The Story Solution - 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take

The Story Solution - 23 Actions All Great Heroes Must Take - Eric Edson [FULL INTERVIEW]

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@escaperoomleander1948 3 жыл бұрын

"Tell us about the first screenplay you sold." "A friend of mine had family in the business." Lesson learned: make connected friends.

@glenperkins3934 3 жыл бұрын

100% ... or one could simplify that lesson even further: Whatever you do, get out there and collaborate colloborate COLLABORATE

@jimjo8541 10 ай бұрын

That’s good advice for any career. Know someone already in the biz. Any profession.

@trevruns 5 жыл бұрын

"The hero is the audience" - Eric Edson 5 simple words... Amazing advice. Thank you sir

@petergreen5337 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely CORRECT and true.

@sifatshams1113 2 жыл бұрын

His voice is like a nice, warm cup of coffee.

@traceybrown4380 2 жыл бұрын

So true. I love just listing to his voice. It's so warm and inviting.

@nikkinewbie6014 9 ай бұрын

Hits me more like a Hot Toddy. 😂😂😂

@anneobermeyercameron7775 7 ай бұрын

He could be a voice talent!

@anneobermeyercameron7775 7 ай бұрын

I only subscribe if the listening experience is pleasant…

@Thenoobestgirl 3 жыл бұрын

His voice is so soft and calming, I could listen to him talk all day! 😍

@onkar5 6 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from this channel. You guys are doing some truly life changing work.

@newfaceXpert Жыл бұрын

😊cjoyfyfiffifi😅

@petergreen5337 10 ай бұрын

Agreed 100 %

@mudiagaoneil1384 Жыл бұрын

Prof Edson comes across as a very cerebral yet humble and sweet fellow!

@petergreen5337 10 ай бұрын

Agreed

@manuelcervellera9275 2 жыл бұрын

The passion of this man is so touching and powerful, he's so real and his humanity so clear it makes you shiver

@petergreen5337 10 ай бұрын

Yes indeed

@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858 8 ай бұрын

Humanity indeed. So nice to see.

@MsChicoro 6 жыл бұрын

This video is like gold dust. I followed a faint trampled, trail to get here. I was unconscious of the the things discussed in this interview. After viewing only this one video, the elements Mr. Edson defined, jump off the screen in movies to the point where I sometimes feel as if I am being beaten over the head, with the obvious, as a movie audience member. So, I ordered his book and it's filled with gold nuggets. How perfect of the author to have chosen the movie, "Up", on which to demonstrate the complete Hero Goal Sequences! Prior to encountering this channel and this video, I had been struggling through Christopher Vogler's, "The Writer's Journey". This video was like the Rosetta Stone. I get it now! All this culminates into a gold mine of a channel and an OPEN SECRET to the Keys to the Kingdom, that is Hollywood. What a wealth of knowledge. I'm forever changed. Thank you.

@rmpeete 3 жыл бұрын

46:54 "Only 4 viable goals in all of narrative screenwriting (Win, Stop, Escape, or Retrieve)."

@FlyingOverTr0ut 6 жыл бұрын

8 months later and I'm still rewatching this once in a while.

@kamuelalee 4 жыл бұрын

it's that good...great video!

@thefullsp 4 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@iisaka_station 6 жыл бұрын

WOW. Film Courage you are my hero for making these videos.

@asifhussain9583 4 жыл бұрын

I was watching this till 2 am and wanted to grasp all the knowledge. I have so much respect for older men who are wise and share their knowledge and love to share it. He is my go-to guide from now.

@kal-elmusic 2 жыл бұрын

Eric Edson! You are my Hero!! Love from Malawi, Africa.

@matthewsawczyn6592 6 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this man all day.

@moshecallen 3 жыл бұрын

I don't write screenplays or plays. Yet even though I am interested in writing novels and short stories, I find much of this interesting. While I know the theory, I love learning new takes on it.

@kaitnip Ай бұрын

I will write badly with pride! This much I learned from Mr Eric Edson :) I always said about myself that I'm absolutely talent-less at everything I do, but now I've changed my mind. I might never hit art levels of craft, but I'm a good crafter. I'll keep at it and try to be the best version of myself. So thank you both for making the interview.

@matchasource 4 жыл бұрын

Your long view perspective and respect for individuality and craft soothes the brain. Thank you for your time.

