Scriptchat TOPIC:
EURO: Guest Julie
Gray @julie_gray discussing character arc
USA: Scott Myers
@GoIntoTheStory chatting about character-driven screenwriting
We are honored to have had two fantastic guests in one day,
helping screenwriters around the world develop the best characters possible for
their stories. Scott Myers was so hot with the tips, he ended up in Twitter
Jail! You’ll want to read every tweet from Julie and Scott and bookmark this
page for future reference. Enjoy! @jeannevb
EURO moderator:
Teenie Russell @teenierussell
USA moderator:
Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb
EURO CHAT:
@teenierussell: It's #scriptchat O'Clock! Come join us with
your questions as we chat to @Julie_Gray #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 7:59 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Come join @teenierussell and
I on #scriptchat as we discuss character arc! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:00 pm
@teenierussell: Hello @Julie_Gray ! Thank you for joining us
once again on #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:00 pm
@teenierussell: @ijoda07 Hello Jo #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:00 pm
@Julie_Gray: Hey Teenie! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:01 pm
@teenierussell: If you haven't already, you can read
@Julie_Gray 's Bio here - http://t.co/e3J2UECH #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:01 pm
@TaroJ: Hi @Julie_Gray thanks for joining us tonight
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:02 pm
@teenierussell: Let's talk Character Arc! Does anyone have
any questions for Julie? Now is your chance! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:02 pm
@Julie_Gray: Hey Taro! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:02 pm
@eising: @teenierussell @Julie_Gray Hi there! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:03 pm
@Julie_Gray: Hi Eising! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:04 pm
@teenierussell: I have a question: do only protagonists
usually have an arc or do supporting characters also arc? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:05 pm
@Julie_Gray: Generally the protag is the focus but sometimes
a buddy might too. Much less so. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:06 pm
@Bang2write: @teenierussell in the best films all characters
have an arc, tho secondary characters' primary function is to help/hinder
protag #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:06 pm
@OfficeMansuri: #Writing a time travel sci-fi spec? Some
ground rules for ya. #scriptchat http://t.co/6Rnfkd20
November 11, 2012, 8:06 pm
@Julie_Gray: Hey Lucy! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:07 pm
@TaroJ: @Julie_Gray how about a villain? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:07 pm
@Julie_Gray: No, a villian should be 100% focused on his or
her goal. No arc. Total focus on what he/she wants. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:08 pm
@simone257: Hey scriptchatters.. is there a specific topic
today? (sorry, been out of the loop for too long) #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:08 pm
@Julie_Gray: The main character is who we identify with, who
we root for. That is why the arc is critical. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:08 pm
@teenierussell: @simone257 hi there. Jump right in, we're
chatting to guest @Julie_Gray about character arcs #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:09 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: No, a villian should be 100%
focused on his or her goal. No arc. Total focus on what he/she wants.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:09 pm
@DavidPalliser: @Julie_Gray would it be simplistic to say
supporting characters have less need to change? we like them to stay same for
clarity? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:09 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: The main character is who we
identify with, who we root for. That is why the arc is critical. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:09 pm
@Julie_Gray: Right away I have to mention the One Scene, One
Page, 3 Words competition we have. http://t.co/AkdJVjS9 #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:09 pm
@Julie_Gray: You get 3 words in the scene and this month it
is Oyster, Toaster, Sitar. Crazy. Fun. http://t.co/AkdJVjS9 #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:10 pm
@Julie_Gray: Yes, David, much like characters in a sitcom.
Their stasis is comforting. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:10 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Right away I have to mention
the One Scene, One Page, 3 Words competition we have. http://t.co/EyAJjguW
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:10 pm
@TaroJ: RT @Julie_Gray: Right away I have to mention the One
Scene, One Page, 3 Words competition we have. http://t.co/AkdJVjS9 #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:11 pm
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray haha, I cannot right now imagine
how those words could possibly go together. Sounds fun! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:11 pm
@Julie_Gray: You can't arc a character much in 1 page but
that's not the point of the 1 Scene, 1 page exercise. It's just fun. Back 2
arc... #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:11 pm
@Julie_Gray: I usually choose words that are almost
impossible to put together, lol! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:12 pm
@simone257: Does anybody else feel that good arcs are rare
these days? (watched Arbitrage last night - good acting and all but no arcs)
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:12 pm
@Julie_Gray: I like to teach writers to really NAIL arc.
Don't worry about what you see in movies.. know the rules b4 you break them....
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:13 pm
@Julie_Gray: I also think that really connecting with arc is
a great therapeutic exercise, since we evolve all the time ourselves...
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:13 pm
@kimnunley: Had an awesome time at yesterday's
@BlueCatPictures screenwriting workshop in SF. @vigiledelfuoco #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@ijoda07: @Julie_Gray OK abt rules - should arc be
internally or externally motivated? Or both? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@eising: @Julie_Gray Any (famous or financially succesful)
examples of movies which tried to arc a villain as well, and failed?
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@TaroJ: How do you avoid a formulaic character arc? Are
there examples of really inventive ways of a char arc? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@Julie_Gray: As I said at the LSF: don't fall in love with
your character on page one, fall in love with who they become in the end....
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@ijoda07: @eising STAR WARS - Darth Vader . #scriptchat
(though was successful)
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@ijoda07: RT @Julie_Gray: As I said at the LSF: don't fall
in love with your character on page one, fall in love with who they become in
the end.... #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:14 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: As I said at the LSF: don't
fall in love with your character on page one, fall in love with who they become
in the end.... #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:15 pm
@petewrites: @Julie_Gray nice to hear you say that
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:15 pm
@Julie_Gray: @ijoda arc is ultimately driven by an internal
wound, something that needs to be addressed. But the flaw creates outer
conflict #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:15 pm
@Julie_Gray: If you character has no arc, then what are we
rooting for? The storyline flatlines. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:15 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: As I said at the LSF: dont
fall in love with your character on pg1, fall in love with who they become in
the end #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:15 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: Right away I have to mention
the One Scene, One Page, 3 Words competition we have. http://t.co/AkdJVjS9
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@ijoda07: RT @Julie_Gray: @ijoda arc is ultimately driven by
an internal wound, something that needs to be addressed. But the flaw creates
outer conflict #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1-hour video
presentation: Actor-screenwriter Robert Ben Garant [Night at the Museum]
http://t.co/GvRNSicx #screenwriting #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @grahaminman: Go Into The Story |
Screenwriting News (November 5-November 11, 2012) http://t.co/708Un7tW
#Scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@Julie_Gray: Avoid formulaic character arc by avoiding
cliched, stale characters. Period. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Bang2write: #scriptchat Pitch Me ... so
far: 48 loglines, 14 requests for 10 pagers, just 1 full read requested. But
this... http://t.co/PXurl0Zn
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@eising: @ijoda07 Ha, good one! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@ijoda07: @Julie_Gray I find it always helps to base them on
people I know. (Though I don't tell the people I know that!) #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:16 pm
@Julie_Gray: Avoid 2 dimensional characters by digging deep
into YOURSELF. What YOU fear. What YOU strive for. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:17 pm
@ijoda07: RT @Julie_Gray: Avoid 2 dimensional characters by
digging deep into YOURSELF. What YOU fear. What YOU strive for. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:17 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: As I said
at the LSF: dont fall in love with your character on pg1, fall in love with who
they become in the end #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:17 pm
@Julie_Gray: of course, @ijoda07 writers are thieves! But
dig into YOURSELF and your pain and fears for the ultimate inspiration.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:17 pm
@Julie_Gray: Know thyself. And it's not easy. Being a writer
means the courage to look inward and then write universally. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@Julie_Gray: If any one wants the I AM worksheet from the
LSF, please contact me on my site http://t.co/AkdJVjS9 #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Know thyself. And its not
easy. Being a writer means the courage to look inward and then write
universally. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: Know thyself. And it's not
easy. Being a writer means the courage to look inward and then write
universally. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@ijoda07: @Julie_Gray Lol. Can't afford the necessary
therapy that wld result if opened THAT can of worms... #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@Julie_Gray: I think of myself as part therapist, part
writing coach. Writers who stay on the surface are not entertaining.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@Flynnwriter: RT @Julie_Gray: Know thyself. And it's not
easy. Being a writer means the courage to look inward and then write
universally. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:18 pm
@Julie_Gray: Writing IS therapy! But make sure it is also
effing entertaining! What do you have to say that would enlighten all of us?
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:19 pm
@petewrites: RT @Julie_Gray: of course, @ijoda07 writers are
thieves! But dig into YOURSELF and your pain and fears for the ultimate
inspiration. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:19 pm
@Julie_Gray: Writers tend to explore the same topics again
and again. The trick is to discover what fascinates YOU. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:20 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: If any one wants the I AM
worksheet from the LSF, please contact me on my site http://t.co/AkdJVjS9
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:20 pm
@Julie_Gray: Dull writing is writing that does not dare to
explore. Dig into your own experiences - face that which you are afraid of.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:21 pm
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray Is character arc as important in
a horror, for example, as it would be in a drama? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:21 pm
@rocliffeforum: Fantastic @BAFTA podcast with Jack Thorne
Jeremy Brock and Claire Wilson about writing feature scripts
http://t.co/NVr0i74y #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:21 pm
@Julie_Gray: YES always, @teenierussell. All movies, all
genres are character driven. Otherwise - why do we care? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:21 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @rocliffeforum: Fantastic @BAFTA podcast
with Jack Thorne Jeremy Brock and Claire Wilson about writing feature scripts
http://t.co/NVr0i74y #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:21 pm
@Flynnwriter: RT @Julie_Gray: Dull writing is writing that
does not dare to explore. Dig into your own experiences - face that which you
are afraid of. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:22 pm
@Julie_Gray: who cares if the zombie eats you if we don't
care about YOU. And caring about YOU is caring about ME. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:22 pm
@Julie_Gray: movies are cathartic. we explore what ordinary
people do not have the courage or circumstances to. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:22 pm
@digressionist: @Julie_Gray True - writing has saved me
thousands in therapy bills #scriptchat #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:22 pm
@Julie_Gray: How many women connected to Anna Karenina who
would never dare to have an affair? Writing is food for the soul. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:23 pm
@ijoda07: @Julie_Gray Presumably big part of caring 4
character wld be seeing their vulnerabilities - which comes frm them exposing
fears? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:23 pm
@Julie_Gray: Character arc is derived from a matrix of want,
need, flaw and self-inflicted conflict! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:24 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: Character arc is derived
from a matrix of want, need, flaw and self-inflicted conflict! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:24 pm
@MafiaKingfish: RT @Julie_Gray: If you character has no arc,
then what are we rooting for? The storyline flatlines. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:24 pm
@Julie_Gray: @ijoda07 yes. Or more correctly - their fears
being exposed by the circumstances created by YOU the writer/god. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:24 pm
@Julie_Gray: that is why you have to be HARD on your
character - at first. You have to make them WORK for their redemption/arc.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:25 pm
@TaroJ: Do you map out when the character changes, or does
it simply follow 3 act structure #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:25 pm
@darshvaidya: RT @Julie_Gray: Dull writing is writing that
does not dare to explore. Dig into your own experiences - face that which you
are afraid of. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:25 pm
@Julie_Gray: Who here has learned a very big, very important
life lesson that came without pain, embarrassment or humiliation? NOBODY!
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:25 pm
@ijoda07: RT @Julie_Gray: Who here has learned a very big,
very important life lesson that came without pain, embarrassment or humiliation?
NOBODY! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:26 pm
@Julie_Gray: GR8T exercise: describe your main character on
page 1 (in 100 words) and then describe them on page 100. See the diff?
