Transcript EURO Chat: Pitching and USA Chat: Guest Richard Walter January 22, 2012

2012-01-22T19:23:00.000-08:00

#Scriptchat Topic:

EURO: Pitching your script

USA: Guest UCLA screenwriting professor Richard Walter@RichardWalterUC

EURO kicked off thenight with a great chat about all aspects of pitching your scripts. USAcontinued the fun with the famed UCLA screenwriting professor, Richard Waltersharing tips of on both the craft and business of screenwriting. It was a gemof a night at both chats. Enjoy! @jeannevb

EURO moderator:Taro Russell @TaroJ

USA moderator:Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb

EURO CHAT:

@TaroJ: Tonight on Euro #Scriptchat We're talking pitchingjoin us in half an hour.

January 22, 2012, 7:25 pm

@teenierussell: RT @TaroJ: Tonight on Euro #Scriptchat We'retalking pitching join us in half an hour.

January 22, 2012, 7:27 pm

@BrowneTom: RT @Jamie_LD: If you haven't read this articleon pitching to Hollywood, very interesting by @JesseLasky http://t.co/ZDkILioi#scriptchat #tvwriterchat

January 22, 2012, 7:29 pm

@BrowneTom: RT @GREGBIELA: RT @jeannevb: Dont miss USA #scriptchatwith guest @richardwalteruc http://t.co/XxRCAz2j #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 7:31 pm

@DimitriDavis: 5 left! SPECIAL #SCRIPTCONSULTING DEAL: 50%+off for Full Consulting, Outline, or Coverage if I can post the notes publicly.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 7:42 pm

@LauraVanVleet: RT @jeannevb: Tonight don't miss USA#scriptchat with guest @richardwalteruc http://t.co/vkvHc5gw

January 22, 2012, 7:53 pm

@teenierussell: It's #scriptchat O'clock! We're talkingabout Pitching tonight. Come join us. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:00 pm

@Jamie_LD: Euro chat starts NOW! RT @teenierussell: It's#scriptchat O'clock! We're talking about Pitching tonight. Come join us.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:00 pm

@TaroJ: RT @teenierussell: It's #scriptchat O'clock! We'retalking about Pitching tonight. Come join us. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:00 pm

@TaroJ: Hi everyone #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:01 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD Hi Jamie *waves from across thepond* #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:02 pm

@teenierussell: Hi everyone, so who's never pitched beforeand who does it all the time? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:03 pm

@teenierussell: Come share your pitching experiences good orbad :-) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:03 pm

@TaroJ: I used to pitch ideas all the time for work butrarely for my own scripts #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:03 pm

@SiFoulaReel: I accidentally just told TweetChat to followthe #scriptcat hashtag. That would have been an interesting conversation.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:04 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell I've never pitched pro. Did afeature pitch once as part of a Sci-Fi class at Uni. I rambled badly.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:04 pm

@teenierussell: @SiFoulaReel haha, that could have been fun#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:05 pm

@heroesAREboring: The @stage32online blog - one Icontributed to - is nominated for a Shorty Award. Please vote for this awesomesite. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:05 pm

@Jamie_LD: Hi, I'm doing some marketing so I thought I'd popin. RT @teenierussell: @Jamie_LD Hi Jamie *waves from across the pond*#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:05 pm

@TaroJ: First time was when someone at #scriptchat drinksasked me what I was working on, really makes you think about the core of yourstory

January 22, 2012, 8:05 pm

@teenierussell: @SiFoulaReel I think that is possibly howeveryone's first experience goes. the key is practice #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:06 pm

@Jamie_LD: I sat through a day of pitches at #GAPF, let mejust say, make is short, sweet, and make it POP! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:06 pm

@TaroJ: @SiFoulaReel we really should get a community cat#scriptchat #scriptcat

January 22, 2012, 8:07 pm

@teenierussell: Pitching doesn't have to be done onlyprofessionally, practice on other writers too #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:07 pm

@teenierussell: RT @Jamie_LD: I sat through a day of pitchesat #GAPF, let me just say, make is short, sweet, and make it POP! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:07 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD were people pitching to you?#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:07 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell I need to get away fromexplaining minutiae in the pitch, unless asked. As @TaroJ says, stick to thecore. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:08 pm

@TaroJ: RT @heroesAREboring: The @stage32online blog - one Icontributed to - is nominated for a Shorty Award. Please vote for this awesomesite. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:08 pm

@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell I was sitting with @zacsanford atthe Suntaur table taking pitches. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:08 pm

@teenierussell: I took part in the speed pitching sessionsat the London Screenwriters Fest in Oct. My first time pitching, what anexperience! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:09 pm

@Jamie_LD: @SiFoulaReel Give them more only if they ask formore. And be sure your script is as good as the pitch. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:09 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @TaroJ I say we call the cat Page Break.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:09 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD what a great experience#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:10 pm

@TaroJ: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell @zacsanford can a pitchever be too short? Is informal always better? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:10 pm

@Jamie_LD: You should present your pitch in such a way thatit invites dialogue with the people to whom you're pitching. Get 'em interested#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:10 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell Never pitched anything. Sentstuff on spec to writers room and radio producers #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:10 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @Jamie_LD I am going to practice this now,just in case this is the year. And yes, hopefully the scripts will be good too!#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:10 pm

@Jamie_LD: @TaroJ It's too short if it doesn't intrigue.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:11 pm

@TaroJ: @SiFoulaReel reminds me of the monkey from Y thelast man called Ampersand :-) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:11 pm

@teenierussell: Even if the pitches go terribly wrong,listen to the feedback, take notes. I got invaluable advice. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:11 pm

@Bang2write: @Jamie_LD same here at @londonswf twice now -agreed. Logline is paramount, as is knowing genre and target audience#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:12 pm

@Jamie_LD: I think the pitch should sound like you'retelling a quick story to group of friends, hoping they'll ask, "Whathappened next?" #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:12 pm

@teenierussell: @SiFoulaReel do you have anything ready topitch soon? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:12 pm

@Jamie_LD: @Bang2write ABSOLUTELY, know your logline, genreand target audience!!! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:13 pm

@TaroJ: When pitching should you always have a plan B incase you get the "what else have you got" question? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:13 pm

@teenierussell: RT @Jamie_LD: You should present your pitchin such a way that it invites dialogue with the people to whom you're pitching.Get 'em interested #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:13 pm

@Jamie_LD: One of the best pitches we got, fun,enthusiastic, entertaining, the script SUCKED! Make sure your script is ready.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:14 pm

@teenierussell: @marcpaterson welcome to #scriptchat Iavoided pitching for as long as could #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:14 pm

@Jamie_LD: I'm planning to go and listen again this year. RT@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD what a great experience #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:14 pm

@Bang2write: @teenierussell agree, even pitches that gowrong or hit a dead end are an opportunity for practice in very least#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:15 pm

@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell I had no plans to pitch, and I wasasked if I write after the session, by a producer. He asked me to pitch.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:15 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell No, but I think I did a goodsypnosis for Red Planet, and it's encouraging me to look at how I'd pitch myspecs. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:16 pm

@Bang2write: @Jamie_LD it's surprising tho how many writerssdon't include this tho! 1 even said to me, "I'm not a producer youknow!!!" #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:16 pm

@teenierussell: @Bang2write I went in mostly for theexperience and came out enlightened. I completely stumbled at simple questions#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:16 pm

@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell What were the questions youstumbled upon? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:17 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell #scriptchat Yeah, scares theliving daylights out of me.

January 22, 2012, 8:17 pm

@TaroJ: Try pitching your favourite movie to someone in 2mins and see how well you really know it.You need to know your story that well#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:18 pm

@SpockWriter: I have never pitched anything, I'm juststarting to as I know what my story is (something I never knew) just waitingfor replies #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:18 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD I have pitched a couple of timesnow completely unprepared. Made me realise that I need to always be prepared#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:18 pm

@Bang2write: @teenierussell experience is key, everyonestumbles at first... Confidence comes w/practice. You can pitch like a pro inno time #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:18 pm

@Jamie_LD: @Bang2write Nothing surprises me after spending 3days with screenwriters. I love the professionals. Met a few that weekend.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:18 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD One of the questions was about thesetting and what made the location special (it's a TV sitcom) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:18 pm

@TaroJ: @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell hope it went well, I waslooking forward to Red Planet till they dropped sitcoms #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:19 pm

@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell Ah, interesting. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:19 pm

@Bang2write: #scriptchat too many writers believe pitchesare the be-all + end-all in terms of sales. They're not. 99% go nowhere. It'sabout YOU more

January 22, 2012, 8:20 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD lots of details that I hadn'treally thought through before pitching and I was not a prepared as I shouldhave been #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:20 pm

@WriteOnOnline: January Contest – Your Dream Bio. 1st prizeis SavetheCat software Deets: http://t.co/keIiDf4Y #scriptchat #writechat#writing #writeon

January 22, 2012, 8:20 pm

@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell Take an improv class, you'll learnto wing the stuff you aren't prepared for. lol #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:21 pm

@teenierussell: If you know who you are pitching to, do yourresearch! find out who they are and if they are right for your project #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:21 pm

@marcpaterson: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat too many writersbelieve pitches are the be-all + end-all in terms of sales. They're not. 99% gonowhere. It's about YOU more

January 22, 2012, 8:21 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @TaroJ Thanks. I'm terrible with sitcoms.Wrote a pilot I liked a decade ago, since then naught. Hope there's a place foryours. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:21 pm

@Francesca_Film: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat too manywriters believe pitches are the be-all + end-all in terms of sales. They'renot. 99% go nowhere. It's about YOU more

January 22, 2012, 8:22 pm

@Jamie_LD: #scriptchat Anyone know the answer----> RT@art1032: @Jamie_LD Hey is there any example pitches to listen to online?

January 22, 2012, 8:22 pm

@vickiabelson: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat too many writersbelieve pitches are the be-all + end-all in terms of sales. They're not. 99% gonowhere. It's about YOU more

January 22, 2012, 8:22 pm

@teenierussell: @SpockWriter that is the start, know yourlogline inside out and just practice it on everyone you know. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:22 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD haha, yes. I think I was a littleintimidated to think of anything coherent at the time. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:24 pm

@TaroJ: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell that is a scary thought :-)#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:24 pm

@Bang2write: Sometimes scripts and pitches don't match up -1 of the worst pitches I ever saw became a project I now LOVE. Talent *can* out#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:25 pm

@Francesca_Film: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell So true! Hi everyone.Popping my head in here briefly as about to go live with my Indiegogo campaign:) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:25 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell #scriptchat That'sinteresting. I'm writing one about a songwriter. You've sparked some ideas inme...

