Assignments Quote by Donald Margulies
“I've come to view screenwriting assignments as playwriting grants, because they provide a considerable financial cushion. However, they can also be extremely time-consuming. Film projects tend to drag on and on, which takes me away from the theatre, and then they don't get made. At the same time, the screenplays that have come my way have been quite challenging, for the most part, and even enjoyable.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Art of Screenwriting, Donald Margulies, 2018
Screenwriting offers financial security but can be time‑intensive, pulling focus from theater and making film completion uncertain.
In simple terms: Screenwriting pays but takes time away from theater and film completion is uncertain.
Key Takeaway
We creative pursuits with practical constraints.
Themes
art
finance
time management
career
creative tension
Mood
reflective
pragmatic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- screenwriting
- theatre work
- film development
Key Concepts
opportunity cost
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- What compromises are acceptable for financial stability?
- How can you protect creative time?
A Different Perspective
Balancing financial gain with artistic fulfillment is challenging.
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