@LoneWolf-wu6yn Жыл бұрын

You cannot write what you do not read. My favorite from this great interview with so much information. As an aspiring novelist, Stephen King has said among many great things. The best way to write is to read. He elaborated with, something along the lines of not seeing 5 novels in every room of someone's house says they won't be a successful writer.

@jimjo8541 10 ай бұрын

And it’s not just novels. You can read a variety of mediums, and they all help.

@MsChicoro 6 жыл бұрын

"The thing about luck is you have to be ready for it when it arrives. That is where craft comes in." @1:54. 00. Perfectly stated in the context of what had been discussed thus far, up until this point. What he says about being true to yourself, focusing on individual point of view and insight into the human condition, can be applied to every field. Great video!

@jasperowens 4 жыл бұрын

The absolute MOST INSPIRING and informational channel for aspiring writers and filmmakers. Thank you all!

@FlyingOverTr0ut 6 жыл бұрын

I was looking for the full video of this the other day and am glad it's up. Edson is so wonderful to listen to and tremendously helpful as a writing instructor. I read his book, The Story Solution, and took lots of notes. It's so incredibly helpful and is saving me so much misery in writing. It's not abstract like McKee's Story, though I find that helpful as well. But I love that it's more of a helpful, clarifying guide: "Good movies do this, then this, etc". Just a wonderful book, and Edson was nice enough to respond to me on Facebook and in email as well. Thanks for interviewing him, because I'd be so wretchedly lost in my screenplay without his help.

@filmcourage 6 жыл бұрын

We're glad to get this one posted. It has about an hour of previously unreleased content (segments that we will release in the coming months.) Great to hear of your connection with Professor Edson. We had a great visit with him and love this interview.

@rafaelbaeza163 2 ай бұрын

Hi FlyingOver ,,,, how many screening plays have you written,,,,?, l wrote a Novel (Mind Power : A Silent Killing Machine) ,,,,l would like to sell the Rights to it,,,l'm battling cancer ,,,,do you know someone out there that is looking for great stories to turn them into screen plays ,,,

@kateanders5101 Жыл бұрын

Eric’s voice is so comforting and calming omg I love it

@mychalsimmons4177 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this channel It provides information and insights into film making; the inner workings, the hardships, and the true courage it takes to persevere and continue to push forward. I don’t know what made you start this channel but I’m sure grateful to you for it. Please continue. Between you and so many countless others I tune into on a regular basis; I’ve been to film school already! Werner Hertzof said you can learn the fundamentals of filmmaking in about two weeks but it takes a lifetime to truly realize all filmmaking has to offer. Thank you Karen you’re appreciated more than you might realize. God bless.

@filmcourage 6 жыл бұрын

Mychal, thank you. Great comment, one that also makes our day. We're grateful for your support and we hope in some way what we do makes your work a little better.

@sanjaycomedy 6 жыл бұрын

Somewhere he says "you cannot write what you do not read" and I was like daaaaamnnn.

@Gbutler777 5 жыл бұрын

sanjaycomedy at 25:00. So true.

@saviorkakama691 Жыл бұрын

Eric got me to believe I could be a screenplay writer. He makes it sound so logical and precise. That means a lot to because even though I was good at history and languages at school, I hated the subjects because I believed awarding of marks was a subjective thing and as a student I couldn't logically master a counter argument with the teacher if I felt I deserved a better mark. I know this is a lot of talk just to illustrate the point. What I am trying to say is that, he makes everything about the progression of a story look logical and non-subjective even though the characters and their circumstances might be subjective (creative intellect of the story writer). Very helpful. Now I want to give it a try. Beautiful work by the presenter and the production crew....

@saviorkakama691 Жыл бұрын

I would like to propose a character he might have missed out. Seems everyone misses this one, yet it plays the biggest role of both hindering or allowing the lead's progression. It plays the role of gatekeeper but it isn't... Would love to discuss it with Eric and am sure my interaction with him on the subject should lead to to me understanding the concept of story a lot better.

@kevincarvalho5054 4 жыл бұрын

Film Courage, you have given me hope again. I want to go to a film school so much but cannot afford it. This channel makes me feel like I am not wasting my time and am actually learning. Thank you.

