#Scriptchat TOPIC:
EURO: No chat due to bank holiday
USA: Screenwriting resources
The USA chatters
shared incredible resources, including websites, books, apps, classes and
consultants. You’ll want to take notes for this one. Enjoy! @jeannevb
USA CHAT:
It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK - talking about your favorite
screenwriting websites and resources. What site/stuff can't u live w/o?
August 27, 2012, 12:00 am
@wcmartell: Wait... I'm *early*? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:00 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 *blows horn*... not on your life ;)
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:00 am
@SarahAlexis4: Let the chats begin... It's #scriptchat time!
August 27, 2012, 12:00 am
@jeannevb: woah RT @wcmartell: Wait... Im *early*?
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:00 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 Did it all go well in the end?
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:00 am
@JimNewman75: ScribeMeetsWorld, RWW's site #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:01 am
@Singleton_Paul: I have a writing hangover. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:01 am
@zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: #SCRIPTCHAT OCLOCK talking about
your favorite screenwriting websites & resources. What site/stuff cant u
live w/o #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:01 am
@jeannevb: speaking of perfect resources...have you checked
out @wcmartell's site yet? http://t.co/NHg1V5sG #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:01 am
@wcmartell: Well, I just checked in at Box Office Mojo to
find out what movies sold tickets over the weekend... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:01 am
@JimNewman75: ScriptMag, TalentVille #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:02 am
@jeannevb: best kind RT @Singleton_Paul: I have a writing
hangover. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:02 am
@zacsanford2: @RWWFilm We'll see if the location charges
more based on having double the extra/dancer count given & for scuffed
floors. Whoops #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:02 am
@RWWFilm: Not to brown nose - but I've been loving Script
Secrets for quite a little but now. @wcmartell - it's always good. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:02 am
@JAEL488: Hello... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:02 am
@wcmartell: Thanks! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:03 am
@RWWFilm: @JimNewman75 Thank you, Jim. Your check is in the
mail #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:03 am
@SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2 Hope it went really well!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:03 am
@dandollar: @jeannevb #ScriptShadow is my favorite site
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:03 am
@zacsanford2: .@wcmartell's site is an awesome resource. I
know @jeannevb already tweeted out the link so I won't be too redundant.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:03 am
@Jamie_LD: I'm a little late, but here! RT @SarahAlexis4:
Let the chats begin... It's #scriptchat time!
August 27, 2012, 12:03 am
@zacsanford2: @SarahAlexis4 Went really well. Pictures will
be coming to FB soon. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 Ha - deny deny deny #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@matt_janacone: @jeannevb "Creative Screenwriting"
magazine & http://t.co/6v32Gm8E #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@JimNewman75: @RWWFilm CHU-CHING! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@jeannevb: Here's some of the #screenwriting websites we've
highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2 Glad to hear it! Nice, will
check them out. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@zacsanford2: What is another site/resource I can't live
without? Hmmm. Yahoo Fantasy Football. Oh wait, wrong chat. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@matt_janacone: Has anyone ever used Scenewriter
screenwriting software? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:04 am
@zacsanford2: Wait, why isn't anyone mentioning the resource
of links at http://t.co/lAaO12bc??? There's TONS of links. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@Jamie_LD: I like "Short of the Week" site.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb @scriptmag What awesome company to keep.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@wcmartell: I often go to IMDB to look up movies, actors,
directors, etc. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@zacsanford2: @matt_janacone Nope. Only use FD as it is the
only software that I haven't had pagination issues. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@FreddyT23B: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the #screenwriting
websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@Jamie_LD: Regularly! RT @wcmartell: I often go to IMDB to
look up movies, actors, directors, etc. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:05 am
@Bekemeyer: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK - talking
about your favorite screenwriting websites and resources. What site/stuff can't
u live w/o?
