Beginner's Guide To Being A Writer - Tony DuShane [FULL INTERVIEW]
0:00 - Most New Writers Struggle With Conflict
9:29 - No One Cares About The Movies You Like
19:58 - How To Write Evil
35:56 - Easiest Way To Create Plot
49:58 - Bad Writing Leads To Good Writing
59:59 - Feeling Shame About Your Writing
1:08:35 - Comparing Novel Writing To Screenwriting
1:16:56 - Writers Need To Give The Story The Power Not The Medium
1:27:08 - Life Is Easier When I Am Writing
1:41:11 - Why Outsider Stories Make Great Movies
1:49:29 - Beginner's Guide To Writing A Story
1:59:08 - You'll Never Know How To Write A Screenplay Until You Write One
2:09:28 - Biggest Mistake A Writer Can Make Is Avoiding Their Truth
2:20:58 - Honest Advice For Anyone Who Wants To Be A Novelist
2:32:31 - There's Nothing Wrong With Hollywood Remakes
Tony DuShane is the author of the semi-autobiographical novel Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk. He adapted the screenplay for director Eric Stoltz, and the film is now available on Amazon Prime. His journalism and essays have appeared in The Los Angeles Times, Mother Jones, Penthouse, The Believer, and other media outlets. DuShane has hosted the author interview show Drinks with Tony since 2002. He just finished his next novel Dream Casting and is seeking a happy home for it.
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A mentor said to me: Just start writing, don't wait. Get it out. Make mistakes. Learn more. You'll find once the moment passes...the energy dissipates until it's never written to begin with, which is really the only crime committed.
Yes !!! ❤
This advice can be applied to anything from art to engineering. We can only learn by doing
My writing teacher, Lauren, famously says - writing is a big leap off a small cliff; there are no stakes, so just write
“I’m a crappy person if I’m not actively writing.” It’s so nice to hear another person vocalize this sentiment! This interview is full of gems.
I stumbled on this video during my quest for videos that would help me get started on writing, and nearly spat out my drink when Tony said that he grew up a Jehovah's Witness. I grew up a JW too, have been out since my mid-twenties, and I face the same struggle of feeling guilty over trying to, and especially attaining, success. I have wanted to dedicate my life to artistic pursuits, from music to writing to drawing, but have always felt it was beyond my reach because of the indoctrination from the religion and the people around me that were in it, and, as Tony put it, the things you get told, where you are "not supposed to be a part of this world." After all, gaining success of any variety means you are not a good enough JW and you associate too closely with "Satan's system of things." It is very refreshing and encouraging to hear this man's experiences and that, in spite of his struggles, he is able to do what he wants. It gives me hope. Thank you!
I'm not a JW, but all of the ones I'm familiar with are business owners or management, who do quite well for themselves. I wouldn't have guessed that an aversion to success is part of the teachings of JWs.
❤❤❤❤ This is gold. Just started writing, and this helps a lot! Thank you!
Glad it is helpful!
I had an anatomy professor take pride in being hated by his students. He was actually rude and would yell at you. At the end I realized the way into his tiny heart was to ask meaningful questions about anatomy (and himself) lol. This man seems much kinder, and I bet that if he knew there was true interest and accountability, he will be the best mentor to you.
Bro This guy speaks to my heart!
People say that I'm a film snob because i like arthouse films like kurosawa and bergman. But truthfully, i watch big hollywood films just like anybody else. And I'll never miss a chance to watch Dumb and Dumber if it's on TV again. That Mortal Kombat film from like 3/4 years ago was sic af.
Tony has so much insight to share. Another great interview!
Thanks for this!
Great video! I love how deep he goes into character writing! I will be taking notes on these character beats.
"The beauty of going to the scary places." That's it.
Thank you for making the full interview available...OUT-STANDING!!!
😢im a New writer too....I'm reaching out for help because some bozo 😅 ripped apart of me until I found this message here i clicked it it has all I Need to hear 😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
You're such a great interviewer 😊
Great interview! I think you guys stumbled upon a fascinating autobiography! Adversity is the catalyst for purpose.
I watched the interview of M. DuShane three times in a row, it was so inspiring as a story and as a mindset for writing. Thanks so much to Film Courage !
And when you're writing a novel the unwritten will come from the mind of the reader. Hypnotists say, "The listener never resists what they come up with." You put down the dots and they connect them.