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:26 pm
@Julie_Gray: Characters go from one way of being to a whole
new way in the end. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:26 pm
@Julie_Gray: @taroj I map it out, using a sequential
narrative. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:27 pm
@Julie_Gray: change is incremental; your character will
naturally fight the change. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:27 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: Who here has learned a very
big, very important life lesson that came without pain, embarrassment or
humiliation? NOBODY! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:27 pm
@Julie_Gray: @taroj I merge the 3 act structure using a
sequential narrative or mini-movie method. Sequence by painful sequence!
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:28 pm
@Bang2write: RT @rocliffeforum: Fantastic @BAFTA podcast
with Jack Thorne Jeremy Brock and Claire Wilson about writing feature scripts
http://t.co/NVr0i74y #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:28 pm
@Julie_Gray: in real life, we try to stay happy. We reflect,
we do yoga. Your character does NOT do these things. They HATE change!
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:28 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Exercise: describe your main
character on page 1(in 100 words) and then describe them on page 100 See the
diff? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:28 pm
@SiFoulaReel: Can think of nothing to say so far in
#scriptchat tonight, just reading and learning.
November 11, 2012, 8:29 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @Julie_Gray: No, a villian should be 100%
focused on his or her goal. No arc. Total focus on what he/she wants.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:29 pm
@Julie_Gray: Biggest mistake of new writers: being too fond
of your main character. That's why I say: love them for who they BECOME.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:29 pm
@TaroJ: We're half way through #scriptchat tonight talking
to @Julie_Gray about Character arcs, come join in
November 11, 2012, 8:29 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Exercise:
describe your main character on page 1(in 100 words) and then describe them on
page 100 See the diff? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:29 pm
@Bang2write: @Julie_Gray OMG JULIE!!! I did not know you
were on #scriptchat tonight. Hello! (Hi to @teenierussell too and everyone)
November 11, 2012, 8:29 pm
@Julie_Gray: Many writers create characters that R 2 much
like themselves. And that's hard to explore. Create someone you RELATE 2 but
not U #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:30 pm
@Julie_Gray: @Bang2write Hey Luce! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:30 pm
@ijoda07: RT @Julie_Gray: Many writers create characters
that R 2 much like themselves. And that's hard to explore. Create someone you
RELATE 2 but not U #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:30 pm
@HateTheHate: @TaroJ @Julie_Gray Does a character always
need an arc? Can the character just ride the arc of the story? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:30 pm
@Flynnwriter: RT @Julie_Gray: Biggest mistake of new
writers: being too fond of your main character. That's why I say: love them for
who they BECOME. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:31 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @Julie_Gray: Avoid 2 dimensional
characters by digging deep into YOURSELF. What YOU fear. What YOU strive for.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:31 pm
@Julie_Gray: Don't write about yourself; write about
characters and situations that make you uncomfortable. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:31 pm
@ijoda07: RT @Julie_Gray: Don't write about yourself; write
about characters and situations that make you uncomfortable. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:31 pm
@Julie_Gray: @HateTheHate NO. The character CREATES the arc
of the story thru his or her mistakes/flaws. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:31 pm
@Julie_Gray: writing really is therapy. if you want a safe,
comfortable, easy life, work at a chocolate factory. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:32 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Exercise:
describe your main character on page 1(in 100 words) and then describe them on
page 100 See the diff? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:32 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Dont write about yourself;
write about characters and situations that make you uncomfortable. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:32 pm
@Bang2write: @Julie_Gray it was so gr8 to meet you at last
at @londonswf. I agree re: characters being why we CARE in movies for sure BUT
... #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:32 pm
@Julie_Gray: A healthy, centered character would make better
decisions. Ergo, roll credits. We can't have that. We need conflict.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:32 pm
@darklightprods: @Julie_Gray I like protagonists that affect
more change in others than in themselves. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:32 pm
@Flynnwriter: RT @Julie_Gray: writing really is therapy. if
you want a safe, comfortable, easy life, work at a chocolate factory.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:33 pm
@Julie_Gray: @darklightprods Yes but it has to start with
THEM. And they should resist that change. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:33 pm
@Bang2write: @Julie_Gray ... This being the case to aspire
to, how come there are so many characters around that are cliched or
"don't care"? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:33 pm
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray in the case of a drama, does the
protag change but too late? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:34 pm
@darklightprods: @Julie_Gray My characters become
enlightened by the change they cause in others, even their greatest enemies
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:34 pm
@Julie_Gray: @Bang2write Never aspire to the crap that sells
for mysterious financial reasons. Always aim high. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:34 pm
@BrittaDragice: RT @Julie_Gray: writing really is therapy.
if you want a safe, comfortable, easy life, work at a chocolate factory.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:34 pm
@TaroJ: Would you say some films in say the horror genre
have less of emphasis on the arc if the character and more on the the genre?
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:34 pm
@Julie_Gray: @TaroJ Depends on the film. Thriller is more
character driven. Slasher less so. But again, if you can nail an arc? U R
golden. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:36 pm
@Julie_Gray: it is so easy to look at what sells and say
see? Who cares about craft? This is a huge mistake. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:36 pm
@darklightprods: @Julie_Gray Agreed. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:36 pm
@Julie_Gray: Show buyers you can write. Development is
another story. But show them you can weave a story into gold. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:36 pm
@Julie_Gray: If you get the fundamentals of story - of which
character arc is huge - then you will have carte blanche. But aim high.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:37 pm
@HateTheHate: @Julie_Gray Surely, action, horror movies etc.
characters are caught up by events that are beyond their control? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:37 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @Julie_Gray: Show buyers you can write.
Development is another story. But show them you can weave a story into gold.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:37 pm
@Bang2write: @Julie_Gray there's a homogenisation of
characterisation tho? Am seeing the same chrs, over and over - specs or movies?
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:37 pm
@Julie_Gray: Don't put selling ahead of being a good writer.
Recipe for disaster. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:37 pm
@Julie_Gray: @HateTheHate Yes but the choices they make
along the way are impacted by their flaws. See the diff? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:38 pm
@alli_and_that: Some gems from #scriptchat with the lovely
@Julie_Gray. Follow the hash tag to find out more!
November 11, 2012, 8:38 pm
@TaroJ: @HateTheHate @julie_gray I guess it's about how they
react to those events and how it changes them #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:38 pm
@Bang2write: RT @Julie_Gray: Biggest mistake of new writers:
being too fond of your main character. That's why I say: love them for who they
BECOME. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:38 pm
@Julie_Gray: @Bang2write Yes, but again, why be that
mediocre writer when you can blow buyers out of the water w. a unique
character? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:38 pm
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: If you get the fundamentals
of story - character arc is huge - then you will have carte blanche. But aim
high. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:39 pm
@ijoda07: I like to use the character diamond thingy with my
characters. By end of that, they almost seem real. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:39 pm
@Julie_Gray: @TaroJ RIGHT. Exactly. A healthy character
would call the police or run away. Not your character. They have something to
prove. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:39 pm
@teenierussell: RT @alli_and_that: Some gems from
#scriptchat with the lovely @Julie_Gray. Follow the hash tag to find out more!
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:40 pm
@Julie_Gray: Writing great characters is the gold standard
in Hollywood. It comes from within you. It cannot be taught. Only nurtured.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:40 pm
@Julie_Gray: Again, I have some worksheets that are fun and
helpful. You'll learn something about yourself, too. Contact me on my site.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:41 pm
@HateTheHate: @Julie_Gray I think of character arcs as
"changes" in character (falling in love etc. (internal)) not choices
(external)? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:41 pm
@Julie_Gray: Make sure your character has an ACTIVE flaw.
This is critical. Being "shy" is not active. It does not create
conflict. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:42 pm
@teenierussell: @ijoda07 what is a character diamond thingy?
is that a checklist of sorts? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:42 pm
@VPFest: RT @Julie_Gray: Writing great characters is the
gold standard in Hollywood. It comes from within you. It cannot be taught. Only
nurtured. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:42 pm
@Julie_Gray: Test your flaws by asking how that flaw would behave
in a public situation - whether it would cause conflict. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:42 pm
@ClaireYeowart: @Julie_Gray @Bang2write not disagreeing but
cliched characters sometimes relatable to an audience. Case in point: Modern
Family. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:42 pm
@Julie_Gray: @HateTheHate falling in love is not a change.
Becoming more courageous or less judgmental is. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:42 pm
@Julie_Gray: @ClaireYeowart YES in sitcoms especially.
Characters don't arc. Big diff between that and a feature film. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:43 pm
@teenierussell: RT: @SamuelClark3n@teenierussell @Julie_Gray
What if you like ruining your characters? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:43 pm
@Julie_Gray: @hatethehate change comes from overcoming
something. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:43 pm
@ijoda07: @teenierussell It's like a rectangle and you
divide it into segments and points based on your character's traits.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:44 pm
@Julie_Gray: I'm not sure what "ruining" your
characters means. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:44 pm
@Julie_Gray: mind you: in real life change might mean
learning to enjoy oysters. But what does that symbolize? Becoming braver? YES.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:44 pm
@MarcoPaez: RT @Julie_Gray: Many writers create characters
that R 2 much like themselves. And that's hard to explore. Create someone you
RELATE 2 but not U #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:45 pm
@Julie_Gray: Make sure your characters are heightened
compared to real life. You are distilling big lessons into 120 minutes. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:45 pm
@Julie_Gray: A movie about real life would be quite dull.
That's not what movies are. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:45 pm
@ijoda07: @teenierussell Like this: http://t.co/MmEsSejh
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:45 pm
@antonsays: #scriptchat seen people go the other way where
they arc their characters too much. Like turning the devil into Jesus. Keep it
plausible
November 11, 2012, 8:46 pm
@OfficeMansuri: R T @GrayJones: TV Writer Podcast 065:
Stephanie Palmer @goodinaroom - All about pitching! http://t.co/ZedNnMPc
#tvwriterchat #scriptchat”
November 11, 2012, 8:46 pm
@TaroJ: @Julie_Gray Leaving Las Vegas has some pretty ruined
characters on a downward spiral or Requiem for a dream #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:46 pm
@ijoda07: @teenierussell Also: 1 should be how your
character WANTS to be perceived by others, and how is actually seen. Like a
mask. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:46 pm
@Bang2write: @Julie_Gray my pt is, clearly fantastic
characters are not selling. Else we'd see them. So what is behind this do you
think? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:46 pm
@Julie_Gray: Separate yourself from your character - it's
not "me" but "we". #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:46 pm
@Julie_Gray: @TaroJ Yes - an arc of accepting death. An arc
of stopping the pretense. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:47 pm
@HateTheHate: @Julie_Gray I think of any internal change in
the character as their "arc" and the external events as story arc.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:47 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: @HateTheHate NO. The
character CREATES the arc of the story thru his or her mistakes/flaws.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:48 pm
@john_hunter: RT @Julie_Gray: Biggest mistake of new
writers: being too fond of your main character. That's why I say: love them for
who they BECOME. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:48 pm
@Julie_Gray: @Bang2write Oh they do sell. Do not aim for the
middle. Writes who can write great characters are highly sought. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:48 pm
@Julie_Gray: @HateTheHate The story arc is affected by the
choices of the main character. You can't totally separate the two. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:49 pm
@teenierussell: @antonsays You have just answered my next
question, "Can a character arc too much?" #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:49 pm
@rdlln: .@Julie_Gray does villian's plan/goal hv 2b revealed
in its entirety in order 2b satisfying, or can knowing he has one be enough
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:50 pm
@Julie_Gray: @teenierussell it can't be too much if it is
all totally organic. If you have the wants, needs and inner wound worked out.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:50 pm
@alli_and_that: @TaroJ @julie_gray It's not about ruining
your characters, more challenging them. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:50 pm
@Julie_Gray: arc and story are relative to the character.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:50 pm
@Bang2write: @ClaireYeowart comedy often use stereotypes for
comedic effect; there's more room for originality in say, Thriller @Julie_Gray
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:50 pm
@alli_and_that: RT @Julie_Gray: @Bang2write Oh they do sell.