August 27, 2012, 12:06 am
@RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2: Wait, why isn't anyone mentioning
the resource of links at http://t.co/lAaO12bc??? There's TONS of links.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:06 am
@SarahAlexis4: Another must for a daily dose of
screenwriting and the business side of screenwriting is @GoIntoTheStory's
fantastic site. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:06 am
@elizabethkarr: rt @jeannevb Here's some of the
#screenwriting websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/fxHlt9D0
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:07 am
@TheWriteScript: Hey. #Scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:07 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 we have links up the ying yang on
Scriptchat's site! http://t.co/upZzjNUI Might need to update them soon
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:07 am
@jeannevb: @TheWriteScript yo #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:07 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb I think everyone knows about it already
- but I always good stuff on @GoIntoTheStory's site. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:07 am
@zacsanford2: To those making their own
films/shorts/webseries. A valuable tool: http://t.co/ij4jmOV8 Boy did they save
me this weekend. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:08 am
@jeannevb: Amen! RT @SarahAlexis4: Another must for daily
dose of screenwriting and the business side of screenwriting is @GoIntoTheStory
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:08 am
@robertropars: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the
#screenwriting websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:08 am
@zacsanford2: But more screenwriting... Has someone
mentioned @gointostory yet. Yep, I see @SarahAlexis4 just mentioned it. So I
second it! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:08 am
@romimoondi: Hey everyone! I'm grateful for all the good
resources and links this session will have :-) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:09 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 @GoIntoTheStory Scott is
always a wealth of amazing insight and information. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:09 am
@Jamie_LD: Does anyone read Variety or Hollywood Reporter
regularly? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:09 am
@SarahAlexis4: I keep an eye on Deadline Hollywood, THR,
Variety, Collider, The Wrap, IndieWire, etc. to keep up to date with the
business. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:09 am
@zacsanford2: To know what is happening in the biz you
should subscribe to @MyTrackingBoard. This info used to only be avail to
insiders. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:09 am
@zacsanford2: With @MyTrackingBoard you can be up-to-date on
the behind the scenes of the industry including specs going out and selling.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:10 am
@wcmartell: I used to read the trades regularly - now it's
more irregularly. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:10 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 I subscribe, but I only seem to get
ISOs. Am I missing something? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:10 am
@zacsanford2: Plus, for being a chat participant you get a
discount on the subscription to @mytrackingboard. Some of the best info out
there. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:10 am
@Jamie_LD: @wcmartell Do you think reading the trades makes
a difference? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:10 am
@RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2: To know what is happening in the
biz you should subscribe to @MyTrackingBoard. This info used to only be avail
to insiders. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:10 am
@matt_janacone: @Jamie_LD No, but I should. It's probably
the "Wall Street Journal" of Hollywood/filmmaking. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:11 am
@jeannevb: One of coolest, not-known-enough sites is
@triggla's #TheFirst15 w @CarterSwan & @phubar. They analyze 1st 15 pgs of
scripts #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:11 am
@zacsanford2: Am I the only one who DOESN'T visit Deadline?
I just can't stand the vitriol from the lady who runs the site. :) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:11 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 @mytrackingboard Didn't know about
the discount. Saving money is always a good thing. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:11 am
@matt_janacone: RT @jeannevb: One of coolest,
not-known-enough sites is @triggla's #TheFirst15 w @CarterSwan & @phubar.
They analyze 1st 15 pgs of scripts #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@Dr0id: @jeannevb hope you are doing well, my friend.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD You gotta visit the site. Or add the
feed to an RSS feed. Or click on their constant updates through the day.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@TheWriteScript: Stuck at an airport. Great excuse to hang
out with #screenwriters. #Scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: One of coolest, not-known-enough
sites is @triggla's #TheFirst15 w @CarterSwan & @phubar. They analyze 1st
15 pgs of scripts #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@jeannevb: A link might help http://t.co/kMDiE6Tm
#TheFirst15 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@dandollar: @zacsanford2 @MyTrackingBoard is indeed awesome
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD The email isn't used often. The best
stuff is on the site for specs, purchases, exec moves, etc. etc. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@princess_scribe: RT @jeannevb: A link might help
http://t.co/kMDiE6Tm #TheFirst15 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@TheThirdSeries: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the
#screenwriting websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:12 am
@jeannevb: @Dr0id hanging in... breathing...one minute at a
time #gettingthere xo #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:13 am
@matt_janacone: RT @jeannevb: A link might help
http://t.co/kMDiE6Tm #TheFirst15 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:13 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 I've noticed that sentiment from you
and a few others. It's very subtle, but I picked up on it. :) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:13 am
@GCGeek: And no pat downs here! RT @TheWriteScript: Stuck at
an airport. Great excuse to hang out with #screenwriters. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:13 am
@SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2 I try to overlook that aspect of
the site as best I can... haha #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:13 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 I'm so bad about going to sites and
taking time to investigate. Twitter and FB time suck me. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:13 am
@matt_janacone: Does anyone use the Hollywood Creative
Directory? Where do you buy it? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:14 am
@jeannevb: LOVE them! And we get 25% DISCOUNT!
