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<h4> Screen Writers are those people who put words on paper that when properly acted out has the capability of taking us to another realm</h4>

<h4> We have one of them as our guest on The Inkpot Series, a Man who is actively working on his Craft where other people of his Age are taking about retirement</h4>

<h4> It is no other person than @brian-rhodes, a community Man who constantly brings his own brand of wisdom with his videos here on Steemit</h4>

<h4> His actions and work reminds me of a saying, "Old But Gold".

<h4> Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you @brian-rhodes</h4>

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<h4> Ogochukwu: What is your name and where do you come from?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes :My name is Brian Rhodes. Born in Kincardine, Ontario, Canada. Raised in Stratford, Ontario, Canada.</h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu: How did you learn about Steemit?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes : From @dan-atstarlite</h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu: Where and when do you write?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes: Anywhere in the house where I can hide. Usually in mid-morning.</h4>
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<h4>Ogochukwu: What are the kind of Stories that excite you?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes:  Rites of Passage like the film ‘Ordinary People’.</h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu: What are the most Important aspects of building a great Film Character?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes: Inner conflict, an interesting physical characteristic, profession, class, rural or big city, children or no children and age.</h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu: Who are the writers that has inspired you and how? </h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes: In my youth, Aldous Huxley, Henry David Thoreau, George Orwell, H.G. Wells, Ernst Hemingway.</h4>

<h4> They gave me insight into the slices of life beyond my world.</h4>

<h4> Now I read screenplay after screenplay with no real emphasis on who the screenwriter is but more on the story they are trying to tell.</h4>
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<h4>What are the T.V Shows/Films that have inspired you and How?</h4> 

<h4> Brian Rhodes: ‘All in the Family’ was pivotal and an inspiration.</h4>

<h4> It was Archie’s absurd look at life that captured the insanity of the time but his underlying humanity that suggested hope for everyone.</h4>

<h4> Lawrence of Arabia, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Unforgiven, Moonlight, Chicago, To Kill a Mockingbird, Psycho, The King’s Speech and Brokeback Mountain. </h4>

<h4>These films are masterfully presented to give us perspective in the way in which people deal with insurmountable difficulties with ultimately great resiliency and determination.</h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu :Have you ever written for Theater, and if yes what are the differences between writing a Stage Film and One for Television?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes: I have acted on stage but not yet written for the stage.</h4>

<h4> However, there are accepted formats to be followed with each and those formats do differ.</h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu :Do you outline before writing?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes:  Absolutely, beat for beat, scene for scene and all to a plan laid out in advance as well.</h4>

<h4> It’s called a ‘beat sheet’ and believe it or not but some things should happen on specific pages assuming a standard 110-page screenplay. </h4>
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<h4> Ogochukwu: If you are to give one advice to screenwriters Starting Out What would that be?</h4>

<h4> Brian Rhodes:  Start with a logline. It is pivotal to a strong start. </h4>
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<h3> Thanks For Reading, Please Share your thoughts in the Comments below</h3>

<h2> The second  Part of this Interview Will be posted on Monday</h2>
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