January 22, 2012, 8:25 pm

@Bang2write: Believe it or not, you can be OVER PREPARED.Far better to be amiable + informal than rigid + stuttering on a pitch IMHO#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:26 pm

@teenierussell: @Bang2write or the other way around, amazingpitch, terrible script. I'd like to think I'm better at writing than pitchinghaha #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:26 pm

@marcpaterson: @TaroJ @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell#scriptchat I would do Red Planet if they did comedy.

January 22, 2012, 8:26 pm

@teenierussell: @Francesca_Film good luck Francesca! Is thisa project you wrote? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@Jamie_LD: It was lovely chatting with you. I must shut downthe 'net and get some writing done. Later. And happy pitching! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@spayne128: RT @Bang2write: Sometimes scripts and pitchesdon't match up - 1 of the worst pitches I ever saw became a project I now LOVE.Talent *can* out #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@spayne128: RT @Bang2write: Believe it or not, you can beOVER PREPARED. Far better to be amiable + informal than rigid + stuttering on apitch IMHO #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@marcpaterson: RT @Jamie_LD: #scriptchat Anyone know theanswer----> RT @art1032: @Jamie_LD Hey is there any example pitches tolisten to online?

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@Jamie_LD: @Francesca_Film Nice to meet you. Good luck withyour campaign. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@Bang2write: @teenierussell if pitch is gr8 tho, that eithermeans the project is a gr8 idea or that writer has "something". Wortha 2nd look #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:27 pm

@marcpaterson: RT @Bang2write: Sometimes scripts and pitchesdon't match up - 1 of the worst pitches I ever saw became a project I now LOVE.Talent *can* out #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:28 pm

@TaroJ: @Jamie_LD thanks for all your advice :-) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:28 pm

@TaroJ: @Bang2write @teenierussell or you're talking to anAMAZING sales person #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:29 pm

@Francesca_Film: @Jamie_LD Thank Jamie. You too! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:29 pm

@teenierussell: @Bang2write yes, I always hear producerswould like to know they can work w/ you; there has to be a spark #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:29 pm

@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD thank you Jamie, great tips#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:30 pm

@SpockWriter: Has anyone have any pitching experiences overin the States or somewhere elsewhere outside the UK? Are there any differences?#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:30 pm

@TaroJ: Half way through #scriptchat and tonight were talkingpitches. Follow the hash tag and pitch in.

January 22, 2012, 8:31 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell @Bang2write #scriptchat I alsothink producers etc expect writers to be a little shy..? Like I think prods aredead confident

January 22, 2012, 8:31 pm

@Bang2write: The killer in any pitch? "And then..." As in "and then (this happens) And then (that happens) Andthen..." MEGA YAWN. Seriously #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:31 pm

@Francesca_Film: @teenierussell Hi Teenie! No I didnt writeit. Sam Snape did. Really good writing. A joy to be acting in it. Producing ittoo. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:31 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell @Bang2write #scriptchat I'mprobably way off the mark there :D

January 22, 2012, 8:31 pm

@jesusmontero: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Interview [written]:Screenwriter Tom Schulman about "Dead Poets Society"http://t.co/EtIi2wn8 #screenwriting #scriptchat #scripttip

January 22, 2012, 8:31 pm

@writingnewman: 'Superbad' reminds me of a spec gone right.I think Rogen and Goldberg wrote it when they were teens. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:32 pm

@singerboy72: True! I treat it like a job interview. Sayjust enough about what you know and don't talk it into being too complicated! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:32 pm

@marcpaterson: RT @TaroJ: Half way through #scriptchat andtonight were talking pitches. Follow the hash tag and pitch in.

January 22, 2012, 8:33 pm

@TaroJ: @marcpaterson @teenierussell @bang2write we doallegedly spend all day in a darkened room staring at a blank page #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:33 pm

@Bang2write: @marcpaterson don't you mean "way off theMARC"?? ;) Writers don't have to be shy, I PREFER confident writers#scriptchat @teenierussell

January 22, 2012, 8:33 pm

@teenierussell: @Francesca_Film so did he pitch the projectto you or did you just read it and decide you had to make it? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:33 pm

@SpockWriter: @Bang2write Working in retail has itadvantages, the amount of time I can spend with a customer persuading them tobuy something #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:34 pm

@teenierussell: RT @singerboy72 I treat it like a jobinterview Say just enough about what you know and dont talk it into being toocomplicated! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:34 pm

@teenierussell: @singerboy72 except that it's a job youreally really really want ;-) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:35 pm

@SpockWriter: @teenierussell That's really interesting, thatmost certainly proves then they all are really looking for great ideas.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:35 pm

@marcpaterson: @TaroJ @teenierussell @bang2write #scriptchatI'm usually to be found at the dining table while my 2 y.o. eats his lunch, Itype furiously:)

January 22, 2012, 8:35 pm

@TaroJ: @singerboy72 yup when an interview goes right itsjust a chat and you know straight away if you clicked #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:35 pm

@Francesca_Film: @teenierussell I read it and decided it hadto be made! He knew me & another actor were looking for a script. Hetweaked it. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:37 pm

@marcpaterson: @Bang2write @teenierussell #scriptchat Vgood! Yes, I'm not shy but inexperience is my fear. I think I'm aseat-of-your-pants type.

January 22, 2012, 8:38 pm

@Bang2write: @LittleBigFilmCo logline, genre, targetaudience are key; extras like theme, inspiration etc can figure if time#pitches #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:39 pm

@teenierussell: @Francesca_Film shows that any1 u talk toabout your script is a pitch. It's not only producers who are looking for a gr8script #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:39 pm

@TaroJ: RT @Bang2write: @LittleBigFilmCo logline, genre,target audience are key; extras like theme, inspiration etc can figure if time#pitches #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:40 pm

@Bang2write: @SpockWriter exactly: utilise your existingskills, that's a great idea - be confident! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:40 pm

@marcpaterson: @SpockWriter @Bang2write #scriptchat Hmm,I've done my share of that. Never thought of it like that. Good tip.

January 22, 2012, 8:40 pm

@teenierussell: @SpockWriter The US have a few Pitch festswhere you can pitch all day to 30+ people and I've not heard of one in the UK#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:40 pm

@singerboy72: @TaroJ Exactly. I try 2 pretend I'm explainingscript 2 a friend but secretly bricking it! (Thats where the acting comes in!)#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:40 pm

@marcpaterson: RT @Bang2write: @LittleBigFilmCo logline,genre, target audience are key; extras like theme, inspiration etc can figureif time #pitches #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:41 pm

@Francesca_Film: @teenierussell Yes, there are so manytalented actors out there who want good scripts, especially women older than 30years old! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:41 pm

@Bang2write: @ceh24 logline, genre, target audience is key.http://t.co/jHgxKxZT has a free e-library of articles which includes pitching#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:42 pm

@TaroJ: @teenierussell @spockwriter that would be cool andnot impossible to organise #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:42 pm

@teenierussell: RT @Francesca_Film: @teenierussell Yes,there are so many talented actors out there who want good scripts, especiallywomen older than 30 years old! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:42 pm

@Bang2write: For anyone interested, I am at @Prequel2Canneson feb 8th doing a pitching masterclass, followed by a pitching comp#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:43 pm

@Francesca_Film: @teenierussell It helped that Sam wasalready a good friend and that we were writing a play together! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:43 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @Francesca_Film @teenierussell That's goodnews, my Red Planet lead is a woman my own age! (31, ahem) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:43 pm

@teenierussell: Has anyone ever pitched through the VirtualPitchfest? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:43 pm

@earthorbit: RT @Bang2write: For anyone interested, I am at@Prequel2Cannes on feb 8th doing a pitching masterclass, followed by a pitchingcomp #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:44 pm

@momentsoffilm: Hello #scriptchat folks! Just a quick lurkand sticking head in to say hello! Busy day so can't chat. Carry on, goodstuff, good stuff!!

January 22, 2012, 8:44 pm

@SpockWriter: Just had a qucik thought: if anyone finds itscary, change "selling an idea" to "teaching an idea" -same difference, isn't it? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:44 pm

@teenierussell: RT @Bang2write: For anyone interested, I amat @Prequel2Cannes on feb 8th doing a pitching masterclass, followed by apitching comp #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:44 pm

@Bang2write: @ceh24 you're welcome. Direct link to thee-library is http://t.co/Rl6eSkji. Good luck! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:44 pm

@teenierussell: RT @Bang2write: @ceh24 logline, genre,target audience is key. http://t.co/jHgxKxZT has a free e-library of articleswhich includes pitching #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:44 pm

@Bang2write: @marcpaterson @SpockWriter hey whatever worksfor you! Balance I think is the main thing #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:45 pm

@SpockWriter: RT @TaroJ: @teenierussell @spockwriter thatwould be cool and not impossible to organise - I don't see why the UK can'thave one #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:45 pm

@teenierussell: @momentsoffilm *waves* :-) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:45 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @SpockWriter I quite like that. I'm here toeducate you - about this totally great idea I have! #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:46 pm

@teenierussell: @SiFoulaReel @SpockWriter haha, takesprojector out and opens power point presentation. Don't forget the bow tie ;-)#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:47 pm

@SpockWriter: RT @SiFoulaReel: @SpockWriter I quite likethat. Im here to educate you - about this totally great idea I have! Why not?!#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:48 pm

@SpockWriter: RT @teenierussell: haha, takes projector outand opens power point presentation. Dont forget the bow tie ;-) #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:48 pm

@Francesca_Film: @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Ha ha! Well,when I've more time after filming URN, send it. I'll have more time after the14th Feb. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:48 pm

@teenierussell: Can't pitch no matter how much you've tried?Learn to write brilliant query letters instead. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:49 pm

@teenierussell: 10 minutes left on #scriptchat on pitching#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:51 pm

@TaroJ: A pitch might sound scary but what's scary whensomeone just says "tell me about your idea

January 22, 2012, 8:51 pm

@teenierussell: There is a lot of material out there on howbest to pitch, so no excuse not to be prepared. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:52 pm

@SpockWriter: RT @TaroJ: A pitch might sound scary butwhat's scary when someone just says "tell me about your idea