http://t.co/i5uTdIwc RT @dandollar: @zacsanford2 @MyTrackingBoard is indeed
awesome #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:14 am
@JimNewman75: Sorry had to step away for 10 min - what did I
miss? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:14 am
@Jamie_LD: @matt_janacone HCD went out of business last
year. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:14 am
@RWWFilm: @Jamie_LD @zacsanford2 I try to set aside half an
hour at the beginning of each day to scan the sites that I like. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:15 am
@zacsanford2: @RWWFilm She publishes a lot of articles just
for the hit-whoring. Just search for the spat between her and Bret Easton
Ellis. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:15 am
@zacsanford2: DEAD. GONE. KAPUT! RT @matt_janacone: Does
anyone use the Hollywood Creative Directory? Where do you buy it? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:15 am
@matt_janacone: I still say the most important person in the
filmmaking process is the screenwriter. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:15 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb And the @ScriptReporter podcast is
a fun resource from @triggla #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:15 am
@zacsanford2: @RWWFilm @Jamie_LD I have a twitter list of
Entertainment related twitter accounts and scan it 2-3 times a day. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:15 am
@joshuastecker: RT @SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb And the
@ScriptReporter podcast is a fun resource from @triggla #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@jeannevb: Love @joshuastecker's work! RT @SarahAlexis4:
@jeannevb And the @ScriptReporter podcast is a fun resource from @triggla
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@RWWFilm: @matt_janacone @writersstore also has a
screenwriting directory. Here's a link. http://t.co/ARjwNZLu #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@rdlln: Can't make #scriptchat but if you'd like to join the
Feedback Friday team http://t.co/dTaljkQn
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@joshuastecker: RT @jeannevb: Love @joshuastecker's work! RT
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb And the @ScriptReporter podcast is a fun resource from
@triggla #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@JABwriter: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the #screenwriting
websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 I need to steal that list from you.
Great idea. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@jeannevb: @joshuastecker the man is in the house! ;)
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:16 am
@princess_scribe: RT @jeannevb: @joshuastecker the man is in
the house! ;) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:17 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 Oh, I get it. I've seen it first
hand. I try to hold my nose and get the useful tidbits from the site.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:17 am
@matt_janacone: RT @RWWFilm: @matt_janacone @writersstore
also has a screenwriting directory. Here's a link. http://t.co/ARjwNZLu
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:17 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb @joshuastecker is always
watching.... I don't think he ever sleeps. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:17 am
@princess_scribe: @jeannevb My secret screenplay crush is
@joshuastecker . Twitter is private, right? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:17 am
@jeannevb: he's a pod person...in a hat RT @zacsanford2:
@jeannevb @joshuastecker is always watching.... I dont think he ever sleeps.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:18 am
@art1032: Hello #scriptchat Im here. Getting kiddies in bed.
1st day of school tomorrow eeee:) When I started screenwriting I read
GointotheStory blog
August 27, 2012, 12:18 am
@dandollar: anyone use the grid? is it worth the money?
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:18 am
@GCGeek: I love blogs w/writer insight. TV>
http://t.co/96BQjDSq http://t.co/fUpQa7kN http://t.co/E2P8FXm1 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:19 am
@joshuastecker: RT @jeannevb: he's a pod person...in a hat
RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb @joshuastecker is always watching.... I dont think
he ever sleeps. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:19 am
@Jamie_LD: Do any of you have "go to" books that
get you out of a writing rut? Or podcasts, consultants? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:19 am
@romimoondi: RT @zacsanford2: To know what is happening in
the biz subscribe to @MyTrackingBoard. This info used to only be avail to
insiders #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:20 am
@zacsanford2: .@dandollar I use @Itsonthegrid. It has
replaced HCD for me. More accurate than IMDBPro ever is... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:20 am
@JimNewman75: @Jamie_LD "Save the Cat
August 27, 2012, 12:20 am
@jeannevb: Also @BittrScrptReadr's site is great
http://t.co/NDemHuvB He always keeps it real #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:20 am
@Jamie_LD: @JimNewman75 I've never read 21 Days...
