Words of Wisdom for Writers – Thanks to Pixar
Pixar didn’t get to be Pixar, the biggest name in animated movies today, by stocking up on schlocky storytellers. Take heed, my friends. The people behind that cute hopping lamp know what they are talking about:
Numbers 13 and 22 are my favorites. Which Pixar rule do you try to live by?
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These have been popping up one by one on my twitter for the past couple months, nice to see them all together! Thank you
You’re welcome, Zach. I was happy to find all of them in one spot too. Thanks for stopping by.
#22 is my fav for sure, but they’re all great!
I remind myself of #22 every day, Brian. Some days I suceed – other I don’t. But at least we all keep trying to get those ideas out of our heads.
I like #9 & #17. In fact, #17 is a useful reminder for life in general.
So true, Suzanne. “No work is wasted.” I have to remind myself of that everyday. Thanks for stopping by.
I think that #4 pretty much sums up plot development in the simplest way I’ve seen, yet!