4.25.10 Free-for-all OPEN FORUM

#Scriptchat TOPIC: Open forum – run naked through screenwriter land. No questions/topics off limits.

Tonight we let the writers loose to discuss whatever has been churning in their minds unanswered.  Open topic night will soon happen once a month, as will Script Night, to give people a chance to fly free… naked and exposed.  Enjoy the breeze! @jeannevb   

EURO moderator: Mina Zaher, @DreamsGrafter

USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman, @jeannevb

EURO chat:

7:00 pm                DreamsGrafter:                #SCRIPTCHAT  O'CLOCK!

7:01 pm             GCGeek:             Be there or be foursquare! RT @scriptchat #SCRIPTCHAT runs WILD tonight! OPEN TOPIC - ask & shall receive maybe 8pm GMT & ET scriptchat.com

7:01 pm             PennyAsh:             I are here #SCRIPTCHAT

7:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             It's a free for all open topic tonight ... let's run wild and in @jeannevb's words, get naked! ;) #scriptchat

7:01 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat I got a comment on my blog which has to be seen to be believed. Just writing a reply then will post it for others to comment on

7:02 pm             momentsoffilm:             UNLEASH THE #SCRIPTCHAT !!!

7:02 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Also, just a reminder: Next week is the start of #scriptchat SCRIPT NIGHT - Check http://bit.ly/9kY8nY - for details.

7:02 pm             DreamsGrafter:             How was everyone's week last week? How's the writing coming along? #scriptchat

7:03 pm             paulswaronlove:             I'm in the process of moving so writing has unfortunately fallen low on my list of priorities. #scriptchat

7:03 pm             filmutopia:             @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat I was ill all week and got sod all done as a result.

7:03 pm             jeannevb:             reminder: Next week is the start of #scriptchat SCRIPT NIGHT - Check http://bit.ly/9kY8nY - for details via @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat

7:04 pm             jeannevb:             woohoo! RT @momentsoffilm: UNLEASH THE #SCRIPTCHAT !!! #scriptchat

7:04 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Haha, I've just taken a peek at #writechat ... see they're talking about celebrating accomplishments. #scriptchat - SO important.

7:04 pm             jeannevb:             psst USA, EURO is running buck naked NOW at #scriptchat

7:04 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Script Night sounds interesting #scriptchat

7:05 pm             jeannevb:             My big accomplishment this wk was formally submitting to Sundance Screenwriters Lab ;) AND doing my taxes :) #scriptchat

7:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia Hope it doesn't mean you burn yourself out next week, trying to catch up. #scriptchat. The pressure can be immense.

7:06 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Yeah, really looking forward to it. #scriptchat Script Analysis is so important.

7:06 pm             simone257:             good & sunny evening at every1 #scriptchat

7:06 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Writing is going great so the week went great :) #scriptchat

7:06 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Learning to analyse other scripts helps you to analyse your own script. #scriptchat

7:06 pm             filmutopia:             @DreamsGrafter #scriptchat - next week is hellish anyway... but no, I will be pacing myself.

7:07 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Also, will be interesting to see how everyone else looks at scripts. #sharedoutlook #scriptchat

7:07 pm             NevadaGrey:             Hey everyone - made it! Happy Sunday - nice to see you all. #scriptchat

7:07 pm             jeannevb:             that @filmutopia posted great blog today. Did u all see it? http://bit.ly/dfI4Fr #scriptchat

7:07 pm             Lenscapper1:             RT @DreamsGrafter: #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK!

7:07 pm             jeannevb:             anyone have anything burning they're dying to talk about? Or topic ideas for upcoming chats? #scriptchat

7:08 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @filmutopia Good. What have you got on? What stage are you at with Smoke? #scriptchat

7:08 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Woot good luck :) On both :) #scriptchat

7:08 pm             jeannevb:             woot! Welcome! RT @NevadaGrey: Hey everyone - made it! Happy Sunday - nice to see you all. #scriptchat

7:08 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Definitely. I like to see what others think, if it matches what I think #scriptchat

7:09 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat I think reading scripts is a great idea, providing you understand the difference between a reading script and a shooting script

7:09 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh thanks, Penny ;) Glad you didn't forget us this week! #scriptchat

7:09 pm             NevadaGrey:             Thanks Jeanne! #scriptchat

7:09 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat Criticism and how we deal with it. Any thoughts?

7:09 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Didn't forget :) Fortunately we got power back in time :) #scriptchat

7:10 pm             filmutopia:             @DreamsGrafter Smoke is being re-thought at the moment. I'm busy with prep for shooting 400 Grams in August #scriptchat

7:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I loved seeing that #lgm has empowered @VeraMark2010 as a filmmaker. Another result. Thanx @filmutopia for putting the word out. #scriptchat

7:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat I think reading scripts is a great idea, providing you understand the difference between a reading script and a shooting script

7:10 pm             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace re: criticism, I like it raw & honest. No sugarcoating for me. I see what feels accurate, digest, rewrite #scriptchat

7:10 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @PennyAsh: @DreamsGrafter Definitely. I like to see what others think, if it matches what I think #scriptchat

7:11 pm             jeannevb:             @NevadaGrey we're having an open topic tonight, so dig in ;) #scriptchat

7:11 pm             momentsoffilm:             @jeannevb Well.. as @DreamsGrafter mentioned getting naked, intimate scenes might be a good future topic! #scriptchat

7:11 pm             DreamsGrafter:             The best part of the MA course I did was the constant workshopping of scripts. Developing analytical skills. #scriptchat

7:11 pm             iceberg061:             Does anyone know where I can find the "Reign Over Me" screenplay? I've only found a transcript. #scriptchat

7:11 pm             Lenscapper1:             RT @DreamsGrafter: I loved seeing that #lgm has empowered @VeraMark2010 as a filmmaker. Another result. Thanx @filmutopia for putting the word out. #scriptchat

7:12 pm             DreamsGrafter:             What's great about SCRIPT NIGHT is that we'll be analysing scripts that have been made. #scriptchat - Let's raise our game!

7:12 pm             jeannevb:             Been thinking a lot lately how imp it is to write things OTHER than scripts... articles, short stories, novels. Be well-rounded #scriptchat

7:12 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter That would help when writing your own script, pull away and analyse #scriptchat

7:12 pm             jeannevb:             @iceberg061 have you tried links on our blog? www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:12 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Pls help. :) RT @iceberg061 Does anyone know where I can find the "Reign Over Me" screenplay? I've only found a transcript. #scriptchat

7:13 pm             momentsoffilm:             @Jonathan_Peace I always like to filter criticism through my intentions for the story, then accapt what helps me clarify myself, #scriptchat

7:13 pm             LisaFromNYC:             Watched "Tales from the Script" bit.ly/dkgWr9 this weekend. Some great stories. hmm do I really why do this? lol #scriptchat

7:13 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Totally. Also, when someone gives you feedback that's quite vague: i.e. "this doesn't work for me ... " >> #scriptchat

7:13 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat @Jonathan_Peace re:criticism... I think the important thing for me is to step away from the crit for 24 hours before reacting

7:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Strong analytical skills will help you identify if script needs stronger protag goal, stronger subplot etc. #scriptchat

7:14 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I hate feedback like that, tell me why it doesn't work. #scriptchat

7:14 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat @Jonathan_Peace re:criticism... I think the important thing for me is to step away from the crit for 24 hours before reacting

7:15 pm             chained:             #scriptchat what are the #screenplays that sold for the most #money eg #basicinstinct & what's best deals ever eg writer got % of #gross

7:15 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Absolutely, works the same for books too, #scriptchat

7:15 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Sometimes ppl don't know why sometimes something doesn't work. #scriptchat

7:15 pm             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace i'm very selective in who I give my work to. I have to respect them or their critique means nothing #scriptchat

7:15 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @DreamsGrafter: @PennyAsh Strong analytical skillshelp you identify if script needs stronger protag goal, subplot etc. #scriptchat

7:15 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat @Jonathan_Peace The only criticism I completely ignore is anonymous criticism... that's always useless and a waste of time

7:16 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh So as the writer it's our responsibility to know the craft well enough to identify the problem and fix it. #scriptchat

7:17 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @jeannevb: Been thinking a lot lately how imp it is to write things OTHER than scripts... articles, short stories, novels. Be well-rounded #scriptchat

7:17 pm             jeannevb:             @momentsoffilm oohhh... intimate scenes! Great idea! #scriptchat

7:17 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter True, but they can still give you something, even if it's just that it was meh didn't like it #scriptchat

7:17 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat all will become clear when I post the 'comment' I just received. RE: criticism

7:18 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @jeannevb I've recently decided I need to read more books/articles too. Need to feed my brain. #scriptchat

7:18 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Yeah, that's true. #scriptchat

7:18 pm             jeannevb:             me too! RT @DreamsGrafter: @jeannevb Ive recently decided I need to read more books/articles too. Need to feed my brain. #scriptchat

7:18 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I agree, a writer should be able to look at what's wrong once it's pointed out and say ah ha, let me fix that #scriptchat

7:19 pm             ambigfoot:             I think its the multi faceted, many layered, metaphorical nature of the script that makes Shaving Ryan's Privates my fav porno #scriptchat

7:19 pm             jeannevb:             @DreamsGrafter ive been so busy writing, I have a stack of mags & books waiting for me ;) *drool* #scriptchat

7:19 pm             chained:             #scriptchat if #talesfromscript reflects being #screenwriter is #thewritersguild doing a bad #job ?

7:19 pm             jeannevb:             @ambigfoot ;) #scriptchat

7:19 pm             NevadaGrey:             @jeannevb Just listening to get my footing right now, lol! #scriptchat

7:19 pm             momentsoffilm:             Yes, essential! RT @DreamsGrafter @jeannevb I've recently decided I need to read more books/articles too. Need to feed my brain. #scriptchat

7:19 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter On the other hand, it just could be they don't like the genre and nothing is wrong #scriptchat

7:20 pm             jeannevb:             @NevadaGrey open topic nights are always interesting. You never know what will come up. USA shld be wild ;) #scriptchat

7:20 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @NevadaGrey Hello and welcome! #scriptchat

7:20 pm             jeannevb:             what's your big goal this year? #scriptchat

7:21 pm             jeannevb:             @NevadaGrey meet @DreamsGrafter, our EURO moderator of excellence ;) #scriptchat

7:21 pm             NevadaGrey:             @DreamsGrafter Thank you - nice to be here! #scriptchat

7:22 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh But say if a character doesn't engage a reader, it's important to be able to figure why. #scriptchat

7:22 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Big goal finish 2 scripts. Little goal finish this rewrite #scriptchat

7:22 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @Jonathan_Peace welcome to #scriptchat!

7:23 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @jeannevb: what's your big goal this year? #scriptchat

7:23 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat big goal this year is to complete production on 400 Grams, set up two film festivals and complete the novel.

7:23 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I agree, this is why critiques are important, sometimes you're too close to see a problem #scriptchat

7:24 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @PennyAsh: @DreamsGrafter I agree, this is why critiques are important, sometimes you're too close to see a problem #scriptchat

7:24 pm             jeannevb:             @filmutopia hot damn, man! Ur gonna make this pimp work overtime this year! ;) #scriptchat

7:24 pm             rachlanger:             @jeannevb big goal, to sell our show. Little goal, paid writing gigs. #scriptchat

7:24 pm             booksbelow:             Is that all? RT @filmutopia: complete production on 400 Grams, set up two film festivals and complete the novel. #scriptchat

7:24 pm             momentsoffilm:             Big goal this year is to raise the bar by finishing more screenplays and learning from the mistakes I make on the way. #scriptchat

7:24 pm             jeannevb:             @booksbelow hey, Rog! ;) #scriptchat

7:25 pm             Samuraiko:             @jeannevb Learn enough about writing scripts to do one for a full length machinima film for City of Heroes. :) #scriptchat

7:25 pm             DavidWeedmark:             cool. enjoy! RT @jeannevb: @DavidWeedmark Still Life w Woodpecker is now on my desk :) #scriptchat

7:25 pm             jeannevb:             great! RT @momentsoffilm: Big goal:raise the bar by finishing more screenplays & learning from the mistakes I make on the way. #scriptchat

7:25 pm             robinkelly1:             Sometimes our main char is a barely disguised version of ourselves so if reader doesn't like them it can really hurt #scriptchat

7:25 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh Completely agree. I love @GoldenAgeofGeek's feedback 'cause he helps me identify probs. #scriptchat

7:25 pm             jeannevb:             @Samuraiko @PennyAsh I'm so loving these goals ;) #scriptchat

7:25 pm             filmutopia:             @booksbelow @jeannevb That's about half of this year's work. I've also my degree in maths & another non-fiction book to write #scriptchat

7:26 pm             jeannevb:             @rachlanger paid writing wld be lovely ;) Also to kick off our SMwriters.com blog! #scriptchat

7:26 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @PennyAsh But he (@GoldenAgeofGeek) also frees me up. I hate feedback that pins you into a corner. #paralysesme #scriptchat

7:26 pm             momentsoffilm:             @filmutopia Blimey! Just a bit of light exhaustion then! :D #scriptchat

7:27 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter My writing partner is also my crit partner, she picks up on the stuff I miss. Haven't got a script crit yet :) #scriptchat

7:27 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             To everyone in #scriptfrenzy #scriptchat please read this http://tinyurl.com/3xab7v2 Question: Am I over-reacting?

7:27 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @momentsoffilm: Big goal this year is to raise the bar by finishing more screenplays and learning from the mistakes I make on the way. #scriptchat

7:27 pm             booksbelow:             I think the pathway in my brain only allows one-way traffic, have to stop reading so much and write more. #scriptchat

7:28 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @robinkelly1: Sometimes our main char is a disguised version of ourselves so if reader doesn't like them it can really hurt #scriptchat

7:28 pm             jeannevb:             i'm multitasking today, so I'm in and out of chat... plus need to save my API's or I'll get kicked out of USA chat later #scriptchat

7:28 pm             Veramark2010:             @DreamsGrafter I haven't actually checked out #lgm in detail yet but def. will. ;-) #scriptchat

7:28 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             @DreamsGrafter Thanks for the welcome really enjoying my first official #scriptchat

7:28 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @momentsoffilm That's pretty much my goal too. One day a time. Learn and hopefully accomplish as I go along. #scriptchat (@jeannevb)

7:28 pm             momentsoffilm:             @robinkelly1 That's a rather profound and I think very true insight! #scriptchat

7:28 pm             booksbelow:             @filmutopia Assume you'll keep up with your blog, too! #scriptchat

7:28 pm             filmutopia:             @momentsoffilm About the usual #scriptchat (I didn't bother to mention all the other stuff related to Smoke's development!)