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:20 am
@joshuastecker: Truth. RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb
@joshuastecker is always watching.... I don't think he ever sleeps. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:20 am
@RWWFilm: @Jamie_LD Yes. His name is Jack Daniels.
#SCRIPTCHAT
August 27, 2012, 12:21 am
@GCGeek: I also love little apps that help me capture notes
(Notability) and WIPs on the go like (http://t.co/p0GZomZ3) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:21 am
@RWWFilm: "created_at":"Mon, 27 Aug 2012
00:36:04 +0000
August 27, 2012, 12:36 am
@LisaGProsek: @art1032 @Jamie_LD Dropbox is so convenient
and a great way to backup files. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:36 am
@Jamie_LD: @GCGeek Interesting. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:36 am
@GCGeek: @SarahAlexis4 I also use it to track scene counts,
page counts, TV analysis. With numbers :-D! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:36 am
@jeannevb: @RWWFilm I was there last year too... every
year... #meetyouatthebar2013 #scriptchat #GAPF
August 27, 2012, 12:36 am
@wcmartell: What happened while I was gone? (Had to take a
call from my oldest friend - who makes films.) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:37 am
@GCGeek: It's OK. You can call me a nerd, geek.... It's in
my name. ;) RT @Jamie_LD: @GCGeek Interesting. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:37 am
@jeannevb: @GCGeek man, you ARE a geek! haha @SarahAlexis4
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:37 am
@SarahAlexis4: I've mentioned it before but I like the
"Notebook" doc in Word. Lined paper w/ tabs to create sections. Helps
organize projects. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:37 am
@Jamie_LD: @GCGeek Are you kidding? I want to BE a nerd!! A
geek! Anything resembling organized! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:37 am
@jeannevb: @wcmartell we had a bonfire with bellydancers,
smores & ninjas. #thatwillteachyoutoleave #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb Done and done!
#IfYouLetMeBuyTheFirstRound #scriptchat #GAPF
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@GCGeek: :-D Oui! One of my blogs is called "Mathlete's
Revenge". RT @jeannevb: @GCGeek man, you ARE a geek! haha @SarahAlexis4
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@LisaGProsek: @SarahAlexis4 I'm going to have to try that
option in Word. Thanks! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@JimNewman75: @SarahAlexis4 Hhhmmm never heard about the
Notebook function in Word ... will have to check that out #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@zacsanford2: @art1032 Just be careful with the software,
I've seen pagination issues that throw off the page count by up to 10%.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@wcmartell: I also use pen and paper for outlines - so that
I can cross stuff out and draw arrows.n #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@Jamie_LD: I thank God I have my writer friends on Twitter,
because without you I'd go nuts. No one else to chat filmmaking with.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:38 am
@wcmartell: SMORES & NINJAS is the title of my new
script! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:39 am
@JAEL488: RT @GCGeek: :-D Oui! One of my blogs is called
"Mathlete's Revenge". RT @jeannevb: @GCGeek man, you ARE a geek! haha
@SarahAlexis4 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:39 am
@GCGeek: @Jamie_LD Mild OCD makes it easy as 1-2-3.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:39 am
@SarahAlexis4: @GCGeek I actually made one once to track tv
shows from season to season. haha What was canceled/renewed/new... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:39 am
@Jamie_LD: @GCGeek Fine, I'd kill to have mild OCD! Seriously!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:39 am
@matt_janacone: Read a piece in the "USA Today"
that more novels are being adapted into screenplays. http://t.co/lbtmISuO
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:39 am
@jeannevb: moi aussi. Did u know her film #belowzero is on
Amazon now? #scriptchat RT @RWWFilm: @jeannevb I'm a huge fan of
@Screenwriter12
August 27, 2012, 12:40 am
@art1032: @GCGeek @SarahAlexis4 page counts,scene counts I
gotcha. Tv analysis? Im confrused.#nothardatall #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:40 am
@GCGeek: @Jamie_LD We can start a reality show on A&E.