January 22, 2012, 8:53 pm

@SpockWriter: RT @teenierussell: There is a lot of materialout there on how best to pitch, so no excuse not to be prepared. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:53 pm

@TaroJ: Twitter seems to have died on my phone, bye all on#scriptchat thanks for some great tips

January 22, 2012, 8:55 pm

@teenierussell: There is a list of resources including linkson pitching on the #scriptchat webpage: http://t.co/LZD2y1hw #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:56 pm

@teenierussell: Oh and don't drink and pitch - might not bea great combination #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:57 pm

@JennaAvery: RT @teenierussell: There is a list of resourcesincluding links on pitching on the #scriptchat webpage: http://t.co/lVQ1z6wz

January 22, 2012, 8:57 pm

@Bang2write: Pitching online on sites like @thetalentcircleis great practice before pitching in "real life" #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:57 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell Do you watch Onion NewsNetwork? They have a drunk senator character. That would be me drunk pitching.#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:58 pm

@teenierussell: @rabbitandcrow haha hi there #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:58 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell Actually, when I got drunkyears ago, I'd just tell everyone I liked in the room they would be in myfilms. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:59 pm

@rabbitandcrow: RT @rabbitandcrow: Sorry, I'm late...(huff,puff)...but...pitching...right...um...what did I miss? #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:59 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell #scriptchat That's where I'vebeen going wrong! *joke* :)

January 22, 2012, 8:59 pm

@marcpaterson: Good tip RT: @Bang2write: Pitching online onsites like @thetalentcircle is great practice before pitching in "reallife" #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 8:59 pm

@teenierussell: @marcpaterson @SiFoulaReel I do know someonewho got optioned after a few drinks, you never know #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 9:01 pm

@rabbitandcrow: Very sorry I missed it actually. Would liketo have told my story about The Worst Pitch In The World. Maybe I'll blog aboutit. #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 9:01 pm

@teenierussell: @rabbitandcrow the transcript will be uptomorrow #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 9:01 pm

@teenierussell: @rabbitandcrow I would love to hear yourstory, always learning, even if it's a terrible pitch #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 9:02 pm

@marcpaterson: @teenierussell @SiFoulaReel #scriptchat Iguess as long as you're all having a drink and pitch it's ok. Don't turn uphalf-cut tho...

January 22, 2012, 9:02 pm

@marcpaterson: Good #scriptchat tonight. Thanks all :)

January 22, 2012, 9:03 pm

@SiFoulaReel: @marcpaterson "Let me...let metellyouguysthis... this script is...the best thing... ever... and I... ARGH ILOVE THIS SONG!" #scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 9:04 pm

@teenierussell: Thank you everyone for joining in tonight#scriptchat

January 22, 2012, 9:04 pm

@teenierussell: @marcpaterson Thank you Marc #scriptchat

USA CHAT:

@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK w guest @RichardWalterUChttp://t.co/lNh4fk82

January 23, 2012, 1:00 am

@Bekemeyer: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK w guest@RichardWalterUC http://t.co/nX2y9rGT

January 23, 2012, 1:00 am

@kathycabrera: hey @jeannevb i'm here with @richardwalteruc!Wanna do a quick intro then we can get started? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:00 am

@Jamie_LD: Looking forward to our guest @richardwalteructonight. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:00 am

@kim_garland: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK w guest@RichardWalterUC http://t.co/KfDlGie9

January 23, 2012, 1:00 am

@jeannevb: to celebrate having Richard as a guest tonight,he has graciously gifted us his book "Essentials of Screenwriting" togive! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:01 am

@elizabethkarr: Here and listening. :) RT @Jamie_LD: Lookingforward to our guest @richardwalteruc tonight. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:01 am

@jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC is a famed screenwriting prof atUCLA...amazing man full of knowledge. Shall we pick his brain? Ask a Q...#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@art1032: Hello #scriptchat:)

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@jeannevb: For our new chatters, the easiest way toparticipate is http://t.co/mr07DdrM #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@tracinell: I will be RT-ing furiously for the next hour,heading in to #scriptchat :) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@RichardWalterUC: Thanks so much for hosting me. Aspromised, I'll open with the two most common mistakes screenwriters make....#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@kim_garland: RT @jeannevb: For our new chatters, theeasiest way to participate is http://t.co/DDn1Ozko #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@SarahAlexis4: Hello, everybody. Welcome, @richardwalteruc.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:02 am

@JasmineMcAtee: Writing friends: #scriptchat is happeningnow (5p PST), and #tvwriterchat is happening at 6:30p PST. Hope to see youthere!

January 23, 2012, 1:03 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...and then we'll take questions. Mistakenumber one: we write too much. Too many scenes, too much dialogue, movies thatare... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:03 am

@JasmineMcAtee: RT @jeannevb: For our new chatters, theeasiest way to participate is http://t.co/mr07DdrM #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:03 am

@jeannevb: *sits on edge of seat* RT @RichardWalterUC:...I'll open with the two most common mistakes screenwriters make....#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:03 am

@RichardWalterUC: ....too, too long. The second mistake wemake is we show our scripts before they're really ready. One of my formerstudents.... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:03 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Mistake number one: wewrite too much. Too many scenes, too much dialogue, movies that are...#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:04 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...David Koepp says that the secret of hissuccess is his ability to tolerate seventeen rewrites. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:04 am

@RichardWalterUC: Now: Questions! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:04 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: too long. 2nd mistake is weshow our scripts before theyre really ready. One of my former students....#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:04 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: ...David Koepp says thatthe secret of his success is his ability to tolerate seventeen rewrites.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:04 am

@Jamie_LD: This is me RT @RichardWalterUC: ... Mistake #one:we write too much. Too many scenes, too much dialogue, movies thatare...#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@GinyMacGregor: Hello everyone... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@elizabethkarr: @jeannevb @RichardWalterUC When U take ?s,wld like to hear your take on scene description. Less is more, right?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@dandollar: @RichardWalterUC i am definitely guilty of thesecond point...i love to share scripts before they're even halfway done#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@RichardWalterUC: Right! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@GinyMacGregor: @Jamie_LD Love doing dialogue. I get carriedaway also. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@Francesca_Film: RT @Jamie_LD: This is me RT@RichardWalterUC: ... Mistake #one: we write too much. Too many scenes, toomuch dialogue, movies that are...#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@TheWriteScript: Sorry I'm late... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@elizabethkarr: RT @RichardWalterUC: ...David Koepp saysthat the secret of his success is his ability to tolerate seventeen rewrites.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:05 am

@JeannieWalker1: RT @elizabethkarr: RT @RichardWalterUC:...David Koepp says that the secret of his success is his ability to tolerateseventeen rewrites. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@DimitriDavis: This: rt @RichardWalterUC: ...David Koeppsays that the secret of his success is his ability to tolerate seventeen rewrites.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@RichardWalterUC: When they're prematurely shown, they getold and stale in a hurry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUC I'm guilt on both counts. Thankgoodness I fix before showing to anyone in industry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@tracinell: @TheWriteScript *waves, slips the JMs* :)#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@CelluloidBlonde: #Scriptchat : Richard Walter to GuestJanuary 22, 2012 http://t.co/HotRS6qy #scriptnews

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@RichardWalterUC: Every word of dialogue, and every othersound and sight in the script must: Move The Story Forward. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@SarahAlexis4: @richardwalteruc Q: Any tips for paringscripts down in rewrites so they aren't too long? Advice for achieving a leanscript? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:06 am

@IngridElkner: Scriptchat o'clock. I may tweet. This couldbe a thing that happens. If it does, we'll accept it, then pretend it neverhappened, k?

January 23, 2012, 1:07 am

@dianewms: @RichardWalterUC #scriptchat I give myselfpermission to write too much in the 1st draft, cos it's easier to edit downthat up. Good idea?

January 23, 2012, 1:07 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Every word of dialogue, andevery other sound and sight in the script must: Move The Story Forward.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:07 am

@elizabethkarr: #gold RT @RichardWalterUC: Every word ofdialogue, and every other sound and sight in the script must: Move The StoryForward. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:07 am

@RichardWalterUC: Trim, trim, trim. When in doubt (about anyword or bit of business or dialogue) throw it out. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:07 am

@lisamondello: RT @RichardWalterUC Every word of dialogue,and every other sound and sight in the script must: Move The Story Forward.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUC it's only fresh the first timeit's read. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@DimitriDavis: rt @RichardWalterUC: Every word of dialogue,and every other sound and sight in the script must: Move The Story Forward.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@RichardWalterUC: Ask yourself if the particular bit weremissing, would it be missed? If so, it was needed. If not, not. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@TheWriteScript: @tracinell Thanks! I was counting on youfor dessert! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@DimitriDavis: I'm going to be retweeting you a lot, aren'tI? @RichardWalterUC #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: Every word of dialogue,and every other sound and sight in the script must: Move The Story Forward.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Trim, trim, trim. When indoubt (about any word or bit of business or dialogue) throw it out. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@GinyMacGregor: @dianewms Hi *waves* #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @RichardWalterUC Evening, Richard, yougave me a kind book quote a while back on Screenwriter's Survival Guide.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:08 am

@cortneywrites: David Koepp: impressive writing resume!http://t.co/2IIgGBMH #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@dandollar: @RichardWalterUC it's good though to get it allout the first time though, right? it's easier to trim than add later? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@RichardWalterUC: It's okay to overwrite in early drafts, aslong as you don't show the drafts until they're pared and pruned. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@TheWriteScript: RT @RichardWalterUC: Ask yourself if theparticular bit were missing, would it be missed? If so, it was needed. If not,not. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@dandollar: RT @RichardWalterUC: Trim, trim, trim. When indoubt (about any word or bit of business or dialogue) throw it out. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@RichardWalterUC: It's my pleasure to support my fellowwriters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Ask yourself if theparticular bit were missing, would it be missed? If so, it was needed. If not,not. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@jeannevb: apologies. I'm having technical difficulties onmy end. My Mac died & working on new machine. A bit glitchy... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:09 am

@sdarancette: Got work to do, so I won't be participating in#scriptchat or #tvwriterchat. But may lurk in the background, like that creepykid next door

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@RichardWalterUC: yes, again, feel free to overwrite inearly drafts, but never show early drafts. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC Q. Can you tell us aboutyour book, what will we find there that we won't elsewhere? Thanks. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@rprestonclark: RT @DimitriDavis: rt @RichardWalterUC: Everyword of dialogue, and every other sound and sight in the script must: Move TheStory Forward. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@dianewms: @GinyMacGregor Hi back! #scriptchat Like avolleyball adage: If in doubt, call it out! ;-)

