Hi everyone! As screenwriters, we are often thrown into worlds we know nothing about. One day it's a political thriller, the next it's a documentary about oil extraction.
I’ve spent 15 years mastering the art of Instant Immersion. From CNC machines to osteopathy, I’ve had to 'fake it until I make it'—and then actually make it.
I’ve just posted a piece about my 'Investigative Filter'—the system I use to master any complex industry on the fly. It's how I ensure my scripts feel authentic to the real pros in the field.
Check it out here: https://open.substack.com/pub/behindthescript/p/the-48-hour-expert-how-s...
What’s the weirdest topic you've had to become an 'overnight expert' in? Let's swap stories!
