Using a compass to guide your story

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Created:  2024-07-17

This video is about Brad Pitt talking about a movie line that stayed with him. In the video, Brad Pitt admits that he is bad at remembering lines from his films. He says that he deletes the files when he finishes the film. But, he does try to hold on to one line from each script that he films. He says that this line helps him hear the character. He says that he thinks about this line every day. He says that this helps him reset the day and keeps him from drifting out of character.

Ernest Hemingway: Hemingway was known for his minimalist style and focus on clear, concise language. One reported guiding principle was "Write one true sentence. Write the truest sentence that you know." This focus on truth and simplicity is evident in his writing.

Stephen King: The horror master reportedly uses the phrase "kill your darlings" to remind himself to cut unnecessary elements, even if he likes them. This focus on a tight narrative is evident in his fast-paced and suspenseful novels.