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC what are some of your faverewrite tips? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @RichardWalterUC You have a new book outnow? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@elizabethkarr: @RichardWalterUC So then what is yourtimeline to show to those 17 readers? At what point in writers process?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@rprestonclark: @DimitriDavis @RichardWalterUC I'm drillingthat into my head daily #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@art1032: RT @RichardWalterUC: Trim, trim, trim. When indoubt (about any word or bit of business or dialogue) throw it out. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:10 am

@WriterWarrior: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Download scripts legallyfor many 2012 award nominated movies http://t.co/ixqNMUzm #screenwriting#scriptchat #scripttip

January 23, 2012, 1:11 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC what are some ofyour fave rewrite tips? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:11 am

@RichardWalterUC: My book focuses upon the three essentialprinciples that explain the extraordinary success of our UCLA writers inmaking... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:11 am

@DimitriDavis: Never, ever, ever. rt @RichardWalterUC: yes,again, feel free to overwrite in early drafts, but never show early drafts.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:11 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...the transition from the academic to theprofessional community. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:11 am

@jeannevb: Essentials of Screenwriting http://t.co/CUqxRXstRT @CelluloidBlonde: @RichardWalterUC You have a new book out now? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:11 am

@elizabethkarr: RT @art1032: RT @RichardWalterUC: Trim,trim, trim. When in doubt (about any word or bit of business or dialogue) throwit out. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@jeannevb: Richard also has website: http://t.co/VFZSRdAC#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@RichardWalterUC: Forget about timelines. David WebbPeople's script for the Oscar-winning Unforgiven was around for about twentyyears. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC Essentials ofScreenwriting http://t.co/Xs6ak1vC RT #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@RichardWalterUC: My own humble Escape From Film School wasin the works for about an equal period and is still not finished. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: Richard also has website:http://t.co/iX71FOaY #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@GinyMacGregor: RT @jeannevb: Richard also has website:http://t.co/MbTY7szD #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:12 am

@elizabethkarr: @DimitriDavis Except to your trusted go-toreaders for early notes. #dontshowscriptstoosoon #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:13 am

@RichardWalterUC: My first novel, Barry and the Persuasions,is still in business, after being a book, a film rights sale, and now a stagemusical #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:13 am

@DimitriDavis: @elizabethkarr Showing = to buyers. Notes itup with your writing circle. #scriptchat #dontshowscriptstoosoon

January 23, 2012, 1:14 am

@jeannevb: Sign up for Richard's newsletterhere:http://t.co/IAfqRQGp #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:14 am

@RichardWalterUC: Yes, you should have a writers group, akitchen cabinet of pals you love and trust whom you can show early drafts.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:14 am

@TheWriteScript: Q. What other mistakes do unsold writersmake? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:14 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: Sign up for Richards newsletterhere:http://t.co/XiG3euEz #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:14 am

@lisamondello: RT @RichardWalterUC:Yes, u should have awriters group, a kitchen cabinet of pals you love & trust whom u can showearly drafts. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:15 am

@art1032: RT @GinyMacGregor: RT @jeannevb: Richard also haswebsite: http://t.co/MbTY7szD #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:15 am

@RichardWalterUC: Not only unsold writers but sold writersmake mistakes. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:15 am

@kathycabrera: @richardwalteruc What is that great analogyabout the movie about the happy village of happy people... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:15 am

@GREGBIELA: I'm late! Next round is on me! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:16 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: Oh my God. You sound just like Tom Lazarus.HAHAHAHAHA #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:16 am

@RichardWalterUC: A common mistake is being too on the nose,too textual and insufficiently subtextual. The idea is to imply rather thanexpress. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:16 am

@RichardWalterUC: That only tells you that Tom is right!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:16 am

@dianewms: Would like to see this in an ebook/KIndleedition: Essentials of Screenwriting http://t.co/Gn4s71UH RT #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:16 am

@RichardWalterUC: the Village of the Happy Nice People isthe faux name of the faux film I create that has no violence and is purelyagreeable. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:17 am

@Leytonrocks: RT @RichardWalterUC: Not only unsold writersbut sold writers make mistakes. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:17 am

@richmagahiz: RT @RichardWalterUC: A common mistake is beingtoo on the nose, too textual and insufficiently subtextual. The idea is toimply rather than express. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:17 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: mistake, being too on thenose, too textual & insufficiently subtextual. Imply rather than express.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:17 am

@BarbaraAWaite: RT @elizabethkarr: #gold RT@RichardWalterUC: Every word of dialogue, and every other sound and sight inthe script must: Move The Story Forward. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:17 am

@jeannevb: Speaking of @RichardWalterUC's new book, I have acopy in my hands ready to give away at random to one lucky chatter #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@dianewms: @GREGBIELA No salt for me, thanks. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@lisamondello: RT@RichardWalterUC: A common mistake is being2 on the nose, 2 textual & insufficiently subtextual. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@Leytonrocks: @RichardWalterUC writers groups have been myuniversity #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@dianewms: My script = 6+ years. Needed to do research whilealso learning screenwriting. Folks like the scenes they've read so far tho.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@jeannevb: And the book is SIGNED by the one and only manhimself... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@art1032: RT @RichardWalterUC: A common mistake is being tooon the nose, too textual and insufficiently subtextual. The idea is to implyrather than express. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:18 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @richardwalterUC Please tell Tom Lazarusthat Andrea says hi. #UCLA Writers' Program Master Class in Feature FilmWriting.n #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:19 am

@RichardWalterUC: Raise the stakes as high as you can raisethem. Can't discuss it, though, abstractly but only in context of a particularscript #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:19 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @jeannevb Hey mister! Hey mister! Throw methe book! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:19 am

@GREGBIELA: @dianewms Gotcha! Remind me when ou server comesaround. ;-) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:19 am

@jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC you're doing great. *poursmargarita refill* #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:19 am

@IngridElkner: I can't stand scripts that TELL the reader tofeel, instead of making them feel. It's like, do the work, find the truth,dammit! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:19 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: A common mistake isbeing 2 on the nose, 2 textual & insufficiently subtextual. Imply ratherthan express. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:20 am

@Leytonrocks: @RichardWalterUC wasn't benj button 1stoptioned in the 20s #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:20 am

@JasmineMcAtee2: RT @RichardWalterUC: Raise the stakes ashigh as you can. Cant discuss it abstractly, but only in context of aparticular script #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:20 am

@TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC Yeah, I get that. I'drather not refer to unsold screenwriters as "new" writers.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:20 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Raise the stakes as high asyou can raise them. abstractly but only in context of a particular script#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:20 am

@dianewms: RT @jeannevb: And the book is SIGNED by the oneand only man himself... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:20 am

@richmagahiz: @IngridElkner And I hate it when the scoredoes all the emotional cueing too #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@kim_garland: RT @jeannevb Speaking of @RichardWalterUC'snew book, I have a copy in my hands ready to give away at random to 1 luckychatter #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@RichardWalterUC: Smart stuff, Ingrid. It has to come outsight and sound, action and dialogue, not the writer whispering clues to thereader #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@AndiWritesAgain: Forgive me! I'm late.#totallydistractedbyabitofdottiness Sooo, what's on the menu? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@dianewms: @GREGBIELA And extra lime. :-) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@SPCwrite: @dianewms I havent been in a #scriptchat mood fora while now depresses me lol.

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@rprestonclark: @jeannevb pick me pick me!!! lol #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:21 am

@RichardWalterUC: Every sold writer without exception wasonce unsold. If you're an unsold writer, you're in company with the greats!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:22 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @richardwalterUC Tom is RIGHT. Tough.Tough. Tom. Yikes. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:22 am

@IngridElkner: @richmagahiz Instead of crying I end uplaughing. You can't pull at people's hormonal responses to get them to feel.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:22 am

@marc_omeyer: hi everyone jetlag from france. heard aboutmargaritas and a book : ) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:22 am

@RichardWalterUC: People who get depressed are people whofeel their feelings passionately, and that's a good sign for writers.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:22 am

@RichardWalterUC: Laughing, crying, it's all just fine. Theonly thing that's not fine is being boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@tracinell: RT @malber: @richardwalterUC do you see therecent market uptick as a sign of good things for screenwriters? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @richardwalteruc I was speaking to @malberlast night about BLIND DEALS. I want to be that writer who gets one.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@dianewms: @richmagahiz @IngridElkner Yes, the score shouldsupport the story, not tell it. I love John Williams (no relation)! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@JasmineMcAtee2: @IngridElkner To jump in - absolutely. Ialso end up laughing during those scenes, comes off so ridiculous. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@RichardWalterUC: I think Hitchock's timeless Rebecca openswith a poem, doesn't it? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@Jamie_LD: @malber hey Mike. #ScriptChat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: Laughing, crying, its alljust fine. The only thing thats not fine is being boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:23 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @alex_algx Dead Poet's Society #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:24 am

@AndiWritesAgain: @RichardWalterUC Amen. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:24 am

@malber: @Jamie_LD hey! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:24 am

@lisamondello: RT@RichardWalterUC Laughing, crying, it's alljust fine. The only thing that's not fine is being boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:24 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @RichardWalterUC Why are we speaking aboutRebecca. What a book. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:24 am

@RichardWalterUC: If the score really, truly stands out,then it's a lousy score. It's supposed to support the story, not BE the story.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:25 am

@TheWriteScript: Q. What's your personal writing motivation?What keeps you going? How do you keep moving forward? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:25 am

@art1032: RT @RichardWalterUC: People who get depressed arepeople who feel their feelings passionately, and that's a good sign forwriters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:25 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Every sold writer withoutexception was once unsold. If ur an unsold writer, ur in company with thegreats! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:25 am

@RichardWalterUC: I thought Rebecca had a poem in it, and itmight be part of the answer to a previous question. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:25 am

@RichardWalterUC: My motivation: can't think of anythingelse to do. Don't want to do anything else but write. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@rodbauer: @RichardWalterUC Many people have told me thatthey hated Tree of Life. Is it possible for new writer to do somethingoriginal? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC how about your thoughts ontheme... what are some mistakes people make? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@RichardWalterUC: What can beat trafficking in your ownimagination? Swapping your daydreams for dollars? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@dianewms: If you're an unsold writer, you're in companywith the greats! #scriptchat That's me! But I'm also an award-winning unsoldwriter. ;-)

