I recently watched an interview with screenwriter Taylor Sheridan. (Sicario, Hell or High Water)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeySPEcoq4Q
In the interview he talks about the transition he made from acting to screenwriting and how it took years for him to discover he never really enjoyed acting. What he really loved was storytelling.
When he decided to become a full time writer he said he didn't have a clue about how to write a movie, but he knew exactly how not to. He credited his experience in countless less than stellar productions over his 20-year career as his North Star.
It dawned on me that knowing what to avoid is just as important as knowing what to focus on. Both are equally crucial guides to creating compelling work.
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