Anybody can direct, but there are only eleven good writers.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Directing is accessible but writing well is a rare skill.
- In plain terms
- Many can lead projects but few write well.
- What can you take from it?
- Writing talent is scarcer than directing ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is writing truly rarer than directing?
- How do you value creative roles?
Another view
It overlooks the difficulty of directing and overstates writer scarcity.
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