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid for what others getscolded for: day dreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @richardwalteruc Please give us someexercises on how to arrive at good sub text, the most challenging asp ofwriting for me. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid forwhat others get scolded for: day dreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:26 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC How important do you thinkit is to have industry coverage for marketing your spec? Who are the bestservices? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@RichardWalterUC: the biggest mistake regarding theme isputting it first, starting with some lesson, some principle the writer wants toteach #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: What can beat traffickingin your own imagination? Swapping your daydreams for dollars? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@CelluloidBlonde: I'm thinking about knocking @jeannevb down& taking the book while ya'all are distracted. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@lisamondello: Love this! RT @RichardWalterUC What can beattrafficking in your own imagination? Swapping your daydreams for dollars?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@dianewms: @marc_omeyer Salt or not salt? Frozen or on therocks? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@RichardWalterUC: Theme emerges AFTER story, and is asurprise to the writer who wrote it. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@IngridElkner: I found the gypsy music in Sherlock Holmesamazing - because the storytelling was weak enough to make me focus on themusic. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@alex_algx: @RichardWalterUC Thanks! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@DimitriDavis: That's why it's awesome being a writer. rt@RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid for what others get scolded for: daydreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: Theme emerges AFTER story,and is a surprise to the writer who wrote it. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:27 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid for whatothers get scolded for: day dreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@jeannevb: @dianewms if you're bartending, I cld use one...or three #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@JasmineMcAtee: RT @RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid forwhat others get scolded for: day dreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@scriptdreric: @RichardWalterUC - Q: Do you recommend filmschool for aspiring screenwriters? #scriptchat #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: the biggest mistake re:theme is putting it first, starting w/ lesson, principle the writer wants toteach #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@RichardWalterUC: I don't think you need industry coveragefor marketing your spec. If it's actual coverage, it'll be in the studiofiles.... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@efissenden: RT @RichardWalterUC: Theme emerges AFTER story,and is a surprise to the writer who wrote it. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...and it'll make the script look old.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Theme emerges AFTER story,and is a surprise to the writer who wrote it. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@art1032: RT @RichardWalterUC: the biggest mistake regardingtheme is putting it first, starting with some lesson, some principle the writerwants to teach #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:28 am

@SarahAlexis4: @RichardWalterUC Q:Can you share what yourwriting process is like? How do you outline? Do you take specific passes onrewrites? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@marc_omeyer: @dianewms salt and frozen thx you're great onthis one !n #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@RichardWalterUC: Film school is now the Number One way tobreak into the industry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@TheWriteScript: Q. Other than "write," what isyour best piece of advice for writers working to break in to Hollywood? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@scriptdreric: My last tweet should have had only one#scriptchat ... #TweetChatFail

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@GREGBIELA: @jeannevb Another round over here bartender!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC I don't think u needindustry coverage for marketing your spec. Actual coverage, will be in thestudio files #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@tracinell: dang it. RT @RichardWalterUC: Film school is nowthe Number One way to break into the industry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:29 am

@lisamondello: @richardwalterUC What is the best way to makea character come to life in a script? What are some mistakes writers make?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@RichardWalterUC: When I went to film school in the '60s itwas considered a dead end. My classmates, notably one named George, changed allthat. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@AndiWritesAgain: @RichardWalterUC Hmm... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@CelluloidBlonde: RT @RichardWalterUC: Film school is nowthe Number One way to break into the industry. #scriptnews #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@jeannevb: In @RichardWalterUC's new book, he also coversthe business side... feel free to ask questions re: that too #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@marc_omeyer: @RichardWalterUC hi Richard would you pleasedefine story vs plot to make all clear ? thx #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@DimitriDavis: Explain? rt @RichardWalterUC: Film school isnow the Number One way to break into the industry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@RichardWalterUC: Film school, though, is not the ONLY wayto break in. Most successful film artists havfe NOT been to film school#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@TheWriteScript: What's #2??? #3???? RT @RichardWalterUC:Film school is now the Number One way to break into the industry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@elizabethkarr: @RichardWalterUC Recently saw old film wherescore supported film perfectly. The Changeling, directed by Peter Medak.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:30 am

@art1032: @IngridElkner If storytelling is weak,makes iteasier to focus on anything BUT the story..or walk out lol. #scriptchat IMHO:)

January 23, 2012, 1:31 am

@RichardWalterUC: Story and plot are synonyms; nodifference. Sometimes people think plot is the actual stuff in the movie andstory is that... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:31 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: RT @RichardWalterUC: Theme emerges AFTERstory, and is a surprise to the writer who wrote it. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:31 am

@scriptdreric: @RichardWalterUC - Thanks for answering myquestion! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: In @RichardWalterUCs newbook, he also covers the business side... feel free to ask questions re: thattoo #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...plus back story and forward story.Don't get caught up in the nomenclature, however. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@tracinell: Hope! RT @RichardWalterUC: Film school, is notthe ONLY way 2 break in. Most successful film artists have NOT been 2 filmschool #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@scriptdreric: Hey screenwriters - UCLA ScreenwritingProfessor Richard Walter is in #scriptchat answering questions! Hit him up! :)

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@dianewms: @jeannevb Regular or flavored? Tonight we'refeaturing mango and strawberry. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@JoJakubowicz: A los guionistas y estudiantes de escritura,chequeen el HT #scriptchat que está haciendo @RichardWalterUC

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@IngridElkner: @art1032 At 17 the minute mark of 'Bridesmaids'I was yelling at my TV "Bored! Bored!" That's not a good sign for anyfilm :D #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:32 am

@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb I notices his credentials forintellectual property rights. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@kim_garland: I love this. I don't pre-plan theme. RT@RichardWalterUC Theme emerges AFTER story, and is a surprise to the writer whowrote it #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@efissenden: RT @scriptdreric: Hey screenwriters - UCLAScreenwriting Professor Richard Walter is in #scriptchat answering questions!Hit him up! :)

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@RichardWalterUC: If story is weak, nothing else matters.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@tracinell: RT @scriptdreric: Hey screenwriters, UCLAScreenwriting Prof Richard Walter is in answering questions! Hit him up! :)#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@PeterLHarmon: @TheWriteScript Best way to break intoscreenwriting? Move to LA, make friends, produce your own stuff. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@marc_omeyer: @RichardWalterUC thx for answer Richard. buttheme and plot seem so related to me. don't pick how theme could emerge on hisown. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@angrychow: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak, nothingelse matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@RichardWalterUC: Regarding story and musical scores,there's a joke about Broadway: "They don't come out whistling thescenery." #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:33 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak, nothingelse matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:34 am

@Silverwingscrpt: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:34 am

@DimitriDavis: rt @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:34 am

@elizabethkarr: @jeannevb @RichardWalterUC Can you talkabout attaching talent to screenplays before financing in place? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:34 am

@CelluloidBlonde: I adore the name @angrychow it cracks meup. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:34 am

@art1032: @IngridElkner Completely Agree.:) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: The theme of, say,Jaws, is not sharks but "everyone hates a truth teller." #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@richmagahiz: RT @RichardWalterUC: Regarding story andmusical scores, there's a joke about Broadway: "They don't come outwhistling the scenery." #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@gustavoaleman: RT @JoJakubowicz: A los guionistas y estudiantesde escritura, chequeen el HT #scriptchat que está haciendo @RichardWalterUC

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@DimitriDavis: @efissenden So most producers and directorsout of film school get industry jobs? @RichardWalterUC #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@angrychow: @CelluloidBlonde you should meet my dog.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@jeannevb: RT @elizabethkarr: @jeannevb @RichardWalterUC Canyou talk about attaching talent to screenplays before financing in place?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC Would you provide a fewtweets about Re-Writing specifics.. techniques / strategies / passes?#scriptchat #screenwriting

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@marc_omeyer: @RichardWalterUC jaws . thought of theme asone man can make a difference #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:35 am

@elizabethkarr: Love this. Story is everything. RT@RichardWalterUC: If story is weak, nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@RichardWalterUC: that sort of language can get in the way.Stick with Aristotle who put it best thousands of years ago: beginning, middle,end. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@PostwomanMovie: RT @jeannevb: RT @elizabethkarr: @jeannevb@RichardWalterUC Can you talk about attaching talent to screenplays beforefinancing in place? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@CelluloidBlonde: RT @angrychow: @CelluloidBlonde you shouldmeet my dog. || lulz #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@SouthpawDoll: RT @LauraVanVleet: RT @RichardWalterUC: Ifstory is weak, nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC let's assume a script ispolished & solid. Any advice to our writers on how to get it read by rightpeople? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@RichardWalterUC: Reiterating: Aristotle never mentions'acts.' Only beginnings, middles, ends. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@WisdomGirlFilms: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@elizabethkarr: @jeannevb Thank you JVB. Next round oftequila on me. :) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@PostwomanMovie: @jeannevb @elizabethkarr @RichardWalterUC Iam there now. Attaching talent while still securing funding. Thanks.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@dianewms: @RichardWalterUC George ... last name Lucas?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @RichardWalterUC What are you going to sayabout the 3 act structure? You know Tom teaches rising action. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@kingisafink: RT @jeannevb: Speaking of @RichardWalterUC'snew book, copy in my hands ready to give away at random to one lucky chatter#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@MJ_Slide: #TRUTH RT @elizabethkarr: Love this. Story iseverything. RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak, nothing else matters.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:36 am

@RichardWalterUC: I've had it up to here with that Hero'sJourney stuff. Enough already with the Cambpell. Chris Vogler is my good pal,but.... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:37 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...he's sold enough of his ScreenwritersJourney book already and urges everyone instead to by my own. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:37 am

@tracinell: True, keep it simple. :) RT @RichardWalterUC:Reiterating: Aristotle never mentions acts. Only beginnings, middles, ends.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:37 am

@elizabethkarr: @PostwomanMovie A topic of great interest tomany of us. #attachingtalenttoscripts #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:38 am

@angrychow: Love it. RT @RichardWalterUC: I've had it up tohere with that Hero's Journey stuff. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:38 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC Any advice to ourwriters on how to get it read by right people? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:38 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @RichardWalterUC Hollywood LOVES Save TheCat. Wish I could hear what Tom has to say. Sure he loved VOMIT in Bridesmaids.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:38 am