7:28 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb @Samuraiko I like to set smaller realistic goals. Less stress that way :) #scriptchat

7:29 pm             yingandyang:             @Jonathan_Peace #scriptchat when someone your trust says it's not working then change it>

7:29 pm             rachlanger:             @jeannevb I know! How behind are we!!! Smwriters.com #scriptchat

7:29 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter Definitely, that's as bad as vague feedback you can't really use #paralysesme #scriptchat

7:30 pm             Samuraiko:             @jeannevb @PennyAsh That's why I said "learn". :) Maybe NEXT year's goal will be to actually write said script. #scriptchat

7:30 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat - Is it kind of shocking, how few people's goals for the coming year involves having a project in production?

7:30 pm             momentsoffilm:             @filmutopia I've always said that sleep is vastly overrated. Lemme know if either of those fests are in London! #scriptchat

7:30 pm             yingandyang:             @Jonathan_Peace #scriptchat >when someone says this is not working, you should write it like this ignore them!

7:30 pm             jeannevb:             after almost 2 yrs of working this Pulitzer adaptation, SOOO excited to pitch it in June at Gr Am Pitchfest ;) #scriptchat

7:30 pm             jeannevb:             @rachlanger we'll get there ;) #scriptchat

7:31 pm             yingandyang:             @Jonathan_Peace #scriptchat > that's the best advice I have heard/had on how to take criticism!<

7:31 pm             momentsoffilm:             @PennyAsh How do you find having a writing partner? Is it a case of finding a like mind? #scriptchat

7:31 pm             filmutopia:             @momentsoffilm At the moment one we think one will be in Cornwall and the other not far from London #scriptchat

7:31 pm             booksbelow:             RT @jeannevb: after almost 2 yrs of working this Pulitzer adaptation, SOOO excited to pitch it in June at Gr Am Pitchfest ;) #scriptchat

7:31 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat - Is it kind of shocking, how few people's goals for the coming year involves having a project in production?

7:31 pm             jeannevb:             #lgm ;) RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat kind of shocking, how few peoples goals for coming year involves having project in prod? #scriptchat

7:32 pm             NevadaGrey:             RT @jeannevb: after almost 2 yrs of working this Pulitzer adaptation, SOOO excited to pitch it in June at Gr Am Pitchfest ;) #scriptchat

7:32 pm             elaineewing:             @filmutopia Not shocking a bit... there is no private equity #scriptchat

7:33 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat I do understand why it's the case. It's been five years since my last feature production... but still, makes you think!

7:33 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @Veramark2010 Please share our thoughts when you do - and if/when there are further developments. #Inspiring #scriptchat

7:34 pm             PennyAsh:             @momentsoffilm It's scary, we finish the other's sentences, emails saying the same thing will cross lol We seem to get the other #scriptchat

7:34 pm             DreamsGrafter:             YES!!! RT @jeannevb after almost 2 yrs of working this Pulitzer adaptation, SO excited to pitch it in June at Gr Am Pitchfest ;) #scriptchat

7:35 pm             PennyAsh:             @Samuraiko Best learning is doing :) Find an idea you like and go for it #scriptchat

7:35 pm             PennyAsh:             @Jonathan_Peace Sounds like anonymous is jealous #scriptfrenzy #scriptchat

7:35 pm             JPtwit:             what's your big goal this year? #scriptchat @jeannevb Have at least 1 new feature screenplay to shop. Got a few in the works. And you?

7:35 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat I know writers still carting around scripts they wrote seven years ago, who haven't had a production in ten years! Madness.

7:36 pm             jeannevb:             @NevadaGrey and meet you, of course ;) #scriptchat

7:37 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Agree!! RT @PennyAsh: @Samuraiko Best learning is doing :) Find an idea you like and go for it #scriptchat

7:37 pm             jeannevb:             @JPtwit get our adaptation a producer, finish nxt script, get novel moving again, & get reg writing gig for magazine #scriptchat

7:37 pm             NevadaGrey:             @jeannevb I'm looking forward to it! #scriptchat

7:37 pm             Veramark2010:             @filmutopia Seven years? I guess that's either a case of perseverance or a question of quality... don't mean disrespect #scriptchat

7:38 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @Samuraiko Learning isn't just about the technical aspects. It's about finding yr style/voice & you can only do that by writing. #scriptchat

7:38 pm             PennyAsh:             The script will be delayed at least another month, got a cover comission to get out, but will be focusing this summer #scriptchat

7:39 pm             filmutopia:             @Veramark2010 I agree. I give a script two years for development max. After that it's drawer fodder! #scriptchat

7:40 pm             pulitzertweets:             RT @jeannevb: after almost 2 yrs of working this Pulitzer adaptation, SOOO excited to pitch it in June at Gr Am Pitchfest ;) #scriptchat

7:41 pm             olilewington:             Sorry #scriptchat peeps - late in & early out for me, but I thought I'd say hey! to you all

7:41 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter @Samuraiko Also find a movie you like and pick it apart, why you like it, they try to put that element in yours #scriptchat

7:41 pm             DreamsGrafter:             #SCRIPTCHAT REMINDER: SCRIPT NIGHT starts next week. Check here for details: http://bit.ly/9kY8nY - It's like a book club but w/ scripts.

7:42 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat as a new aspiring screenwriter I guess this is one of those things I have to learn to get used to. Others dragging me down.

7:42 pm             jeannevb:             for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:42 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @olilewington Hey Oli, congrats on your good news last week! Thanks for popping in. #scriptchat

7:43 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @jeannevb: for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:44 pm             PennyAsh:             @Jonathan_Peace Experience will help you tell the good crit from the bad. #scriptchat

7:44 pm             olilewington:             @DreamsGrafter Thanks, Mina - really good contract, too. Hopefully won't impact on my writing. #scriptchat

7:45 pm             momentsoffilm:             @filmutopia When you see how much actually goes into production it's not that surprising. #scriptchat

7:45 pm             olilewington:             @Jonathan_Peace Being dragged down IS a part of the writer's lot, but you can learn to break through it #scriptchat

7:45 pm             BarryCurcio:             @Jonathan_Peace Those comments I would delete and not read they are useless babble and have nothing to do with your skills.#Scriptchat

7:46 pm             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace as time goes on, u'll also get less emotionally attached to ur chars & be able to look at them objectively ;) #scriptchat

7:46 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @olilewington In the long run it'll probably also feed it (your writing). #inspirationforcharacters ;) #scriptchat

7:46 pm             DraconianOne:             RT @PennyAsh: @Jonathan_Peace Experience will help you tell the good crit from the bad. #scriptchat

7:46 pm             LisaFromNYC:             @Jonathan_Peace I read the comment. Ignore it. It's not constructive. #Scriptchat

7:46 pm             filmutopia:             @momentsoffilm It's not surprising at all. I just think it should be. I genuinely do. But you know my take on this already ;-) #scriptchat

7:47 pm             Veramark2010:             #scriptchat Am having problems with twitter :( nothing happens for 3 minutes & then 42 tweets...

7:47 pm             jeannevb:             @JPtwit ive got 2 ideas. Going to write them as short stories first & see which jazzes me the most to turn into novel #scriptchat

7:47 pm             PennyAsh:             @DraconianOne Thanks for the RT :) #scriptchat

7:47 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat Criticism I can take, especially constructive, but when it is as badly written as that, it defies belief. (breathe -- breathe)

7:47 pm             jeannevb:             @Veramark2010 are you chatting from http://tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat ? #scriptchat

7:48 pm             Evenstephen2000:             @jeannevb I love your use of the word "Lurking". :D #scriptchat

7:48 pm             JLichtenberg:             RT @jeannevb: for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:48 pm             lizziside:             me too, still learning, felt the need for some technique/academia b4 going back to a project started at uni over 20y ago #scriptchat

7:48 pm             olilewington:             @momentsoffilm Hey Leilani! #scriptchat

7:48 pm             JLichtenberg:             RT @PennyAsh: @DreamsGrafter @Samuraiko Also find a movie you like and pick it apart, why you like it, they try to put that element in yours #scriptchat

7:49 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @jeannevb: @Veramark2010 are you chatting from http://tweetchat.com/room/scriptchat ? #scriptchat

7:49 pm             Veramark2010:             @jeannevb No, from web. Normally no problem. Possibly my laptop threatening to strike bc these days I don't write but only work! #scriptchat

7:49 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @DraconianOne: RT @PennyAsh: @Jonathan_Peace Experience will help you tell the good crit from the bad. #scriptchat

7:49 pm             olilewington:             @Jonathan_Peace Sorry, am late to the chat - what was the feedback? #scriptchat

7:49 pm             jeannevb:             @Evenstephen2000 I'm all about bringing lurkers out of the shadows & into the dark side of screenwriting ;) #scriptchat

7:50 pm             elaineewing:             @filmutopia In this economy- the best plan is write everywhere- use the web- network-network-network #scriptchat

7:50 pm             jeannevb:             @Veramark2010 try that link & see if it works better ;) #scriptchat

7:50 pm             olilewington:             Quick apologies to my followers for the flurry of Tweets in the next 20-30 mins - am in #scriptchat

7:50 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Agree. RT @LisaFromNYC @Jonathan_Peace I read the comment. Ignore it. It's not constructive. #Scriptchat

7:51 pm             jeannevb:             10 more min left of streaking naked in screenwriter land. Anything else on your mind? #scriptchat

7:51 pm             PennyAsh:             @Jonathan_Peace Remember, in the end it's just their opinion and they're stupid, kick it to the side and keep going #scriptchat

7:51 pm             Veramark2010:             @jeannevb Thanks, seems okay now but will keep the link for future reference :) #scriptchat

7:52 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @jeannevb: 10 more min left of streaking naked in screenwriter land. Anything else on your mind? #scriptchat

7:52 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat @elaineewing thanks for the advice, but my 3rd feature film starts principle photography August this year for release feb 2011

7:52 pm             PennyAsh:             @JLichtenberg Fan fic comes to mind :) #scriptchat

7:52 pm             LisaFromNYC:             goal: Write 3 more scripts & rewrite 3 others. Also a TV script I outlined. Read >=2 books. (tall order) #scriptchat

7:52 pm             jeannevb:             @Veramark2010 the link is on our blog too, under chat instructions ;) www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:53 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             to all #scriptchat cheers for the pep talk. Starting to come out of my bad funk. Time to get the good funk on!

7:53 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @filmutopia: #scriptchat @elaineewing thanks for the advice, but my 3rd feature film starts principle photography August this year for release feb 2011

7:53 pm             PennyAsh:             RT @jeannevb: @Evenstephen2000 Yes, come to the dark side, we have cookies and tequila #scriptchat

7:54 pm             jeannevb:             mwhahaha RT @PennyAsh: RT @jeannevb: @Evenstephen2000 Yes, come to the dark side, we have cookies and tequila #scriptchat

7:54 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @Jonathan_Peace That's the beauty of #scriptchat! #Greatsupport

7:54 pm             momentsoffilm:             @Jonathan_Peace I think you'll learn to distinguish tough love from twits on the internet and not feel you need to justify work. #scriptchat

7:54 pm             Georgia_McBride:             RT @jeannevb: for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:54 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Found my margarita mix :) #scriptchat

7:54 pm             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace that's why we're here.... a community of love & support ;) Welcome! #scriptchat

7:54 pm             willentrekin:             RT @jeannevb: #lgm @filmutopia: kind of shocking, how few people's goals for coming year include having project in prod? #scriptchat

7:55 pm             marshbuttrue:             Quick! Someone tell me the #scriptchat topic before its too late!

7:55 pm             LisaFromNYC:             that speaks 4 itself RT @Jonathan_Peace Criticism I can take, especially constructive, "but when it is as badly written as that" #scriptchat

7:55 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             RT @DreamsGrafter: @Jonathan_Peace That's the beauty of #scriptchat! #Greatsupport

7:55 pm             olilewington:             @Jonathan_Peace Yeah, don't worry about it - the dude's CLEARLY not an actual writer. Keep on keeping on! #scriptchat

7:55 pm             jeannevb:             USA chat will be drunk, naked OPEN TOPIC :) RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb Found my margarita mix :) #scriptchat

7:55 pm             PennyAsh:             @Jonathan_Peace That'll work :) #scriptchat

7:55 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @jeannevb: for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

7:55 pm             DreamsGrafter:             How do you feel when you're nearing the end of a project? Have you normally got another idea ready on the sideline? #scriptchat

7:55 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             @momentsoffilm rookie mistake? #scriptchat LOL

7:55 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb ROFL also fount the mohito mix #scriptchat

7:55 pm             olilewington:             So here's a Q I need an answer to: Draft 4 of 1 script, 2 of another or 1 of a third? Which one to tackle next? #scriptchat

7:56 pm             willentrekin:             Problem with having project in production as goal = no control over achievement. Finish it. Write it well. These are attainable. #scriptchat

7:56 pm             jeannevb:             @DreamsGrafter re: end, yes, I have new ideas FLYING in my brain, but also am detail person, so I like current to be polished #scriptchat

7:56 pm             olilewington:             @DreamsGrafter Funny - that's what I just asked about! Hehe. #scriptchat

7:56 pm             PennyAsh:             Absolutely \RT @DreamsGrafter: @Jonathan_Peace That's the beauty of #scriptchat! #Greatsupport

7:56 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Today's hangover sucked! ;) RT @jeannevb USA chat will be drunk, naked OPEN TOPIC RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb Found my margarita mix #scriptchat

7:56 pm             momentsoffilm:             Only that image! Thanks! RT @jeannevb: 10 more min left of streaking naked in screenwriter land. Anything else on your mind? #scriptchat

7:56 pm             PennyAsh:             @marshbuttrue Open topic :) #scriptchat

7:57 pm             Veramark2010:             RT @willentrekin Problem w/ project in production as goal = no control over achievement. Finish. Write it well = attainable. #scriptchat

7:57 pm             Evenstephen2000:             @PennyAsh I'm actually writing now. I usually do on Sunday afternoons. So that's why I only half-participate. But cookies... :) #scriptchat

7:57 pm             jeannevb:             HA@ RT @momentsoffilm: Only that image! Thanks! RT @jeannevb: 10 more min left streaking naked ... Anything else on your mind? #scriptchat

7:57 pm             PennyAsh:             @DreamsGrafter I usually have several going at once and more ideas on the back burner #scriptchat

