New stuff.

I receive David Farland’s Daily Kick (‘cuz it’s like a kick in the pants or a jump start). On Saturday he said,

“Last week I was talking with a phenomenal screenwriter, and he said something that I should warn new authors about. He said, “You know, every time I write a screenplay and take it out, the producers and directors will always get to the very best scenes, and they’ll try to figure out some way to ‘make it better,’ to add their own little twist to it. Why do you think it is that they can’t resist that impulse?”

I know the answer. It’s said that in Hollywood, “A great screenplay attracts producers and directors the way that a fire hydrant attracts dogs: everyone wants to leave his mark on it.”

In other words, people want to make it their own.”

He includes critique groups, editors and other authors in this category of people wanting to leave their mark on your book. He goes on to say:

“All of the methods of trying to “own” a story listed above should be unacceptable. If you see someone engaging in that behavior, let them know that they’re out of line. If you find yourself trying to take control of another writer’s story, back off.

If someone wants to own your work, suggest to them that there is a socially acceptable way for them to do so: they can buy it!”

And:

“But as an artist, beware. Critics, editors, agents, producers, directors, actors, family, and even fans will sometimes try to influence you to change your work in ways that might damage it, alter it from your original vision. Hold true to your vision.”

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