@marc_omeyer: would like to thank jeanne and scriptchatteam, and M.Walter. Read your book years ago, live in france, and so great tochat now #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:38 am

@RichardWalterUC: You don't have to be in L.A. to succeedunless you're looking at staff TV situations such as sit coms. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:38 am

@AndiWritesAgain: @RichardWalterUC Love Egri. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@euripidean: RT @kim_garland: I love this. I don't pre-plantheme. RT @RichardWalterUC Theme emerges AFTER story, and is a surprise to thewriter who wrote it #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@richmagahiz: @RichardWalterUC I'm so glad to hear you saythis. Enough is enough. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@gustavoaleman: #amisalumnos, Sigan este HT #scriptchat de@RichardWalterUC profesor del programa de Guiones de UCLA

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@RichardWalterUC: Most writers want to write features, andfor that it's actually an advantage to be from somewhere OTHER than NY or LA.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@PostwomanMovie: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@DimitriDavis: rt @RichardWalterUC: You dont have to be inL.A. to succeed unless youre looking at staff TV situations such as sit coms.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@tracinell: More hope! RT @RichardWalterUC: u dont have tobe in L.A. to succeed unless ur looking at staff TV situations such as sitcoms. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@lisamondello: RT@RichardWalterUC You don't have to be inL.A. to succeed unless you're looking at staff TV situations such as sit coms.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC Hero climbs up the tree,everyone throws rocks at him, hero climbs down.. beginning-middle-end#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@RichardWalterUC: Mercie, cher Marc. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@dianewms: RT @RichardWalterUC: that sort of language canget in the way. Stick with Aristotle who put it best thousands of years ago:beginning, middle, end. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:39 am

@jeannevb: @marc_omeyer you are very welcome. The #treefortloves finding guests like @RichardWalterUC. Glad you could be here tonight#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@RichardWalterUC: Forget Egri. Read Walter. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC Q. Are you still teachingin the classroom or all administration? n #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde haha you're killing me ;)#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@RichardWalterUC: Now people are going to steal your treestory, HBwriterMike. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@tracinell: I'm falling in love w/ you!#didItypethatoutloud? RT @RichardWalterUC: its an advantage 2 be from somewhereOTHER than NY or LA. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@CelluloidBlonde: RT @RichardWalterUC: Forget Egri. ReadWalter. || LOL #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:40 am

@RichardWalterUC: I do almost no administration. Strictlyclassroom. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@dianewms: @RichardWalterUC And the beginning doesn't haveto end by page X? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: Most writers want 2 writefeatures, & 4 that its actually an advantage 2be from somewhere OTHER thanNY/LA. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@RichardWalterUC: We were clearly meant for each other,Tracinell. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@marc_omeyer: @jeannevb so what about margarita and the book: D #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@reelsistas: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak, nothingelse matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@elizabethkarr: I find how to books most helpful as templatecheckpoints for script already written rather than rules to write by. Anyoneelse? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @richardwalteruc: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@efissenden: RT @RichardWalterUC: Reiterating: Aristotlenever mentions 'acts.' Only beginnings, middles, ends. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:41 am

@rodbauer: @RichardWalterUC If you want to be a real writer,it seems like Hollywood is the last place you want to be. Thoughts? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@RichardWalterUC: There ARE good books, including Egri, butreading these books--even my own--should not be INSTEAD of writing. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@Jamie_LD: @tracinell Haha, I'm with you! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC What's the first thing youtell writing students on the 1st day of class? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@IngridElkner: One of my teachers told me don't set scriptsin a major city - it's more interesting & easier to get funding for countrytales. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@PostwomanMovie: This is beautiful! @RichardWalterUC"Theme emerges AFTER story & is a surprise 2thewriter who wroteit"#scriptchat #filmmaking#screenwriting

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@RichardWalterUC: Regarding rules, we have only one at UCLAand it is three words: Don't. Be. Boring., #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@SarahAlexis4: @RichardWalterUC Q: Any key basic thingswriters should know regarding the business side of the industry? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@efissenden: @DimitriDavis Just making a guess, actually. Iwouldn't have a clue why else film schs would be important. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:42 am

@jeannevb: I'm going to scroll through the chat and randomlypick someone for Richard's book... so if you're lurking, u'd better tweet!n#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: There ARE good books, butreading these books--even my own--should not be INSTEAD of writing. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@PostwomanMovie: RT @RichardWalterUC: the biggest mistakeregarding theme is putting it first, starting with some lesson, some principlethe writer wants to teach #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@elizabethkarr: A real writer can be anywhere. Put your buttin the chair and write. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@RichardWalterUC: I'm not sure what a 'real' writer is. Iknow what a reel writer is: that's a screenwriter. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@JasmineMcAtee2: @elizabethkarr Agreed. Stifling to writewith so many 'rules' in head. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@lisamondello: RT@RichardWalterUC Regarding rules, we haveonly one at UCLA and it is three words: Don't. Be. Boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@IngridElkner: @elizabethkarr I think it's good to read,absorb, then go and trust your subconscious drew it in, don't keep going backto books #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@Silverwingscrpt: RT @RichardWalterUC: Regarding rules, wehave only one at UCLA and it is three words: Don't. Be. Boring., #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@RichardWalterUC: Film schools are great places to learn.It's not about making connections with the industry. The important connectionsare .... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:43 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Regarding rules, we haveonly one at UCLA and it is three words: Dont. Be. Boring., #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @jeannevb :::type type type::: #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@grking: made films w/out planning theme haha! RT@kim_garland: I don't pre-plan theme. RT @RichardWalterUC Theme emerges AFTERstory it #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@TheWriteScript: RT @RichardWalterUC: Im not sure what areal writer is. I know what a reel writer is: thats a screenwriter. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@efissenden: @elizabethkarr Yes, exactly! I read a few andfound they were really only useful for these reasons. Only for reference.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@elizabethkarr: Is Oscar Wilde on staff? RT@RichardWalterUC: Regarding rules, we have only one at UCLA and it is threewords: Dont. Be. Boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@HMONeill79: @jeannevb Being shy, but I am here :)#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@jeannevb: time is flying tonight! 15 more minutes with@RichardWalterUC... ask away! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...those you make with your classmates,who will go on to become professionals. I'm still working with old USC filmschool pals. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@PostwomanMovie: RT @RichardWalterUC: ...the transition fromthe academic to the professional community. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC Any advice on specificrewriting techniques..passes?? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: Im not sure what a realwriter is. I know what a reel writer is: thats a screenwriter. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@DimitriDavis: @efissenden There's @RichardWalterUC'sanswer. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:44 am

@RichardWalterUC: Yeah, the books and seminars too often areways to AVOID writing. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@marc_omeyer: @jeannevb tweeting tweeting un guest françaisce serait bien quand même. France will get oscar and Richard's book. great year! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@grking: @kim_garland it's cool that viewers/critics havefound themes in some of my films I had no clue were in there! Love that#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@ChipNotDonald: How do you focus your writing time and getrid of distractions? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@rodbauer: Work for hire means that the writer has littlecontrol, unlike theatre & fiction. How do you maintain integrity with nocontrol? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: RT @RichardWalterUC: ...those you make withyour classmates, who will go on to become professionals. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@HazelGoddess: RT @RichardWalterUC: If story is weak,nothing else matters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@jeannevb: fyi, fact that @celluloidblonde...screenwritingteacher... wants @RichardWalterUC's book says a lot about the man's knowledge#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@SPCwrite: RT @elizabethkarr: A real writer can be anywhere.Put your butt in the chair and write. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@RichardWalterUC: Throw away preconceptions when yourewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehow brand new. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@efissenden: @DimitriDavis @RichardWalterUC So I see!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@UnkScreenwriter: @elizabethkarr Most of the books I've readmake outstanding target practice... #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@elizabethkarr: @IngridElkner Agree with you. Absorb andreflect. But ultimately it's writer's experience and voice. Rules made to bebroken. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@TheWriteScript: Procrastinator's Tools! RT@RichardWalterUC: Yeah, the books and seminars too often are ways to AVOIDwriting. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@RichardWalterUC: A woman can give birth to eight children,but each of those children has a different mother. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:45 am

@jeannevb: @marc_omeyer tweeting in French? *swoon*#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@Jamie_LD: @HMONeill79 Hey, been shooting lately?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: Throw away preconceptionswhen you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehow brand new.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@jeannevb: amen RT @RichardWalterUC: Throw awaypreconceptions when you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehowbrand new. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@angrychow: RT @RichardWalterUC: How many average passes?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: fyi, fact that@celluloidblonde-screenwriting teacher-wants @RichardWalterUCs book says a lotabout his knowledge #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @richardwalteruc This twitter group issynonomous with classmates who go on to make films. It's a tight group ofdriven people #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@DimitriDavis: RT @jeannevb: amen RT @RichardWalterUC: Throwaway preconceptions when you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but alsosomehow brand new. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@lisamondello: RT@RichardWalterUC Throw away preconceptionswhen you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehow brand new.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@efissenden: RT @RichardWalterUC: Throw away preconceptionswhen you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehow brand new.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@RichardWalterUC: So true, SPCwrite. I know one guy who goesto the airport to write, because the distractions help him concentrate.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: Throw away preconceptionswhen you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehow brand new.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@IngridElkner: RT @RichardWalterUC: A woman can give birthto eight children, but each of those children has a different mother.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @jeannevb oh I am an @RichardWalterUC fanfrom way back, also I am cheap :::wink::: #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@marc_omeyer: @jeannevb oui madame, pour avoir le bouquin noproblemo ! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:46 am

@efissenden: So much gold tonight from @RichardWalterUC at#scriptchat . 14 more minutes. Jump in now!

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@RichardWalterUC: It's one of the bounties of blessingsbrought by the web. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@richmagahiz: @RichardWalterUC Q When the scene you'rewriting has gone to a boring place, what do you do to snap out of it?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@MBDymension: I usually write a lot of story drafts beforeI'd begin the first draft of a screenplay.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@karlsprague: RT @jeannevb: amen RT @RichardWalterUC: Throwaway preconceptions when you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but alsosomehow brand new. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUC next to writing, I find readingscripts to be the best learning tool. #ScriptChat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@elizabethkarr: @UnkScreenwriter :) Look forward to goingout on the range with you sometime. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC Yeah. Lots of rules withthe first. By the eighth, you let them do their own thing. Script #8 will beawesome! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@RichardWalterUC: Re preconceptions: it's important tooutline prior to writing, but once writing, throw away that outline. Stay opento surprise #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde if you don't hit the randomchosen one, I'll buy you the book :) xo #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:47 am

@lisamondello: White noise. RT@RichardWalterUC I know 1 guywho goes to the airport to write, because the distractions help himconcentrate. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@dianewms: Yeah, the books and seminars too often are waysto AVOID writing. #scriptchat -- Guilty! But I love doing the research for myhistoric epic.