Thank you for this! Tony DuShane's book, Confessions of a Teenage Jesus Jerk went really deep for me (as a fellow JW kid) and inspired me to write my own graphic novel touching on that subject so big big thanks! He's GREAT!
Congratulations! Hope your graphic novel got finished
@@VanessaDegarmo thank you! It did and sent to the publisher last week!
@@heylonnie Yay! Congratulations! I am super happy for you!
Rev Alicia is the greatest thing that exists to do with the JW phenomenon.. watch?v=mY9DWLJccrc
thank you so much
I was fortunate enough to have a primitively powerful reaction at a young age with a cinema viewing of Disney's critically conflicted movie THE BLACK HOLE. Something just clicked with me when I went through that experience, ninety minutes of awe, mystery and peril which probably more than any other movie gifted me an appreciation for how subjective artistic success can be. It's interesting and ironic but when I analyse why I might not have liked something, not always but often it tends to be because it was something which was always around every corner, desperately promoted to death rather than being allowed to just sit. A movie which springs to mind was Tim Burton's BATMAN. You couldn't escape from the marketing, which forced me to just walk away from it until a few years after the hype.
I'm going to use it as a advantage
Another class interview. It's your fault I'm still studying the 36 dramatic situations. 😄
I like your words.
any classes you suggest that are free, open source??
I like him❤
How about a video on using the proper filming equipment?
Norwegian author Knut Hamsun, and not Newt Hamsun. 🙂 1:22:20
Pertaining to ~18:30 The phrase I recently adopted is “ l don’t wanna yuck on someones yum”.❤ It’s not even the last thing we want to do , it shouldn’t even be on the list. 😂
Any useful exercises on how to find your 'truth' and apply it to a character and/or story?
truth is one, lie is limitless, look for the lie and manipulate the truth.
There is only one truth. If what you see as truth conflicts with what I see as truth, one of us is incorrect. Perhaps it isn't necessary for either of us to convince the other or to compel acquiescence, but maybe, depending on the stakes, it IS necessary.
22:00 24:00
The first advise I give to those who are beginner writers is - don´t use Iceland´s guardian element beings (called ´landvættir´ in Icelandic) and make them trying to communicate Icelandic with people who have never heard the language before. Its why so few Americans talk about Jón Árnason´s collection of myths and legends (Þjóðsögur Jóns Árnasonar). Every tenth page belonging to this HUGE story collection somehow mentions these 4 elemental beings and the terrifying results of what happens when people fail to comprehend them. Icelandic elves make amazing characters and contribute to well over 90 per cent of the plot lines in this collection, making it one of the world´s most popular ones out there. Thanks for this video! Kind regards from Ásgeir in Iceland.
"beauty in the struggle"- j.cole
Amber reminds me of Wren in "Smithereens."
"Even if it's Pretty Woman." 😂
8:16 "overly salacious?" I don't think that word means what she thinks it means. Also 42:41 I think this guy, and people like hm who teach in this manner, are the reason we have such shitty stories and films in cinema these days. This attitude. No one likes manufactured, unbelievable tripe in a story.
Unfortunately, lots of people do. I read comment sections and note their thoughts. Some people want Hallmark movies and romance formula novels by the hundreds.
I agree w his take on not hating on others for liking something different or something u dont! If I hear someone say they like something I dont I am always quick to find out why, not because I wanna disagree w them or put their like down, but becaise I worry I missed something or cld like it too! Like maybe a different outlook or expectations!
How cool that James Baldwin was his first novel❤
you put backstreet boys song in your movie because backstreet boys paying for the service
And i quote "the Bible is just all evil"
The guy giving writing advice doesn't understand the Bible. Maybe he's a good writer, but he's not a great reader.
If only they wrote the bible better.
Jehovahs Witness beliefs are not biblical.
For a moment there I thought he said: I would like to be a woman, so the voice in my head responded: No! You’re an amazing man, I really like you as a man, and then he said it again, Wallman, the writer. Hmm…still the subs says woman..
24:14 He was raised very religious... Unfortunately, he never made the effort to understand the Bible. Evil is NOT the theme of any part of the Bible, including the story of Abraham & Isaac. The themes are trust, obedience & that God provides. Anything beyond a surface reading of the entire story & thinking about more than just that one aspect of it would have cleared that up for him. His inability or unwillingness to understand the Bible makes me question his authority to give writing advice.