Plans for the series, lessee. New member? Hell yes. The team? Roadtrip to end all roadtrips. The core concept? Ain't even gonna go there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Whedon mocks vague creative pitches and highlights the avoidance of core storytelling concepts.
- In plain terms
- People make vague plans and avoid talking about the main idea.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid vagueness when presenting creative ideas.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your core concept?
- How clear are your plans?
Another view
Some projects benefit from open-ended planning.
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