7:57 pm             twatterer:             @DreamsGrafter "How do you feel when you're nearing the end of a project? " Utterly MANIC! :) #scriptchat

7:57 pm             willentrekin:             Production is not. Like with publishing. Unless you plan to self-publish, publishing book doesn't work as goal. Futility. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @olilewington Have you had time away from Draft 4? I'd finish that script first? Though which is the most marketable project? #scriptchat

7:58 pm             jeannevb:             @willentrekin i'm def learning to let go of control & focus solely on writing to the highest standards possible #scriptchat

7:58 pm             PennyAsh:             @olilewington Work on the one that's calling to you #scriptchat

7:58 pm             elaineewing:             @willentrekin u r absolutely right. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             momentsoffilm:             @Jonathan_Peace No, we can all react. But I think you'll get less annoyed when you filter out the unhelpful stuff. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             willentrekin:             Querying ten or twenty or hundred agents/editors attainable. No control over response. #scriptchat

7:58 pm             PennyAsh:             @Evenstephen2000 Well actually writing is a good excuse for lurking :) #scriptchat

7:59 pm             lizziside:             and u succeed very well, thanks to u guys I feel less stupid about getting down to actually doing it RT @jeannevb #scriptchat

7:59 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             @momentsoffilm Very true. Cheers. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             jeannevb:             @lizziside So glad you found us ;) #scriptchat

7:59 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @twatterer Haha, my stomach's in knots right now. Wish I cld keep hold of this script forever. But I know I need to let it go. #scriptchat

7:59 pm             Evenstephen2000:             YES. RT @willentrekin: Problem w/having project in prod as goal = no control over achievement. Finish/write it well. Attainable. #scriptchat

8:00 pm             dizzydentfilms:             RT @jeannevb: for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

8:00 pm             jeannevb:             that 1st time u let ur baby out of ur clutches & in hands of some1 whose opinion u respect, is an amazing feeling #scriptchat

8:01 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @jeannevb Me too. Highest possible standard - there are no short cuts. You've got to deliver the best you can and more. #scriptchat

8:01 pm             LisaFromNYC:             RT @jeannevb: for any new screenwriters lurking, we have TONS of resources on our blog sidebar www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

8:01 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Write it, finish it, sell it. I figure once it's sold move on to the next and wait for the check to clear :) #scriptchat

8:01 pm             jeannevb:             @DreamsGrafter and you do, girl ;) #scriptchat

8:02 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh u cant wait to sell to move on, not in this biz, keep writing next, and next, and next ;) #scriptchat

8:02 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Another great #scriptchat! Thanks everyone for joining in. It's great to see familiar and new faces alike.

8:02 pm             twatterer:             @DreamsGrafter Maybe this will help ;) http://bit.ly/11OY48 #scriptchat

8:02 pm             bourbonroad:             @jeannevb I'm enjoying this #scriptchat so far! I won't be able to catch the "U.S." version later today--catching a flick with the wife.

8:03 pm             jeannevb:             ditto! RT @DreamsGrafter: Another great #scriptchat! Thanks everyone for joining in. Its great to see familiar & new faces alike #scriptchat

8:03 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Yep, got my next in line :) and several after that :) #scriptchat

8:03 pm             jeannevb:             woot! ;) RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb Yep, got my next in line :) and several after that :) #scriptchat

8:03 pm             Veramark2010:             #scriptchat Joined late and was too tired to contribute really, but as always a great way to spend Sunday evening :)

8:03 pm             momentsoffilm:             @olilewington I think only you can answer that. But any of those is good. #scriptchat

8:04 pm             marshbuttrue:             Late #scriptchat comments! - I'm always working on new ideas at every stage of writing. Never a gap between projects.

8:04 pm             filmutopia:             #scriptchat I just realised I don't fit in here. I am a writer, but because I'm also a producer my perspective is all wrong for you guys

8:04 pm             momentsoffilm:             RT @jeannevb: @PennyAsh u cant wait to sell to move on, not in this biz, keep writing next, and next, and next ;) #scriptchat

8:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             I love this! Was it in Garden State? Thanks!! :)) RT @twatterer @DreamsGrafter Maybe this will help ;) http://bit.ly/11OY48 #scriptchat

8:05 pm             marshbuttrue:             #scriptchat my goal this year is to do whatever the year allows. No point setting yourself up for failure in a field so unpredictable!

8:05 pm             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Been playing with an idea for Joan of Arc but the French & the Catholics would probably lynch me #scriptchat

8:05 pm             Veramark2010:             @filmutopia Why "wrong" perspective? I'd say additional and very welcome! #scriptchat

8:05 pm             DreamsGrafter:             RT @marshbuttrue: #scriptchat my goal this year is to do whatever the year allows. No point setting yourself up for failure in a field so unpredictable!

8:05 pm             booksbelow:             @filmutopia No, that gives you a unique perspective for us, very valuable! #scriptchat

8:06 pm             jeannevb:             @PennyAsh I am both French AND Catholic #whack ;) #scriptchat

8:06 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat I have my first spec ready to sell. I've approached some agencies in LA, started networking through LinkedIn, InkTip etc.

8:06 pm             PennyAsh:             @marshbuttrue Good goal. I like to keep mine realistic. Helps to learn to work to a deadline though #scriptchat

8:06 pm             PennyAsh:             Ouch lol RT @jeannevb: @PennyAsh I am both French AND Catholic #whack ;) #scriptchat

8:07 pm             DreamsGrafter:             @marshbuttrue Hey Stephen, have to shoot off but enjoy the rest of #scriptchat. :)

8:07 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat Right. Rant over with. Cheers again guys. Okay, onto the question I wanted to ask: Selling The Script - strategies?

8:07 pm             marshbuttrue:             and finally - #scriptchat all feedback will be fantastically useful, providing you're clear and unflinching on what you're trying to write.

8:07 pm             jeannevb:             @filmutopia shut ur mouth! ha Seriously, writers NEED to understand the big picture. This is a BUSINESS. Dont u dare leave us ;) #scriptchat

8:07 pm             booksbelow:             And named Jeanne! RT @jeannevb: @PennyAsh I am both French AND Catholic #whack ;) #scriptchat

8:07 pm             jeannevb:             good pt! ;) RT @booksbelow: And named Jeanne! RT @jeannevb: @PennyAsh I am both French AND Catholic #whack ;) #scriptchat

8:08 pm             DreamsGrafter:             Have to shoot off guys. Enjoy the rest of #scriptchat & thanks again 4 another great discussion. Really looking 4ward 2 nxt wk! #scriptchat

8:08 pm             momentsoffilm:             @filmutopia I know.. As it happens I am looking at DSLR's and finishing a short.. but I'd say feature prod is not for me yet. #scriptchat

8:08 pm             jeannevb:             are you guys still naked or can I pull transcript? ;) #scriptchat

8:09 pm             PennyAsh:             @Jonathan_Peace Send it to someone who likes the genre it's in #scriptchat

8:09 pm             jeannevb:             Don't forget to read ADAPTATION for next week's Script Night! http://bit.ly/9SHVrE #scriptchat

8:09 pm             DreamsGrafter:             And thanks @jeannevb - Pimp Extraordinaire and the glue that binds #scriptchat together. Thanks so much babe. xoxo

8:09 pm             Veramark2010:             @jeannevb All covered ;-) #scriptchat

8:10 pm             paradiserecvred:             RT @jeannevb: that 1st time u let ur baby out of ur clutches & in hands of some1 whose opinion u respect, is an amazing feeling #scriptchat

8:10 pm             jeannevb:             phew! ;) RT @Veramark2010: @jeannevb All covered ;-) #scriptchat

8:10 pm             momentsoffilm:             Yeah! Whatt she said! I produce shorts and need your good example to progress! RT @jeannevb: @filmutopia Dont u dare leave us ;) #scriptchat

8:10 pm             Veramark2010:             @jeannevb Argh - can't make it next Sunday for ADAPTATION chat :( ! #scriptchat

8:10 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             @PennyAsh I use IMDB to find producers/studios who have made similar films then send a pitch query to them #scriptchat

8:11 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat but is that right? Query first? Just send script? Agent first...??

8:11 pm             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace have you tried Virtual Pitchfest? They'll be guesting on May 16th on #scriptchat

8:11 pm             lizziside:             Thank you to u all #scriptchat

8:11 pm             Veramark2010:             @jeannevb @DreamsGrafter thanks ladies - these Sunday evenings are a treat. #scriptchat

8:12 pm             jeannevb:             @Veramark2010 @DreamsGrafter love my Sundays of #scriptchat

8:12 pm             PennyAsh:             @Jonathan_Peace That helps. Also hanging out with #scriptchat will give you lots of ideas #scriptchat

8:12 pm             momentsoffilm:             @PennyAsh I'd like to co-write but I don't think you can do it with just anyone. I'm also a control freak at times. ;) #scriptchat

8:13 pm             Jonathan_Peace:             @jeannevb I've heard of that but not too sure where to look? Have noted date though, thanks. #scriptchat

8:13 pm             twatterer:             @Jonathan_Peace query ONLY first. No script. :) #scriptchat

8:14 pm             PennyAsh:             @momentsoffilm Definitely has to be some chemistry there otherwise it will be a disaster #scriptchat

8:14 pm             jeannevb:             .@Jonathan_Peace I"ll do a blog post w Virtual Pitchfest deets prior to chat night w links ;) #scriptchat

8:14 pm             Veramark2010:             @momentsoffilm control freak and writing partner tend not to mix well. #scriptchat

8:15 pm             PennyAsh:             Me too, starts the week off right RT @jeannevb: @Veramark2010 @DreamsGrafter love my Sundays of #scriptchat

8:16 pm             olilewington:             Sorry, guys, have been a dreadful chatter tonight - am going to go and give myself a talking to. Good to talk, tho - thanks!! #scriptchat

8:16 pm             jeannevb:             @Veramark2010 @momentsoffilm @PennyAsh we'll do writing partners as a topic one night in the coming months #scriptchat

8:17 pm             momentsoffilm:             @Veramark2010 Yeah. I'm probably better at assignment writing when it comes to collaboration. #scriptchat

8:17 pm             jeannevb:             transcript time. Thanks so much for joining in the fun! Now go get dressed ;) #scriptchat

USA chat:

jeannevb:                drink in hand... it's TIME to run wild! Open topic tonight on #scriptchat

12:01 am             jeannevb:             Tonight, as a reward for the dastardly ACT II topic, we're letting you run naked in the scriptchat breeze #scriptchat

12:01 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Ready to go :) #scriptchat

12:01 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat -

12:02 am             willentrekin:             RT @jeannevb: drink in hand... it's TIME to run wild! Open topic tonight on #scriptchat

12:02 am             jeannevb:             Before we get wild, reminder to read ADAPTATION this wk for next wk's chat. Download here: http://bit.ly/9SHVrE #scriptchat

12:02 am             GCGeek:             Apologies to all in my feed - it's scriptchat time and it's a free for all. #scriptchat

12:03 am             jeannevb:             doing taxes today & thinking how imp it is to write MORE than just scripts. Once u sell ANY writing, u can write it all off #scriptchat

12:03 am             naturaldefiant:             @jeannevb I'm sorry, but what is #scriptchat ?

12:03 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Back for more #scriptchat (listening to @ThatKevinSmith and his smodcasts so laughing as I go...

12:03 am             Timsn:             #scriptchat time. Chat for writers and folks who drink other beverages;)

12:03 am             yeah_write:             And it's #scripchat o'clock. Please ignore tweets if not interested in screenwriting. It's only an hour. #scriptchat

12:03 am             jeannevb:             @CDominiqueG pimp away #flashfiction #scriptchat

12:03 am             GCGeek:             Not that one should ever apologize for... #scriptchat, creativity or community sharing! #scriptchat

12:03 am             KageyNYC:             RT @jeannevb: Before we get wild, reminder to read ADAPTATION this wk for next wk's chat. Download here: http://bit.ly/9SHVrE #scriptchat

12:04 am             jeannevb:             @naturaldefiant screenwriters chat... deets here www.scriptchat.com ALL writers are welcome to the dark side ;) #scriptchat

12:04 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             RT @jeannevb: Writing and taxes Once u sell ANY writing, u can write it all off #scriptchat

12:04 am             jeannevb:             WOOT! RT @GCGeek: Not that one should ever apologize for... #scriptchat, creativity or community sharing! #scriptchat

12:05 am             yeah_write:             Next week is our first script reading chat. We will be reading ADAPTATION. The script is available at www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

12:05 am             jeannevb:             @iamJaymes awesome. I want ALL deets. Going to search the #storychat tag after #scriptchat ;) Congrats!

12:05 am             jtabergas:             Hi everybody! #scriptchat

12:05 am             UncompletedWork:             hey #scriptchat peeps, out and about, so I'll miss you today. Drink up.

12:05 am             Timsn:             #scriptchat and taxes? Oh no!

12:05 am             jeannevb:             HA this is why we drink ;) RT @Timsn: #scriptchat and taxes? Oh no! #scriptchat

12:05 am             CDominiqueG:             THERE IS A FLASH FICTION CHALLENGE HAPPENING THIS WEEK SEE @storycraft 's stream for more INFO #scriptchat

12:06 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             Anyone submitting to the Nichols this year? #scriptchat

12:06 am             scriptscene:             Oh yes, it's #scriptchat o'clock. Join in if you are interested in screenwriting.

12:06 am             jtabergas:             omigod. open topic? #scriptchat

12:06 am             jeannevb:             OPEN TOPIC so jump in w any burning thoughts... or even smoldering ones #scriptchat

12:06 am             jeannevb:             #writechat RT @CDominiqueG: THERE IS A FLASH FICTION CHALLENGE HAPPENING THIS WEEK SEE @storycraft s stream for more INFO #scriptchat

12:06 am             jeannevb:             *knees shaking* RT @jtabergas: omigod. open topic? #scriptchat

12:07 am             marisabirns:             Hello, I'm finally here, though dressed. Is naked an initiation rite? Do you have bathrobes for the shy? :D #scriptchat

12:07 am             yeah_write:             I had planned to, but I'm submitting elsewhere instead. RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: Anyone submitting to the Nichols this year? #scriptchat

12:07 am             sdarancette:             My last computer was so slow I couldn't keep up. but this evening I will be popping in and out #scriptchat

12:07 am             thescriptlab:             Last week of #screnzy how is everyone doing? #scriptchat

12:07 am             jeannevb:             to my new writer peeps, if u ever wanted to learn about screenwriting, #scriptchat is on NOW deets here: http://bit.ly/b7OJdI

12:07 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @yeah_write you can submit to more than 1 contest. #scriptchat

12:07 am             yeah_write:             Welcome! RT @sdarancette: My last computer was so slow I couldnt keep up. but this evening I will be popping in and out #scriptchat

12:08 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat - ADAPTATION is 1 of my favorite films written by my favorite screenwriter. I'll be printing that and participating in the chat.