Scripted, of course. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:40 am
@RWWFilm: @wcmartell mmmmm Ninjas #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:40 am
@Jamie_LD: Of course! RT @GCGeek: @Jamie_LD We can start a
reality show on A&E. Scripted, of course. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:40 am
@matt_janacone: Does anyone send their scripts in for
screenplay coverage? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:41 am
@Jamie_LD: @matt_janacone Yes! After rewriting, having
writer friends read, then to consultant. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:41 am
@zacsanford2: @GCGeek @Jamie_LD All reality shows are
scripted... :) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:41 am
@GCGeek: @art1032 @SarahAlexis4 TV analysis befote tackling
a spec. You want to follow the show's standards, flow, etc. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:41 am
@jeannevb: OK, 20 min left... what other area of resources
haven't we covered. What about online writing groups & classes? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:41 am
@jeannevb: Reminder @writesstore has TONS of great books, software, and classes
www.writersstore.com #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@zacsanford2: @matt_janacone Coverage is pointless. What
writers should be looking for is consultants... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@Jamie_LD: That's what I meant. But, shhhh, that's a secret.
lol RT @zacsanford2: @GCGeek @Jamie_LD All reality shows are scripted... :)
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@matt_janacone: @Jamie_LD @GCGeek How about a Reality show
called "Writer Star" or "Script Star"? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@SarahAlexis4: @art1032 I made columns of
canceled,renewed,& new shows each season. Helped spot trends in
content&keep track of what's on air. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb I'm putting together an online
writing group that I hope to launch in the second week of September. :)
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@princess_scribe: RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb I'm putting
together an online writing group that I hope to launch in the second week of
September. :) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2: @matt_janacone Coverage is
pointless. What writers should be looking for is consultants... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@zacsanford2: Aye... my grammar is atrocious today.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:42 am
@JimNewman75: @zacsanford2 Woo hoo! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:43 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 It's twitter, we don't care. Write
fast, worry later... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:43 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb I always hear good things about
@ScreenwritingU's classes #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:43 am
@jeannevb: Sweet! RT @zacsanford2: @jeannevb Im putting
together an online writing group I hope to launch in the second week of Sept :)
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:43 am
@matt_janacone: My scripts are usually complete after the
4th rewrite. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:43 am
@art1032: @GCGeek @SarahAlexis4 Ohhhhhh I got ya. Psfft.
Thats to time consuming. I watch it over and over again for that:) #scriptchat
#ortolazy
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD And remember, I've got a production
hangover. And the song is STILL stuck in my head from the shoot. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@jeannevb: I've done the ProSeries. Great network of writers
RT @RWWFilm: @jeannevb I always hear good things about @ScreenwritingU
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@JAEL488: RT @zacsanford2: @matt_janacone Coverage is
pointless. What writers should be looking for is consultants... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@GCGeek: @SarahAlexis4 Me too! NBC cancelled 11 in 2011.
http://t.co/0C1sMcPp #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 @jeannevb And I'm looking forward to
being a part of it! Writing groups - good ones - are so tough to find.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@zacsanford2: So anyone interested in joining an online
writers group from concept to 1st draft by EOY, email me zac at scriptchat dot
com #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@wcmartell: For me the sense of community with writers
online (places like this) is important - knowing other people look at the blank
page. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@IanTopple: RT @jeannevb: RT @Jamie_LD: Anyone have any apps
they recommend for outlining? Brainstorming? Storyboarding?<--sounds like
writing torture. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@jeannevb: @writersstore has weekly #screenwriting webinars
on Wednesdays with great lecturers. Erik Bork (BAND OF BROS) was fantastic!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@matt_janacone: How long does it take you to complete the
1st draft of a script? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@zacsanford2: When you email me... make sure you put your
genre you usually work in, this way we can pair with similar writers. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:44 am
@art1032: @zacsanford2 We read typo lol:) #scriptchat
#andwedontcare
August 27, 2012, 12:45 am
@pettigrew66: @Jamie_LD #scriptchat I missed tonite! But,
intend to make next week! LUV IT!
