is never easy, however by developing a clear working process it makes the job far less confusing and far more productive, which makes it easier.

The beard looks good BTW👍

Thank you Brooks 🙏

I appreciate this advice, thank you

Take control. Be proactive!

Very helpful. Thanks Brooks!

To take my own advice, I’ve reached out to a young producer about him potentially getting involved in the packaging of a screenplay I wrote. Easy. Enjoyable. Differentiated from outcome.

This is great! Thank you Brooks 🙏

To take my own advice, here's my current fav writing research tool powered by AI... PERPLEXITY www.perplexity.ai/ BONUS: here's a link to an extensive list of AI tools for filmmakers... curiousrefuge.com/blog/ai-filmmaking-tools-for-filmmakers

Thanks Brooks! I am right where you described. I've written numerous screenplays, had representation, doors opened, but have yet to close "the deal." After a long layoff, I'm back in the saddle / driver's seat with some new material and shopping for an agent or manager.

Wow - that’s a large group - plus - I like the topic.

For the lady whose movie is based on a true story this is the Loglines I thought of. " When a drug dealer - addict, insert character name, decides to live a straight and narrow life, she learns that it's no easy task. She must outsmart a boundy hunter and overcome the corruption jail system. Based on a true story." Or When , insert character name, decides to leave the world of drugs and crimes , she must overcome revenge , self sabotage and find healing in an unlikely place- ,jail, . Based on a true story

Thank you, brook. This was very inspiring. I like the terms victim energy vs. empowerment energy. It's much clear to me then hope vs. despair. I really appreciate this video. Thank you!!

Well said Brooks.

I love your videos very encouraging and motivating 😊

Just discovered this guy Brook Elms tonight he was so fascinating to listen to such genuine humility, expressing his experience.

love this, Mr. Brooks Elms! ❤

Anybody who wants to write good stories ought to watch this video.

what is the point when NOBODY WILL READ THE FKN THING?

This is gold. Thank you for sharing this.

Jeez. Share the platform with Josh and shut up.

Listening to you flesh out your process is really helpful. Thank you.

Sounds awesome, can’t wait to hear more!

I’m here Mr Brooks

Here's the link to get a custom writing resource to meet you where you are on your journey... bit.ly/HelpFromBrooks

Somebody left an excellent comment here that was too long-winded to keep, but brought up a GREAT point. How do you get Hollywood to read your script if you don't already have an agent? While it's true that Hollywood (rightly) refuses unsoliceted submissions from amateurs, they also love, love, LOVE to discover new talent! And that discovery can be YOU when you genuinely build a QUALITY relationship with them - directly through social media. To be clear: this is NOT about you bugging them on Instagram to read your script. It's the opposite! You are contributing to their life with a passion-driven conversation. You know, film lover to film lover. Watch the video for details.

Learn how to write a logline for your project or get a refresher if you're struggling. Great video with multiple mentors working together to give sound advice and tools for success.

This was a fantastic, quick, yet extremely helpful workshop. I was able to recognize where I was stumbling with my logline and, subsequently, why my screenwriting project was feeling so stalled; I had too much going on! Since viewing this, I have reworked my logline several times and feel more confident as I progress with my work.

Brooks is the GOAT in sharpening your skills as a screenwriter, and as a human being in general. Always love his content and his uplifting spirit 🤙🏻

If you're serious about scriptwriting, Brooks has created a nurturing and supportive community of writers that's well worth becoming a part of.

Had such a good time and learned so much. Enjoyed meeting everyone!

Thank you Brooks for such an amazing learning experience.

An awesome workshop and A Great investment of my time!! 🎉

Yes, her defining "religion" as "to bind" to control" is spot on. A great read is the 2nd to 15th century writings of the The Philokalia is "a collection of texts written between the 4th and 15th centuries by spiritual masters" of the Eastern Orthodox Church mystical tradition. I visited the Greek holy mountain that did the translation, for research. It's the first book to break down the Abracdraba pyramid...has all the elements and a host of characters that intrigue me to script! Thank you both. Bravo.

That was really good. I like using a well-known film to show the aspects of writing. I get stuck at this crossroads and the next chapter is like a blank but now I can see how I can move characters past what they're are doing with the LOA, by using the other characters, this makes so much sense now. I want to write fun reading and this made it more fun, thanks!

Thanks for this.. and for this channel..

Such a great discussion. Thank you. And I love your cat!

Great movie

Great video!

This is actually really great. Now I wish I wrote short stories

Noice 👌

Amazing Thankyou! im an avid follower of Abraham and other spiritual teachings, I’ve been incorporating the LOA in my own storytelling, I’ve been developing a graphic novel for years now and been trying to figure out how to discreetly put this universal truth into the story itself to create something powerful and magical for people to enjoy. I got to this video through the film courage RUclips channel. What genus is here, as a fan of Shawshank redemption and LOA. when I analyze a film I’m always looking for a link between the two, storytelling & LOA. It’s super encouraging to find someone as successful as you who has done just that. 🙏

Fantastic video! I thoroughly enjoyed it. 40 mins flew by. Btw, your phrase, a 'lack attack' is really great, I'll be borrowing that in times of doubt when needing to push myself out of a rut.

37:50 Perhaps the slightly surreal nature of the final bit on the beach is because that's just what Red as visualizing as he hopes on the bus. I like to think of it like that. Plus, you've just gotta love the massive grin on Red's face after looking so serious and sad for most of the movie. If the beach bit is just him visualizing his dream, his hope, that grin says it all about his state of mind at that point.

30:50 An awesome little detail in this scene is Red's response, through fearing the dangers of hope, "this is just shitty pipe dreams". Andy literally crawls through a shitty pipe to achieve his dream. Such great writing.

Drear Brook, Thanks so much for this exceptional video. What a fascinating pleasure it was to watch. Having studied Save The Cat and LOA for years, (but still yet to produce my masterpiece!) this video has confirmed for me how our success on our journey as Screenwriters metaphorically mirrors the journey of our story's hero. The same virtues and values that will enable our protagonist to arrive at their own Return With The Elixir are what will enable us to overcome the obstacles to our success and achieve/attract the results we desire. So many great lessons in this video. Thank you again.

This is a beautiful breakdown of SR. First watched this movie as a rental from Blockbuster 😄 One of those life changing movies and now I really know why on a much deeper level. Hope is the higher power at work through this film. Thank you Brooks. Well done.