@filmcourage 4 жыл бұрын

You are welcome Kevin. Glad you are finding value here. It's amazing how much we can learn online. Hope you learn things here that you can put into practice.

@MarkowskyArt 6 жыл бұрын

Pure gold at 41:44. The importance of developing your craft and applying those tools toward making art.

@petergreen5337 10 ай бұрын

Indeed

@StitcheryXPress 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this gentleman's gentle, soothing voice all day long!

@howardkoor2796 3 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Eric is so insightful and humble.

@mudiagaoneil1384 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely agree with you!

@visitingearthmedia1949 5 жыл бұрын

I interrupted the video to find the Erin Brockovich script - now I can't stop reading it. Almost better than the movie. Thank you so much Film Courage for what you do.

@filmcourage 5 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool. We appreciate you coming back to comment. Cheers!

@missgangsmashers737 4 жыл бұрын

I am a Syd Field FAN. I love his BOOK! Eric Edson sold me! I am going to buy his BOOK and add it to my collection as I go on my Screenwriting journey! :) Thank you!

@mrlanquaye 5 жыл бұрын

Wisdom. So inspiring and great message. Eric Edson.

@kamuelalee 4 жыл бұрын

This information is truly gold! Especially, aspects of writing craft and giving yourself permission to write badly...to achieve better writing in the future.

@alinasnow1019 6 жыл бұрын

Wow. Fresh eyes to what I've been doing. Thank you, Mr. Edson. Truly educational. Am on to purchase book. Did, not just talk!

@goldenwaymedia 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eric Edson, you are my hero!

@phillipreeves1214 8 ай бұрын

Great teacher with real passion for movies that comes through in his tone of voice. I can't believe this is all free; it's worth $1M!

@Solsberry 5 жыл бұрын

"You gotta do both." Wonderful talk, thanks for the long cut.

@howlshy4603 6 жыл бұрын

Another full high-quality interview to see from you. Thanks and keep it up! Can't wait to read "The Story Solution"! I can't resist - Eric Edson resembles Obi-Wan ;)

@superscalar5246 5 жыл бұрын

Nowadays this channel is one of the most clever and pleasant to listen to. Always with so brilliant and attentive people. Eric Edson is amazing ,one of the best with Haugue and Trubi (but they are all wonderfull!) Thank you Courage for your work! : )

@ricklime7403 5 ай бұрын

Wow, what an amazing interview. It’s informative, inspirational, and a pleasure to watch. Eric Edson is a treasure.

@gilsky3314 3 жыл бұрын

Vert articulate and Passionate about his craft. He is a genuine character very appealing.

@FlyingOverTr0ut 6 жыл бұрын

I think I've been playing this over and over while I've been writing for the last 4 hours.

@afterthesmash 4 жыл бұрын

1:35:00 I understand that "on the nose" dialogue is problematic on any number of levels, but it needs to be said that there are far too many films out there where the dialogue is so far off the nose, that you wonder the characters manage to put their own pants on in the morning unassisted. Another thing: to say "people don't talk like that" is a bit of a weird criteria, considered that the screenplay formula eliminates 90% of the ruminative gossip that's central to the human condition. We usually canvas _many_ points of view when confronted with a giant surprise in life, before tangling directly with the big bad. But because of the conflict boiling process essential to the media, 90% of this is neglected or left out (greatly aided by the ever-popular device of making your protagonist a long-suffering, bitter orphan). So, true, it's good to point out that people don't usually talk like that (fixable, in this media), but how about also pointing out that people don't really _decide_ that way (unfixable, apparently, in this media).

@andymagicninja 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this.

@CesarPerezbluemoonfilmworks 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview!

@Browzan 3 жыл бұрын

insightful, articulate - thanks Eric. Useful

@psyrapmafia 5 жыл бұрын

amazing channel, love replaying these videos in the background while i work.

@filmcourage 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Luiza. We appreciate the good words and your support. Love when viewers have this channel playing while they get other things done.

@ajax2600 4 жыл бұрын

This was quite interesting. A huge THANK YOU goes out to your team that put this whole video and channel together. Time is money and you just gave 2:12:15 full of information for me to think about. You truly can learn something new everyday. It always seems to come in handy at some point in our lives especially when we least expect it . Thank you.

@filmcourage 4 жыл бұрын

Doing our best. Thank you for comment.

