This is so nurturing Glenn. There are a lot on that list I wouldn’t usually think of as talents because our society values and approves on some more than others; ones that don’t make a lot of money are often overlooked. Feeling validated- thank you for the reminder …also great shirt and always love the outtakes and “CEO of everything” intros 😂💯

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

thank you so much, maisey!!!

I believe you have a hidden talent for teaching Glenn. There is NO other source, I can find, that teaches writing as honestly and succinctly as you. Thank you again Professor.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much - a message like this is the most important reward a teacher can get!

Thanks for this video. It's always good to be reminded that we don't have to tick all the boxes.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Always good to know we don't have to do the impossible, right?

Great video, Glenn. I love your positivity, warmth, and generosity. Your videos are very uplifting and inspiring.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

You have no idea how much your existence has improved my creative journey and even my happiness… ❤

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Gosh! That's pretty amazing to hear, thank you.

Thank you so much for your videos!..... they have help me a lot, specially with the part of "do the work", for many years I didn´t do anything, just have that idea of "I would like to write" but keep waiting "something".... until I had enough and begin to do the work... now I have done 3 scripts, and I have shown it to people... they would be something else some day?... who knows? (I hope they do), but I like writing them, I like that from nothing... PAF!, there is something, a story that wasn´t there before. And as I say before, you were/are a big part of that, and for ever I´ll be in your debt. ;)

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

It's so great to hear that I have been helpful in a practical way! Thank you!

Great video! So reassuring to hear that some talents are still valuable even if they don't make quick money. Removed lots of self-doubt😊

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, wonderful to know it helps! Yes, it's not anyone's favorite truth to hear - but it is true and it should give some comfort and empowerment to remember money isn't always a good way to judge ANYthing in the arts :)

Thank you so much Glenn! You talented man:) Thanks to your generosity of Spirit, and sharing of your talents, I'm exploring new worlds in my writing & biz progression. I hope the novel is going well:) Donna

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Donna! I am so grateful to hear this.

Hey Glenn, big fan here. Thank you for another fantastically practical and encouraging video. I’m not sure if this is useful for you but I find that your intro music is often disproportionately louder than your speaking voice either side, and I often turn the volume down and back up. It may just be me and my sensitive ears. And it is very epic at that volume. Thanks for all you do, looking forward to the next video!

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alice! It IS useful, thank you. I keep trying to "mix it" lower but it comes out annoyingly loud. I will keep working on it, hopefully new videos will be easier on the ears. Thank you so much for being a fan, please don't hesitate to comment or advise :)

Leaving a comment - a. for Glenn (thank you for your work) and b. the algorithm.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

I'm grateful for both the message and the algorithmic boost!

Right in the bull's-eye of the Venn diagram of Realism, Actionable steps and Encouragement, as always! Perhaps sharing knowledge and teaching is an important part of talent that provides further self-reflection, motivation and satisfaction? Certainly it seems to come naturally to you, and makes a pleasant change from the reductive and dogmatic attitude of many writers and gurus. It's also interesting how each of these videos complements and reinforces other concepts you've shared - chiefly, approaching everything with an open mind and paying careful attention.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm blushing :) But seriously it really is THE "payoff" for me to have the things I'm trying to accomplish here be named like this. Thank you.

Your Outlining (using Mac Pages) has been so immensely helpful. Thank you for that so much. I'm brand new to your channel, from a Film Courage video. I would still be trying to find an outline method that clicked but now I'm good. I'm writing fiction but I think in scenes.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

I think scripts and fiction have many areas of overlap - and sometimes applying the lessons of the other form will bring an extra depth to either one. Thanks!

Oh, you made me want a video just on feedback! Any chance you've got a video on giving feedback in the pipeline? Thank you for all your work. These videos have been very helpful.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Interesting! I'm working on one about GETTING feedback, but hadn't thought one about giving it...I may turn that into a livestream lesson, I think. Thank you for the idea/request!! (If you have specific questions about giving feedback that needs more urgent attention, email me at writingforscreens@gmail.com)

I don't remember where I heard it, but one loose definition of an artist that I like is, 'struggling to express yourself against the limitations of your own ability'. Somehow that makes it feel less lonely or intimidating, and less status driven. No matter how much knowledge we have or progress we make, there will always be the desire to go a step further. Even 'the greats' have/had to deal with that.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Though for me it took a long time to get to "...against the limitations of your expectations." Because if we're really working to our abilities, we should be joyous. It's the expectation of it being something ELSE than that, for me, that was so hard to work through. Maybe TMI...

@Ruylopez778

Жыл бұрын

@@writingforscreens I guess I'm saying that my limitation is my actual ability - which is a threshold below my expectations. So, yeah the 'expectation' is perhaps the thing that motivates me, even though expectation is multifaceted and intangible. Somehow the words struggle and limitation is a reminder I'm making incremental progress even if it doesn't always feel that way, because even mistakes help to define what I don't like or don't want. And even when I get nowhere, I'd rather waste time getting nowhere than not try.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

@@Ruylopez778 Very well said!

lovely non fatalistic take and call to action

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, what a wonderful description of it!

Another upload. Thank you sir!!

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome, thanks for watching!!

Glenn, thank you for this great breakdown and build up of 'talent'. Every point you raise is meaningful and helpful. All of your videos are inspiring, and useful. All peace and strength to you :))))

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU, so much!!

Thanks for another great video.

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lesanda!

I love your content, man. Thank you! Keep it up.

@writingforscreens

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

❤❤❤❤❤ thank you Glenn

Thank you sir 🫡

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

You are entirely welcome! Thanks for the comment!

Love the message (and adore the out-takes!)

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeff!

Thank you so much for creating amazing videos. The information provided is gratefully received. 💯❤👍🏻🙂

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you sir!

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Any time!

The weirdest thing about talent : You think you've got plenty of it before you get the writing gig. And after you're offered a writing gig, you're like geez, I've got none of it! What should I do now?😂😢

@writingforscreens

Жыл бұрын

Take a deep breath, keep operating as if their "mistaken" belief in you is justified. You never know: you might have more than you think - or the task might require less than you fear! Fake it 'til you make it!

ok, but let's address the important questions: what is the ice cream cone in the back (a lamp?) and where do I get one?

@writingforscreens

5 күн бұрын

Yes, it's an old store display - I got it at a vintage-junk store 25 years ago. It has a hole in ther back for the electrical cord if you want to put a light inside.