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@PostwomanMovie: Yes. Just blessed they are all still thr.RT @elizabethkarr "A topic of great interest 2 many of us"#scriptchat #attachintalent2scripts

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@UnkScreenwriter: @elizabethkarr No problem. I'll bring theWEAPONS and the BOOKS. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@elizabethkarr: GMTA Me, too. RT @Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUCnext to writing, I find reading scripts to be the best learning tool.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC I know, I'm fighting to makeit creative.. not just a rewriting checklist. Gotta keep the magic alive...#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@marc_omeyer: @AndreaLMcNeill hi andrea what twitter group??? did I miss some ? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@the_bat: RT @elizabethkarr: A real writer can be anywhere.Put your butt in the chair and write. #scriptchat <—Or, what I do. Writestanding up.

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@angrychow: @RichardWalterUC do you have recommended scriptsfor writers to read and study? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@RichardWalterUC: MBDymension: that's a good technique.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@AndiWritesAgain: @RichardWalterUC Beginning, middle &end. That's all I meant. #Egri loved #Aristotle #imopentorememberingbothofyou#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@JustinWHedges: RT @RichardWalterUC: Re preconceptions: it'simportant to outline prior to writing, but once writing, throw away thatoutline. Stay open to surprise #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@art1032: RT @jeannevb: amen RT @RichardWalterUC: Throw awaypreconceptions when you rewrite; let each draft be a revision but also somehowbrand new. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@romimoondi: RT @RichardWalterUC: its important to outlineprior to writing, but once writing, throw away that outline. Stay open tosurprise #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@CelluloidBlonde: @jeannevb It's also important when someoneyou like shows up to talk to show up in support. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @RichardWalterUC: its important 2 outlineprior 2 writing, but once writing, throw away that outline. Stay open 2surprise #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@Silverwingscrpt: RT @RichardWalterUC: Re preconceptions:it's important to outline prior to writing, but once writing, throw away thatoutline. Stay open to surprise #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@DimitriDavis: RT @elizabethkarr: GMTA Me, too. RT@Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUC next to writing, I find reading scripts to be thebest learning tool. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:48 am

@AllMightyGoold: RT @RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid forwhat others get scolded for: day dreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@RichardWalterUC: You can learn plenty from bad scripts asyou can from good. Read, read, read, but better to see the movies on screen.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@AndiWritesAgain: K. Chat is so slow on my side that I'mtaking it as a sign that I should be writing. Success to all of you. #enjoy#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @marc_omeyer Salut, Marc! Pas beaucoup. Tuas commence quand? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@CelluloidBlonde: RT @jeannevb: if you dont hit the randomchosen one, Ill buy you the book :) xo || LOL - smooch! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@romimoondi: Missed so many #scriptchats due to crazywriting life, so I'm glad to sit back and listen in on this one! :-)#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@marc_omeyer: @RichardWalterUC absolutely, the net is a luckfor writers today #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@angrychow: So true RT @RichardWalterUC: You can learnplenty from bad scripts as you can from good. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@HBwriterMike: RT @Jamie_LD @RichardWalterUC next towriting, I find reading scripts to be the best learning tool. #ScriptChat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde I absolutely love that you'rehere :) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @marc_omeyer Cette group. Ici. Maintenant.Tous ces gens. NOUS! That's the Twitter group. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:49 am

@DimitriDavis: rt @angrychow: So true RT @RichardWalterUC:You can learn plenty from bad scripts as you can from good. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:50 am

@robr31: #scriptchat You should always appreciate learningfrom those who've been smacked around, in the trenches and have tasted blood

January 23, 2012, 1:50 am

@elizabethkarr: #truth RT @angrychow: So true RT@RichardWalterUC: You can learn plenty from bad scripts as you can from good.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:50 am

@RichardWalterUC: The net makes this the most exciting timein movie history, sort of like the turn of the last century- #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:50 am

@TheLoneOlive: RT @jeannevb: time is flying tonight! 15 moreminutes with @RichardWalterUC... ask away! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC the combo of reading thescript, then seeing the movie is a powerful way to learn.. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@HMONeill79: Have you ever read a screenplay and thenwatched the film and wondered how they messed up something so brilliant?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@dianewms: @elizabethkarr @UnkScreenwriter Rifle or pistolrange? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@CastlesOldHaunt: RT @RichardWalterUC: Trim, trim, trim.When in doubt (about any word or bit of business or dialogue) throw it out.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@romimoondi: J'aime le Francais!RT @AndreaLMcNeill:@marc_omeyer Cette group. Ici. Maintenant. Tous ces gens. NOUS! Thats theTwitter group #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@AndiWritesAgain: RT @RichardWalterUC: The net makes thisthe most exciting time in movie history, sort of like the turn of the lastcentury- #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@RichardWalterUC: Nobody knows what the future will bring,and that's great news for new writers and old ones, too. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@jeannevb: *drumroll* @tracinell is the WINNER of@RichardWalterUC's book!!!!!! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@marc_omeyer: @RichardWalterUC don't you think it evenchanges the collaborative process and even story telling ? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:51 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @marc_omeyer Non. Je l'ai comris finalement(et en anglais!) desolee. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@HMONeill79: RT @RichardWalterUC: Nobody knows what thefuture will bring, and thats great news for new writers and old ones, too.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@CelluloidBlonde: It's also pretty important for teachers toknow what their students are reading. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@romimoondi: Love that. RT @RichardWalterUC: Nobody knowswhat the future will bring, and thats great news for new writers and old ones,too. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@jeannevb: Looks like I'm buying @CelluloidBlonde one haha#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@tracinell: Wha--?! Only 9 minutes left?! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@RichardWalterUC: Production costs are crashing (for indieartists) and worldwide distribution is available at every Internet port.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@HMONeill79: Congrats!! RT @jeannevb: *drumroll* @tracinellis the WINNER of @RichardWalterUCs book!!!!!! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@TheWriteScript: Yea, Traci! RT @jeannevb: *drumroll*@tracinell is the WINNER of @RichardWalterUCs book!!!!!! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@UnkScreenwriter: @dianewms @elizabethkarr I PREFERpistol... Easier to carry around. LOL. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@keithman07: @RichardWalterUC I like to read a script thenwatch the movie to see it's translation to screen. Helps find ways to"write less" #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@richmagahiz: @jeannevb @tracinell Sweet #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@tracinell: No Way! Shut. Up. ! :) RT @jeannevb: *drumroll*@tracinell is the WINNER of @RichardWalterUCs book!!!!!! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@RichardWalterUC: If you're not married to creatingblockbusters, there's never been a better time for screenwriters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:52 am

@CelluloidBlonde: Sheesh, now I have to kill @tracinell toget the book. Bummer, I liked her. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@MBDymension: Sometimes you gotta watch the bad movies tolearn what not to do.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@elizabethkarr: @RichardWalterUC The future is ours to make.Exhilarating and frightening. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@PostwomanMovie: @RichardWalterUC: Its imp. 2 outline prior2writing but once writing, throw away tht outline. Stay open 2surprise#scriptchat #screenwriting

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@HMONeill79: RT @RichardWalterUC: If youre not married tocreating blockbusters, theres never been a better time for screenwriters.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@TVWriterChat: 30 minutes after #ScriptChat We will bediscussing TV writing fellowships at #TVwritechat Hope to see you there...

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@RichardWalterUC: Artists never feel fulfilled. I knowzillions of hugely successful film artists. Not one of among them is satisfied.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@HMONeill79: RT @MBDymension: Sometimes you gotta watch thebad movies to learn what not to do.#scriptchat #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@marc_omeyer: @jeannevb now need 2 margaritas to forget this#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@tracinell: With @RichardWalterUC's signed book?! Thank you,ever so! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@richmagahiz: @MBDymension Fire the casting director?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:53 am

@lisamondello: Sounds good! RT @RichardWalterUC If you'renot married 2 creating blockbusters, there's never been a better time4screenwriters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@marc_omeyer: RT @RichardWalterUC: If youre not married tocreating blockbusters, theres never been a better time for screenwriters.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@angrychow: @RichardWalterUC tell Tim Albaugh I say hey. Hewas an awesome prof for me in the professional program. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @RichardWalterUC For what? Writing indies?Who's producing? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@RichardWalterUC: I feel richly blessed to continue now forabout forty years to write professionally, to teach writers, and....#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@RichardWalterUC: ...to participate in exchanges such asthis one. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@ChipNotDonald: richardWalterUC If you want to writeblockbuster types (the kind artists sometimes look down on), are you less of anartist? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@elizabethkarr: Woot! You must share pearls of wisdom. :) RT@tracinell: With @RichardWalterUCs signed book?! Thank you, ever so!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@AndiWritesAgain: RT @RichardWalterUC: Nobody knows what thefuture will bring, and thats great news for new writers and old ones, too.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:54 am

@AndiWritesAgain: RT @RichardWalterUC: If youre not marriedto creating blockbusters, theres never been a better time for screenwriters.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @RichardWalterUC Thank you for being hereand for sharing with us. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@elizabethkarr: RT @TVWriterChat: 30 mins after #ScriptChatWe will be discussing TV writing fellowships at #TVwritechat Hope to see youthere. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@HBwriterMike: Just Engaged RT @RichardWalterUC If you'renot married to blockbusters, there's never been a better time forscreenwriters. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@RichardWalterUC: No. There are only two kinds of movies,and they are not blockbuster versus personal. They are: Good v. Bad.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@tracinell: Will do! RT @elizabethkarr: Woot! You must sharepearls of wisdom. :) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@RichardWalterUC: Good movies engage the viewer. Bad onesare boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@DimitriDavis: RT @AndiWritesAgain: RT @RichardWalterUC:Nobody knows what the future will bring, and thats great news for new writersand old ones, too. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@UnkScreenwriter: RT @RichardWalterUC: Good movies engagethe viewer. Bad ones are boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@art1032: Congrats!:) @tracinell @jeannevb @RichardWalterUCs#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@cyda13: RT @RichardWalterUC: Writers get paid for whatothers get scolded for: day dreaming. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@RichardWalterUC: My pleasure entirely. Thanks forparticipating. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:55 am

