Why You Should Write Your Spec with 'Greenland' Screenwriter Chris Sparling
Don\u2019t be afraid to plant your flag early on. This advice comes from writer Chris Sparling, who is known for the 2010 film, Buried, starring Ryan Reynolds and the 2020 film Greenland, starring Gerard Butler.\n\nIn today\u2019s episode, No Film School\u2019s Jason Hellerman speaks with writer and director Chris Sparling to discuss:\n\nThe first time Jason and Chris met, 10 years earlier\xa0\n\nHow Chris starts the writing process\n\nTalking to reps to get an accurate idea of what scripts will be successful\n\nWhy Chris writes specs and encourages other writers to do the same\n\nBreaking out of the box people put you in\xa0\n\nRecognizing it\u2019s not necessary to go after every single assignment\n\nHow to manage your expectations when going out with a new spec\n\nWriter\u2019s block - Is it real and how to overcome it\n\nWhy it\u2019s important to rehearse your pitch\n\n\nMemorable Quotes\n\n\u201cIf there\u2019s a real fire in you, that\u2019s the story you want to tell.\u201d [6:10]\n\n\u201cI\u2019m constantly trying to pump out new material that shows another side to what I do.\u201d [12:30]\n\n\u201cYou have to get out of your own way and power through it. [30:38]\n\n\u201cDon\u2019t be difficult, but also don\u2019t undervalue yourself.\u201d [42:52]\n\n\n\nResources\nBuried\nGreenland\xa0\n\n\nFind No Film School everywhere:\nOn the Web\nhttps://nofilmschool.com/\n\nFacebook\xa0\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nofilmschool\n\nTwitter\xa0\nhttps://twitter.com/nofilmschool\n\nYouTube\xa0\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/nofilmschool\n\nInstagram\nhttps://www.instagram.com/nofilmschool\n\nSend us an email with questions or feedback: podcast@nofilmschool.com!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices