Khushi Tongia on Writing Your Best Script

Key Principles for Writing

• Become Selfless:
  • Approach your writing by putting yourself in the audience's shoes.
  • Consider what would genuinely grab your attention and make you pause to listen.

Core Pillars of Writing

Your writing should aim to impact through one or more of the following pillars:

1. Information: Provide valuable and informative content.
2. Connection: Create a sense of connection with the audience.
3. Inspiration: Inspire your audience, prompting them to think or act.
4. Entertainment: Engage and entertain, making the experience enjoyable.

The Drafting Process

• DUFD (Draft Until Final Draft):
  • Embrace the iterative nature of writing; your first draft is not your last.
  • Continuously refine and improve your drafts until you reach the final version.

These guidelines focus on becoming more audience-centered, ensuring your script resonates with one of the key emotional or intellectual pillars, and iterating on drafts for the best possible outcome.