You Can’t Talk Like A Writer - Jack Grapes

Jack Grapes comes closer to the essence of real writing than anyone I have ever listened to. I spent many years as a professional writer and he nails what it means to write with every statement. In this piece, he actually explains why good writing entertains as well as explaining or telling a story. We veer between a chatty voice and a formal voice. When I am writing a piece on the economy, I may even write something like "Now where was I? Ah, yes! Money supply and velocity!" and off I go. A chatty style to break up the formalities of explaining monetary theory - or whatever it might be. PG Wodehouse used this device to great effect.

This explains why I hate my own poetry when I'm trying to be "professional." Great video. <3

“talking” and “pontificating” was helpful for me to understand the distinction he’s getting at

He's definitely spot on. Reminds me a former college professor of mine always used to say that if you can't explain it in layman's terms to your grandmother, you probably don't understand it that well yourself.

My grandmother, who was a grammar teacher, always said, "write as if you're talking".

This is my favorite Youtube channel and is very underrated

"Write drunk, edit sober" is the creative writing advise that got me through most of highschool. This is a great series because it is very intuitive for me. I'm definitely buying Jack's books 😅

"They're a con man and they're flummoxing with jibberjabber. " Well worth the entire interview. This has been a problem with all my writing over last twenty years. I start writing and suddenly it is not me; it's the PROFESSOR. I HATE that voice. I have a Kerouac style hipster voice (from my youth) that I hate almost as much. Too much education. It gets in the way of authenticity. At least for me.

You and Jack Grape together make the best of this series.

This Guy is REALLY REALLY GOOD!!! Keep Him Coming BACK, To Your Program!!! He Can Help People in So Many Way's.

This guy is a handful, he really nails his points and goes the distance to drive it home. One of my favorite videos so far.

The part where he was pontificating as if he were the defense lawyer who had memorized a script and got fully into character was the moment I went to amazon and bought his book lol

This is game changing information ! A lot of people fall into the loop of trying to write for talking when the truth is you need to write how you speak for how you’ll speak! As redundant as that sounds. Anything written for speaking must be written from the mind of speaking. If it’s strictly for reading than typical writing suffices. I love this video! Helped me a ton!

Jack Grapes has changed the way I write. His knowledge from all of his videos is a treasure trove of expertise and experience. Also, how he explains his knowledge is clearly and carefully -said. Thank you, Film Courage, and Jack Grapes!

He was great — would enjoy hearing more on the literary voices he referenced

Film courage gonna be able to open a film school one day! You guys have so many talented people on here who give us such wisdom...

I always struggle to have my voice when I am trying to impress myself. It's so contrived. Its when I write in a fury what I need to say, regardless of whether its pretty or not, where it feels authentic. There is always more nuance in truth than in lies

He kills me! Such a great communicator.

Another FANTASIC video! Thank you for sharing it.

You had me at “intestinal fortitude.” Hilarious!!! I’m going to sign up for your class.