August 27, 2012, 12:45 am
@GCGeek: If it's a gig, I'll take it! RT @matt_janacone
@Jamie_LD @GCGeek How about a Reality show called "Writer Star" or
"Script Star"? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:45 am
@SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2 You're going to be hearing that
song in your sleep :) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:45 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb @writersstore Erik Bork is another one
of seminars I went to during #GAPF - he was awesome too! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@jeannevb: Script consultants are a MUST for me. My faves
are @scripteach @NevadaGrey @DimitriDavis. I'd use them again. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@zacsanford2: In the world of text speak, we all do. RT
@art1032: @zacsanford2 We read typo lol:) #scriptchat #andwedontcare
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@Jamie_LD: @wcmartell It's so hard to discuss writing,
screenwriting, filmmaking to those who don't do it. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@IanTopple: @zacsanford2 awesome! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@JLAJones: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the #screenwriting
websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@Jamie_LD: @pettigrew66 Very cool. I think we may not be
here next week, because of the holiday. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@matt_janacone: RT @jeannevb: Script consultants are a MUST
for me. My faves are @scripteach @NevadaGrey @DimitriDavis. I'd use them again.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:46 am
@scriptmag: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the #screenwriting
websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:47 am
@SarahAlexis4: @GCGeek haha nice! Glad I wasn't the only
one... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:47 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Production hangovers SUCK! But I
can't wait for my next one. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:47 am
@matt_janacone: Does anyone use the screenplay coverage
services of Screenplay Readers? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:48 am
@jeannevb: BTW, if u guys have topics u want us to cover,
tweet me after the chat w your ideas #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:48 am
@art1032: Exactly, they dont get it and dont care
to:(@Jamie_LD @wcmartell #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:48 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD I didn't eat or drink enough. At the
end of production I had only eaten 400 calories. Whoops. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:48 am
@GCGeek: @jeannevb Writers U Beginning TV Writing (4-weeks
online) with William Rabkin got me story-ready for outline for Castle spec
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:48 am
@matt_janacone: RT @jeannevb: BTW, if u guys have topics u
want us to cover, tweet me after the chat w your ideas #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Haha, I think I had that many
calories in 3 full days. TG for Red Bull. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@LeeannaJoyS: RT @jeannevb: Here's some of the
#screenwriting websites we've highlighted at @scriptmag http://t.co/VmIMVANB
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@rachlanger: RT @zacsanford2: So anyone interested in
joining an online writers group from concept to 1st draft by EOY, email me zac
at scriptchat dot com #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@SarahAlexis4: For anybody who's working on multiple drafts
of same project, I found the ScriptCompare tool in FD helpful to track
differences. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GCGeek: @jeannevb Writers U Beginning TV
Writing (4-weeks online) with William Rabkin got me story-ready for outline for
Castle spec #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@JimNewman75: Are there any samples available to help
differentiate the benefit of using a consultant versus coverage? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@IanTopple: @jeannevb thanks for recommending them. I've
heard there are scams out there. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@IanTopple: RT @jeannevb: Script consultants are a MUST for
me. My faves are @scripteach @NevadaGrey @DimitriDavis. I'd use them again.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@wcmartell: Tomorrow's Script Tip (up now) when and how to
release story info - using C. Nolan examples. http://t.co/Tdls8MC1 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@Jamie_LD: @pettigrew66 http://t.co/pft2Oi4c as all of the
details. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:49 am
@zacsanford2: I didn't see it out there, but @myPDFScripts
is a huge resource. Don't let the studios bully them into taking down scripts!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:50 am
@JimNewman75: And what about costs (for consultants)? Ball
park ranges? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:50 am
@zacsanford2: @JimNewman75 Coverage will be listed as such
and usually under $100. You get 1-2 page synopsis & 1-2 pages of comments.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:50 am
@Jamie_LD: My favorite resource is this awesome guy named
Zac and a great girl named Sarah. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:50 am
@matt_janacone: @JimNewman75 Damn good question, Jim!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:51 am
@byharryconnolly: RT @wcmartell: Tomorrow's Script Tip (up
now) when and how to release story info - using C. Nolan examples.
http://t.co/Tdls8MC1 #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:51 am
@zacsanford2: @JimNewman75 A consultant will not summarize,
but instead give you extensive notes & usually costs a lot more. $200+
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:51 am
@art1032: @SarahAlexis4 eww good to know. (Scriptcompare) Im
not doing it yet. But been in my head for 2 different scripts. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:51 am
@RWWFilm: RT @wcmartell: Tomorrow's Script Tip (up now) when
and how to release story info - using C. Nolan examples. http://t.co/Tdls8MC1
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:51 am
@GCGeek: All of #Treefort: irreplacable RT @Jamie_LD: My
favorite resource is this awesome guy named Zac and a great girl named Sarah.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:51 am
@matt_janacone: @JimNewman75 I know Screenplay Readers
provide coverage for $59. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:52 am
@zacsanford2: I've never paid for a consultation as my notes
have always come from knowledgeable people I KNOW & TRUST personally.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:52 am
@Jamie_LD: @GCGeek Zac and Sarah are my go to for TV stuff.
