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by CodeBeater 897 days ago
Frank's transition from script doctor to top screenwriter mirrors a classic dev story: a shift from fixing bugs to building entire systems. His journey underscores the universal truth in creative fields: mastering the basics leads to groundbreaking work.
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From reading the article it sounds like he first wrote his own scripts, had one of them produced, then adapted a couple of novels. After the success of the adaptations he was "inundated" by rewrite job offers.