12:08 am             CDominiqueG:             @jeannevb thanks lady, so whats on the menu tonight? #scriptchat

12:08 am             Donna_Carrick:             RT @jeannevb: to my new writer peeps, if u ever wanted to learn about screenwriting, #scriptchat is on NOW deets here: http://bit.ly/b7OJdI

12:08 am             markezrastokes:             RT @jeannevb: if u ever wanted to learn about screenwriting, #scriptchat is on NOW deets here: http://bit.ly/b7OJdI #scriptchat

12:08 am             jtabergas:             so bad. dont think ill finish by 430 but will continue writing. RT @thescriptlab: Last week of #screnzy how is everyone doing? #scriptchat

12:08 am             jeannevb:             @GoldenAgeofGeek I wanted to but our script is tooooooo loooooong still #scriptchat

12:08 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Already started mine #scriptchat

12:08 am             yeah_write:             @GoldenAgeofGeek Oh, I know, but I don't think I'm ready for the Nichols fellowship just yet. #scriptchat

12:08 am             sdarancette:             @yeah_write Thanks! #scriptchat

12:08 am             jeannevb:             @CDominiqueG open topic, so jump on in, babe xo #scriptchat

12:08 am             karenquah:             RT @jeannevb: if u ever wanted to learn about screenwriting, #scriptchat is on NOW deets here: http://bit.ly/b7OJdI #scriptchat

12:08 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @jeannevb how long is it? #scriptchat

12:09 am             markezrastokes:             @JasonDalBianco I think someone should convince Kaufman to join next week's scriptchat anonymously and join the convo. #scriptchat

12:09 am             jeannevb:             *curtsy* #scriptchat requirement is tolerance for alcohol ;) RT @jaylatt: @jeannevb Tequila?? We are going to get along great!

12:09 am             eyamie:             @markezrastokes Apparently his ebertfest show has been the highlight so far #scriptchat

12:09 am             jeannevb:             @GoldenAgeofGeek will email u deets ;) #scriptchat

12:09 am             jtabergas:             didnt. want to but im not yet ready. RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: Anyone submitting to the Nichols this year? #scriptchat

12:09 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat - Anyone else participating in #scriptfrenzy? 1,000's are trying to write 100 screenplay pages within the 30 days of April.

12:10 am             yeah_write:             I gave up on script frenzy to polish another script for submission. #scriptchat

12:10 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @jeannevb kewl #scriptchat

12:10 am             PennyAsh:             @thescriptlab Meant to join but RL got in the way yet again #screnzy #scriptchat

12:10 am             markezrastokes:             I'll be the D.D. Somebody's gotta be the martyr. RT @jeannevb: *curtsy* #scriptchat requirement is tolerance for alcohol ;) #scriptchat

12:10 am             jeannevb:             @GoldenAgeofGeek hopefully will be ready for your eyes soon ;) #scriptchat

12:10 am             Donna_Carrick:             @marisabirns #scriptchat Had recurring dream last wk I was naked. That will have to do. @Alex_Carrick says which way to hot tub? @jeannevb

12:10 am             JasonDalBianco:             @markezrastokes Hmm...I'll look into how to reach him. That would be super awesome. #scriptchat

12:10 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @jtabergas are u submitting to other contests? #scriptchat

12:10 am             jtabergas:             @yeah_write contemplated that but still trying but never gonna finish by 430 though. #scriptchat

12:11 am             jeannevb:             @markezrastokes I was dry last week. NEVER AGAIN ;) #scriptchat

12:11 am             GCGeek:             OK, I've got one: How do you find individual voices for your characters that aren't you (but their own)? #scriptchat

12:11 am             KageyNYC:             tequila & #scriptchat

12:11 am             DoubleNW:             #ScriptChat Tweeps, I used 2 think most writers were introverts until I began reading the archives :)

12:11 am             jeannevb:             @Donna_Carrick HAHA dreams will do ;) @marisabirns @Alex_Carrick #scriptchat

12:11 am             Jonathan_Peace:             @JasonDalBianco Completed my first #scriptfrenzy yesterday #scriptchat

12:11 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @GCGeek I write a bunch of answers to the same set of questions #scriptchat

12:11 am             jtabergas:             @GoldenAgeofGeek not the upcoming ones but preparing more for other upcoming fellowships. #scriptchat

12:11 am             markezrastokes:             @jeannevb Yeah, I think I was even cravin' the bottle last week! #scriptchat

12:12 am             yeah_write:             No alcohol for me at the chat tonight. I have a long week ahead of me. I have to be 110% #scriptchat

12:12 am             sdarancette:             I am interested in trying #scriptfrenzy however does writing a really good outline/treatment count? #scriptchat

12:12 am             JasonDalBianco:             Congratulations!!! RT @Jonathan_Peace: Completed my first #scriptfrenzy yesterday #scriptchat

12:12 am             jeannevb:             @GCGeek re char voices, spend lots of time creating them, getting to know them, so they are unique. Also listen to ppl talk IRL #scriptchat

12:12 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @jtabergas cool. Good luck with those! #scriptchat

12:12 am             jeannevb:             YEAH! RT @Jonathan_Peace: @JasonDalBianco Completed my first #scriptfrenzy yesterday #scriptchat

12:12 am             CDominiqueG:             @GCGeek instead of putting them in your shoes put yourself in theirs #scriptchat

12:12 am             LisaFromNYC:             Finished mine RT @JasonDalBianco Anyone else participating in #scriptfrenzy? #scriptchat

12:12 am             Donna_Carrick:             Uh oh, iPhone really dying now, won't refresh #scriptchat . Must...leave...now @jeannevb . Sorry!!

12:12 am             KageyNYC:             :) RT @DoubleNW: #ScriptChat Tweeps, I used 2 think most writers were introverts until I began reading the archives :)

12:12 am             jmiewald:             @GCGeek One easy way is vocabulary. X character uses this word, Y uses this word, Z uses another. Swear words are the best. #scriptchat

12:12 am             jeannevb:             Hey all, @Jonathan_Peace is a EURO guy staying up late to join us! BRAVE MAN! ;) #scriptchat

12:13 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek I base my characters on people I know or types of people #scriptchat

12:13 am             jeannevb:             @Donna_Carrick *smooch* thanks for trying! #scriptchat

12:13 am             yeah_write:             I'm trying something new with next script. I'm working my way through the script one POV at a time for my outline. #scriptchat

12:13 am             heniadis:             RT @jeannevb: #writechat RT @CDominiqueG: FLASH FICTION CHALLENGE HAPPENING THIS WEEK SEE @storycraft s stream for more INFO #scriptchat

12:13 am             jmiewald:             @GCGeek Another is length. One character has has long lines and another short lines. #scriptchat

12:13 am             chipstreet:             re character voices: taking acting classes is a big help to "finding voice". #scriptchat

12:13 am             markezrastokes:             @sdarancette Nope. But there's no reason you couldn't do your OWN #screnzy in May. I'll even print you out a #fauxscrenzy cert. #scriptchat

12:13 am             eyamie:             @jeannevb I'm in Europe. Oh no, actually I'm in my bathroom. #scriptchat

12:14 am             jtabergas:             @GCGeek char voices: i like to listen to ppl talk, sometimes ppl i talk to but most of the time, i eavesdrop. ;))))) #scriptchat

12:14 am             scriptscene:             Anyone have any books they love to recommend on screenwriting? Personally, I love REWRITE. #scriptchat

12:14 am             marisabirns:             @DoubleNW A writer can't stay introverted after @jeannevb passes the requisite tequila. :) #scriptchat

12:14 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @yeah_write sounds cool. I want to write a novel like that but don't have the story yet #scriptchat

12:14 am             GCGeek:             Too many of you to thank! Excellent advice for character voices - and some new ideas for me. *curtsies* #scriptchat

12:14 am             karenquah:             Agree RT @chipstreet re character voices: taking acting classes is a big help to "finding voice". #scriptchat

12:14 am             jeannevb:             @eyamie u never sleep, do you? LOVE THAT #scriptchat

12:14 am             chipstreet:             re character voices: I also find thinking about things like their education, work exp, do they use contractions, etc but mostly: #scriptchat

12:14 am             eyamie:             @yeah_write That is awesome. What challenges are you finding with it? Clear throughlines? One thing leading to another clearly? #scriptchat

12:14 am             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptfrenzy script was supposed to be just for fun while I pitch my 1st spec but had so much fun with it's my #2 script #scriptchat

12:14 am             thescriptlab:             @GCGeek Best way: REALLY knw your chars. More you know them, more they will being to talk for themselves. http://bit.ly/cJtS6g #scriptchat

12:14 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @scriptscene Save the Cat by Blake Snyder (r.i.p.) #scriptchat

12:14 am             jtabergas:             @GoldenAgeofGeek thanks! #scriptchat

12:15 am             yeah_write:             @GoldenAgeofGeek I think this technique will give me a better voice and smoother transitions when I write the script. #scriptchat

12:15 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat - Friend talked me into #scriptfrenzy. Unsure if I'll make 100 pgs, but this has been my most productive writing month to date.

12:15 am             chipstreet:             "voice" for me is character reaction to stimulus/situation, not just 'how' they say it but 'what' they say. (and don't say) #scriptchat

12:15 am             Evenstephen2000:             @GCGeek I try & define each character by how they relate to others. The char web slowly helps me define each char as individual #scriptchat

12:15 am             NevadaGrey:             Also a good approach RT @chipstreet: re character voices: taking acting classes is a big help to "finding voice". #scriptchat

12:15 am             jtabergas:             ditto. RT @PennyAsh: @GCGeek I base my characters on people I know or types of people #scriptchat

12:15 am             richardturgeon:             Sundance, ScriptPIMP and Austin Film Festival entries entered. #screenwriting #writers #scriptchat

12:16 am             Jonathan_Peace:             To all #scriptchat Yeah, UK guy here. Good to meet you all...

12:16 am             GCGeek:             @chipstreet Been taking improv classes for over a year - helps stepping in an actor's shoes (with no lines) & new chars #scriptchat

12:16 am             jeannevb:             @NevadaGrey welcome! U'll find this one a lot faster... ;) #scriptchat

12:16 am             CDominiqueG:             @GoldenAgeofGeek so just jot down anything that comes to mind related to it for now, sorry for intruding #scriptchat

12:16 am             willentrekin:             RT @ScriptScene: Anyone have any books they love to recommend on screenwriting? #scriptchat Screenplay. Syd's great.

12:16 am             DominiqueNYC:             RT wow good 2 know @ GoldenAgeofGeek RT @jeannevb: Writing and taxes Once u sell ANY writing, u can write it all off #scriptchat

12:16 am             jeannevb:             was talking w @nevadagrey last night & she had GREAT points on ACT II... share Nevada? #scriptchat

12:16 am             JasonDalBianco:             @chipstreet I've heard others suggest taking action classes to improve as a writing. Seriously considering it. #scriptchat

12:16 am             DoubleNW:             It's kinda funny but I do my best 2 not use the names of ppl I know 4 my character names... Especially my main characters. #ScriptChat

12:16 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @richardturgeon you are to be commended #scriptchat

12:17 am             KageyNYC:             That's great! RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat Friend talked me into #scriptfrenzy... this has been my most productive writing month to date.

12:17 am             jeannevb:             One of my FAVE books is Inside Story by Dara Marks @scriptscene #scriptchat

12:17 am             diannesalerni:             Hello, everyone. Sorry I'm late, but I had to make my martini. #scriptchat

12:17 am             amgamble:             RT @jeannevb: to my new writer peeps, if u ever wanted to learn about screenwriting, #scriptchat is on NOW deets here: http://bit.ly/b7OJdI

12:17 am             jeannevb:             If anyone has something they want me to add to our resources on the blog, plz @ me #scriptchat

12:17 am             markezrastokes:             @sdarancette Yup. If u cheat, ur just hurting urself. Remember 2 put #scriptchat at the end of your convo so it'll show up! #scriptchat

12:17 am             CDominiqueG:             @PennyAsh very true #scriptchat

12:18 am             yeah_write:             @eyamie It's the whole one thing leads to another thing. I was finding things didn't make sense the way I was writing. #scriptchat

12:18 am             CDominiqueG:             RT @diannesalerni: Hello, everyone. Sorry I'm late, but I had to make my martini. #scriptchat/// got more?