The rest of the #Treefort are my backbone, heart, soul. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:52 am
@SarahAlexis4: @Jamie_LD Happy to be of any help always!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:52 am
@zacsanford2: @matt_janacone But honestly, do you learn
anything from the coverage? Is the comments section truly helpful? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:52 am
@rprestonclark: Dimitri! RT @jeannevb: Script consultants
are a MUST for me. Faves are @scripteach @NevadaGrey @DimitriDavis. I'd use
them again #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:53 am
@zacsanford2: @matt_janacone I get that you'll know if your
script is a pass or a consider (& if they give a recommend they are full of
shit). #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:53 am
@art1032: @GCGeek @Jamie_LD No kidding #treefort is why I
kept up w/this. Watching them ALL succeed:) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:54 am
@zacsanford2: It isn't a resource, but go out there and make
your own destiny. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:54 am
@Jamie_LD: This week I'm helping one of the crew members
from my short film rewrite his short script. Interesting script. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:54 am
@TheWriteScript: After 3.5 hours of delays, we're boarding.
Great chat! #Scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:55 am
@jeannevb: @TheWriteScript have a safe flight! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:55 am
@zacsanford2: Make your own short, webseries, etc.
@jamie_ld, @jeannevb @Kim_garland all have shorts under their belts this year!
#kudos #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:56 am
@Jamie_LD: 34 minutes to #tvwriterchat with @2degreesofalie
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:56 am
@jamesgalenz: Damn, late to #scriptchat again.
August 27, 2012, 12:56 am
@RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2: It isn't a resource, but go out
there and make your own destiny. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:56 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 before I had this network of great
writers to exchange scripts with, a consultant helped tremendously #education
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@princess_scribe: @zacsanford2 DIY the best way to go
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@scriptchat: RT @zacsanford2: Make your own short,
webseries, etc. @jamie_ld, @jeannevb @Kim_garland all have shorts under their
belts this year! #kudos #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@jeannevb: RT @zacsanford2: Make your own short, webseries,
etc. @jamie_ld, @jeannevb @Kim_garland all have shorts under their belts this
year! #kudos #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: @zacsanford2 before I had this
network of great writers to exchange scripts with, a consultant helped
tremendously #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@princess_scribe: RT @Jamie_LD: 34 minutes to #tvwriterchat
with @2degreesofalie #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@jeannevb: #PIMPtipoftheday: RT @RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2:
It isnt a resource, but go out there and make your own destiny. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@Jamie_LD: I'm currently brainstorming names for a
production company. Will be doing a feature with my previous director.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:57 am
@zacsanford2: Agreed. HRH is in the midst of a second
webseries this year. #rockin RT @princess_scribe: @zacsanford2 DIY the best way
to go #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2 And don't forget about your cool
webseries @wavegoodbye, too! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@Jamie_LD: Great web series. RT @SarahAlexis4: @zacsanford2
And don't forget about your cool webseries @wavegoodbye, too! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@princess_scribe: @zacsanford2 You were there! #scriptchat
#lovingitall
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@matt_janacone: @zacsanford2 I'm not saying coverage is
perfect but the notes do help. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD I have two ProdCo names in mind for
when I strike out on my own. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@JimNewman75: @matt_janacone @zacsanford2 lost connection …
recommended consultants are? #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:58 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Currently I have Fries With That?
Productions. lol #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:59 am
@zacsanford2: @SarahAlexis4 @Jamie_LD and it'll be better
next season when I have some awesome ladies scripting with me. :) #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:59 am
@wcmartell: Leaving a minute early so that I can get to the
cinema to see HIT & RUN.... Have a great couple of weeks of writing,
everyone! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:59 am
@GCGeek: @LisaGProsek I think Evernote and Notability are
very similar - I have the latter on all my devices too! Can't live without it!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:59 am
@jeannevb: @JimNewman75 I use @scripteach @nevadagrey
@dimitridavis #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:59 am
@zacsanford2: @JimNewman75 I'm not the one to ask for
recommended consultants as I've never used one. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 12:59 am
@SarahAlexis4: @wcmartell You too! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@jeannevb: @wcmartell thanks for poppin' in! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@princess_scribe: @zacsanford2 With #TLAU that is 4 shorts
shot this year! #scriptchat #youcanalldothis
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD I like it. Mine are "Prelude
Entertainment/Pics/Whatever" because of my banned short film. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@Jamie_LD: :-) RT @zacsanford2: @SarahAlexis4 @Jamie_LD and
it'll be better next season when I have some awesome ladies scripting with me.
