Video: 10 Screenwriting Tips from Martin Scorsese

Advice from the filmmaker whose film credits include Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The King of Comedy, The Color of Money, Goodfellas, and Shutter Island.

Outstanding Screenplays with a video compilation featuring the filmmaker Martin Scorsese whose screenwriting credits include Mean Streets, Goodfellas, The Age of Innocence, and Casino.

Tip 1–0:34 — Write what you know 
Tip 2–1:51 — Have confidence and passion while promoting yourself shamelessly 
Tip 3–2:52 — Write with music in mind 
Tip 4–3:58 — Write empathetic characters that the audience will care about
Tip 5–5:35 — Watch a lot of movies and study them for visual literacy 
Tip 6–8:12 — Include your family when starting out 
Tip 7–11:08 — Find humanity in your anti-heroes 
Tip 8–12:08 — Use anger for dedication and humor to get through 
Tip 9–13:27 — Make your own industry 
Tip 10–14:52 — Use projects to learn more about yourself and important life questions

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