12:18 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Any thoughts on sales strategies for a UK screenwriter? #scriptchat

12:18 am             markezrastokes:             @sdarancette Something that helped me TREMENDOUSLY in keeping up with the chaos is www.tweetchat.com. Type in scriptchat. #scriptchat

12:18 am             jeannevb:             <3 RT @CDominiqueG: RT @diannesalerni: Hello, everyone. Sorry Im late, but I had to make my martini. #scriptchat/// got more? #scriptchat

12:18 am             DoubleNW:             All 4 of my main characters have very uncommon names - I like that!! #ScriptChat

12:18 am             Timsn:             Acting classes are great for writing. Also getting actors to read your dialogue out loud gives new perspective #scriptchat

12:18 am             PennyAsh:             @jtabergas Watching the behavior of people is always a good way to make characters unique #scriptchat

12:19 am             JasonDalBianco:             @chipstreet I've heard others suggest taking acting classes to improve writing. Seriously considering it. #spellchecker please #scriptchat

12:19 am             jeannevb:             RT @Timsn: Acting classes are great for writing. Also getting actors to read your dialogue out loud gives new perspective #scriptchat

12:19 am             NevadaGrey:             @jeannevb Thanks Jeanne - just talking about goals & stakes, which has a lot to do w/ character, but gives fuel to Act II #scriptchat

12:19 am             PennyAsh:             @CDominiqueG I find just paying attention to people works great wherever you are #scriptchat

12:19 am             naturaldefiant:             a friend of mine sometimes has trouble losing their files all the time, best way to keep them? #scriptchat

12:19 am             chipstreet:             @DoubleNW names are huge. I've made the mistake of 'placeholder' names. Find good names early! #scriptchat

12:20 am             jeannevb:             @DominiqueNYC got my 1st writing paycheck this week for an article, now ALL DOORS for write offs are open! WOOHOOT! #scriptchat

12:20 am             eyamie:             @yeah_write It's my biggest bugaboo with outlining. I'd like to know your final verdict on your approach #scriptchat

12:20 am             sdarancette:             @markezrastokes Yeah, realized I forgot as soon as I hit the return key. #scriptchat

12:20 am             yeah_write:             RT @chipstreet: @DoubleNW names are huge. Ive made the mistake of placeholder names. Find good names early! #scriptchat

12:20 am             Alletta818:             RT @PennyAsh: @CDominiqueG I find just paying attention to people works great wherever you are #scriptchat

12:20 am             CDominiqueG:             @PennyAsh it really does, it helps you pick up patterns alien to you, that way you don't influence the characters too much #scriptchat

12:20 am             jtabergas:             @PennyAsh True! I love people watching! #scriptchat

12:20 am             chipstreet:             @naturaldefiant losing screenplay files? Try Scripped maybe? Stores play files online? #scriptchat

12:20 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             RT @DominiqueNYC got my 1st writing paycheck this week for an article, now ALL DOORS for write offs are open! COOL #scriptchat

12:20 am             naturaldefiant:             Why is it easier to end a script rather than begin one? #scriptchat

12:21 am             markezrastokes:             RT @jeannevb: @DominiqueNYC got my 1st writing paycheck this week 4 an article, now ALL DOORS for write offs are open! WOOHOOT! #scriptchat

12:21 am             yeah_write:             @eyamie I'll let you know. I'm doing my rewrite of a current script with the same approach. #scriptchat

12:21 am             jeannevb:             @DKZProductions of Virtual Pitchfest will be guesting on May 16th so MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Gr8 way for global access to Hollywood #scriptchat

12:21 am             PennyAsh:             @CDominiqueG Also helps you write different accents without trying to just spell them #scriptchat

12:21 am             eyamie:             @yeah_write Thanks, please do! #scriptchat

12:22 am             yeah_write:             I've found that I'm paying closer attention to the nuances of teen dialogue since writing my 1st draft of teen drama. #scriptchat

12:22 am             PennyAsh:             @jtabergas Me too, love listening too, especially people from other places #scriptchat

12:22 am             eyamie:             @naturaldefiant I find it way too easy to start scriptwriting! Delay your gratification! #scriptchat

12:22 am             jmiewald:             @naturaldefiant I think the opposite is true. If you want to finish the many I have started, we can set something up. #scriptchat

12:22 am             markezrastokes:             I'm just the opposite. RT @naturaldefiant: Why is it easier to end a script rather than begin one? #scriptchat

12:22 am             sdarancette:             @yeah_write I've always ended up with interesting names, especially for females. #scriptchat

12:22 am             willentrekin:             .@jeannevb Have you considered making #scriptchat ongoing, like @rosspruden and #infdist, rather than 1 hr/week? #storychat, too.

12:22 am             CDominiqueG:             @DominiqueNYC hello Dominique! #scriptchat

12:22 am             DoubleNW:             So true @marisabirns :) and I don't even drink... I have my vitamin water 0 n my hand :() #ScriptChat

12:22 am             cinespinner:             RT @jeannevb: @DKZProductions of Virtual Pitchfest will be guesting on May 16th! Gr8 way for global access to Hollywood #scriptchat

12:22 am             jtabergas:             Speaking of Pitchfest, who has attended a pitchfest before? what are your experiences? #scriptchat

12:22 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat - Used a guy I know to shape and name a secondary character. Not really a big fan of the guy, but his image is stuck in my head.

12:22 am             yeah_write:             @eyamie The idea came from an interview with Paul Haggis (sp?). He wrote Million Dollar Baby and Crash. #scriptchat

12:22 am             naturaldefiant:             @chipstreet she writes them down, then loses them. I insist to her all the time to type them but she says she hates that. #scriptchat

12:23 am             CDominiqueG:             @PennyAsh now that's something I hadn't considered, very good point. didnt think about how it influences accents #scriptchat

12:23 am             jeannevb:             @willentrekin ppl do use the tag all week long. I always have it up. Sharing goes nonstop #scriptchat

12:23 am             Timsn:             Writers are voyeurs. We are the stalkers of the art world. And our fans are the stalkers of stalkers.-Quentin S Crisp- #scriptchat

12:23 am             jeannevb:             @willentrekin but its fun to all get together once a week to talk specifics. Like nxt wk we're talking ADAPTATION script #scriptchat

12:23 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @jtabergas know your story, relax, pick the right people to talk to #scriptchat

12:23 am             yeah_write:             I love the Dialogue Series of screenwriter interviews. I listen over and over, learning something new each time. #scriptchat

12:23 am             eyamie:             @jeannevb @yeahwrite - I do that with rewrites too, but not with outlines.Haggis! His episodes of Facts of Life r my fave #scriptchat

12:23 am             GCGeek:             I don't mind long layovers at the airport just for the people watching and eavesdropping. #scriptchat

12:24 am             chipstreet:             @jeannevb I export a report in FD of just one char's diaogue - read it thru. quick 2 tell if it all sounds like the same voice. #scriptchat

12:24 am             diannesalerni:             What is a pitchfest? #scriptchat

12:24 am             jeannevb:             RT @Timsn: Writers are voyeurs. We are the stalkers of the art world. And our fans are the stalkers of stalkers-Quentin S Crisp #scriptchat

12:24 am             chasemarch:             Pretty good. Thanks. The finish line is in sight. @TheScriptLab Last week of #screnzy how is everyone doing? #scriptchat

12:24 am             LisaFromNYC:             Using friend's name & she's happy but doesn't know I'll kill char RT @DoubleNW I do my best 2 not use the names of ppl I know #scriptchat

12:24 am             JasonDalBianco:             @chipstreet I've been meaning to get rid of some placeholder names. I should get on that. #scriptchat

12:24 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @GCGeek especially the Las Vegas airports! #scriptchat

12:24 am             markezrastokes:             @naturaldefiant Steal th really awesome script, she'll think she lost it and invite her to c th film when it hits theaters. Doh! #scriptchat

12:24 am             CDominiqueG:             @GCGeek I work at an airport... and its where I do most of my writing #scriptchat

12:24 am             jeannevb:             RT @chipstreet: export report in FD of just one chars diaogue - read it thru. quick 2 tell if it all sounds like the same voice #scriptchat

12:24 am             DoubleNW:             Totally agree... I luv hearing my words spoken out loud with the emotions I've created. #ScriptChat

12:24 am             yeah_write:             @sdarancette Names are a tough one for me. I labor on them, trying to find the right fit. #scriptchat

12:24 am             JasonDalBianco:             @naturaldefiant Ha ha! I find it harder to end a script. :D #scriptchat

12:25 am             jeannevb:             @chipstreet love that! I use MM... i'll see if i can do same w it #scriptchat

12:25 am             jtabergas:             @GCGeek i love airports for that! lots of different kinds of ppl are there! love it! makes waiting not suck. #scriptchat

12:25 am             NevadaGrey:             @diannesalerni where people pitch their scripts to producers #scriptchat

12:25 am             chipstreet:             @JasonDalBianco I screw up pitches, too, cuz I get so used to placeholder names then forget the final 1s. :P #scriptchat

12:25 am             yeah_write:             RT @jeannevb: @yeah_write @eyamie in rewrite, I go thru script 1 char at a time 2 B sure they all fully dev. Details, details... #scriptchat

12:25 am             GCGeek:             @CDominiqueG You must have mountains of material! #scriptchat

12:26 am             jeannevb:             #justsayin I love #scriptchat

12:26 am             yeah_write:             I love this feature. RT @chipstreet: @jeannevb I export a report in FD of just one chars diaogue - read it thru. quick 2 tell... #scriptchat

12:26 am             Jonathan_Peace:             I tend to listen more than I talk when in social circles. People think I'm shy... I'm stealing their lives bit by bit ;) #scriptchat

12:26 am             GCGeek:             @GoldenAgeofGeek Vegas airport is awesome. CDG in Paris was the best - like I get there all the time ;) #scriptchat

12:26 am             iceberg061:             @yeah_write what site fo you use to submit scripts? #scriptchat Not sure if @Withoutabox has screenplay submissions

12:26 am             thescriptlab:             RT RePimp worthy @jeannevb: #justsayin I love #scriptchat

12:27 am             jeannevb:             @CDominiqueG I'll be flying into Nashville in July for RWA Conference... see u at the airport ;) #scriptchat

12:27 am             iHumble:             Lol gr8 combo RT @KageyNYC: tequila & #scriptchat

12:27 am             GCGeek:             @jtabergas And with laptop in hand at the airport you can wait, watch, write! #scriptchat

12:27 am             KageyNYC:             :) RT @jeannevb: #justsayin I love #scriptchat

12:27 am             sdarancette:             @jtabergas People watching and people LISTENING. Eavesdropping is a great tool. #scriptchat

12:27 am             marisabirns:             Adding mine, too! RT @jeannevb #justsayin I love #scriptchat

12:27 am             jeannevb:             ;) *giggle* RT @thescriptlab: RT RePimp worthy @jeannevb: #justsayin I love #scriptchat

12:27 am             markezrastokes:             Anybody got a favorite place to send short scripts? #scriptchat

12:27 am             PennyAsh:             Also works to turn stereotypes inside out to make unique characters #scriptchat

12:27 am             cinespinner:             Ideas for marketing finished scripts? Trailers, shorts based on, etc? Or fave services inktip, scriptstork, etc? #scriptchat

12:27 am             JasonDalBianco:             @chipstreet Messing up pitches because of old names burned in the brain. Hadn't thought of that. Good point. #scriptchat

12:27 am             jtabergas:             @GCGeek I wanna fly to Vegas now, just for the airport! #scriptchat

12:28 am             willentrekin:             RT @GCGeek: With laptop in hand at the airport you can wait, watch, write! #scriptchat Laptop? iPhones do screenwriting format now!

12:28 am             CDominiqueG:             @jeannevb when when so I can look out for you? #scriptchat

12:28 am             eyamie:             @jtabergas Don't gamble there! The airport, I mean #scriptchat

12:28 am             jeannevb:             I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday

12:28 am             yeah_write:             @iceberg061 I use the Hollywood Creative Directory, and submit directly to the person or company. #scriptchat

12:28 am             chipstreet:             @jtabergas $49 is cheap research! Great idea. #scriptchat

12:28 am             Timsn:             RT @jeannevb: #justsayin I love #scriptchat

12:28 am             Jonathan_Peace:             @yeah_write my latest names were Bubble-Butt; Yummy-Mummy; Mean Old Bastard; Disco Dan and Samurai Jane #scriptchat

12:28 am             sdarancette:             So what's the break down? How many write only features and others write TV or even both? #scriptchat

12:28 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @jtabergas they have slot machines in the airport, Why bother going to the strip? :-) #scriptchat

12:28 am             jeannevb:             @CDominiqueG need to get my tickets, but i'll let you know! Hope ur airport has a bar ;) #scriptchat

12:29 am             CDominiqueG:             @GCGeek I do :-) #scriptchat

12:29 am             TenaciousTanaka:             RT @jeannevb: I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday

12:29 am             eyamie:             RT @jeannevb: Id love to have a #scriptchat convention someday #scriptchat

12:29 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat -I've heard somebody suggest going to a graveyard to find names, but that sort of creeps me out.

12:29 am             CTK1:             "I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday" - @jeannevb

12:29 am             eyamie:             @jeannevb Say, in October? #scriptchat

12:29 am             GCGeek:             @willentrekin True! But two-thumb typing 120 pages would kill me. #scriptchat

12:29 am             CDominiqueG:             @PennyAsh I have to try that. :-D #scriptchat

12:29 am             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat I named them based on the nature of the individual character (very OTT B-movie horror@yeah_write - tongue thru cheek)

12:29 am             naturaldefiant:             itz easier for me to end it because i know where the characters are going to be and why. Beginning is hard for me to start. #scriptchat

12:29 am             jeannevb:             u can all just come to my house ;) RT @eyamie: RT @jeannevb: Id love to have a #scriptchat convention someday #scriptchat

12:29 am             markezrastokes:             LIKE. RT @eyamie: RT @jeannevb: Id love to have a #scriptchat convention someday #scriptchat

12:29 am             yeah_write:             @Jonathan_Peace I do just the opposite. I talk too much. Learning to shut up as I get older, but really a difficult task for me #scriptchat

12:29 am             chipstreet:             @sdarancette features and shorts. no tv (yet) except unprod kids show. #scriptchat

12:29 am             JasonDalBianco:             Vegas. RT @jeannevb: I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday

12:29 am             jeannevb:             EXPO, baby! RT @eyamie: @jeannevb Say, in October? #scriptchat

12:29 am             jmiewald:             @JasonDalBianco Your script could be haunted. #scriptchat

12:30 am             jtabergas:             @GoldenAgeofGeek haha! then there's no need to step out of the airport! nice. #scriptchat

12:30 am             jeannevb:             *giggle* we can invite Clettus ;) RT @CTK1: "I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday" - @jeannevb

12:30 am             CDominiqueG:             @jeannevb it does, third floor #scriptchat

12:30 am             willentrekin:             @GCGeek You use thumbs on an iPhone? One finger typing! #scriptchat

12:30 am             yeah_write:             Ha RT @Jonathan_Peace: @yeah_write my latest names were Bubble-Butt; Yummy-Mummy; Mean Old Bastard; Disco Dan and Samurai Jane #scriptchat

12:30 am             KageyNYC:             I'm in. RT @JasonDalBianco: Vegas. RT @jeannevb: I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday

12:30 am             marisabirns:             @JasonDalBianco It's only creepy if you go to graveyard at night. :) #scriptchat

12:30 am             PennyAsh:             @CDominiqueG I love turning things inside out #scriptchat

12:30 am             jeannevb:             hey, if anyone has TOPIC IDEAS for future chats, PLZ @ me! #scriptchat

12:30 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jmiewald What if I died and somebody put my name in a shitty movie? #scriptchat

12:30 am             jeannevb:             @CDominiqueG WOOT! @yeah_write is comin too ;) #scriptchat

12:30 am             Timsn:             OMG #scriptchat convention -- Jose Cuervo will be a busy guy!