Do not aim for the middle. Writes who can write great characters are highly
sought. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:51 pm
@Julie_Gray: @rdlln No way, spool it out, have fun with it!
A great villain is a resourceful bastard! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:51 pm
@Julie_Gray: @Bang2write Yes. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:51 pm
@ShortofStories: No article to write today, however you
should check the last one if you haven’t already: http://t.co/HHWqo7hh
#scriptchat #amwriting #film
November 11, 2012, 8:51 pm
@Julie_Gray: Look, main characters are on an uncomfortable
journey of becoming. A metamorphosis. It has to happen. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:51 pm
@Flynnwriter: @teenierussell @ijoda07 I use this one
http://t.co/QVLD0tEm #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:51 pm
@loobyloo3465: RT @teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Dont write
about yourself; write about characters and situations that make you
uncomfortable. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:52 pm
@Julie_Gray: If you help the caterpillar out of the cocoon,
it won't have the strength to fly. So it is with your character. Make them
WORK. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:52 pm
@jonrosling: RT @Julie_Gray: Biggest mistake of new writers:
being too fond of your main character. That's why I say: love them for who they
BECOME. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:53 pm
@Julie_Gray: ..just as it is with ourselves. We don't learn
if we don't fail first. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:53 pm
@Julie_Gray: Characters shift from blindness to a new
awareness. Now they can be whole. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:53 pm
@janetvaneeden: RT @Julie_Gray: If you help the caterpillar
out of the cocoon, it won't have the strength to fly. So it is with your
character. Make them WORK. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:54 pm
@Julie_Gray: ..now they will find the love, fulfillment and
satisfaction they crave. But not until they face uncomfortable change.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:54 pm
@HateTheHate: @Julie_Gray Hero's are always given a love
interest to help generate an arc. I just wonder if it is necessary for the
story? #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:54 pm
@Julie_Gray: In what way is your character not yet whole?
Not yet realized? How can the adventure force that change/ #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:54 pm
@teenierussell: @Flynnwriter Thank you #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:54 pm
@Julie_Gray: @HateTheHate If you use a romantic interest,
incorporate it into the change. Accepting love, vulnerability, change.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:55 pm
@darklightprods: @Julie_Gray @teenierussell Agreed. Happy
kissy endings & über downers alike. I am eyeballing those who simply want
the numbers. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:55 pm
@john_hunter: RT @Julie_Gray: In what way is your character
not yet whole? Not yet realized? How can the adventure force that change/
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:55 pm
@Julie_Gray: Remember YOU are the architect of the
adventure. You are the puppeteer. #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:56 pm
@antonsays: @teenierussell if human. A person who has spent
years acting one way can't suddenly completely change everything immediately
#Scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:56 pm
@rdlln: .@Julie_Gray yes, but by can ?s remain by film's end
as to what he was up to/motivation, provided hero's been put through hell
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:56 pm
@Julie_Gray: @antonsays Yes but we will create an adventure
which forces a change. Some change. An incremental, organic, good change.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:57 pm
@chasharris: Excuse me if you've said this but many writers
focus so much on characters' flaws they forget to give them strengths!
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:57 pm
@chasharris: Reasons for me to care #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:57 pm
@Julie_Gray: @chasharris Everybody has ups and downs.
Strengths and weaknesses. The weaknesses cause conflict. Story is conflict.
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:58 pm
@grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Go On Your Own Quest, Week
16: First Draft http://t.co/DcorHwNo #Scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:58 pm
@kimnunley: RT @jeannevb: Tonight on #scriptchat, we discuss
multi-protagonist scripts. Join in! 5pm PT, 8pm ET http://t.co/NzcyzhrG
November 11, 2012, 8:58 pm
@KadraSahal: RT @grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Go On Your
Own Quest, Week 16: First Draft http://t.co/DcorHwNo #Scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:59 pm
@Julie_Gray: Don't forget the 1 Scene, 1 Page, 3 Words
exercise of the month: Oyster, Toaster, Sitar http://t.co/AkdJVjS9 #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:59 pm
@teenierussell: Thank you so much for a great chat tonight
@julie_Gray !!! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 8:59 pm
@antonsays: @Julie_Gray definitely but I think people need
to be wary of a sudden change into a completely diff character. Seen it often
#Scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 9:00 pm
@Julie_Gray: @teenierussell Thank You, Teenie, and everyone
who participated! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 9:00 pm
@kimnunley: Just realized I RT'd @jeannevb 's tweet about
what I thought was tonight's #scriptchat, but was really from Nov. 4. I need
sleep.
November 11, 2012, 9:00 pm
@Julie_Gray: @antonsays that's just bad writing :)
#scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 9:00 pm
@teenierussell: If you missed the great chat on character
arcs w/ guest @Julie_Gray the transcript will be up tomorrow #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 9:01 pm
@Julie_Gray: Go forth and dig deeper, writers! Write
characters that learn how to fly! #scriptchat
November 11, 2012, 9:01 pm
USA CHAT:
@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK!!!!!! Welcome, Scott! RT
@GoIntoTheStory: @jeannevb Virtual margaritas for everyone! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Apologies in advance for the clutter.
Hopefully you’ll find the discussion enlightening. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@Jamie_LD: Thanks for being our guest RT @GoIntoTheStory:
First an alert to my nearly 10,000 followers: I will be tweeting a lot this
hour. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Next a warm welcome to everyone in the
Scriptchat community. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@SarahAlexis4: @GoIntoTheStory Welcome! Thanks for being
here! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@pettigrew66: @SarahAlexis4 @gointothestory Yahoo!!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@zacsanford2: Totally stoked to have Scott on as our guest
tonight. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:00 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT
O'CLOCK!!!!!! Welcome, Scott! RT @GoIntoTheStory: @jeannevb Virtual margaritas
for everyone! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@GoIntoTheStory: You are an important resource for aspiring
screenwriters. I commend what you do and thank you for the invitation.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@RWWFilm: @SarahAlexis4 @GoIntoTheStory Get out your
umbrellas - there's a storm of knowledge coming. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@tracinell: helloooo, scriptchat! *waves and winks to
Scott!* junior mints, anyone? :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@blknwite: RT @SarahAlexis4: Time for #scriptchat and all
the pearls of wisdom @GoIntoTheStory is going to drop on us!
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The subject today: Character-based
screenwriting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@WriterCarmen: It's #scriptchat time, wheeeee!
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@kim_garland: Great guest! RT @jeannevb It's #SCRIPTCHAT
O'CLOCK! Welcome Scott! RT @GoIntoTheStory @jeannevb Virtual margaritas for
everyone! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@GoIntoTheStory: I will be happy to answer questions, but
want to take the first 10-15 minutes or so… #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@jeannevb: Here's @GoIntoTheStory's bio http://t.co/z9dc1eKt
Talking char-based writing
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@GoIntoTheStory: To frame the discussion, so please bear
with me. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@kim_garland: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The subject today:
Character-based screenwriting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@Theodore_Nolan: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The subject today:
Character-based screenwriting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@MpRodriguez2007: Hello, everyone #scriptchat #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@GoIntoTheStory: What is character-based screenwriting?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:01 am
@tracinell: Yay! *bows to the master* :) RT @GoIntoTheStory:
The subject today: Character-based screenwriting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: What is character-based
screenwriting? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@GoIntoTheStory: It is an approach toward writing a
screenplay that starts and ends with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@jeannevb: @GoIntoTheStory you have the floor, Scott!
#goforit #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: Here's @GoIntoTheStory's bio
http://t.co/z9dc1eKt Talking char-based writing
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@GCGeek: Joining my friends for next hr on #ScriptChat with
guest @GoIntoTheStory! Apologies in advance for verbosity but it's gonna be
tweet-worthy!
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@SarahAlexis4: @RWWFilm That kind of storm I can handle...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@pettigrew66: @WriteCoachKiki Hello again! Lol! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot, subplots, pace, tone,
theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the story’s characters.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@franklinleonard: I just want to jump in for all of you
unacquainted with @GoIntoTheStory: #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Why my emphasis on character-based
screenwriting? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: It is an approach toward
writing a screenplay that starts and ends with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Multiple reasons. Let me give you three.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@franklinleonard: If you're trying to be a screenwriter and
you're not reading @GoIntoTheStory, you're probably not trying hard enough.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:02 am
@WriteCoachKiki: Character based scrnwrtng RT
@GoIntoTheStory: It's an approach toward writing a screenplay that starts and
ends with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot, subplots,
pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL derives from the story’s characters.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@RWWFilm: @SarahAlexis4 Amen. Are you back to normal yet?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 1. In my view, there’s an huge imbalance on
what typically gets discussed re screenwriting between structure and character.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@franklinleonard: @GoIntoTheStory is a true gift to the
screenwriting community (and thus to cinema and thus to the culture at large.)
