How to Write Cinematically (David Gelb Interview)

This episode is presented by Mercury, the banking platform that makes this show possible. I can’t imagine trying to run my business without them. Learn more at https://mercury.com David Gelb directed 'Jiro Dreams of Sushi' and 'Chef's Table', which is what this conversation is all about: the art of making documentaries, telling stories, and bringing people to life. He says that whenever you're writing a scene, a character should come into it wanting one thing and leave with something else. David spent a lot of time with the world's top chefs, so I had to ask what lessons he learned from them and how those lessons seeped into his work. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:49 Why you should focus on character 00:05:11 Planning a story vs discovering it 00:07:25 Storytelling mantras 00:12:41 Passion, not perfection 00:19:40 How to hook your audience 00:24:22 What makes for a great ending 00:26:44 Implicit vs explicit lessons 00:33:00 The false victory 00:37:54 How to write cinematically 00:42:42 How David spots boring parts 00:47:52 The limitations of feedback 00:56:04 Why you should cut dialogue 01:00:21 How to create a good scene 01:05:59 The trap of "being the best" *About the host* Hey! I’m David Perell and I’m a writer, teacher, and podcaster. I believe writing online is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. For the first time in human history, everybody can freely share their ideas with a global audience. I seek to help as many people publish their writing online as possible. *Follow me* Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-write/id1700171470 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidPerellChannel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DjMSboniFAeGA8v9NpoPv X: https://x.com/david_perell

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