12:31 am             jeannevb:             WOOT! RT @KageyNYC: Im in. RT @JasonDalBianco: Vegas. RT @jeannevb: Id love to have a #scriptchat convention someday #scriptchat

12:31 am             jtabergas:             @sdarancette i write all. and i don't really shy away from different genres. no wonder i'm always confused. #scriptchat

12:31 am             GCGeek:             @willentrekin LOL. Impressive! #scriptchat

12:31 am             jeannevb:             HAHAHA He'll sponsor it ;) RT @Timsn: OMG #scriptchat convention -- Jose Cuervo will be a busy guy! #scriptchat

12:31 am             NevadaGrey:             @JasonDalBianco Here's a name generator that John August recommended http://bit.ly/dhL4FN #scriptchat

12:31 am             CDominiqueG:             @jeannevb @yeah_write awesome! #scriptchat

12:31 am             jmiewald:             @JasonDalBianco Franken-script? Sounds like a movie idea... #scriptchat

12:31 am             naultpullar:             I'm excited! I'm getting Tales from the Script from Netflix tomorrow! Yahoo! #scriptchat

12:31 am             sdarancette:             @chipstreet TV mostly for me. Produced children's animation. My features are just specs. I have live-action TV specs, too. #scriptchat

12:31 am             JasonDalBianco:             1st lap dance is on me. RT @KageyNYC: I'm in. RT @JasonDalBianco: Vegas. RT @jeannevb: I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday.

12:31 am             CDominiqueG:             @PennyAsh you should #scriptchat

12:31 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb Or a mini meet up in Nashville at the end of July!!! #scriptchat

12:32 am             chipstreet:             @JasonDalBianco My name is Chip. I'm the asshole preppie in every 80's highschool movie. Almost changed my name! #scriptchat

12:32 am             jeannevb:             will link on BLOG ;) RT @NevadaGrey: @JasonDalBianco Heres a name generator that John August recommended http://bit.ly/dhL4FN #scriptchat

12:32 am             jtabergas:             @naultpullar Tales from the Script is available now? Nice! #scriptchat

12:32 am             CDominiqueG:             @yeah_write yes yes please mini meet in Nashville, love meeting tweeps #scriptchat

12:32 am             jtabergas:             Anyone going to Screenwriting Expo in LA in October? Planning to go. #scriptchat

12:32 am             Geniusbastard:             RT @jeannevb: RT @Timsn: Writers are voyeurs. We are the stalkers of the art world. And our fans are the stalkers of stalkers-Quentin S Crisp #scriptchat

12:32 am             jeannevb:             @JasonDalBianco @KageyNYC HAHA! #scriptchat

12:32 am             chipstreet:             @sdarancette kids anim? Cool! luv to checkitout. #scriptchat

12:32 am             naultpullar:             @jtabergas It was released last week. #scriptchat

12:32 am             PennyAsh:             @CDominiqueG LOL always, love the unexpected it adds depth to a character #scriptchat

12:33 am             iceberg061:             @eyamie We wrapped your film last night. Not sure if you knew that. #scriptchat

12:33 am             jeannevb:             it's on! RT @CDominiqueG: @yeah_write yes yes please mini meet in Nashville, love meeting tweeps #scriptchat

12:33 am             JasonDalBianco:             @KageyNYC @jeannevb I mean, I'll buy you your 1st lap dance, not your 1st dance on a lap has to be on mine. #scriptchat

12:33 am             DoubleNW:             I'm sure she's going 2b honored @LisaFromNYC :) I did use my brothers initials 2 name a cafe' - 4 example. #ScriptChat

12:33 am             markezrastokes:             @jeannevb Why am I envisioning scenes from THE HANGOVER during this talk of a Vegas #scriptchat conference? #scriptchat

12:33 am             jtabergas:             @naultpullar renting from Netflix now! thanks! #scriptchat

12:33 am             jeannevb:             @thinkStory open topic tonight... rip ur clothes off & run wild! #scriptchat

12:34 am             jeannevb:             HA RT @markezrastokes: @jeannevb Why am I envisioning scenes fr THE HANGOVER during this talk of a Vegas #scriptchat conference? #scriptchat

12:34 am             jeannevb:             @markezrastokes I'll fight MIke Tyson ;) #scriptchat #scriptchat

12:34 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Vegas is good :D lots of Western research to be done there :) #scriptchat

12:34 am             iceberg061:             Looking for a #film production team in the #NYC area. Hoping to direct a script #summer10 #scriptchat

12:34 am             LisaFromNYC:             Great! I liked it a lot. RT @naultpullar I'm excited! I'm getting Tales from the Script from Netflix tomorrow! Yahoo! #scriptchat

12:34 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb and @scriptscene and I will be at RWA in Nashville the last week in July. Anyone else going? #scriptchat

12:34 am             Timsn:             Couldn't get tkts to Comic-Con so #scriptchat meetup in Nashville sounds great!

12:34 am             sdarancette:             @chipstreet There's a partial list on my IMDB. Lot of foreign crap as well a some quality WB and CN network stuff. #scriptchat

12:34 am             naturaldefiant:             #scriptchat i have to leave. wil be back later. if anyone cares to see some of my ideas. just @ me please.

12:34 am             JasonDalBianco:             @Jonathan_Peace Those are all sweet names. #scriptchat

12:34 am             KageyNYC:             Time for #scriptease RT @markezrastokes @jeannevb Why am I envisioning scenes from THE HANGOVER during this talk of Vegas #scriptchat conf?

12:35 am             thinkStory:             #scriptchat @jeannevb haha, just came from a screening of film shorts, and one was about strippers!

12:35 am             naultpullar:             @jtabergas No sweat! #scriptchat

12:35 am             JasonDalBianco:             @sdarancette I am currently writing movies, but would love to write a series. #scriptchat

12:35 am             GCGeek:             Methinks 50 requests for Adaptation from NetFlix this week will throw them for a little loop and leave a few of us empty-handed. #scriptchat

12:35 am             MisterFurley:             @JasonDalBianco Lap-what?? You should be ashamed of yourself! Consarn it! #scriptchat And why do I smell tequila?

12:35 am             sdarancette:             @jeannevb So tonight there will be BRIEF NUDITY and ADULT LANGUAGE and SITUATIONS. PARENTAL DISCRETION is advised. #scriptchat

12:35 am             jeannevb:             @naturaldefiant thanks for joining in! We post transcripts on www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

12:35 am             markezrastokes:             @KageyNYC BA-dum-dump! (ching) #scriptchat

12:35 am             JasonDalBianco:             @GoldenAgeofGeek Do they have booze and strippers in the airport? #scriptchat

12:35 am             John_Marlow:             Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat

12:36 am             PennyAsh:             @yeah_write Too soon for me but Y'all can think of me every time someone says Nayshvul and talks all Suthun #scriptchat

12:36 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Look at this.... new to screenwriting and already a Vegas road/plane trip... the volcano's stopped, right? #scriptchat

12:36 am             markezrastokes:             Absolutely! That and txting. RT @John_Marlow: Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat

12:36 am             chipstreet:             @sdarancette Ben 10? That's huge in my house (9yo boy). Thanks! #scriptchat

12:36 am             diannesalerni:             RT @John_Marlow: Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat

12:36 am             jeannevb:             NO CHEATING by watching ADAPTATIONS, u are to READ it! Download here http://bit.ly/9SHVrE #scriptchat

12:36 am             jmiewald:             I have a question... Is there a writer whose *action* lines you particularly like? Not dialog, just action lines. #scriptchat

12:36 am             jeannevb:             absolutely! RT @John_Marlow: Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat

12:36 am             GCGeek:             Yes. It's a whole new way of editing a message. RT @John_Marlow Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat

12:36 am             karenquah:             @John_Marlow yes. good fat-trimming exercise. #scriptchat

12:36 am             CDominiqueG:             @PennyAsh it does, then they take on their own lives #scriptchat

12:36 am             diannesalerni:             @John_Marlow Yes, I think I've learned to be more concise. #scriptchat

12:36 am             JasonDalBianco:             Sticky. RT @KageyNYC: Champagne's on me. #scriptchat

12:36 am             thinkStory:             @John_Marlow Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat // Y. :P

12:36 am             WriterChanelle:             *creeping in* Sorry I'm late folks. #scriptchat Had a fantastic moment of clarity for my #scriptfrenzy script

12:37 am             jeannevb:             @John_Marlow but it also ruins my spelling w abbreviations ha #scriptchat

12:37 am             chipstreet:             @John_Marlow I write web content, press releases, etc. Huge crossover. Good skill honing stuff. #scriptchat

12:37 am             beanchef:             @Bekemeyer Depends if you want @PhilippaJane to tag you for an upcoming EalC story. #scriptchat

12:37 am             PennyAsh:             @John_Marlow I've noticed that, have to keep an eye on it #scriptchat

12:37 am             yeah_write:             @sdarancette Concentrating on features, but I would LOVE to write for TV. Only I now live in IA #scriptchat

12:37 am             PennyAsh:             @CDominiqueG That's when it's magic :) #scriptchat

12:37 am             Samuraiko:             @jeannevb @PennyAsh Hey, a #scriptchat convention in Vegas, I can attend - only a four hour drive for me! :)

12:37 am             Jonathan_Peace:             @JasonDalBianco Been bubbling in my head for a year or two #scriptchat

12:37 am             marisabirns:             RT @John_Marlow Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat || Yes. Helped to learn not to use "that" so much.

12:37 am             sdarancette:             @chipstreet Sure thing! #scriptchat

12:37 am             KageyNYC:             Needs strawberries. RT @JasonDalBianco: Sticky. RT @KageyNYC: Champagne's on me. #scriptchat

12:38 am             karenquah:             jeannevb @John_Marlow but it also ruins my spelling w abbreviations ha --i don't know wot u r talkin abt, lol ha lmao rofl pft! #scriptchat

12:38 am             jeannevb:             ;) YES RT @sdarancette: So tonight there will be BRIEF NUDITY, ADULT LANGUAGE & SITUATIONS. PARENTAL DISCRETION is advised #scriptchat

12:38 am             Timsn:             I love the idea for next week -- reading screenplays and discussing. #scriptchat

12:38 am             JasonDalBianco:             @NevadaGrey Thanks! There is a massive name list within Final Draft that I play with sometimes. #scriptchat

12:38 am             yeah_write:             @sdarancette I did get the go ahead to apply for WB fellowship though. My DH said, Sure, we can live in CA for the winter. #scriptchat

12:38 am             jeannevb:             HAHAHA! RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb Vegas is good :D lots of Western research to be done there :) #scriptchat

12:38 am             PennyAsh:             @Samuraiko Take me 2 days but I know the route blindfolded lol #scriptchat

12:38 am             markezrastokes:             RT @Timsn: I love the idea for next week -- reading screenplays and discussing. #scriptchat

12:38 am             sdarancette:             What? No @covermyscript tonight on #scriptchat

12:38 am             PennyAsh:             @KageyNYC Ooo Mimosas :) #scriptchat

12:38 am             Timsn:             Definitely but with abbrev. I forgot how to spell RT @John_Marlow: Anyone find twitter helps make their writing more compact? #scriptchat

12:38 am             CDominiqueG:             @jeannevb goodie #scriptchat

12:38 am             MisterFurley:             @KageyNYC Well! I've heard all I need to hear! #scriptchat

12:39 am             naultpullar:             I find that reading my scripts backwards help me cut down on extra words and catch things because it breaks up the narrative. #scriptchat

12:39 am             jeannevb:             @karenquah my spelling in emails is horrible now bc of twitter ha #scriptchat

12:39 am             JasonDalBianco:             @chipstreet Chip? AHaha! What was the brother's name in WEIRD SCIENCE? I think it was Chet. Close. #scriptchat

12:39 am             Jonathan_Peace:             #scriptchat I'm a huge fan of Joe Eszterhas

12:39 am             jeannevb:             @naultpullar backwards? #scriptchat

12:39 am             sdarancette:             @yeah_write Honestly I keep forgetting about the WB fellowship. I only think of Disney having there's I should revisit that. #scriptchat

12:39 am             diannesalerni:             RT @naultpullar: Reading scripts backwards help me cut down on extra words and catch things because it breaks up the narrative. #scriptchat

12:39 am             GCGeek:             @John_Marlow Also, I learned not to put "twitter" in a screenplay. Myspace references would already appear dated. #scriptchat

12:39 am             blankethouse:             @omarepps @GregYaitanes I invite you both to read along and chime in on #scriptchat forum going on right now. Its all about the writing

12:40 am             karenquah:             @jeannevb mine too -ha. find i have to watch myself more... :) #scriptchat

12:40 am             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace how are u liking diff'c btwn EURO & US chat? #scriptchat

12:40 am             chipstreet:             @JasonDalBianco Chet, Chip and Chad. I've learned to accept it. I've been Chip since b4 there were preppies. #scriptchat

12:40 am             naultpullar:             @jeannevb Yup. Start with the last sentence and work my way to the first. I causes me to really pay attention. #scriptchat

12:40 am             JasonDalBianco:             @GCGeek It's okay. ADAPTATION is a film to be owned, not rented. #scriptchat

12:41 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek Unless I'm doing historical I try to leave out anything that would date the story #scriptchat

12:41 am             jeannevb:             RT @naultpullar: @jeannevb Yup. Start with the last sentence and work my way to the first. I causes me to really pay attention. #scriptchat

12:41 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb If we do Vegas, the meet up will have to be at a poker table, cuz that's where I spend all my time in Vegas. #scriptchat

12:41 am             JasonDalBianco:             @MisterFurley I just got chewed out by Mr. Furley. This is the best #scriptchat ever.

12:41 am             naultpullar:             @naultpullar "It" causes... oops. Typo #scriptchat

12:41 am             jeannevb:             @naultpullar very cool. Will try it! #scriptchat

12:41 am             markezrastokes:             I think @Jonathan_Peace fell asleep on us. RT @jeannevb: @Jonathan_Peace how are u liking diffc btwn EURO & US chat? #scriptchat

12:42 am             jeannevb:             *hands u tequila* RT @JasonDalBianco: @MisterFurley I just got chewed out by Mr. Furley. This is the best #scriptchat ever. #scriptchat

12:42 am             KageyNYC:             Haha, me too! RT @JasonDalBianco: @MisterFurley I just got chewed out by Mr. Furley. This is the best #scriptchat ever.

12:42 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Love the desert :) #scriptchat

12:42 am             blankethouse:             #scriptchat. - how important are margins in the dialog?