@HMONeill79: RT @RichardWalterUC: No. There are only twokinds of movies, and they are not blockbuster versus personal. They are: Goodv. Bad #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@marc_omeyer: @AndreaLMcNeill : ) vive andrea ! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@lisamondello: RT@RichardWalterUC No. There are only twokinds of movies, and they are not blockbuster versus personal. They are: Goodv. Bad #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@2DaysFilmSchool: RT @RichardWalterUC: Good movies engagethe viewer. Bad ones are boring. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@jeannevb: Still 5 more minutes with Richard... ask away!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@RichardWalterUC: Pearls of Wisdom R Us! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @RichardWalterUC It was a pleasure. I needto get back in and take another class. I love UCLA! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC Thank you for your timetonight. That was an awfully fast hour. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:56 am

@jeannevb: I went to see @RichardWalterUC speak in NYC.Highly recommend catching him in person. #funnyashell #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@tracinell: Thank you @jeannevb, and especially@RichardWalterUC, you were awesome! Think I had a record # of RTs tonight. ;)#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@marc_omeyer: Absolutely Great thanks RT @art1032:Congrats!:) @tracinell @jeannevb @RichardWalterUCs #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: No. There are only twokinds of movies, & they are not blockbuster versus personal. They are: Goodv. Bad. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@RichardWalterUC: Enjoyed it! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@DimitriDavis: RT @tracinell: RT @RichardWalterUC: No. Thereare only two kinds of movies, & they are not blockbuster versus personal.They are: Good v. Bad. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUC the #treefort appreciates havingwonderful guests like you. We thank you for giving your time to #ScriptChat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@elizabethkarr: Thx for today. :) Good stuff. @Jeannevb RT@RichardWalterUC: Pearls of Wisdom R Us! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@tracinell: Amen. RT @TheWriteScript: @RichardWalterUC Thankyou for your time tonight. That was an awfully fast hour. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@RichardWalterUC: Write on, all! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@HBwriterMike: @RichardWalterUC Thank you for tonight...longtime fan and owner of your books. Awesome exchange #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @marc_omeyer Pffff. Mon francais n'est pastoujours bien mais je essayera! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:57 am

@lisamondello: Thanks so much for the fabulous chat,@RichardWalterUC. It was a pleasure! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@DimitriDavis: RT @Jamie_LD: @RichardWalterUC the #treefortappreciates having wonderful guests like you. We thank you for giving your timeto #ScriptChat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@marc_omeyer: @RichardWalterUC any chance of seeing you inthe london screenwriting festival in london oct 2012 ? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@SarahAlexis4: @RichardWalterUC Thanks for taking the timeto share some great nuggets of knowledge with us. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@dianewms: @RichardWalterUC Q: Do you read critics' reviewsbefore going to see a film? Do you let them sway whether or not you'll see it?#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@elizabethkarr: @RichardWalterUC do you give lecturesoutside of UCLA? #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@tracinell: You're new book title. RT @RichardWalterUC:Pearls of Wisdom R Us! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:58 am

@marc_omeyer: @AndreaLMcNeill mais si il est trés bien !bientôt un scénario en français :-) #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@RichardWalterUC: I never read reviews before I've seen thefilm. NEVER. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@Silverwingscrpt: @RichardWalterUC "The WholePicture" started my journey 13 yrs ago. Went on to use it when I taughtscreenwriting at RISD. Thx! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@JasmineMcAtee2: What a great chat tonight. Thank you,@RichardWalterUC, for sharing your knowledge with us! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@HMONeill79: @RichardWalterUC Thank you very much for yourtime. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@RichardWalterUC: I give lectures all around the world.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@angrychow: @RichardWalterUC thank's so much. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@MBDymension: I had fun. Let's stay motivated and hungry. Itruly believe that most writers here are better than the most inHollywood.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@RichardWalterUC: Check out my schedule athttp://t.co/PzSGtaDb #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@jeannevb: awesome RT @RichardWalterUC: I never read reviewsbefore Ive seen the film. NEVER. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 1:59 am

@elizabethkarr: @the_bat smart you - better for your back.#writestandingup #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@PostwomanMovie: RT @jeannevb: I went to see@RichardWalterUC speak in NYC. Highly recommend catching him in person.#funnyashell #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@CelluloidBlonde: Fun chat, thank you @RichardWalterUC and@jeannevb #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@jeannevb: RT @RichardWalterUC: Check out my schedule athttp://t.co/5z8pRzbL #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@HBwriterMike: Thank you @jeannevb for the last couple ofweeks on #Scriptchat .. Great guests!

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@PostwomanMovie: @jeannevb Very funny. Thank you. Can't waitto read the full #scriptchat post.

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@AdamStramgram: Hi! Had nothing to say today. Writing inairport. Movement around. Fellini loved that 2. Music sometime IS the story Ithink. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@marc_omeyer: RT @RichardWalterUC: Check out my schedule athttp://t.co/3a37MI4l #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:00 am

@art1032: @RichardWalterUC #Treefort #Scriptchat Thank uall. Great chat as usual!:)

January 23, 2012, 2:01 am

@keithman07: @RichardWalterUC I don't read reviews beforewatching either. Prefer to draw my own interpretation before comparing it toothers.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:01 am

@wcmartell: "This book is dangerous. I feel threatenedby it." - Roger Avary, Oscar winning screenwriter, PULP FICTIONhttp://t.co/QgD7qZ47 #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:01 am

@Silverwingscrpt: @jeannevb Thanks! #scriptchat.

January 23, 2012, 2:01 am

@AndiWritesAgain: RT @RichardWalterUC: Write on, all! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:01 am

@jeannevb: If you didn't get your Q answered, emailkathyacabrera@yahoo.com TONIGHT! Richard will answer in a followup Q&A onour blog! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:02 am

@CelluloidBlonde: RT @jeannevb: Looks like I'm buying@CelluloidBlonde one haha #scriptchat || LOL

January 23, 2012, 2:02 am

@johnarusso: Caught bits here and there. As always a totallyinformative chat! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:02 am

@jeannevb: Thank you so much @RichardWalterUC for joining ustonight! You rocked it. I'll post transcript tonight. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:02 am

@jameskick: RT @jeannevb: If you didn't get your Q answered,email kathyacabrera@yahoo.com TONIGHT! Richard will answer in a followupQ&A on our blog! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:02 am

@johnarusso: @RichardWalterUC thanks for your help at#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:03 am

@demeter94: RT @elizabethkarr: A real writer can beanywhere. Put your butt in the chair and write. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:03 am

@RichardWalterUC: Thanks, Jeanney, for hosting me. I'll bein touch soon regarding your script. Thanks again for being so patient.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:03 am

@dianewms: @wcmartell You missed the show, unless you'vejust been lurking. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:04 am

@malber: @jeannevb great chat tonight, jeanne! wellmoderated! #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:04 am

@jeannevb: @RichardWalterUC you, my dear sir, are worth thewait :) See you on my next trip to LA xo #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:04 am

@RexSikesMovieBT: RT @elizabethkarr: RT @TVWriterChat: 30mins aftr #ScriptChat We will B discussing TV writing fellowships at#TVwritechat Hope 2 C U thr

January 23, 2012, 2:05 am

@jeannevb: @malber thanks, but I'm laughing over here. Ifyou knew the tech issues I've had, it's a miracle I still have hair haha#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:05 am

@dianewms: @jeannevb @RichardWalterUC I'm taking orders foryour post-chat margarita. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:05 am

@johnarusso: @malber @jeannevb seconded. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:05 am

@AdamStramgram: #scriptchat Thanks a lot for thisinformative chat. Bye!

January 23, 2012, 2:06 am

@diego_falcon: @IreAlv @rubercinda @arianisha miren esto:#scriptchat. Las quiero.

January 23, 2012, 2:06 am

@TheLoneOlive: Sometimes I think more RT @RichardWalterUC: ucan learn plenty from bad scripts as you can from good. #scriptchat”

January 23, 2012, 2:06 am

@jeannevb: Thanks everyone for coming out tonight! Opentopic next Sunday bc of SAG Awards. Transcript up soon! Have a great week!#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:07 am

@TheLoneOlive: RT @RichardWalterUC: No. There are only twokinds of movies, and they are not blockbuster versus personal. They are: Goodv. Bad. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:07 am

@elizabethkarr: @TheLoneOlive @RichardWalterUC Agree relearning more frm bad scripts than good-Like learning from our ownmistakes-stays w/ us. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:08 am

@pulptone: RT @RichardWalterUC: No. There are only two kindsof movies, and they are not blockbuster versus personal. They are: Good v. Bad.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:08 am

@grking: 1 of my faves http://t.co/is3kGzXJ RT@TheLoneOlive: Sometimes more RT @RichardWalterUC: learn from bad scripts asfrom good #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:09 am

@tracinell: #SSS #SpecialSundayStalker for @RichardWalterUCfantastic #scriptchat guest, GO read the transcript! http://t.co/QMBLvfxw#screenwriting

January 23, 2012, 2:09 am

@jeannevb: Woah, did you guys see @jennamilly is on@RichardWalterUC's site!? #awesome http://t.co/D80UYgLY #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:10 am

@elizabethkarr: But Stephen King's ON WRITING #offlimits#toogood rt @UnkScreenwriter @elizabethkarr No problem. I'll bring WEAPONS& the BOOKS. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:12 am

@johnarusso: RT @RichardWalterUC: If you're not married tocreating blockbusters, there's never been a better time for screenwriters.#scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:14 am

@jeannevb: Sundance email: #slaverybyanothername's@douglasblackmon available for interview... I think I have that 1 covered :)#presspass #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:15 am

@GoIntoTheStory: Daily Dialogue theme for this week: Flashbacks.Your suggestions wanted ! http://t.co/wqZgbwi0 #screenwriting #scriptchat#scripttip

January 23, 2012, 2:16 am

@princess_scribe: RT @jeannevb: Sundance email:#slaverybyanothername's @douglasblackmon available for interview... I think Ihave that 1 covered :) #presspass #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:16 am

@Julie_L_Brown: RT @jeannevb: amen RT @RichardWalterUC:Throw away preconceptions when you rewrite; let each draft be a revision butalso somehow brand new. #scriptchat

January 23, 2012, 2:17 am

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