@anhumblemessengerofthelawo3858 8 ай бұрын

Not just one, but TWO ultra-trite sayings. Try using an exclamation point for emphasis!

@julienh5075 2 жыл бұрын

His wound : the teacher who didn't teach him story structure His goal : breaking down and teaching story structure for others Makes sense

@petergreen5337 11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@Spitfireseven 2 жыл бұрын

Your brilliance caused me to buy your book; Mainstream Hollywood Sceen Writing, you nailed it right on the money.

@mannymoseley4005 Жыл бұрын

Very very helpful. Thank you.

@filmcourage Жыл бұрын

Cheers Manny!

@choose2behappy699 3 жыл бұрын

I like this man! May God bless him and his family!

@KristoferBurns Жыл бұрын

Thanks to him I’m becoming more confident in making my first film

@jamesgrant8127 5 ай бұрын

Eric mentioned 9 words we should lose [in action blocks, I presume]. I wish he had mentioned them.

@beatrixwickson8477 4 жыл бұрын

I've been binge watching this channel and there seems to be so much wisdom and skill out there, so much competition to hone the industry to a razor edge. So why are there so many shitty movies whose main failing is a terrible script?

@rebekasilver1 2 жыл бұрын

such an inspiring interview! value here for all creatives in any field. Thank you so much for this amazing channel with brilliant interviews

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@yetanotherchannelyac1434 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is amazing. Thank you🙏

@filmcourage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your support Sisir!

@AntKneeLeafEllipse 4 жыл бұрын

Love this interview!! I'm plotting an adaptation of an old (very old) story, and this interview has so many moments that I can really use as I adapt.

@brandonletsgo1316 6 жыл бұрын

It's very very helpful! truely!

@satishagrowon 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot .... for great stuff by Eric & Film courage both.

@filmcourage 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers Satish!

@Shade23753 5 жыл бұрын

Of all the experts that Film Courage has interviewed Eric Edson is my unparalleled favorite! Karl Iglesias is next!

@mannymoseley4005 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. I found it informative and interesting and inspiring. Thank you. God bless you. Saturday, May 13, 2023

@therunawayrascal 6 жыл бұрын

Yes! Been looking forward to this!

@filmcourage 6 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kalepa! Hope you enjoy this one. We think it's terrific.

@rcstockton 5 жыл бұрын

There is an alternate timeline in which Jack Lemmon (RIP) plays Eric Edson in the movie.

@nebilimney 3 жыл бұрын

Today's output in my pocket is Eric's honest giveaways. Thanks a lot for sharing!

@screenwriterabdullahh.erak2778 4 жыл бұрын

"You are not ready to write until you are very well-read and well-versed in the literature you are proposing to create and in this place it's screenwriting."

@justinsanchez1305 6 жыл бұрын

This video doesn't have enough views. It's just as good as Truby's.

@annmariemason5745 3 жыл бұрын

I love the content very informative. Some writers are great story tellers, but rest of us, have great ideas and need training to make it come alive

@reelscreenwriting8940 4 жыл бұрын

This is great, thanks :)

@k_alex 2 жыл бұрын

And this was a fabulous video. Thank you.

@filmcourage 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

@JamesJXicano 6 жыл бұрын

Love this channel.

@filmcourage 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks James, what do you love about it?

@CNNBS 3 жыл бұрын

To the question of "can someone become a writer without formal education"? I'd say: Absolutely. But only maybe 0,01% of the people who just write with no formal education make it. I'm sure the percentage rises among educated writers. That's why I'm here. I wish I could go learn there, but I live in Argentina and have no money. So, again, here I am. Trying my best to learn from the best. THANKS AGAIN PROFESSOR AND FILM COURAGE.

@augustuscaeser10b78 4 жыл бұрын

its fantastikc......................no bullshit, no cocky opt...just wise words thank you sir.....

@clivedurrant481 2 жыл бұрын

This gentleman is brilliant in his advice and grounded in his delivery ,if only there were more with less egos...

@bkerr3 4 жыл бұрын

Bought the book on amazon, can't wait. Anyone else think, somehow, Kevin Spacey must have studied the mannerisms of Eric E? So similar (I'm sure it ends there, no connection re Spacey's issues, of course!). Love this video, really got me thinking...