12:42 am             GCGeek:             @JasonDalBianco I know. I'm cheap, but it's worth the purchase. #scriptchat

12:42 am             Jonathan_Peace:             @jeannevb Slightly harder to keep up as there are a lot more comments but it's great to meet so many fellow writers. #scriptchat

12:42 am             jeannevb:             @yeah_write are u sitting down? Bc I have NEVER been to VEGAS! #PIMPfail #scriptchat

12:42 am             chipstreet:             How does the ubiquity of cell phones impact story telling, when chars can just call r always reachable, etc? #scriptchat

12:43 am             DoubleNW:             I've never been 2 Vegas but when I take my road trip - which I'm looking so 4ward 2 - it's def on the list. #ScriptChat

12:43 am             jeannevb:             @Jonathan_Peace yes, a lot faster.... and we drink more ;) #scriptchat

12:43 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat -This Vegas trip needs to happen.

12:43 am             GCGeek:             @PennyAsh Yes! I'm learning that with my a lot of my writing. #scriptchat

12:43 am             diannesalerni:             RT @chipstreet: How does the ubiquity of cell phones impact story telling, when chars can just call r always reachable, etc? #scriptchat

12:43 am             jeannevb:             RT @chipstreet: How does the ubiquity of cell phones impact story telling, when chars can just call r always reachable, etc? #scriptchat

12:43 am             naultpullar:             @blankethouse All formatting is super important. People pay attention to that and experienced people can tell cheats. #scriptchat

12:43 am             eyamie:             @blankethouse Only marginally important. Actually formatting has to look pro but doesn't need to be perfect #scriptchat

12:44 am             jtabergas:             hahaha! shld be a #scriptchat convention! RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat -This Vegas trip needs to happen. #scriptchat

12:44 am             yeah_write:             We are so going then! RT @jeannevb: @yeah_write are u sitting down? Bc I have NEVER been to VEGAS! #PIMPfail #scriptchat

12:44 am             jeannevb:             @chipstreet re cell phone access, DEF an issue to consider in plot points! #scriptchat

12:44 am             John_Marlow:             @blankethouse The longer you're at it, the less you cheat the script. In the end, it doesn't help. #scriptchat

12:44 am             iHumble:             #scriptchat Any of u ever done a "collabo" script? 1story each writer get characters2write for? Would be hard 4 me. #justwondering

12:44 am             Jonathan_Peace:             @jeannevb Got bourbon on ice here... still going from earlier, come on keep up #scriptchat :)

12:44 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb @yeah_write Worth going just for the spectacle #PIMPfail #scriptchat

12:44 am             KageyNYC:             So say we all. RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat -This Vegas trip needs to happen.

12:44 am             diannesalerni:             @naultpullar So changing margins to reduce page count gets noticed, huh? #scriptchat

12:44 am             markezrastokes:             Vegas conf. topic: RT @chipstreet: How does the ubiquity of cell phones impact storytelling...chars r always reachable, etc? #scriptchat

12:44 am             jeannevb:             see what happens when we all get naked & chat wild? RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat -This Vegas trip needs to happen. #scriptchat

12:44 am             willentrekin:             @chipstreet Cells and tech don't always work. Use failure to advantage as both conflict and obstacle/resolution. #scriptchat.

12:44 am             chipstreet:             re cell phones: no signal compilation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIZVcRccCx0 #scriptchat

12:44 am             NevadaGrey:             @chipstreet for now we can count on the fact that cells are unreliable & the battery can die - that's pretty much it, lol! #scriptchat

12:45 am             jeannevb:             WOOT! RT @Jonathan_Peace: @jeannevb Got bourbon on ice here... still going from earlier, come on keep up #scriptchat :) #scriptchat

12:45 am             jtabergas:             @iHumble have not met another write i can collaborate with. want to but it's definitely a challenge. #scriptchat

12:45 am             jeannevb:             HA RT @NevadaGrey: @chipstreet for now we can count cells unreliable & the battery can die - thats pretty much it, lol! #scriptchat

12:45 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeannevb I supposed to be naked? #scriptchat

12:45 am             chipstreet:             @willentrekin How to stay original tho? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIZVcRccCx0 #scriptchat

12:45 am             DoubleNW:             Has any1 done a video synopsis?? I really want 2 do 1 4 my 3 romantic dramas. I think it'll b cool!! #ScriptChat

12:46 am             jeannevb:             umm... YES ;) RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeannevb I supposed to be naked? #scriptchat

12:46 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek Also good to stay away from brand names #scriptchat

12:46 am             NevadaGrey:             @JasonDalBianco YVW! I like using the name generator for secondary characters. Seems so much easier. #scriptchat

12:46 am             jtabergas:             @jeannevb re: writing partners: yay! looking forward to that. #scriptchat

12:46 am             GCGeek:             Big thunderstorm happening. Hope I can maintain the connection. Also, I think it's cool that it's a "dark and stormy night." #scriptchat

12:46 am             jeannevb:             @Bekemeyer tonight I'm cheating on tequila w vodka. I'm flexible ;) #scriptchat

12:47 am             KageyNYC:             Is this a "yes" for Vegas? RT @jeannevb: umm... YES ;) RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeannevb I supposed to be naked? #scriptchat

12:47 am             naultpullar:             @diannesalerni Probably does. The best thing to do is to edit the heck out of your script. #scriptchat

12:47 am             yeah_write:             @sdarancette Wow, nice IMDB resume! Some fun stuff. #scriptchat

12:47 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeannevb I once drove down the strip but have never partied in Vegas. On my list of 100 things to do before I die. #scriptchat

12:47 am             GCGeek:             @PennyAsh Yes! I have a habit of referring to things by brand. Good advice to avoid that. #scriptchat

12:47 am             JustinWHedges:             @willentrekin @chipstreet Cells and tech: write around it, develop story in which cells don't help? My 2 cents #scriptchat. #scriptchat

12:47 am             LisaFromNYC:             @chipstreet Cells r always OOS area when needed & the car stalls when u need to get away. Horror 101 lol #scriptchat

12:47 am             karenquah:             @blankethouse i think margins & all forms of formatting are v.important & is what sets tone/quality btw. amateur & pro 4 reader. #scriptchat

12:48 am             jeannevb:             & he's a @covermyscript friend too ;) RT @yeah_write: @sdarancette Wow, nice IMDB resume! Some fun stuff. #scriptchat

12:48 am             cinespinner:             re: partner writing: has Sripped retained Zhura's real time collab? #scriptchat

12:48 am             willentrekin:             @GCGeek "MySpace refs already dated." Well, sure. But maybe it's set in mid-2000s? Use details for setting. Twitter, too. #scriptchat

12:48 am             diannesalerni:             RT @LisaFromNYC: @chipstreet Cells r always OOS area when needed & the car stalls when u need to get away. Horror 101 lol #scriptchat

12:48 am             jeannevb:             if @zacsanford were here, he'd say NEVER MESS W THE MARGINS! #scriptchat

12:48 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Give me plenty of warning... can't exactly hop on a bus to Vegas from UK... #scriptchat

12:48 am             yeah_write:             Me too. lol RT @jeannevb: @John_Marlow but it also ruins my spelling w abbreviations ha #scriptchat

12:48 am             WriterChanelle:             It will be trashed if formatted incorrectly. Lol. RT @blankethouse: #scriptchat. - how important are margins in the dialog?

12:48 am             KageyNYC:             @JasonDalBianco You can have the party viewable from space in Vegas and it's two-for-one. #scriptchat

12:49 am             JasonDalBianco:             @KageyNYC @jeannevb K. I'm naked. I even took off my flip flops this time. #scriptchat

12:49 am             diannesalerni:             Good to know! @jeannevb: if @zacsanford were here, hed say NEVER MESS W THE MARGINS! #scriptchat

12:49 am             PennyAsh:             @GCGeek I did when I started out, I let the reader fill in with a generic name now #scriptchat

12:49 am             willentrekin:             RT @chipstreet: "How to stay original tho?" There's no such thing as originality of idea, only execution. #scriptchat

12:49 am             jeannevb:             @JasonDalBianco I have never been to Vegas #scriptchat

12:49 am             chipstreet:             RT @karenquah: @blankethouse margins & formatting are v.important & is what sets tone/quality btw. amateur & pro 4 reader. #scriptchat

12:49 am             jeannevb:             no twitpic plz ;) RT @JasonDalBianco: @KageyNYC @jeannevb K. Im naked. I even took off my flip flops this time. #scriptchat

12:49 am             WriterChanelle:             Me three! RT @KageyNYC: So say we all. RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat -This Vegas trip needs to happen.

12:50 am             yeah_write:             Xandy is the one who suggested WB fellowship to me. She's my fave! RT @sdarancette: What? No @covermyscript tonight on #scriptchat

12:50 am             JasonDalBianco:             @NevadaGrey Yeah, just make the guy you want to be hard to reach an iphone user. #scriptchat

12:50 am             jeannevb:             @diannesalerni poor @zacsanford missing chat AGAIN. It's killing him! #scriptchat

12:50 am             marisabirns:             @jeannevb Have been to Atlantic City. Does that count? #scriptchat

12:50 am             LisaFromNYC:             RE: players, announcers, newsman etc.. What do u do when ur writing a sports script? Do u use real names/teams or player1, 2 etc #scriptchat

12:50 am             NevadaGrey:             RT @chipstreet: re cell phones: no signal compilation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIZVcRccCx0 #scriptchat

12:50 am             jeannevb:             I worked at Harrah's in AC when i was 19 ;) RT @marisabirns: @jeannevb Have been to Atlantic City. Does that count? #scriptchat

12:51 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb I may have to take weekend off for GAPF, just to hang with my LA peeps for fun. #scriptchat

12:51 am             chipstreet:             @PennyAsh IMHO brand names are the art/legal depts issue - use them if it quicky sets tone or scene for a reader #scriptchat

12:51 am             markezrastokes:             Ever since I heard "#scriptchat conference in Vegas," I've been zoning out wth brainstorms. Don't black out & forget @jeanevb! #scriptchat

12:51 am             diannesalerni:             Final Draft has "loose" and "tight" text options. Okay to mess with that? #scriptchat

12:51 am             Jonathan_Peace:             I've been to Reno before #scriptchat

12:51 am             JasonDalBianco:             @NevadaGrey What does "YVW" mean? #scriptchat

12:51 am             DoubleNW:             It's the most important thing @blankethouse!! #ScriptChat

12:51 am             naultpullar:             I'm happy I made the deadline for the Nicholl. Did anyone else apply? #scriptchat

12:52 am             NevadaGrey:             @JasonDalBianco You're very welcome :) #scriptchat

12:52 am             jeannevb:             YES! RT @yeah_write: @jeannevb I may have to take weekend off for GAPF, just to hang with my LA peeps for fun. #scriptchat

12:52 am             PennyAsh:             @chipstreet I agree for a script, for a book you have to use too many disclaimers #scriptchat

12:52 am             jeannevb:             We did Sundance Screenwriters Lab ;) RT @naultpullar: Im happy I made the deadline for the Nicholl. Did anyone else apply? #scriptchat

12:52 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Question: selling scripts from UK in US... in person or via net? #scriptchat

12:52 am             chipstreet:             @diannesalerni Ignore them! Remain standard. IMHO #scriptchat

12:52 am             jeannevb:             You've met the resident bad boy, Nevada ;) *giggle* RT @NevadaGrey: @JasonDalBianco Youre very welcome :) #scriptchat

12:53 am             chipstreet:             @PennyAsh ah, yah. were u talking boox? sorry. :) #scriptchat

12:53 am             TracyClark_TLC:             For you, certainly it does!! RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat -This Vegas trip needs to happen.

12:53 am             naultpullar:             @jeannevb I'm about to launch into my application for that in a few. #scriptchat

12:53 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @naultpullar cool. Best of luck. What's the logline? #scriptchat

12:53 am             jeannevb:             psst @NevadaGrey RT @Jonathan_Peace: Question: selling scripts from UK in US... in person or via net? #scriptchat

12:53 am             PennyAsh:             @chipstreet No problem, I talk both usually #scriptchat

12:54 am             WriterChanelle:             Agree RT @willentrekin: RT @chipstreet: "How to stay original tho?" There's no such thing as originality of idea, only execution #scriptchat

12:54 am             yeah_write:             @sdarancette I'm writing an episode of Modern Family for WB fellowship. #scriptchat

12:54 am             jeannevb:             Anyone going to GAPF to pitch? @zacsanford & I will be there http://bit.ly/baCkYn #scriptchat

12:54 am             blankethouse:             @WriterChanelle So ur saying margins r somewhat important! I got 7 replied about perfect margins #scriptchat.

12:54 am             jeannevb:             awesome, Jamie! RT @yeah_write: @sdarancette Im writing an episode of Modern Family for WB fellowship. #scriptchat

12:55 am             KageyNYC:             Sweet! RT @yeah_write: @sdarancette I'm writing an episode of Modern Family for WB fellowship. #scriptchat

12:55 am             markezrastokes:             Great opp 4 showcasing character-writing RT @yeah_write: @sdarancette Im writing an episode of Modern Family for WB fellowship. #scriptchat

12:55 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeannevb I'm glad this keyboard was warmed up already before putting it on my lap. #scriptchat

12:55 am             blankethouse:             Ok, so we have perfect margins, what about the font? #scriptchat

12:55 am             jeannevb:             @naultpullar Congrats! We're still polishing script but sent it off. Adapting this: http://www.slaverybyanothername.com/ #scriptchat

12:55 am             yeah_write:             @jeannevb Scot gave the okay since the fellowship is when the restaurant is closed for the season. #scriptchat

12:55 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeannevb It's a done deal. We're going. #scriptchat

12:55 am             jeannevb:             @blankethouse always Courier... always #scriptchat

12:55 am             WriterChanelle:             @blankethouse Lol! Yea. They're extremely important #scriptchat

12:56 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @blankethouse always 12 pt courier. When in doubt get a screenwriting program. Can't afford get celtx for free #scriptchat

12:56 am             John_Marlow:             @blankethouse Simple advice: don't cheat the script. #scriptchat

12:56 am             naultpullar:             @GoldenAgeofGeek I did two. The loglines are too long to post here but short enough for the nicholl online application. #scriptchat

12:56 am             yeah_write:             Again, ALWAYS courier! 12 point courier to be exact. RT @jeannevb: @blankethouse always Courier... always #scriptchat

12:56 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Courier 12pt? #scriptchat

12:56 am             chipstreet:             RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: @blankethouse always 12 pt courier. When in doubt get a screenwriting program. Get celtx for free #scriptchat

12:56 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeannevb We should research if there is a good festival, conference, or something else of the like that happens in vegas. #scriptchat

12:57 am             dwacon:             Sorry I am late... doing 9 to 5 work... #scriptchat

12:57 am             jeannevb:             naked chatting is dangerous RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeannevb glad this keyboard was warmed up already before putting it on my lap. #scriptchat