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@TheWriteScript: @tracinell hey!n #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@GoIntoTheStory: And by structure, that almost always means
“plot”. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @pettigrew66 Hi :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@milesmaker: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot,
subplots, pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL derived from the story’s
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@tracinell: RT @franklinleonard: If ur trying to be a
screenwriter and ur not reading @GoIntoTheStory, ur probably not trying hard
enough. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Structure is important, even critical. A
screenplay is the foundation for making a movie. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@Jamie_LD: @milesmaker Hey Miles! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@GoIntoTheStory: My concern is not structure per se, but HOW
a writer gets there. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@RWWFilm: RT @franklinleonard: If you're trying to be a
screenwriter and you're not reading @GoIntoTheStory, you're probably not trying
hard enough. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@Taliana83: @GoIntoTheStory I hope you have another account ready
for when you exceed your tweet limit and are cut off for a while, lol...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:03 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In my view the best way to do that is find
the structure THROUGH the characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. there’s a huge imbalance
on what typically gets discussed re screenwriting between structure &
character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@GoIntoTheStory: After all it is THEY who live in the story
universe, THEY whose tales we are telling. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Structure is important, even
critical. A screenplay is the foundation for making a movie. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@jeannevb: Agree @franklinleonard ! Everyone needs to
bookmark @GoIntoTheStory's blog http://t.co/S2A048wy #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@ryanwhittle: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Structure is important,
even critical. A screenplay is the foundation for making a movie. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: My concern is not structure
per se, but HOW a writer gets there. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@ryanwhittle: RT @GoIntoTheStory: My concern is not
structure per se, but HOW a writer gets there. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@ryanwhittle: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In my view the best way to
do that is find the structure THROUGH the characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@GoIntoTheStory: So from my perspective, screenplay
structure should arise from the writer immersing him/herself in characters.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. In my view, there’s an huge
imbalance on what typically gets discussed re screenwriting between structure
and character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In my view the best way to
do that is find the structure THROUGH the characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In other words: Character = Plot.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@milesmaker: @GoIntoTheStory has structure evolved over the
years? After 100 years of cinema are viewers board with traditional structure?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@BrooklynWeaver: RT @franklinleonard: If you're trying to be
a screenwriter and you're not reading @GoIntoTheStory, you're probably not
trying hard enough. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@MpRodriguez2007: RT @ryanwhittle: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In my
view the best way to do that is find the structure THROUGH the characters.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 2. The single best way for a writer to go
into the story is by working with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@ryanwhittle: RT @GoIntoTheStory: So from my perspective,
screenplay structure should arise from the writer immersing him/herself in
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@tuckfwitter: Welp. *dives in* RT @GoIntoTheStory: The
subject today: Character-based screenwriting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@BrooklynWeaver: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Why my emphasis on
character-based screenwriting? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:04 am
@BrooklynWeaver: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot,
subplots, pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the
story’s characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@GoIntoTheStory: By digging into and developing them, the
writer is naturally drawn into the story universe. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@tracinell: @TheWriteScript glad you made it, *pats seat*
sit with me. :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In other words:
Character = Plot. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In other words: Character =
Plot. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In effect the characters become your allies
in leading you into and through the story-crafting process. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@stacybaker: RT @jeannevb: Agree @franklinleonard ! Everyone
needs to bookmark @GoIntoTheStorys blog http://t.co/zQZqTJDx #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory So from my perspective,
screenplay structure should arise from the writer immersing him/herself in
characters #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: So my perspective,
screenplay structure should arise from the writer immersing him/herself in
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 3. Among the frequent complaints about spec
scripts, here are the most common I hear... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @GoIntoTheStory: By digging into and
developing them, the writer is naturally drawn into the story universe.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Formulaic stories. Weakly written
characters. Little or no emotional resonance to the story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In effect the characters
become your allies in leading you into and through the story-crafting process.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Character-based screenwriting is the best
way I know to attack these problems. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:05 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Among the frequent
complaints about spec scripts, here are the most common I hear... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into characters, they can
surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual directions.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Formulaic stories. Weakly
written characters. Little or no emotional resonance to the story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into characters, you find
levels of depth and distinctive traits that make them strong figures.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@jeannevb: @GoIntoTheStory *swoon* that's all I have to say
#characterdevelopmentaddict #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@rdlln: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In other words: Character =
Plot. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@k_musiclove: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual
directions. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Character-based
screenwriting is the best way I know to attack these problems. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into characters, you uncover
the heart & soul of your story, creating a point of emotional connection
for readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you find levels of depth and distinctive traits that make them
strong figures. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Okay, that’s my intro. Before I get into
tips on how to develop characters, any questions? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@pettigrew66: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Formulaic stories. Weakly
written characters. Little or no emotional resonance to the story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:06 am
@pettigrew66: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual
directions. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@art1032: *Waves* #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory From a structure/plot oriented
writer, do you have any tips or exercises for character-based #screenwriting?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory When you dig into characters,
they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual directions.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When u dig, u uncover the
heart & soul of your story, creating a point of emotional connection for
readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@k_musiclove: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you uncover the heart & soul of your story, creating a point of
emotional connection for readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@pettigrew66: RT @rdlln: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In other words:
Character = Plot. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@milesmaker: RT @GoIntoTheStory: dig into characters, uncover
the heart & soul of your story--creating a point of emotional connection
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@wcdixon: @GoIntoTheStory Um...isn't #scriptchat supposed to
be a "chat"?
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@therealchadbush: If you are a #writer of ANY kind you NEED
to be on #scriptchat now. Follow @GoIntoTheStory for more.
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Someone asked a question about whether
story structure has changed over the years. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:07 am
@theblcklst: So you want to be a screenwriter? Probably
should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on character development
right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@LynneFavreau: Do you follow a formula for character
development? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@GoIntoTheStory: I actually teach a course called The
History of American Screenwriting and it's surprising... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@BittrScrptReadr: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a
screenwriter? Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on
character development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a screenwriter?
Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on character
development
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@matt_janacone: Hi, everyone! What's the #scriptchat topic?
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The basic narrative arc of movies has
changed very little. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@artistikem: @GoIntoTheStory (save this for later, but it
has to do with the #scriptchat topic and thought I'd share it with you)
http://t.co/EAmAyQuX
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@scriptchat: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a
screenwriter? Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on
character development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@tracinell: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a
screenwriter? follow@GoIntoTheStorys #scriptchat on character development
right. now. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:08 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory I.e. Plot = Character = Plot =
etc. ad nauseum #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Yes, movies have grown from one-reelers to
two-hours, but key dynamics always there... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@screenwriternyc: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot,
subplots, pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the
story’s characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@therealchadbush: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a screenwriter?
Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on character
development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist v. Nemesis, rising action,
twists and turns, resolution at the end. Basic Hero's Journey stuff.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@pettigrew66: RT @therealchadbush: If you are a #writer of
ANY kind you NEED to be on #scriptchat now. Follow @GoIntoTheStory for more.
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@SarahAlexis4: @GoIntoTheStory Q: What are some methods you
may suggest to help dev./explore characters before outlining/going to pages?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@tuckfwitter: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot,
subplots, pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the
story’s characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: Protagonist v. Nemesis,
rising action, twists and turns, resolution at the end. Basic Hero's Journey
stuff. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@RWWFilm: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a screenwriter?
Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on character
development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: The basic narrative arc
of movies has changed very little. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:09 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: Yes, movies have grown
from one-reelers to two-hours, but key dynamics always there... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Do I follow a formula for character
development? No, but I do have a PROCESS. It's what I teach at Screenwriting
Master Class. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@tuckfwitter: I'm probably gonna end up favoriting every
tweet in this #scriptchat dealing with Character Development.
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@matt_janacone: Are you guys aware of #nanowrimo?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Let me get into some tips and you'll get
the gist of it. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@artistikem: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you uncover the heart & soul of your story, creating a point of
emotional connection for readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@stacy_chambers: Testing ... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@kim_garland: This is definitely a #scriptchat where I'll be
going back after we're done and mining the transcript...
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in developing characters
is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory Please do :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@tuckfwitter: Lol same. RT @kim_garland: This is definitely
a #scriptchat where I'll be going back after we're done and mining the
transcript...
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Yes, movies have grown from
one-reelers to two-hours, but key dynamics always there... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@stilljustjean: Characters always lead. I never knew any
other way. They always know more than I do. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@GoIntoTheStory: You do that first by embracing this belief:
They exist.n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@Jamie_LD: RT @kim_garland: This is definitely a #scriptchat
where I'll be going back after we're done and mining the transcript...
November 12, 2012, 1:10 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Do I follow a formula for
character devlpmnt? No, but I have a PROCESS I teach @ Screenwriting Master
Class. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@timdogg98: Hmmm RT @tuckfwitter: I'm probably gonna end up
favoriting every tweet in this #scriptchat dealing with Character Development.
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@sanifoo: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in developing
characters is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters EXISt. Their story
universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@krinolinne: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in
developing characters is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@UnkScreenwriter: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in
developing characters is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@pettigrew66: RT @GoIntoTheStory: You do that first by
embracing this belief: They exist.n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@GoIntoTheStory: It’s up to YOU to create a connection with
each of them so you understand them, know them, and hear them. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@Kell_e: Following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on
character-based screenwriting. He's an invaluable resource for aspiring storytellers.
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in
developing characters is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@GeoffBreedwell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters
EXISt. Their story universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@stacy_chambers: Hi folks. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@Kell_e: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in developing
characters is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: You do that first by
embracing this belief: They exist. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@artistikem: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The primary goal in
developing characters is to engage them in direct relationships. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters
EXISt. Their story universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@BrionyKidd: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot,
subplots, pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the
story’s characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@artistikem: RT @GoIntoTheStory: You do that first by
embracing this belief: They exist.n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@Kell_e: RT @GoIntoTheStory: You do that first by embracing
this belief: They exist.n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@RWWFilm: @kim_garland I know, right. You know you're
missing some gems. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters
EXISt. Their story universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@GoIntoTheStory: How to do this? Here are four tools, I'm
sure many of you use them, but let's review and aggregate them. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@reelsistas: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot,
subplots, pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the
story’s characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: It’s up to YOU to create a
connection with each of them so you understand them, know them, and hear them.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 1. Character questionnaire: A series of
questions you ask each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@Chief_Sherrick: “@GoIntoTheStory Structure is important,
even critical. A screenplay is the foundation for making a movie. #scriptchat”
November 12, 2012, 1:11 am
@Chief_Sherrick: “@GoIntoTheStory And by structure, that
almost always means “plot”. #scriptchat”
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@Cilly247: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Do I follow a formula for
character development? No, but I do have a PROCESS. It's what I teach at
Screenwriting Master Class. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@GoIntoTheStory: There are plenty of character
questionnaires available online. Here is one I found today: #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/4AKZOfHp #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@GoIntoTheStory: One key here: Ask the questions in the
second person. “How old are YOU? What do YOU do for a living?” #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. Character questionnaire:
A series of questions you ask each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@GoIntoTheStory: You are trying to make the characters come
to life. By interacting with them in an I-You manner, you can do that.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@WriteLeeWrite: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a
screenwriter? Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on
character development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The value of a questionnaire: You surface a
lot of potentially valuable information about your characters... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. Character questionnaire: A
series of questions you ask each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@LynneFavreau: I tend to write back stories for character to
get to know them, the how and why of who they are. #scriptchat@GoIntoTheStory
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@rebelshea: Slips into the back of #scriptchat looking
around for the tequila.
November 12, 2012, 1:12 am
@jeannevb: Bookmark this baby... #characterquestionnaire RT
@GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/pbpVYsWr #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@GoIntoTheStory: And start to make your characters come to
life. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/467b1Gd6
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@rdlln: New to #scriptchat keep up with http://t.co/vfcDmca2
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 2. Character biography: Another way to dig
into characters is by writing up their personal history. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @rdlln @GoIntoTheStory Droppin' a thought
in: Read Egri's Writing the Dramatic Way. It's character 101. #thatisall Haha!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@BrionyKidd: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters
EXISt. Their story universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@jeannevb: @RWWFilm transcript site better not fail me
today! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual
directions. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@HazelGoddess: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you uncover the heart & soul of your story, creating a point of
emotional connection for readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@zacsanford2: I'll join ya. RT @rebelshea: Slips into the
back of #scriptchat looking around for the tequila. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Obviously these can vary in length and
depth. However in general the more you learn, the better off you are.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@HazelGoddess: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 2. The single best way
for a writer to go into the story is by working with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@DMinformation: RT @GoIntoTheStory: So from my perspective,
screenplay structure should arise from the writer immersing him/herself in
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 2. Character biography:
Another way to dig into characters is by writing up their personal history.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: You are trying to make the
characters come to life. By interacting with them in an I-You manner, you can
do that. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@pettigrew66: @GoIntoTheStory How about subtlety
eavesdropping on people in parks, restaurants, etc to observe personalities for
a character? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@GoIntoTheStory: If your character exists and that story
universe exists, then character will have their own distinctive backstory. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:13 am
@tuckfwitter: It seems like you really have to dig into the
souls of your characters to create them. Something I severely struggle with
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@jeannevb: @gointothestory makes moderating easy *sits back
at reads his genius* #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Dig into that and write it up into a
coherent narrative. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@ShortofStories: @GoIntoTheStory Would you agree with me
saying that developing a story is throwing mice at a maze? Mice being the
characters #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@tuckfwitter: RT @GoIntoTheStory: So from my perspective,
screenplay structure should arise from the writer immersing him/herself in
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down: Close the door, shut
off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your character, then type.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 2. Character biography:
Another way to dig into characters is by writing up their personal history.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Do this for 30 minutes. Do not edit. Do not
judge what you are writing. Just sit with your character and see what emerges.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@GeoffBreedwell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down:
Close the door, shut off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your
character, then type. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@GoIntoTheStory: This may take some practice, but if you
give yourself over to your characters, you will discover gold. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@matt_janacone: @tracinell @GoIntoTheStory I always base a
script character on an actor/actress and write script around them. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:14 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down: Close
the door, shut off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your
character, then type. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@jonathonmyers: RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/4AKZOfHp
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If your character exists and
that story universe exists, then character will have their own distinctive
backstory. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@GeoffBreedwell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This may take some
practice, but if you give yourself over to your characters, you will discover
gold. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@GoIntoTheStory: They will surprise you with what they
reveal. Characters, like humans, have multiple facets to their psyche.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This may take some
practice, but if you give yourself over to your characters, you will discover
gold. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory Never done this one before.
