I consider plot a necessary intrusion on what I really want to do, which is write snappy dialogue.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
In order to have a plot, you have to have a conflict, something bad has to happen.
When you get right down to it, there's something uniquely satisfying in being gripped by a great plot, in begrudging whatever real-world obligations might prevent you from finding out what happens next.
I really don't care about plot. I really, really don't.
Use plot to buttress a story.
I always struggle with making the technical aspects of the plot fit with the story that's unfolding in my imagination.
As an actor and a fledgling director, I'm used to making snap decisions that I'll have to live with.
I'm really quite bad at coming up with plot ideas. I like to create characters and just see what will happen to them when I let them loose!
Sometimes, by using the most over-the-top, ridiculous plot device you can imagine, you get some interesting little conflicts and cool things that you might not otherwise have a chance to explore.
I like to allow a story to arise as I'm writing scripts. I find it horrible when I try to think of something for the plot without really being on the ground and seeing where it goes.
You don't idea your way into a plot but plot your way into an idea.