November 16
3 comments
November 16
3 comments
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Thanks, David. Keep dropping these pearls of wisdom for us to devour. Spot on, M.B. and Chris. We must use our craft to flip the narrative. Sometimes, this requires thinking outside the box. I love the idea of using genre stories to address societal ills. That’s what I tried to do with “Marked,” which centers its story around a deadly haunted house and an old Civil Rights murder. As writers of color, I think we have only scratched the surface with what we can accomplish when we subvert tropes and flip the narrative. Bravo, David. Thanks again.
I absolutely agree. Our job as screenwriters isn’t to preach but to provoke. By embracing complexity, irony, and metaphor, we create stories that spark conversations and linger in the minds of audiences long after the credits roll. The beauty of this craft lies in trusting the audience’s intelligence while using genre as a Trojan horse for emotional and thought-provoking truths. If we do it right, our stories don’t just entertain, they invite change one perspective at a time. Thanks, David.
PURE GOLD. In these times it is almost mandatory that we, as Black writers, tackle the issues that remain in the shadows. Bring that light – like a boss.