Interesting. Is this the one you recommend mailing to yourself? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@TheScriptJoint: Oscar-Winner Michael Arndt To Pen ‘Star
Wars Episode VII’nhttp://t.co/7n3n4hdA #screenwriting #scriptchat #writenow
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@milesmaker: @pettigrew66 if you've gotta eavesdrop on
strangers to understand characters you're simply not social enough and have no
friends #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Yes, movies have grown
from one-reelers to two-hours, but key dynamics always there... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist v.
Nemesis, rising action, twists and turns, resolution at the end. Basic Hero's
Journey stuff. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down: Close
door, shut off ur phone, sit down, close eyes, think of character, then type.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@GoIntoTheStory: By sitting with them and letting them
'speak' to you, you will learn so much about your characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@jeannevb: @GoIntoTheStory I'm a HUGE fan of taking my
characters to therapy. I sit them on a "couch" & dive into their
brain/heart #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@matt_janacone: If you can imagine actors in your script,
you can write it. #scriptchat #actors
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@GoIntoTheStory: 4. Character Monologue: After you have
learned something about a character, write a monologue. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@zacsanford2: Anyone want to take bets at what time
@GoIntoTheStory will be thrown in Twitter Jail? Hopefully Scott has a second
account. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@LynneFavreau: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This may take some
practice, but if you give yourself over to your characters, you will discover
gold. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:15 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Allow them to speak on a subject. Or make a
confession. Or vent their frustrations. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@pettigrew66: @milesmaker What?? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@RWWFilm: Seriously. If you're a screenwriter, get on
#scriptchat right NOW. You're missing out on an hour long masters class.
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@GoIntoTheStory: This will not only help you understand them
better, it will also enable you to start getting a sense of their voice.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@PitchfestBob: The character sit-down sounds like a
technique from a movie: Follow your characters around until they do something
interesting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: They will surprise you with
what they reveal. Characters, like humans, have multiple facets to their
psyche. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory How many of your characters in
any given film do you do this for? Max? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: What is character-based
screenwriting? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: It is an approach toward
writing a screenplay that starts and ends with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@ScreenWritten: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Do this for 30 minutes.
Do not edit. Do not judge what you are writing. Just sit with your character
and see what emerges. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Everything – plot, subplots,
pace, tone, theme, dialogue, subtext – ALL of it derives from the story’s
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Jump-start your ability to write
distinctive, compelling dialogue per each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 4. Character Monologue:
After you have learned something about a character, write a monologue.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:16 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 @GoIntoTheStory What's the over-under
on 8:30? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This will help you
understand them better, it will enable you to start getting a sense of their
voice. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@therealchadbush: @neilhimself Could you RT #scriptchat is
going on? Great resource and tips from @GoIntoTheStory for #writers of all
genres.
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Those are four character development tools.
I have lots of others, but again the point is to dig into characters...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@GeoffBreedwell: @GoIntoTheStory And you only do this for
each of your MAIN characters, correct? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@pettigrew66: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down:
Close the door, shut off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your
character, then type. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Jump-start your ability to
write distinctive, compelling dialogue per each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @jeannevb: Bookmark this baby...
#characterquestionnaire RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/pbpVYsWr #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@GoIntoTheStory: And engage them in an I-You relationship
where you and they exist, and they reveal themselves to you. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@Carterkalel: RT @jeannevb: Bookmark this baby...
#characterquestionnaire RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/Gu90asO5 #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @jeannevb: Bookmark this baby...
#characterquestionnaire RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/pbpVYsWr #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@milesmaker: Actors aren't characters--they simply personify
the roles they've played. IMHO too surface for in-depth character writing
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @jeannevb: @GoIntoTheStory I'm a HUGE
fan of taking my characters to therapy. I sit them on a "couch" &
dive into their brain/heart #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@goodfilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. In my view, there’s an
huge imbalance on what typically gets discussed re screenwriting between
structure and character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@timdogg98: #ScriptChat is interesting
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Does anyone else have a good character
development tool?n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@rebelshea: I often write scenes not meant for the script
just to give my characters a chance to speak to me and reveal themselves.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:17 am
@TheThirdSeries: Make sure you tune in to #scriptchat right
now with the one and only @GoIntoTheStory , hosted by @jeannevb
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@matt_janacone: How many of you write actor-driven scripts?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In my view the best way to do
that is find the structure THROUGH the characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@pettigrew66: RT @jeannevb: @GoIntoTheStory I'm a HUGE fan
of taking my characters to therapy. I sit them on a "couch" &
dive into their brain/heart #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: After all it is THEY who live
in the story universe, THEY whose tales we are telling. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@karlsprague: RT @jeannevb: Bookmark this baby...
#characterquestionnaire RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/pbpVYsWr #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Question about which characters to do
biographies, sit-downs, etc. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@tuckfwitter: I use the one on Movie Script 3. Very in depth
IMO RT @GoIntoTheStory: Does anyone else have a good character development
tool?n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@TwinBnotTwinA: They ain't talking about shit. RT
@timdogg98: #ScriptChat is interesting
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into characters,
they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual directions.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Absolutely you should do this with all of
your primary characters. Secondary characters, maybe not so much. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into characters,
you find levels of depth and distinctive traits that make them strong figures.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@LynneFavreau: @GoIntoTheStory I do that for almost all main
and secondary characters #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:18 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into characters,
you uncover the heart & soul of your story, creating a point of emotional
connection for readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 2. The single best way
for a writer to go into the story is by working with characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@HazelGoddess: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Do this for 30 minutes.
Do not edit. Do not judge what you are writing. Just sit with your character
and see what emerges. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@TheThirdSeries: @GoIntoTheStory Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
is a great tool for character development, IMHO #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Also all of this character development is
SCALABLE. If you are writing a big sweeping epic drama, that's one thing.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@HazelGoddess: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If your character exists
and that story universe exists, then character will have their own distinctive
backstory. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Absolutely you should do
this with all of your primary characters. Secondary characters, maybe not so
much. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@therealchadbush: @GoIntoTheStory I do heavy character
sketches from all other character perspectives for my main character.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@GoIntoTheStory: OTOH if you're writing an R-rated comedy,
obviously you don't have to dig as deep. That said... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:19 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Also all character
development is SCALABLE. If you are writing a big sweeping epic drama, thats
one thing. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Even movies like Bridesmaids and The
Hangover have characters who are unique and have their issues. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@brianapaige: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down:
Close the door, shut off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your
character, then type. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@brianapaige: RT @PitchfestBob: The character sit-down
sounds like a technique from a movie: Follow your characters around until they
do something interesting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@stacydtwit: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual
directions. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory I'm sure the writers of
BRIDESMAIDS knew at least three of those characters inside out. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @TheThirdSeries Interesting comment. I
agree, but how do you see it? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@GoIntoTheStory: These are all helpful tools, but they do
not go far enough. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@zacsanford2: Agreed. RT @TheThirdSeries: Maslows Hierarchy
of Needs is a great tool for character development, IMHO #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@stacydtwit: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you find levels of depth and distinctive traits that make them
strong figures. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@stacydtwit: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you uncover the heart & soul of your story, creating a point of
emotional connection for readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@RWWFilm: @GoIntoTheStory Character development tool - Take
your script's outline & write a summary of the events from diff
perspectives #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In order to work with characters in a
screenplay, I believe you need to embrace this principle: Character = Function.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Maybe not in novel or short stories, but
all primary characters in a movie have a narrative function. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:20 am
@GoIntoTheStory: They do not exist randomly nor do the
choices they make derive independent of the Plotline. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters
EXISt. Their story universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@spellingwitch: RT @GoIntoTheStory: They will surprise you
with what they reveal. Characters, like humans, have multiple facets to their
psyche. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In most movies, everything is driven by the
Protagonist: their wants, needs, and unique psychological journey. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@therealchadbush: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In order to work with
characters in a screenplay, I believe you need to embrace this principle:
Character = Function. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In order to work with
characters in a screenplay, you need to embrace this principle: Character =
Function. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2: Agreed. RT @TheThirdSeries:
Maslows Hierarchy of Needs is a great tool for character development, IMHO
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@scientek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In order to work with
characters in a screenplay, I believe you need to embrace this principle:
Character = Function. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In my view, the Protagonist is one of five
primary narrative functions, represented by these archetypes: #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Maybe not in novel or short
stories, but all primary characters in a movie have a narrative function.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist, Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor,
Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: They do not exist randomly
nor do the choices they make derive independent of the Plotline. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@LynneFavreau: Scalable, yes!. Short stories for main, flash
fiction for 2nds. @GoIntoTheStory#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@stephenmmayes: RT @franklinleonard: If you're trying to be
a screenwriter and you're not reading @GoIntoTheStory, you're probably not
trying hard enough. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@goodfilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If your character exists and
that story universe exists, then character will have their own distinctive
backstory. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down:
Close the door, shut off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your
character, then type. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In most movies, everything
is driven by Protagonist: their wants, needs, and unique psychological journey.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist, Nemesis,
Attractor, Mentor, Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@GoIntoTheStory: We see these character types and their
respective narrative functions in movie after movie after movie... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@therealchadbush: @GoIntoTheStory Very good feedback here. A
character without function is dead in the water. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:21 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Allow them to speak on
a subject. Or make a confession. Or vent their frustrations. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: They also intersect in the Internal World
and what I call the Themeline, the psychological realm of a screenplay.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This will not only
help you understand them better, it will also enable you to start getting a
sense of their voice. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@jeannevb: Can we just have @gointothestory on every Sunday
for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory Got an amazing idea that I
struggle with because I have the plot but now need to create a character. Tips?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Joseph Campbell said the point of the
Hero’s Journey is transformation. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Most mainstream commercial movies involve a
Protagonist going through some sort of metamorphosis. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@matt_janacone: @oz62 No, actors that are 'capable' of
playing a particulat character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @rdlln Personally, I think if u could only
buy 2 writing text, they'd be Egri AofDW & Snyder's Save the Cat. Mash them
up. #imho #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@CoolHandLucas: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Joseph Campbell said the
point of the Hero’s Journey is transformation. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: When we, as writers, tap into and
understand that about our Protagonists, we open up the story in a HUGE way.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist, Nemesis,
Attractor, Mentor, Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@PitchfestBob: I think Maslow was full of it, but I'd love
to hear more about how you use the Heierarchy of Needs. @zacsanford2
@TheThirdSeries #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy went on her
Hero’s Journey in order to see how her home actually WAS a home. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. Character questionnaire: A
series of questions you ask each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In “Tootsie,” Michael Dorsey went on his
Hero’s Journey to learn how to be a better man by being a woman. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:22 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In “The Silence of the Lambs,” Clarice
Starling went on her Hero’s Journey to confront her deepest fears. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:23 am
@therealchadbush: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When we, as writers,
tap into and understand that about our Protagonists, we open up the story in a
HUGE way. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:23 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Each of these Protagonists is surrounded in
their story by Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, and Trickster figures. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:23 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @PitchfestBob You think Maslow was full of
it? Tell. Please. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:23 am
@therealchadbush: RT @jeannevb: Can we just have
@gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:23 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When we, as writers, tap into
and understand that about our Protagonists, we open up the story in a HUGE way.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:23 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Those characters SERVICE the Protagonist's
physical journey [Plotline] and psychological journey [Themeline]. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@stilljustjean: This stuff is gold. Feel like I’m winning
multiple lotteries! Thanks! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@matt_janacone: Isn't it true that some scripts - not specs
scripts - are wriiten for certain actors? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In almost all movies, a Protagonist starts
off in a state of Disunity. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@artistikem: RT @GoIntoTheStory In order to work w/ chars in
a screenplay, I believe you need to embrace this principle Character = Function
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@art1032: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy
went on her Hero’s Journey in order to see how her home actually WAS a home.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@art1032: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In “Tootsie,” Michael Dorsey
went on his Hero’s Journey to learn how to be a better man by being a woman.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The events of the Plotline impact their
metamorphosis in the Themeline, leading [generally] to Unity. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@soundslikeneek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Jump-start your ability
to write distinctive, compelling dialogue per each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/4AKZOfHp
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist solely in plot.
