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All drama is conflict. Without conflict, there is no action. Without action, there is no character. Without character, there is no story. And without story, there is no screenplay.

All drama is conflict. Without conflict, there is no action. Without action, there is no character. Without character, there is no story. And without story, there is no screenplay.

Syd Field
Drama, Character, Cinema
Syd Field (2009). “Four Screenplays: Studies in the American Screenplay”, p.17, Delta

Writing should be an adventure, shrouded in mystery and uncertainty, blessed with amazing grace. In theory, of course

Syd Field
Blessed, Writing, Adventure

Writing a screenplay is like climbing a mountain. When you’re climbing, all you can see is the rock in front of you and the rock directly above you. You can’t see where you’ve come from or where you’re going.

Syd Field
Writing, Rocks, Climbing

What a person does is what he IS, not what he says.

Syd Field
Doe, Persons
Syd Field (2009). “Four Screenplays: Studies in the American Screenplay”, p.262, Delta

Confusion is the first step toward clarity

Syd Field
Confusion, Firsts, Steps
Syd Field (2008). “The Screenwriter's Workbook: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating a Successful Screenplay, Newly Revised and Updated”, p.134, Delta

But over the years, I've learned not to believe too much in luck or accidents; T think everything happens for a reason. There's something to be learned from every moment, every experience we encounter during the brief time we spend on this planet. Call it fate, call it destiny, call it what you will; it really doesn't matter.

Syd Field
Believe, Fate, Destiny

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