Where to #ScriptChat

We now have two options to participate in #ScriptChat! 

X: #ScriptChat (almost) every Sunday 5pm PT (8pm ET)

BlueSky: #ScriptChat the first Friday of every month, 5pm PT (8pm ET)

ScriptChat was created in 2009 for the purpose of bringing new and seasoned screenwriters together to network, improve their writing, learn about the industry, and support one another both during and after our one-hour Twitter chat. Every week, we have a new topic, oftentimes with an honored guest from the screenwriting/filmmaking world.

Our mission is to provide a platform for our screenwriting community to engage in discussions in a positive environment, whether it be by asking questions of our guests or exchanging ideas on a given topic. What we are not is a straight-up interview site. Our moderators purposely sit back to let the community ask questions, giving them full access to experts, professional writers, executives, etc. Why? Because this is a community not a dictatorship. All we ask (and demand) is to respect our community spirit and each other. 

ScriptChat brings the guests to the party so you can learn in a free, unbiased and respectful platform. Our #1 goal is to thoroughly enjoy spending an hour together every Sunday with writers working hard to improve and succeed, and we are proud to have accomplished that time and time again!

Co-Founder and Moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, @jeannevb

ARE THERE RULES?

There's one basic rule: Don't be a jerk. We're all here to learn and connect, so be kind and courteous. It goes a long way. 

#Scriptchat brings the guests to the party so you can learn in a free, unbiased and respectful platform. Our #1 goal is to thoroughly enjoy spending an hour together with writers working hard to improve and succeed, and we are proud to have accomplished that time and time again, since 2009!

(When we have a guest on, it does not mean we endorse them or their products. Do your research.) 

HOW TO CHAT: 

We kick the chat off with the topic. Jump in, share and/or ask questions. Watch for your @ name so you can answer questions directed at you. But, most will post general questions or comments, so feel free to answer anything that pops up.

1. Search the hashtag #scriptchat, then 

2. Click on "Latest" to see the most recent posts in your feed. 

3. You have to keep hitting refresh to see the new posts. 

4. You must add the #scriptchat hashtag to every post or other followers won't see your comments. 

#Scriptchat "Transcript" - Martin Aguilera @_martinaguilera Drops Submission Truths

 This was an AMAZING chat, and while Twitter/X doesn't allow us to grab transcripts any longer, I figured I could still take some screenshots to catch (most of) the posts. 

Martin Aguilera @_martinaguilera was our guest, and he shared valuable advice about submitting your scripts to contest, execs, fellowships, etc. 

You'll have to scroll down to the bottom and read it backwards though, but it's worth it! Enjoy! @jeannevb 

Twitter's API Issue Brings the Death of Our Transcripts

NOTE: While we can no longer create transcripts, we have a backlog of transcripts going back to 2009, so just use the SEARCH feature to find a topic! A lot of the writing advice still applies today.

It is a sad day in #Scriptchat land. We first started our weekly screenwriting chats in October of 2009. Right out of the gate, we created chat transcripts not only for those who missed the live events, but also as a much-needed resource for screenwriters in those early days of Twitter and beyond.

Who doesn't love free resources!?

Well, Twitter killed our ability to create transcripts when they changed the rules for third parties accessing their API. You can read it here: "Twitter Officially Bans Third-Party Clients After Cutting Off Prominent Devs" ... le sigh.

You can still find a lot of our transcripts right here on this site (use the search bar for topics) as well as on Wakelet site.

Have no fear ...

We aren't giving up though. But my only option right now is to click on Every. Single. Tweet. in order to create a transcript. 🤦

Oh, I did it, and it took me two hours!

I love y'all, but I don't love anyone that much to do it every week.

But if any of you find a solution, PLEASE let me know. Just ping me on Twitter @jeannevb, and I'll jump all over it! 

In the meantime, we're still here, and still working hard to keep this community alive. If you have ideas for future topics or guests, just let me know! 

See you on Sunday!

P.S. You can find our chat-topic calendar here.

CORRECTION ... maybe Twitter means well.

And ... bc I can admit when I might be wrong, I will. See the tweets below. But that won't change my conviction that there has to be a workaround for innocent communities like ours who are just trying to use our transcripts for educational purposes.

What @twitter is doing with their API is a response to AI using people's content for training.

The argument, as I understand it, and which is also what the #WGAStrike is about, is that AI trains on the data from sites like Twitter without compensation.https://t.co/vFB6M3wH2i

— Life Lessons From Movies 🎟️ (@moviewise) June 5, 2023

#Scriptchat Transcript: AMA with Script Pipeline Exec Ruth Sabin

Ruth Sabin @RuthSabin1 joined our writers to answer their questions about getting your scripts read, short films, and so much more. If you want a free 15-min call with Ruth, go to scriptpipeline.com and click on "Book Now" in the right sidebar. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Open Topic Night—From WGA Strike to Networking

We covered it all tonight! Lots of tips on getting inspired to write, networking, the WGA strike, and even a book recommendation that got seconded a hundred times. Enjoy! @jeannevb 

Read below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Norman Richard Lesperance Shares Tips on Survival as a Writer

Norman Richard Lesperance @NRLesperance joined us this week to share his thoughts on breaking in, writing assignments, and the mindset needed to stay in the game. Tons of inspiring thoughts! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Setting Goals and Overcoming Obstacles

Welcome to #scriptchat group therapy! Tonight, we talked about our writing goals and the things that thwart us from achieving them. Don't worry, it wasn't all a rant session. We shared advice to help each other! Hope you find some great tips ... @jeannevb

Read below or on the Wakelet site here.