There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is meaningless noise.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Even movies like
Bridesmaids and The Hangover have characters who are unique and have their
issues. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@GoIntoTheStory: This is what I preach on my blog. This is
what I teach at Screenwriting Master Class. This is how I write. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@soundslikeneek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 4. Character Monologue:
After you have learned something about a character, write a monologue.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Those characters SERVICE the
Protagonists physical journey [Plotline] and psychological journey [Themeline].
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Start with character. End with character.
And discover everything you need for a rich compelling story in between.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@TheThirdSeries: .@WriteCoachKiki @pitchfestBob It may not
be 'the' tool but it allows for some basic identity of the character
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@ScrubHill66: RT @jeannevb: Bookmark this baby...
#characterquestionnaire RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/pbpVYsWr #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 2. Character biography:
Another way to dig into characters is by writing up their personal history.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:24 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In order to work with
characters in a screenplay, I believe you need to embrace this principle:
Character = Function. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@soundslikeneek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 3. Character Sit-Down:
Close the door, shut off your phone, sit down, close your eyes, think of your
character, then type. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@CarolSabikJaffe: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In most movies,
everything is driven by the Protagonist: their wants, needs, and unique
psychological journey. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist
solely in plot. must be emotional dynamics or else it is meaningless noise.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@Screenwriter12: Can you talk about writing characters who
are dual protagonists?n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@therealchadbush: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start with character.
End with character. And discover everything you need for a rich compelling
story in between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@ryanwhittle: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist
solely in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is
meaningless noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Okay, that's my spiel. I'm open to any and
all questions about character-based screenwriting or screenwriting in general.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@tracinell: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start with character. End
with character, discover everything u need for a rich compelling story in
between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@pettigrew66: @milesmaker I truly think you misunderstood my
question...just curious about what others might use for characters #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory So would you consider
plot/structure oriented approaches to be REwrite tools rather than writing
tools? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@LynneFavreau: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start with character. End
with character. And discover everything you need for a rich compelling story in
between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@namiunreal: @HGraceMitchell join in #scriptchat right now!
( if youre done with homework (-; )
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@scientek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist solely
in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is meaningless
noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@rachlanger: Late to the party @GointoTheStory can you speak
a bit on nailing the voice of pre-existing characters (a la spec episode)?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@tuckfwitter: @GoIntoTheStory do you go more into what
"Start with character. End with character." actually means on your
blog? #ScriptChat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@MpRodriguez2007: How does a writer creates emotional
dynamics in the screenplay? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@GoIntoTheStory: A question about Dual Protagonists...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:25 am
@pettigrew66: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start with character. End
with character. And discover everything you need for a rich compelling story in
between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@zacsanford2: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start w/character. End
w/character. Discover everything you need for a rich compelling story in
between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@alexandrahul: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Most mainstream
commercial movies involve a Protagonist going through some sort of
metamorphosis. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@scientek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Those characters SERVICE the
Protagonist's physical journey [Plotline] and psychological journey
[Themeline]. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@spellingwitch: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist, Nemesis,
Attractor, Mentor, Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist solely
in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is meaningless
noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Most mainstream commercial movies are
single Protagonist, positive transformation stories. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The events of the Plotline
impact their metamorphosis in the Themeline, leading [generally] to Unity.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@GoIntoTheStory: But there are other types of Protagonist
models. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@alexandrahul: RT @jeannevb: Can we just have
@gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@milesmaker: @PitchfestBob Maslow's a VERY basic starting
point. So much more beyond food, clothing, shelter etc @zacsanford2
@TheThirdSeries #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@RWWFilm: RT @zacsanford2: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start
w/character. End w/character. Discover everything you need for a rich
compelling story in between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:26 am
@GoIntoTheStory: There are Co-Protagonists, like buddy type
comedies where two or more Protags share a single journey. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@therealchadbush: @GoIntoTheStory How much detail is too
much? I mean the appearance of surroundings, actions, etc. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@scientek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist, Nemesis,
Attractor, Mentor, Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@PitchfestBob: @WriteCoachKiki History is full of starving
artists who chose to forego the basic needs in the hierarchy. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@soundslikeneek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 2. Character biography:
Another way to dig into characters is by writing up their personal history.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@GoIntoTheStory: There are Dual Protagonists where two
Protags intersect but have two distinctive destinies like Shawshank Redemption.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@Remero: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In less than 2 hours, I will be
tweet-chatting about character-based screenwriting at #scriptchat.
http://t.co/91CHj2ye #screenwriting
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@Screenwriter12: @alexandrahul I second that!
@GoIntoTheStory is fabulous!n #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:27 am
@soundslikeneek: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. Character
questionnaire: A series of questions you ask each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@JennaAvery: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, they can surprise you by how they act, taking the plot in unusual
directions. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@PitchfestBob: @WriteCoachKiki As writers, we are more
inclined to observe others' behavior vis a vis Maslow than to live according to
it. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The thing about character archetypes is
they are endlessly malleable, we can shape them in a multitude of ways.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If your character exists and
that story universe exists, then character will have their own distinctive
backstory. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@pettigrew66: @GoIntoTheStory That's a fabulous example!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@GCGeek: @GoIntoTheStory Which comes first for you in your
process? Character(s) or core story? At least in concept. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@GoIntoTheStory: If you have a Dual Protag story, you need
to work with each as the Protag in their own unique story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@stacydtwit: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Your story’s characters
EXISt. Their story universe EXISTS. They WANT you to tell their story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:28 am
@goodfilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist solely
in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is meaningless
noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@JennaAvery: RT @WriteCoachKiki: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This
may take some practice, but if you give yourself over to your characters, you
will discover gold. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In Shawshank, Andy had to confront the
injustice of being imprisoned wrongly but also his role in losing his wife.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@PitchfestBob: I'm not saying it's a bad tool to help
develop a character, but I don't think it's an accurate tool to examine human
behavior. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@theblcklst: So @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat re Character
Development is almost half done, which means you still have more time. Trust
us. Its worth it.
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The thing about character
archetypes is they are endlessly malleable, we can shape them in a multitude of
ways. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@jeannevb: This RT @GoIntoTheStory: If you have a Dual
Protag story, you need to work with each as the Protag in their own unique
story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In Shawshank, Red had to confront the
impact of 'institutionalization' and find the last flicker of hope to "get
busy living." #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@milesmaker: @pettigrew66 maybe so. Writers often say they
eavesdrop on strangers--live a rich life to know countless characters firsthand.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@tuckfwitter: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If you have a Dual Protag
story, you need to work with each as the Protag in their own unique story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:29 am
@GlenEBooks: RT @artistikem: RT @GoIntoTheStory In order to
work w/ chars in a screenplay, I believe you need to embrace this principle
Character = Function #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If you have a Dual Protag
story, you need to work with each as the Protag in their own unique story.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@jeannevb: RT @theblcklst: So @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat
re Character Development is almost half done, which means you still have more
time. Trust us. Its worth it.
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@GoIntoTheStory: BTW another great thing about working with
character archetypes is you can switch Protagonists. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@therealchadbush: RT @jeannevb: This RT @GoIntoTheStory: If
you have a Dual Protag story, you need to work with each as the Protag in their
own unique story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @PitchfestBob Like your thought but see it
a bit differently though. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@goodfilm: RT @jeannevb: This RT @GoIntoTheStory: If you
have a Dual Protag story, you need to work with each as the Protag in their own
unique story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@JennaAvery: RT @RWWFilm: Seriously. If you're a screenwriter,
get on #scriptchat right NOW. You're missing out on an hour long masters class.
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@jeannevb: @theblcklst @GoIntoTheStory I'll ping you the
transcript link when it's done #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@mjodirector: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Dig into that and write it
up into a coherent narrative. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If you have a Dual
Protag story, you need to work with each as the Protag in their own unique
story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look at EACH primary
character as the Protagonist, their take on the story universe... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory Any tips on creating strong
antagonists? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@mjodirector: RT @GoIntoTheStory: If your character exists
and that story universe exists, then character will have their own distinctive backstory.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@GoIntoTheStory: In fact they ARE their own Protagonist...n
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:30 am
@GoIntoTheStory: So for example in "The Silence of the
Lambs," Clarice is the Protagonist, Buffalo Bill is the Nemesis, Lecter is
the Mentor... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:31 am
@therealchadbush: @pettigrew66 @GoIntoTheStory What I liked
about Shawshank was Red was not the main protag, but was instrumental as a
co-protag! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:31 am
@tuckfwitter: Jeez. Character development just sounds
so...time consuming. But oh so necessary to create a great story. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:31 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Catherine Martin [kidnap victim] is the
Attractor, and Dr. Alex Chilton is the Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:31 am
@romimoondi: RT @GoIntoTheStory: When you dig into
characters, you find levels of depth and distinctive traits that make them
strong figures. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:31 am
@MpRodriguez2007: @GoIntoTheStory How does a writer
establish a character, the protagonist, in his or her opening scene?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:31 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look at
EACH primary character as the Protagonist, their take on the story universe...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:32 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Switch Protagonists so Lecter is the P,
then the N is Chilton, A is Clarice, M is Buffalo Bill [provides clues to
Lecter]... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:32 am
@IngridElkner: @GoIntoTheStory And conversely, each
character is someone else's antagonist, inc. the protagonist. Good to view from
other side. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:32 am
@jeannevb: @therealchadbush transcripts are on
http://t.co/NzcyzhrG - I'll tweet it out too :)
November 12, 2012, 1:32 am
@PitchfestBob: @WriteCoachKiki I can respect that!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:32 am
@GoIntoTheStory: And Trickster is Jack Crawford who sends in
Clarice to trick Lecter. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:32 am
@willentrekin: RT @GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look at
EACH primary character as the Protagonist, their take on the story universe...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@matt_janacone: I find it inspiring when I can imagine
'working' actors in my scripts. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@mjodirector: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a
screenwriter? Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on
character development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@LynneFavreau: I have six protags interwoven each
experiencing the same phenom w/differing responses. Too many protags?