@kushagupta4851 5 жыл бұрын

Really good video!

@skim7221 2 жыл бұрын

Eric Edson is Kevin Spacey (the actor not the person) playing a great mentor archetype role in a really good movie.

@ParanoidFactoid 6 жыл бұрын

At around the 50m mark, Eric Edson discusses the "14 characters" archetypes. He lists nine of them. "Hero, Adversary, Adversary-Agent, Mentor, Love Interest, Ally, Sidekick and Gate-Guardian". Leaving five unstated. What are they?

@FlyingOverTr0ut 6 жыл бұрын

Buy his book, The Story Solution. It's worth it. I read it and loved it.

@joeygonzo 6 жыл бұрын

Tough book to read.

@pedroalarcon332 6 жыл бұрын

Then don´t be selfish an tell him.

@Beyondflix 6 жыл бұрын

Hero is no category as I understood it. Hero's just the hero.

@scottslotterbeck3796 6 жыл бұрын

I just bought it. I have literally a shelf of screenwriting books. Need to spend more time writing than reading; once you get the basics down.

@fitogrames526 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice and wise man☺

@eddmaster9 5 жыл бұрын

Shit just gets serious at 46:46 😰😰😰 facts droppin!!!

@Beyondflix 6 жыл бұрын

Madsadgladandscared and win, stop, retrieve, escape. That's so stupid but so useful. What are the other character categories, though? 8 are missing. 1. Adversary 2. Mentor 3. Love Interest 4. Helper, Follower, Ally 5. Sidekick 5. Adversary Agent 6. Gate Guardian

@Eiad.Alhamed 4 жыл бұрын

This channel is a diamond

@filmcourage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@voorheesjason3161 3 жыл бұрын

This is amazing ... thank you 😔 I've learnt much and I'm coming, ya just don't know who I am 🤔 ... 😬

@bennozoid1 4 жыл бұрын

Love your channel! It’s REALLY helping with my screenplay....

@filmcourage 4 жыл бұрын

Love to hear it, any details on how these videos have helped?

@bennozoid1 4 жыл бұрын

Film Courage Well: listening to such a broad range of voices, in addition to my own screenwriting and reading other books on the topic, forms a huge echo chamber of ideas, techniques and solutions...some of your experts say similar things in different ways, others add more to these concepts...it’s like taking a handful of multivitamins and supplements each day!...

@agoogleuser4410 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent😁

@vigneshdurai1814 2 жыл бұрын

love you eric

@thereccher8746 5 жыл бұрын

I can't help but feel that a lot of these are already second nature to most great writers.

@EvilDogFilmsOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

that's why they're great, most people are trying to be great

@onionfield5306 3 жыл бұрын

I was waiting for 1:11. Good stuff!

@danielvalleduarte 2 жыл бұрын

Even if you never write a screenplay, you'll appreciate film and story a little more...for the rest of your life.

@howardkoor2796 3 жыл бұрын

Thoughfull interview

@funnyciscoleon 6 жыл бұрын

Love the video guys. Is there a way you guys can raise the gain on your videos? Some of them are super-duper low

@filmcourage 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Cisco, thanks for you feedback. Did you have trouble hearing this interview specifically? Are you mainly referring to our older interviews or does this include our newest ones? Also what device do you typically watch our videos on?

@mychalsimmons4177 6 жыл бұрын

I’m beginning to learn something :)

@eromoseleodibo2687 Жыл бұрын

This channel is too good to be free... Bt it is

@FlipArt57 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I couldn't afford the mainstream route to learn, so I record him on my laptop. During breakfast I watch em. After about a few months my old scripts in the trash came to life.

@caradennis4641 3 жыл бұрын

How does story structure work with a 3 part mini series? Does each episode of the series have to have this structure? How does stunning surprise work in each and in the overall story?

@afterthesmash 4 жыл бұрын

I'm always leery of these screenwriting systems where there's X Y that must Z because of the shoehorn factor. But it's pretty obvious that Eric nails Erin: what she wants is to be taken seriously. Of course, she's already being taken seriously by the small guys where she functions as the primary liaison, or she wouldn't have been successful. But she seems to need to be taken seriously at the institutional level, and to have professional peers who take her seriously, over and above her winning ways with the small fish (also known as the common folk).