Robert McKeeAll writing is discipline, but screenwriting is a drill sergeant.
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It all depends on what you want. It’s the same as anything else: some people will say it’s fun and easy and some people will say it’s hard and keeps you at the top of your game. Screenwriting is a lot of fun and can be very easy if you spend most of your time on it, but it’s also very challenging and keeps you at the top of your game.
Source: Story: Substance, Structure, Style, And The Principles Of Screenwriting
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