@GoIntoTheStory#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Switching Protagonist exercise is really,
really helpful in character development and a major benefit working with
archetypes. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@nvanfilmgirl: Yes, please! RT @jeannevb: Can we just have
@gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@mjodirector: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The basic narrative arc of
movies has changed very little. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@RWWFilm: @Screenwriter12 I do a variation on that. Writing
a summary of the plot from each character's perspective to give me insight.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@pettigrew66: @milesmaker Absolutely! ��
And, I do... I've always been a curious observer of human nature. Also, I'm a
novice screenwriter. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@PitchfestBob: Maslow puts sex on the most fundamental
level, & creativity at the top. But I know PUH-LENTY of writers who aren't
having sex. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@willentrekin: Yes. Every character is the protagonist of
his/her own story, but every story has only one protag. #scriptchat @GoIntoTheStory
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@Screenwriter12: That's how the play 'Wicked' was written.
It is 'Wizard of Oz' from the evil witch's perspective. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:33 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Switching Protagonist exercise
is really, really helpful in character development and a major benefit working
with archetypes. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Let me scroll back through posts to see
other questions, so be back in a sec... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@BrionyKidd: @GoIntoTheStory Technique to make story more
dramatic is to exaggerate aspects of character. But how do you know when *too*
big? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@alexandrahul: RT @therealchadbush: @GoIntoTheStory Very
good feedback here. A character without function is dead in the water.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@JennaAvery: RT @jeannevb: Can we just have @gointothestory
on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@JLHeadScripts: @GoIntoTheStory I try to write my antag that
way smetmes. If I were to chnge lnguge and prspctve slightly, they become
protag #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@caramumfordfilm: Lurking on #scriptchat tonight... great
stuff from @GoIntoTheStory! Check it out: http://t.co/HfQJo6Th
November 12, 2012, 1:34 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Here was a question: "Would you agree
with me saying that developing a story is throwing mice at a maze?"
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@milesmaker: In hindsight perhaps we analyze characters in a
movie more than the screenwriter did when s/he wrote it... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@HBwriterMike: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Switching Protag exercise
is really helpful in character development & a major benefit working w
archetypes. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@UnkScreenwriter: RT @JennaAvery: RT @jeannevb: Can we just
have @gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@sarahjansencom: RT @gointothestory: BTW another great thing
about working with character archetypes is you can switch Protagonists.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@Screenwriter12: How useful is it for writers to work w/
actors in developing characters? Other than readings, R there exercises you
recommend? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@PitchfestBob: & Wrath of Khan is Moby Dick from the
whale's POV. RT @Screenwriter12: Wicked is Wizard of Oz from the evil witchs
perspective. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@RWWFilm: @PitchfestBob If a writer has enough time for an
active sex life - they should be writing more. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@GoIntoTheStory: I would say this: Characters and the story
they exist within do exist arbitrarily. They have DESTINIES. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@TheLoneOlive: nice to see @GoIntoTheStory on #scriptchat.
hop on it folks. speak up & ask a question.
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: This may take some practice,
but if you give yourself over to your characters, you will discover gold.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:35 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Carl Jung had this idea that our task as
humans was to engage all aspects of our psyche... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Including and especially the dark aspects,
what he called the "shadow"... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@jeannevb: @RWWFilm @PitchfestBob... haha I thought you 2
were men enough to handle BOTH #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@caramumfordfilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look
at EACH primary character as the Protagonist, their take on the story
universe... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@PitchfestBob: HA HA! RT @RWWFilm: @PitchfestBob If a writer
has enough time for an active sex life - they should be writing more.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @PitchfestBob Creativity is not there as a
basic need which for creatives can supercede everything. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 4. Character Monologue: After
you have learned something about a character, write a monologue. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Allow them to speak on a
subject. Or make a confession. Or vent their frustrations. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@GoIntoTheStory: And if we don't, the universe creates
circumstances which FORCE us to. Now let's transplant that idea to story...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:36 am
@tracinell: @TheWriteScript you getting all this? ;)n
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@milesmaker: deep RT @GoIntoTheStory: Characters and the
story they exist within do exist arbitrarily. They have DESTINIES. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@matt_janacone: How many of you think it's dangerous to have
a multi-protagonist script? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Your Protagonist is in Disunity. They have
cobbled together a life, beliefs and behaviors, but it is an inauthentic life.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@TheLoneOlive: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Switching Protagonist
exercise is really, really helpful in character development and a major benefit
working with archetypes. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@zacsanford2: @RWWFilm -- I guess it is a good thing I'm
currently single. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@alexandrahul: RT @KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 4.
Character Monologue: After you have learned something about a character, write
a monologue. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@namiunreal: Im an Actor who loves lurking in #scriptchat !!
Great info being exchanged not only for writers (-:
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@tuckfwitter: I think I'll transcript this #scriptchat
tomorrow while I"m @ work during some down time. Finding some awesome gems
right now.
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@LaFamiliaFilm: RT @jeannevb: Can we just have
@gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@NDGloEdutainmnt: RT @GoIntoTheStory: The thing about
character archetypes is they are endlessly malleable, we can shape them in a
multitude of ways. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@SpiceBites: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In “Tootsie,” Michael
Dorsey went on his Hero’s Journey to learn how to be a better man by being a
woman. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Their authentic self lies within, but they
have been ignoring or repressing it. And like all stories, something happens...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@TheLoneOlive: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist
solely in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is
meaningless noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:37 am
@HBwriterMike: I've found it helpful to cast my characters
with actors photos on a story board.. helps them come to life for me in 1st
draft. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@GoIntoTheStory: The Herald's Call! The Call to Adventure!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@TheWriteScript: @tracinell lol. Transcript. Chat on phone
is tough. #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@RWWFilm: @zacsanford2 It can only help you professionally
:) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@MLux65: Seriously. RT @jeannevb: Can we just have
@gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks? #goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Dorothy gets swept up to Oz in a tornado!
Clarice lands the task of interview Lecter. Michael Dorsey becomes Dorothy
Michaels. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@PitchfestBob: @WriteCoachKiki Yeah. That's why I don't
subscribe to Maslow. There are too many people whose Basic Needs don't fit the
model. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@art1032: #Scriptchat best thing you can do is go read
#GoIntoTheStory blog. Such a wealth of info there. You'll have post-its all
over. #notkidding
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@wickedjava: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Do this for 30 minutes. Do
not edit. Do not judge what you are writing. Just sit with your character and
see what emerges. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:38 am
@caramumfordfilm: Second that! RT @LaFamiliaFilm: RT @jeannevb:
Can we just have @gointothestory on every Sunday for the next 6 weeks?
#goldmine #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@jeannevb: @TheWriteScript I got your back #transcriptgold
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@franklinleonard: RT @GoIntoTheStory: I would say this:
Characters and the story they exist within do exist arbitrarily. They have
DESTINIES. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@wickedjava: @GoIntoTheStory great advice #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@therealchadbush: @jeannevb Thanks, gonna add it to my speed
dial now! Any and all resources to help me better my skill are a PLUS!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@GoIntoTheStory: What if we look at those as not random, but
the story universe creating circumstances to FORCE the P to confront their
Disunity? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@WriteCoachKiki: :) RT @PitchfestBob: Yeah. Thats why I dont
subscribe to Maslow. There are too many people whose Basic Needs dont fit the
model. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@MARKT11: Journey is everything...from Cave paintings to
Bible, Koran, Willy S. and to today. #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Dorothy HAD to go to Oz in order to learn
"there's no place like home"? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@pettigrew66: @therealchadbush @gointothestory Yes! Im
prompted to think of other films which have a similar dynamic! Nice little
project! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@SarahAlexis4: .@GoIntoTheStory is making my head explode in
a very good way! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@JennaAvery: RT @GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look at
EACH primary character as the Protagonist, their take on the story universe...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:39 am
@zacsanford2: @PitchfestBob I use the basic principles of
Maslow when I actually do character bios. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@tuckfwitter: RT @art1032: #Scriptchat best thing you can do
is go read #GoIntoTheStory blog. Such a wealth of info there. You'll have
post-its all over. #notkidding
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Clarice HAD to intersect with Lecter in
order for him to Mentor her into her fearful self and the screaming lambs.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@RWWFilm: SIDE NOTE ON CHARACTER: If you haven't read
Scott's Jungian analysis of #INCEPTION you're missing out http://t.co/HRoB7NY2
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@stilljustjean: Unrelated question. Can a successful
screenwriter live in Iowa? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@tallydarling: #scriptchat what if- you have a tight knit
family- the central basis of the story, each leading their own stories, no lead
protagonist?
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@HBwriterMike: RT @art1032: #Scriptchat best thing you can
do is go read #GoIntoTheStory blog. Such a wealth of info there. You'll have
post-its all over.
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@theblcklst: Wouldn't it be great if @GoIntoTheStory hit 10K
followers during #scriptchat tonight? He's almost there. Also his #scriptchat
is amazing.
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@wickedjava: RT @GoIntoTheStory: 1. Character questionnaire:
A series of questions you ask each character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@matt_janacone: How has everyone's weekend been? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@jeannevb: yes RT @stilljustjean: Unrelated question. Can a
successful screenwriter live in Iowa? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@GoIntoTheStory: Michael Dorsey HAD to become Dorothy
Michaels to force him to confront how he was a rather chauvinistic,
manipulative guy. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@VictoriaInVerse: RT @Screenwriter12: How useful is it for
writers to work w/ actors in developing characters? Other than readings, R
there exercises you recommend? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:40 am
@mlemcdonald: RT @zacsanford2: @PitchfestBob I use the basic
principles of Maslow when I actually do character bios. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@mediadivaTV: Not able to focus on chat at the moment, but
will DEFINITELY be reading this #scriptchat transcript. So informative!
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@wickedjava: Hey there fellow #Scriptchat tweeps
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@WriterCarmen: @matt_janacone You have only so many pages,
and beginners tend toward inefficiency; dangerous in that respect...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@GoIntoTheStory: So a maze? Yes, in a way. Each Protagonist
has their own destiny which can be defined by... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@jeannevb: #FF @gointothestory peeps... #youwontregretit
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@AmosPosner: If you want a master class in character-based
screenwriting/storytelling, @GoIntoTheStory is tweeting #scriptchat right now.
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@caramumfordfilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: What if we look at
those as not random, but the story universe creating circumstances to FORCE the
P to confront their Disunity? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@wickedjava: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Clarice HAD to intersect
with Lecter in order for him to Mentor her into her fearful self and the
screaming lambs. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@franklinleonard: Wouldn't it be great if @GoIntoTheStory
hit 10K followers tonight during #scriptchat. He's close. Also his #scriptchat
is amazing.
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@SarahKP_: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist solely
in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is meaningless
noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory is the perfect representation
of how we should all act once we break into the industry: generously.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@WriteCoachKiki: Interesting. RT @zacsanford2: @PitchfestBob
I use the basic principles of Maslow when I actually do character bios.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@HBwriterMike: RT @GoIntoTheStory: What if we look at those
as not random, but the story universe creating circumstances to FORCE the P to
confront their Disunity? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@twopointfour: RT @franklinleonard: Wouldn't it be great if
@GoIntoTheStory hit 10K followers tonight during #scriptchat. He's close. Also
his #scriptchat is amazing.
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@tuckfwitter: RT @chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory is the
perfect representation of how we should all act once we break into the
industry: generously. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@AndiWritesAgain: @rdlln It's more than outlining, imho.
It's unfortunate that people see it that way. I standby my low-budget thoughts!
Haha! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@wickedjava: @GoIntoTheStory how do you know when you have
found your mentor? #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:41 am
@PitchfestBob: @zacsanford2 That's neat. I write from a
position of Theme 1st, so usually my characters make themselves known to serve
Theme. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb @PitchfestBob I mean--yeah--totally--sex
all the time and writing--uh huh--that's me #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@therealchadbush: RT @theblcklst: Wouldn't it be great if
@GoIntoTheStory hit 10K followers during #scriptchat tonight? He's almost
there. Also his #scriptchat is amazing.
