Method Writing: The First Four Concepts - Jack Grapes [FULL INTERVIEW]
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Published 2021-12-18
12:51 - There Is No Rulebook For Being A Father
31:16 - Writers Only Have To Know These 5 Basic Voices
46:28 - Great Artists Talk To Each Other Across Time And Space
1:01:46 - You Can’t Talk Like A Writer
1:19:29 - How To Write In Your Deep Voice
1:26:31 - Difference Between Talent And Genius
1:44:20 - This Is Why Good Writers Never Write A Perfect First Draft
1:51:21 - What The Audience Wants More Than Anything Else
2:08:11 - Artists Can't Predict If Their Work Will Be Memorable
2:19:45 - Writers Don't Need An Outline
2:29:22 - Why 99% Of Stories Are Meaningless
2:37:37 - You Don’t Need A Story To Write
2:50:07 - The Audience Will Forget Your Plot But Not Your Characters
3:06:16 - How To Spot Bad Writing
3:21:53 - The Day I Watched A 24 Hour Movie
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All Comments (21)
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These three and a half hours have changed my writing forever. That has been the most useful and practical lecture on writing I've ever had. Thank you so much for bringing it here.
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More Jack Grapes. I could listen to him for hours...just bring him back and hand him the phone book, I'll be watching. Seriously, he's that good and we need to appreciate minds like this and the access we have to them through Film Courage and this platform. Wow.
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This is one of the types of mentors a writer should know. No ego to crush your mind, feelings or abilities. I love how he lets Karen express herself free from judgment. The respect on both sides should be a masterclass. I truly believe we are our best selves when respect and trust are given. I wish the Film Courage team and everyone else a Happy Holidays. 💯❤🎁🎄🎅🙏🏽
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Jack is great. Anyone who can say with a straight face "When Beethoven first took my class..." has my vote. Thanks for reminding us of the power of "repetitio" and other tools of rhetoric.
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I'm a scientist and have no interest in film, acting, or anything related to these fields beyond just enjoying the productions that others have made. Nevertheless, this is such an incredible interview that I couldn't stop watching. Jack's insights ring true across fields, generations, and cultures. Indeed, this is not just an interview about method writing but about life. No matter what you are doing or what you are into, everything he said about finding success sounds familiar. I'm not at his age yet, but hearing these anecdotes and the emotions that come with them has given me pause to reflect and jot down some mental memos on how to adjust my own path. Life is short and all will disintegrate, but we can choose how to converge to that destination with some grace. Thanks for the interview.
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This was therapy to me. My god, never knew this medium could have such power.
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Thank you, Karen, Jack, and the Film Courage team for another great masterclass.
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1:40:00 Magic of Genius & Talent 1:46:44 Writing Mode - First Draft’s 1:51:50 DEEPER THOUGHTS of TRUTH - (DUALITY) 1:55:00 ** MASSAGING YOUR THOUGHTS DOWN TO A STATEMENT. THE STORY OF YOUR LIFE THE DEEPER TRUTH OF WHO YOU'RE ** 1:59:00 what people pay for, I statements reduce the subject 2:46:30 Writers block
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Jack had me in tears when he was explaining the secret of life that was waiting for his father to tell so relatable.
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it was difficult hearing interviewer, not understanding the explained creative concepts - prewritten questions? But thank you for being authentically you. Appreciate the attempts to engage personally - learning to be unconsciously conscious :-) Jack Grapes, thank you for your magic in creativity - Life insights and your Deep Truths xo
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This is my Intro to Jack Grapes, thanks to a friend. Still only halfway through, loving it. Big thanks to Jack Grapes for sharing such personal insight and knowledge. It wouldn't have been such a great interview without Karen's openness; This couldn't have been an easy interview, thanks for being so bold and versatile with the willingness to subject yourself. My heart was in my throat for both personal stories. Stoked I have more to listen to. Thanks to everyone at Film Courage.
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One of the best interviews I have ever seen. Jack just dropping value. Amazing.
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This is such a compassionate and wise man. Wish I had him for a dad! Every kid needs a father figure like this. 🥰
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Wise man. Brought tears, emotions, joy and lessons in a single talk (like a movie and a book)
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I love this interview! I watched this some time ago but this popped up in my feed again so I'm rewatching this again and will likely watch it again. "Talent does what it can; genius does what it must." - Edward George Bulwer-Lytton. 25 May 1803 – 18 January 1873. He was an English writer and politician.
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I love this guy, his advice is good for both writing and life.
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Been waiting on this one! Y'all just don't know how helpful these are. Who am I kidding, these wouldn't be as genuine as they are if this crew was unaware of their impact. Respect and cheers!
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After watching this video, I decided to join Jack's course. Best decision I've ever made for my writing path.
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After watching this, I realized that I naturally write in all 5 voices, instinctively. It's really cool to know the differences, thank you for this entire interview!!!
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Best thing on yt. Well done. That verbal writing exercise was fantastic. The car analogy. I mean, I love this.