12:57 am             WriterChanelle:             Quick! Best screenwriting contests to participate in? #scriptchat

12:57 am             jeannevb:             yes RT @PennyAsh: @jeannevb Courier 12pt? #scriptchat

12:57 am             naultpullar:             @GoldenAgeofGeek I could always email you. #scriptchat

12:57 am             jeannevb:             RT @JasonDalBianco: shld research if there is a good festival, conference, or something else of the like that happens in vegas. #scriptchat

12:58 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeannevb @NevadaGrey Las Vegas, Nevada? #scriptchat

12:58 am             markezrastokes:             Gr8 idea! RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeannevb shld research if there is a good fest, conf or something else that happens in vegas. #scriptchat

12:58 am             dwacon:             @WriterChanelle Subscribe to "Withoutabox" for a list of contests... the good bad and ugly. But short answer, don't enter... #scriptchat

12:58 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @naultpullar excellent! #scriptchat

12:58 am             yeah_write:             @markezrastokes I love the MF characters. It makes it easy to write. #scriptchat

12:58 am             chipstreet:             @WriterChanelle nicholl bluecat sxsw scriptapalooza ummm.... #scriptchat

12:58 am             marisabirns:             @blankethouse It's expected to be Courier in 12-pt font. #scriptchat

12:58 am             naultpullar:             @WriterChanelle Sundance, Nicholl and Zoetrope. I like the biggies because you know they're legit. #scriptchat

12:58 am             yeah_write:             Holy crap that hour went by fast. #scriptchat

12:58 am             PennyAsh:             @jeannevb Cool. Got a cover gig that will pay for First Draft :) #scriptchat

12:59 am             jtabergas:             Awesome! RT @JasonDalBianco: shld research if there is a good festival, conference, or something else in vegas. #scriptchat

12:59 am             GCGeek:             @jeannevb Given enough warning, I would fly anywhere in the U.S. for a #scriptchat conference/tweet-up #scriptchat

12:59 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             @WriterChanelle PAGE (they give feedback) Nichols, Austin Film Festival, Disney Fellowship. But I'm biased on all three #scriptchat

12:59 am             jeannevb:             @WriterChanelle Movie Bytes has list of CONTESTS here: http://bit.ly/bbY2ii (also on our blog www.scriptchat.com) #scriptchat

12:59 am             osmyismbot:             JasonDalBianco: (AT)NevadaGrey Yeah, just make the guy you want to be hard to reach an iphone user. #scriptchat

12:59 am             markezrastokes:             @yeah_write I bet! It's actually really fun to write VIVID pre-existing characters. #scriptchat

12:59 am             jtabergas:             @yeah_write i know! #scriptchat

12:59 am             WriterChanelle:             Can I write off the airfare? Lol RT @jeannevb Anyone going to GAPF to pitch? @zacsanford & I will be there http://bit.ly/baCkYn #scriptchat

12:59 am             dwacon:             Speaking of festivals... here are my pix from BHFF http://picasaweb.google.com/dwacon/2010BeverlyHillsFilmFestival (didn't win) #scriptchat

12:59 am             PennyAsh:             @yeah_write Yep, too fast :) #scriptchat

12:59 am             jeannevb:             Love u! RT @GCGeek: @jeannevb Given enough warning, I would fly anywhere in the U.S. for a #scriptchat conference/tweet-up #scriptchat

12:59 am             JasonDalBianco:             @TracyClark_TLC We're going to do a #scriptchat meetup in Vegas. We'll prolly be on the news. I might get arrested.

12:59 am             WriterChanelle:             Wow RT @jeannevb: awesome, Jamie! RT @yeah_write: @sdarancette Im writing an episode of Modern Family for WB fellowship. #scriptchat

1:00 am             BellaVidaLetty:             RT @GoldenAgeofGeek: @WriterChanelle PAGE (they give feedback) Nichols, Austin Film Festival, Disney Fellowship. But I'm biased on all three #scriptchat

1:00 am             Danisidhe:             RT @jeannevb #scriptchat Is it Nicholl time again? It is soo worth it, I only made Quarters but got so many requests! Good luck everyone!

1:00 am             jeannevb:             @dwacon having an open topic tonight, just jump in #scriptchat

1:00 am             GoldenAgeofGeek:             Signing off. Night all! #scriptchat

1:00 am             jeannevb:             WOW... the hour is UP! Time flies when ur naked & drunk #scriptchat

1:00 am             Timsn:             I need to go too. See you next week! #scriptchat

1:00 am             chipstreet:             must take my leave. Cheers all... #scriptchat

1:00 am             yeah_write:             My favorite hour of the week goes by in a flash. #scriptchat

1:00 am             GCGeek:             Thanks for so much great conversation and advice! Good night! #scriptchat

1:00 am             diannesalerni:             RT @jeannevb: WOW... the hour is UP! Time flies when ur naked & drunk #scriptchat

1:01 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Great #scriptchat Will be back again nextt week, same Bat-Time, same Bat-channel

1:01 am             dwacon:             @jeannevb I'm barefoot. Does that count? Maybe next week... #scriptchat

1:01 am             jeannevb:             close enough ;) RT @dwacon: @jeannevb Im barefoot. Does that count? Maybe next week... #scriptchat

1:01 am             CDominiqueG:             ok im out everyone! #scriptchat

1:01 am             markezrastokes:             After the conf, we shld seriously do a group "loose adaptation" script of the experience. Would be great collaborative learning. #scriptchat

1:01 am             WriterChanelle:             @dwacon don't enter....??? #scriptchat

1:02 am             naultpullar:             I must get back to work. Have a great week everyone! #scriptchat

1:02 am             PennyAsh:             Time to fire up the grill, have fun all :) #scriptchat

1:02 am             WriterChanelle:             Lol....#suspense with the ummm RT @chipstreet: @WriterChanelle nicholl bluecat sxsw scriptapalooza ummm.... #scriptchat

1:02 am             dwacon:             @WriterChanelle Advice from Bill Prady... show runner for "Big Bang Theory" on CBS. But take with a grain of salt. #scriptchat

1:02 am             NevadaGrey:             @osmyismbot lol! #scriptchat

1:02 am             marisabirns:             @jeannevb Thanks for another great time at #scriptchat. Will put on bathrobe now. :)

1:03 am             naultpullar:             @jeannevb By the way- I went to your link about your Sundance Project. Looks interesting! Good luck! #scriptchat

1:03 am             jtabergas:             enjoyed the chat! looking forward to Adaptation #scriptchat next week! #scriptchat

1:03 am             jeanneveillette:             yes, @jeannevb got locked out of Twitter AGAIN! #scriptchat

1:04 am             jeanneveillette:             @naultpullar thanks! Believe me, you'll all hear my SCREAMS if we get chosen ;) #scriptchat

1:04 am             dwacon:             Definitely Nicholl... I prefer BHFF, Austin FF and Tribeca... but your mileage may vary... #scriptchat

1:04 am             markezrastokes:             Alright. Coming up on my writing time. Gotta sell a script b4 Vegas... #scriptchat

1:04 am             jeanneveillette:             @marisabirns the draft is killing me ;) #scriptchat

1:05 am             jeanneveillette:             @naultpullar good luck to you too. Don't forget to keep us posted! #scriptchat

1:05 am             jeanneveillette:             U can buy the first round ;) RT @markezrastokes: Alright. Coming up on my writing time. Gotta sell a script b4 Vegas... #scriptchat

1:06 am             NevadaGrey:             I'm there! RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeannevb @NevadaGrey Las Vegas, Nevada? #scriptchat

1:06 am             jeanneveillette:             Thank you all for joining in the fun & thanks to the NEW chatters jumping on board! Welcome to #scriptchat

1:06 am             jeanneveillette:             REMINDER: great resources on our blog: www.scriptchat.com #scriptchat

1:06 am             WriterChanelle:             @naultpullar That's exactly what I was looking for re: legit contests #scriptchat

1:06 am             jeanneveillette:             WOOT! RT @NevadaGrey: Im there! RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeannevb @NevadaGrey Las Vegas, Nevada? #scriptchat

1:07 am             jeanneveillette:             fyi @zacsanford... we're having a convention in Vegas for #scriptchat

1:07 am             sdarancette:             @yeah_write Thanks! It needs more though! ;) #scriptchat

1:07 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat - Las Vegas screenwriter meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/lasvegascreenwriters/

1:07 am             WriterChanelle:             @GoldenAgeofGeek Lol. Why biased? #scriptchat

1:07 am             markezrastokes:             Ha! That'll teach him to miss again. RT @jeanneveillette: fyi @zacsanford... were having a convention in Vegas for #scriptchat

1:07 am             WriterChanelle:             RT @jeannevb @WriterChanelle Movie Bytes has list of CONTESTS here: http://bit.ly/bbY2ii (also on our blog http://bit.ly/b7OJdI) #scriptchat

1:08 am             jeanneveillette:             *bookmarked* RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat - Las Vegas screenwriter meetup group: http://www.meetup.com/lasvegascreenwriters/ #scriptchat

1:08 am             dwacon:             @markezrastokes Let me know. I'm down for a couple days in Vegas! #scriptchat

1:08 am             jeanneveillette:             *giggle* RT @markezrastokes: Ha! Thatll teach him to miss again. RT @jeanneveillette: fyi @zacsanford...were having a convention #scriptchat

1:08 am             eyamie:             It's been a raunchy one... goodnight all #scriptchat

1:08 am             Miridunn:             RT @CDominiqueG: THERE IS A FLASH FICTION CHALLENGE HAPPENING THIS WEEK SEE @storycraft 's stream for more INFO #scriptchat

1:09 am             sdarancette:             @yeah_write She is GREAT. #scriptchat

1:09 am             sdarancette:             @jeannevb That's a good choice. It will be competitive however. You won't be the only one writing a MF. #scriptchat

1:09 am             jeanneveillette:             If you're all dressed now, I'll pull the transcript ;) *waiting.... waiting* #scriptchat

1:10 am             jnzproductions:             Sorry I missed the chat! I'll catch you all next week. #scriptchat

1:11 am             jeanneveillette:             @jnzproductions dont forget to read ADAPTATION for next week ;) Download on our blog: http://bit.ly/9SHVrE #scriptchat

1:11 am             markezrastokes:             @eyamie Enjoyed your comments as usual! And thanks again 2 @jeanneveillette for her #uberpimpage. G'nite all! #scriptchat

1:11 am             jeanneveillette:             @markezrastokes night! #scriptchat

1:12 am             eyamie:             @markezrastokes #uberpimpage should be new topic for @jeannevb #evolutionofapimp #scriptchat

1:12 am             sdarancette:             So we are all wearing tuxedos, right? #scriptchat

1:12 am             jeanneveillette:             @sdarancette our adaptation? (its @jeannevb in twitter jail here) #scriptchat

1:12 am             jeanneveillette:             umm... we were naked RT @sdarancette: So we are all wearing tuxedos, right? #scriptchat

1:13 am             Jonathan_Peace:             Night all... 02.12 here... time for a movie I think. #scriptchat

1:14 am             WriterChanelle:             RT @jeanneveillette: *bookmarked* RT @JasonDalBianco: #scriptchat - Las Vegas screenwriter meetup group: http://bit.ly/bsWHdx #scriptchat

1:14 am             jeanneveillette:             @sdarancette I'm not writing MF... I did adaptation of this for Sundance submission: http://bit.ly/pV4kc VERY dark #scriptchat

1:15 am             blankethouse:             @jeannevb @WriterChanelle @yeah_write @sdarancette U all are beautiful and wonderfully made, molded and mad! Lol Great #scriptchat

1:15 am             JasonDalBianco:             Straight up. LET'S DO THIS. RT @jeanneveillette: fyi @zacsanford... we're having a convention in Vegas for #scriptchat

1:15 am             yeah_write:             @jeanneveillette @sdarancette I think he got your RT of my tweet about MF. #scriptchat

1:16 am             jeanneveillette:             tequila does that ;) RT @yeah_write: @jeanneveillette @sdarancette I think he got your RT of my tweet about MF. #scriptchat

1:16 am             Poetic_line:             RT @jeannevb: I'd love to have a #scriptchat convention someday

1:17 am             JasonDalBianco:             #scriptchat - This seems like a good time to put my clothes back on and get some stuff done around the house. See you all in Vegas!

1:17 am             yeah_write:             Does anyone know of SAFE, FREE sites for TV scripts? #scriptchat

1:17 am             jeanneveillette:             you shld all come to EURO chat timeslot sometime. Very diff't vibe but lots of learning Noon PST & 3pm EST Sundays. Same topic #scriptchat

1:18 am             jeanneveillette:             See ya! RT @JasonDalBianco: a good time to put my clothes back on and get some stuff done around house. See you all in Vegas! #scriptchat

1:19 am             JasonDalBianco:             @jeanneveillette YOU CAN SEE ME!?!?!?!? #scriptchat

1:19 am             sdarancette:             @jeanneveillette D'oh!I tweeted to the wrong person. I'm still green at this, tweeter thing. That's what it's called, right? ;) #scriptchat

1:20 am             WriterChanelle:             @blankethouse Awwww......thank you! #scriptchat

1:21 am             jeanneveillette:             @sdarancette *giggle* totally cool! @covermyscript is waiting on me to finish our script to send her for a read ;) #scriptchat

1:22 am             jeanneveillette:             @sdarancette I'm pretty good at teaching ppl twitter, if u need help. Here's an article I wrote: http://bit.ly/aytOE6 #scriptchat

1:22 am             yeah_write:             @sdarancette It's all good. @jeannevb and I are twins separated before conception. She does Sundance, I do WB. lol #scriptchat

1:22 am             jeanneveillette:             YES!!! I'm scarred for life! ha RT @JasonDalBianco: @jeanneveillette YOU CAN SEE ME!?!?!?!? #scriptchat

1:23 am             jeanneveillette:             @yeah_write yeah, but mom likes me more ;) @sdarancette #scriptchat #scriptchat

1:23 am             sdarancette:             @jeanneveillette Thanks! #scriptchat

1:23 am             jeanneveillette:             ok, pulling transcript before we get too crazy here... as if that's possible #scriptchat

1:23 am             JasonDalBianco:             My #scriptchat Vegas conference budget will include bail money.

1:24 am             yeah_write:             ROFLMAO RT @jeanneveillette: @yeah_write yeah, but mom likes me more ;) @sdarancette #scriptchat #scriptchat

1:24 am             jeanneveillette:             LMAO! RT @JasonDalBianco: My #scriptchat Vegas conference budget will include bail money. #scriptchat