FAST Screenplay Charter Group Quotes

A Forum Post from Nikolai Blaskow

There are a great many things Nikolai has posted to the forums as he has gone through FAST Screenplay. But when he posted this, we asked if we could share it on the testimonials page. He reiterated that we could share anything he writes:

The reason why I promote FAST wherever I can is that it is truly outstanding:

in its attention to detail (who has EVER seen the re-write presented this way — combing through and kneading the original first draft through the six levels? — you tell me how many stones remain unturned?!)

in its sound pedagogy making full use of the quadrants of learning that suit different learning styles

in its flexibility: it allows sufficient room for each of us to develop our own individualistic approaches and rhythms (BTW did you know 'scola' = room, so excellent education of any kind always makes room for a student to develop that 'unique voice')

in its imaginative and playful approach to learning — I ask you WHERE has the right brain and left brain combination in the creative process been better explained than here? — WHEN have you ever been encouraged to [specific aspects of the exercises withheld]

in its encouragement of the writer — not in an insipid and flattering or disingenuous way, but based on a profound respect for the intrinsic value of the individual and the creative process

in its market wisdom

in its profound understanding of the principles that govern screenwriting, making it a natural progression to the writer discovering his or her own way of applying those principles

and most of all in its promotion of humility — there is so much bombast in this industry, so much affectation and self-promotion that we can do without

You guys who are blossoming with me and growing in stature and confidence know that what I've said here is (to use a great Aussie expression) 'fairdinkum' stuff mate.

—Nikolai Blaskow, Canberra, ACT, Australia

And at nearly the 2/3 mark of the system, Nikolai posted this:

Suffice to say, this is better than better — this is the best of the best.

Every time I think the process has reached its zenith, it turns out to be the penultimate moment — God only knows what the ultimate will be like.

We are very pleased that the FAST Screenplay Charter Group members have responded so enthusiastically to the content in FAST Screenplay. And thank-you to Nikolai for your permission to share this.