College Quote by Scot Armstrong
“Once I was in college, I was actually trying to write a comedy screenplay and I wrote basically the worst movie ever and just threw it away and never showed anybody. Everyone needs to get that first bad screenplay out of your system before you start writing other stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Writer's Journey", 2019
The quote stresses the importance of releasing a terrible first draft to clear mental blocks before tackling better work.
In simple terms: Get rid of the worst early effort to improve later.
Key Takeaway
Discard early failures to make progress.
Themes
creativity
writing
growth
overcoming fear
process
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- screenplay writing
- novel drafting
- creative workshops
- personal projects
Key Concepts
psychology of creativity
iteration
self‑critique
Questions to Reflect On
- How does releasing a poor draft change your mindset?
- What steps help you move from failure to improvement?
A Different Perspective
Bad drafts may damage confidence if not framed as learning.
