“If you make the thrill of creation its own reward, then you will stumble onto something interesting”. Love this sentiment- cracking my egocentric procrastination.
I agree with a lot that was said here. I have always thought of writing as "discovery" I'm not creating the story.... I'm discovering it within myself.
It's the first time I hear another person with similar understanding of the storytelling subconscious mind speak exactly the same language as I do. And he expresses it in a beautiful way. My compliments to the interviewer as well, who is always well prepared and looking for depth.
I love the transition from one belief and desire to a complete transformation of unlikely circumstances that actually creates and solves his failures or dilemma. Interesting. Thank you for this. Interesting
Thank you for watching Matt! You may or may not have missed his first interview from 5 years ago. It's also awesome! ruclips.net/video/tBR5BCLkHDE/видео.html Cheers!
This was exactly what I needed today. I'm struggling to bring things together after my midpoint and I feel so much clearer after this fabulous video. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, Tami. We also love hearing stories and advice from Alan! Here is his first interview with us if you're looking for more: buff.ly/3pWAxJX
I have learned that there is a whole story within my story and more can unfold if I let go of what I thought my book would be, My fears are in each of my characters.. and people can relate to that 💡💡💡💡💡💡🔦
This was great, I watched it from start to finish. I'm going to revisit it later. Q: What if you have a concept of a story, rather than a story itself? I've been trying to come up with characters and conflict for the sci-fi genre, but I feel like I don't know what to say, or don't have anything to say. I know that's probably not accurate, but I will admit that I'm more attached to the concept and genre itself than having found anything meaningful to say. My subconscious isn't producing fruit a the moment. I do have a lot of notes, though, but no real conflict, dilemma or story.
Does this wise realization apply to writing any kind of story, or only to stories based on true events? Wise realization: Story is not about what happens. It’s about the meaning we ascribe to what happens.
Relating to the conversation point about measuring the success of art by its quality vs its saleability, I can think of a clutch of movies which have found either immediate or slow burning success, all open to accusations of "artsy over substance" at some point - 2001, The Shining, Alien and Bladerunner (interestingly two movies each from one common director after picking them). The idea of not being able to directly craft something is alo interesting. I have an aspiration to write a certain story whose formless shadow has been lingering in my mind for a good while now, but in the intervening time I've created a fair bit of visual art which has emerged somewhat directed as an overall idea but with details and specifics which emerged from possibilities allowed to happen.. a virtual cafe, a couple of virtual homes, all of which took on a form which feel like real places I can visit either in my imagination or through my PC screen.. a short Pixar-style animation whose story was born from the love of creating the 3D characters populating it. Art can be such an elusive thing.
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“If you make the thrill of creation its own reward, then you will stumble onto something interesting”. Love this sentiment- cracking my egocentric procrastination.
I agree with a lot that was said here. I have always thought of writing as "discovery" I'm not creating the story.... I'm discovering it within myself.
He's the most brilliant guest I've seen on your channel.
It's the first time I hear another person with similar understanding of the storytelling subconscious mind speak exactly the same language as I do. And he expresses it in a beautiful way. My compliments to the interviewer as well, who is always well prepared and looking for depth.
Cannot be overstated how many people this channel has probably helped in their writing journey
I love the transition from one belief and desire to a complete transformation of unlikely circumstances that actually creates and solves his failures or dilemma. Interesting. Thank you for this. Interesting
I could listen to Alan talk for hours and hours. Thank you for the insightful full interview :)
Thank you for watching Matt! You may or may not have missed his first interview from 5 years ago. It's also awesome! ruclips.net/video/tBR5BCLkHDE/видео.html Cheers!
This was exactly what I needed today. I'm struggling to bring things together after my midpoint and I feel so much clearer after this fabulous video. Thanks!
Where has this guy been my whole life?! This is *Gold*. Can't afford his class, but bought the books. 'In any well-told story, both chars are right.'
Thanks for watching, Tami. We also love hearing stories and advice from Alan! Here is his first interview with us if you're looking for more: buff.ly/3pWAxJX
"Your story is something that is seeking resolution."
This title had me instantly click. Not because I want a fix-it quick clip.
It is because I feel like it is meant just for me:) timing❤
Move over and make some room!
I have learned that there is a whole story within my story and more can unfold if I let go of what I thought my book would be,
My fears are in each of my characters.. and people can relate to that 💡💡💡💡💡💡🔦
Good information. Thank you.
This was great, I watched it from start to finish. I'm going to revisit it later.
Q: What if you have a concept of a story, rather than a story itself? I've been trying to come up with characters and conflict for the sci-fi genre, but I feel like I don't know what to say, or don't have anything to say. I know that's probably not accurate, but I will admit that I'm more attached to the concept and genre itself than having found anything meaningful to say. My subconscious isn't producing fruit a the moment. I do have a lot of notes, though, but no real conflict, dilemma or story.
Wow...let him cook. He's serving up knowledge here...😂
So many awesome quotes in this interview! Thanks Alan watts and thanks to film courage , keep kicking tail
This guy is great.
Does this wise realization apply to writing any kind of story, or only to stories based on true events?
Wise realization:
Story is not about what happens. It’s about the meaning we ascribe to what happens.
To me, very helpful insights. Thanks a lot 4 sharing.
Al is great! Thanks for watching!
This will fit nicely into my Alan Watt Playlist. :)
Nice!
Make it happen
Relating to the conversation point about measuring the success of art by its quality vs its saleability, I can think of a clutch of movies which have found either immediate or slow burning success, all open to accusations of "artsy over substance" at some point - 2001, The Shining, Alien and Bladerunner (interestingly two movies each from one common director after picking them).
The idea of not being able to directly craft something is alo interesting. I have an aspiration to write a certain story whose formless shadow has been lingering in my mind for a good while now, but in the intervening time I've created a fair bit of visual art which has emerged somewhat directed as an overall idea but with details and specifics which emerged from possibilities allowed to happen.. a virtual cafe, a couple of virtual homes, all of which took on a form which feel like real places I can visit either in my imagination or through my PC screen.. a short Pixar-style animation whose story was born from the love of creating the 3D characters populating it. Art can be such an elusive thing.
First!
No lie.
2 hours and ten minutes? Why can’t people be brief:-(