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@zacsanford2: @Jamie_LD or "By Friday" since that
was the mantra of one financier we we're dealing with. "You'll have the
$$$ by Friday". #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@Jamie_LD: @Jamie_LD LMAO, I love it. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@LisaGProsek: @GCGeek I agree they are similar. I just have
a habit of using them for different tasks. I'm glad they're useful for you!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@jeannevb: One app I love is OmniFocus. It's not a
screenwriting app, but rather one for organizing my life. Syncs w iPhone, iPad
& Mac #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:00 am
@princess_scribe: RT @jeannevb: One app I love is OmniFocus.
It's not a screenwriting app, but rather one for organizing my life. Syncs w
iPhone, iPad & Mac #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@Jamie_LD: @zacsanford2 Haha, I like By Friday too. Sounds
about right. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@zacsanford2: And to those who are afraid to make their own
thing. @wavegoodbye was made for $5.5k. 90 minutes in length. #YouCanDoIt
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@princess_scribe: RT @zacsanford2: And to those who are
afraid to make their own thing. @wavegoodbye was made for $5.5k. 90 minutes in
length. #YouCanDoIt #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb I'll have to check this one out. I need
a life focus app in a big bad way. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb I'll look into that one. Thanks! :)
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@jeannevb: The bewitching hour is here. GREAT job sharing
resources! Now let's pray I can get this transcript... #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@Nate_G_Smith: Let the rewrites commence… See you on the
other side! #AmWriting #ScriptChat #Screenwriting
August 27, 2012, 1:01 am
@art1032: RT @zacsanford2: And to those who are afraid to
make their own thing. @wavegoodbye was made for $5.5k. 90 minutes in length.
#YouCanDoIt #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:02 am
@WriteOnOnline: Writers, please post your goals for the
week! http://t.co/RzK4cCcn #writeon #scriptchat #writechat
August 27, 2012, 1:02 am
@RWWFilm: Another amazing #scriptchat. Thanks to everyone
who showed up to share their knowledge.
August 27, 2012, 1:02 am
@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD @LisaGProsek it's not free (pricey) but
I LOVE it. Let's u create projects. Tons of features I haven't even tried yet
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:02 am
@Jamie_LD: Having a hard time finishing my novel, so I'm
outlining a script this week. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:02 am
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Worth looking in to. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:03 am
@art1032: @Jamie_LD @jeannevb Me too,organized is NOT my
middle name O.o #scriptchat #shouldbetho
August 27, 2012, 1:03 am
@zacsanford2: Have a great week all! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:03 am
@jeannevb: Thanks, everyone! I'm going to grab this
transcript now. Will tweet out when it's posted. Shoot me topic ideas too!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:03 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb I think OmniFocus is the app that
@DutchDoescher was telling me about. I still haven't purchased it yet. #whoops
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:03 am
@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb I think ya get what ya pay for.
Thanks for the recommendation! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:04 am
@art1032: Night #scriptchat #treefort great chat as always:)
August 27, 2012, 1:04 am
@JimNewman75: Thank you! Added to my list RT @jeannevb:
@JimNewman75 I use @scripteach @nevadagrey @dimitridavis #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:04 am
@matt_janacone: @Jamie_LD I'm also doing a script adaptaion
of a novel. My first adaptation. #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:04 am
@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb I love movie nights here. I'd love
to see some in the upcoming months. Thank you for all you do! #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:05 am
@jengrisanti: @matt_janacone Thank you Matt! I am gr8ful!
#scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:05 am
@jeannevb: @zacsanford2 @DutchDoescher sold me on it :)
#getyourassingear #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:05 am
@zacsanford2: @LisaGProsek @jeannevb Sadly the Movie/Script
nights were our least attended chats so we stopped them. :( #scriptchat
August 27, 2012, 1:07 am
@zacsanford2: @LisaGProsek But in the meantime, you might
want to check out @RWWFilm as he does a weekly script discussion. #scriptchat
