Quote by Brian Koppelman Download Open image ““You don't need any expert’s permission to write your story, your way.”” — Brian Koppelman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.7 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare
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Everyday, it's about building a practice that enables you to try and forget that you're afraid. — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image
For artists, there's a very fine line between delusion and belief. — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image
The step that a lot of people miss is a dispassionate evaluation of the reasons [for rejection]. If you can dispassionately evaluate the reasons… — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image
All screenwriting books are bullshit, all. Watch movies, read screenplays. Let them be your guide. — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image
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'Write what you know' works, but it's limiting. Write what fascinates you. Write what you can't stop thinking about. — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image
What unifies every part of my journey is I always lead with my curiosity, obsession, or fascination. — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image
If you are rigorous in your own R&D in whatever your area is, you do your own testing, and you really stress-test the thing… — Brian Koppelman Copy Share Image