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274 | Derek Kolstad (John Wick, Nobody): How to Craft Character and Action on the Page
In this episode, JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad joins us to break down how he crafts character-driven action on the page. Derek shares how he thinks about tone, rhythm, and world-building, why action is an extension of the hero’s journey, and the psychological tricks he uses to survive rewrites.
We also dig into his collaborations with actors like Keanu Reeves and Bob Odenkirk, his approach to adapting IP, and the creative habits that keep him excited to write "fade in."
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The Screenwriting Life is produced by Jonathan Hurwitz and edited by Kate Mishkin.
Email us at [email protected].
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By Meg LeFauve & Lorien McKenna
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In this episode, JOHN WICK creator Derek Kolstad joins us to break down how he crafts character-driven action on the page. Derek shares how he thinks about tone, rhythm, and world-building, why action is an extension of the hero’s journey, and the psychological tricks he uses to survive rewrites.
We also dig into his collaborations with actors like Keanu Reeves and Bob Odenkirk, his approach to adapting IP, and the creative habits that keep him excited to write "fade in."
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Looking for more support on your writing journey? Join Meg and Lorien inside TSL Workshops - use code HOLIDAY25 for 50% off your first month.
Episode Links:
The Screenwriting Life is produced by Jonathan Hurwitz and edited by Kate Mishkin.
Email us at [email protected].
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