Screenwriting 101: Anthony Grieco

“You want people to experience a story, not plot. There’s a big difference between the two. You won’t notice structure and page counts when you’re lost in good storytelling. The plot is a canvas. The story is rooted in emotions, the internal. As writers, it’s not easy to execute. It’s hard to do. I feel like sometimes I sound preachy, but I really believe in that fundamental principle of ‘make me care.’ That’s all anybody can do. Make me care.”

— Anthony Grieco

Go Into The Story interview, January 30, 2016

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