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look
at EACH primary character as the Protagonist, their take on the story
universe... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory Repeating Q: Do you think
structure/plot approaches to #screenwriting are REwrite tools over writing
tools? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@tallydarling: Loving #scriptchat (just not that it's 1:40am
here)... Bummer!
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@therealchadbush: RT @SarahAlexis4: .@GoIntoTheStory is
making my head explode in a very good way! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Even movies like Bridesmaids
and The Hangover have characters who are unique and have their issues.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@RWWFilm: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Michael Dorsey HAD to become
Dorothy Michaels to force him to confront how he was a rather chauvinistic,
manipulative guy. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@jeannevb: @RWWFilm works for @PitchfestBob ;) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@pettigrew66: @art1032 Yes! My coffee table is full of his
info & my notes based on his blog! I'm a happy girl! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@NDGloEdutainmnt: RT @GoIntoTheStory: What if we look at
those as not random, but the story universe creating circumstances to FORCE the
P to confront their Disunity? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@NDGloEdutainmnt: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Dorothy HAD to go to
Oz in order to learn "there's no place like home"? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:42 am
@matt_janacone: @WriterCarmen I've written 13 scripts and
have stuck to 1 protagonist. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@UnkScreenwriter: RT @RWWFilm: @jeannevb @PitchfestBob I
mean--yeah--totally--sex all the time and writing--uh huh--thats me #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@nikkitruckee: RT @theblcklst: Wouldn't it be great if
@GoIntoTheStory hit 10K followers during #scriptchat tonight? He's almost
there. Also his #scriptchat is amazing.
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki @PitchfestBob every project is
different and I rarely start with character, but when I do I use it. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In most movies, everything is
driven by the Protagonist: their wants, needs, and unique psychological
journey. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@JennaAvery: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Carl Jung had this idea
that our task as humans was to engage all aspects of our psyche... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @PitchfestBob We should come up with one
for creative people. :) Don't think I'm really kidding.....#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki @PitchfestBob But most the
time I start with the idea, then themes, then characters, then beats.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@TheWriteScript: @jeannevb thanks! #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@art1032: @pettigrew66 OMG right be4 or after I started
scriptchat I read the WHOLE thing,wow lots of info. But he wrote it 2 where I
wanted more info
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@JennaAvery: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Including and especially
the dark aspects, what he called the "shadow"... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Protagonist, Nemesis,
Attractor, Mentor, Trickster. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@DomSalvaggio: RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/4AKZOfHp
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@pettigrew66: RT @chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory is the
perfect representation of how we should all act once we break into the
industry: generously. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:43 am
@marisabirns: @jeannevb Don't regret it at all. It's a
master class with @GoIntoTheStory Wow. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@byharryconnolly: RT @theblcklst: So you want to be a
screenwriter? Probably should be following @GoIntoTheStory's #scriptchat on
character development right. now.
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@zacsanford2: Uh oh... I think @GoIntoTheStory probably was
thrown in Twitter Jail. Bummer. He was killing it with the info. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @zacsanford2 @PitchfestBob Interesting. I
always start with character. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@matt_janacone: @WriterCarmen Scripts like "He's Just
Not That Into You' are probably very challenging to write with multi-main
characters. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@Rohmayo: RT @UnkScreenwriter: RT @RWWFilm: @jeannevb
@PitchfestBob I mean--yeah--totally--sex all the time and writing--uh
huh--thats me #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@KenYap89: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Joseph Campbell said the
point of the Hero’s Journey is transformation. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:44 am
@NDGloEdutainmnt: RT @RWWFilm: SIDE NOTE ON CHARACTER: If
you haven't read Scott's Jungian analysis of #INCEPTION you're missing out
http://t.co/HRoB7NY2 #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@davyallin: RT @franklinleonard: Wouldn't it be great if
@GoIntoTheStory hit 10K followers tonight during #scriptchat. He's close. Also
his #scriptchat is amazing.
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@PitchfestBob: @jeannevb "Hey Baby. I write zombie
movies and I love you for your mind. Your delicious mind." Works every
time. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki I can go either way. On one, I
had a premise and I figured what sort of character would this be their
nightmare. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@MARKT11: I am huge JUNGIAN, due to auto accident where I
should've died or handicapped for life. On my way to meeting w/ producer.
Weird. #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@jeannevb: Yikes RT @zacsanford2: I think @GoIntoTheStory
probably was thrown in Twitter Jail. Bummer. He was killing it with the info.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@CelluloidBlonde: Oops, did I miss @GoIntoTheStory ?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@zacsanford2: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Joseph Campbell said the
point of the Hero’s Journey is transformation. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:45 am
@JennaAvery: Ditto RT @SarahAlexis4: .@GoIntoTheStory is
making my head explode in a very good way! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @RWWFilm @UnkScreenwriter @jeannevb
@PitchfestBob *And* you find time for Twitter? Damn. #Busywriter #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@RWWFilm: @WriteCoachKiki @zacsanford2 @PitchfestBob I'm
closer to Zac's process. Idea-Themes-then Characters #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@PitchfestBob: @WriteCoachKiki I am in. Seriously, I think
that's a wonderful idea. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@KTJMarketing: RT @the blcklst: Wouldn't it be great if
@GoIntoTheStory hit 10K followers during #scriptchat tonight?
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@IkeInfamous: RT @milesmaker: Actors aren't characters--they
simply personify the roles they've played. IMHO too surface for in-depth
character writing #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@jeannevb: he might be in Twitter jail for all the tweets :(
RT @CelluloidBlonde: Oops, did I miss @GoIntoTheStory ? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@zacsanford2: So since it seems we've lost our guest to
#TwitterJail, let's continue on the discussion or expand on some of his ideas.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@pettigrew66: @chasffisher @gointothestory THAT'S right! Not
just industry-wise but, always! He sets a terrific example! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@RWWFilm: @PitchfestBob @jeannevb It's all about where you
want to set your standards :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@LisaGProsek: Does @GoIntoTheStory have a book with all this
<great> info? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@jeannevb: @PitchfestBob that's hot #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@rdlln: I find the best way to learn about/develop my
characters is to just throw them into a situation and let 'em rip #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:46 am
@jeannevb: Let's keep talking characters & all we
learned from @GoIntoTheStory... everyone throw out your fave char tip
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@RWWFilm: @PitchfestBob @WriteCoachKiki I second that.
Spectacular idea. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@therealchadbush: RT @chasffisher: @GoIntoTheStory is the
perfect representation of how we should all act once we break into the
industry: generously. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@pettigrew66: @JennaAvery @sarahalexis4 @gointothestory Im
glad Im not the only one spinning here!! Wow! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@art1032: @LisaGProsek @GoIntoTheStory Not sure but he has
an AWESOME blog:) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@milesmaker: ditto. I go from idea to theme(s) to characters
@RWWFilm: @WriteCoachKiki @zacsanford2 @PitchfestBob #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@TheThirdSeries: Hey @twitter FREE @GoIntoTheStory !!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:47 am
@jeannevb: When my char is in scene, I always ask "What
if..." & imagine putting them in the worst position imaginable
#brainstormideas #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@kim_garland: Boo :( RT @jeannevb: he might be in Twitter
jail for all the tweets :( RT @CelluloidBlonde: Oops, did I miss
@GoIntoTheStory ? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@FrankenScript: Should be a "get out of twitter
jail" card... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@matt_janacone: @chasffisher I'd like to produce one of
them, but I don't have the experience to carry it out. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@therealchadbush: Know your characters! Create those backgrounds.
This will drive them and define them in their journey!!! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@LisaGProsek: @art1032 Yep: His blog is my home page. :)
Thanks! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@GangemiTony: @jeannevb Loving the conversation re: destiny.
Rick having to put Ilsa on a plane to finally confront his cynical
isolationism. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@WriterCarmen: @LisaGProsek @GoIntoTheStory has a category
menu on the right hand side of the blog; endless, endless educational material!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@JennaAvery: I want it! RT @LisaGProsek: Does
@GoIntoTheStory have a book with all this <great> info? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@TheLoneOlive: RT @FrankenScript: Should be a "get out
of twitter jail" card... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:48 am
@rdlln: @Support How many tweets does it take to post bail?
#freeScottMeyers #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@matt_janacone: @chasffisher I have had some of the scripts
requested by studio readers. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@JimCaravan: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist
solely in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is
meaningless noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@WriteCoachKiki: I'm so in if you really want to go for it.
:) @RWWFilm @PitchfestBob I second that. Spectacular idea. #scriptchat
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@tuckfwitter: #scriptchat was def dope tonight. Thanks to
@GoIntoTheStory for leading the way and dropping gems.
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@LisaGProsek: @JennaAvery Me, too! That would be a book with
a million sticky notes hanging out! :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@pettigrew66: @jeannevb @celluloidblonde @gointothestory
He's amazing! Maybe he should have 2 twitter accounts to scape jail???
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@ItsreallyJudi: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Start with character.
End with character. And discover everything you need for a rich compelling
story in between. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@goodfilm: “@jeannevb: yes RT @stilljustjean: Unrelated
question. Can a successful screenwriter live in Iowa? #scriptchat” (why do
people always ask?)
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@Screenwriter12: I'm a fan of writing monologues to learn
what and how my character feels. Not as dialogue. As a tool so they become more
real. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb One of my fave character based
writing tips is to really explore his/her fatal flaw and how it connects to the
theme. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb Change things about your characters -
sex, race, religion. What changes and what doesn't. What doesn't is their CORE
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@tallydarling: RT @FrankenScript: Should be a "get out
of twitter jail" card... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@therealchadbush: @jeannevb When in that position will they
compromise or stand true? That is important to know when in these situations.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@JennaAvery: @LisaGProsek I think he has notes for most of
his classes that he teaches @GoIntoTheStory #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@WriterCarmen: RT @rdlln: @Support How many tweets does it
take to post bail? #freeScottMeyers #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@milesmaker: @jeannevb I start with character flaws before
their strengths that hide their flaws, then find ways to bring the flaws out
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:49 am
@rdlln: @WriteCoachKiki what's this idea? #toodrunktoscroll
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @RWWFilm Interesting. I'm not sure if I
have a set way of doing things. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@wcdixon: I wish more writing tip references were to
sucessful films of the past 2-3 years instead of 20 or 30 years ago. #relevance
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@jeannevb: http://t.co/QncBWQox RT @LisaGProsek: @art1032
Yep: His blog is my home page. :) Thanks! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: In “The Silence of the
Lambs,” Clarice Starling went on her Hero’s Journey to confront her deepest
fears. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@milesgunter: @GoIntoTheStory giving an excellent lecture on
writing this hour. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: In “Tootsie,” Michael
Dorsey went on his Hero’s Journey to learn how to be a better man by being a
woman. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@LisaGProsek: @JennaAvery Oh! I'll have to look into that!
Thanks! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: Most mainstream
commercial movies involve a Protagonist going through some sort of
metamorphosis. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@stilljustjean: When I get stuck, I imagine I’m the
character’s mother. Why? Because mothers always have an opinion. At least mine
does. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @gointothestory: Joseph Campbell said
the point of the Hero’s Journey is transformation. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@pettigrew66: @rdlln @support I'm supporting the cause!!!
#freeScottMeyers #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@CelluloidBlonde: I know it is wrong, but I find it
hilarious @GoIntoTheStory is in twitter jail. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@JennaAvery: I like the idea of the character starting out
in Disunity and integrating their shadow @GoIntoTheStory #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@milesmaker: RT @SarahAlexis4: One of my fave character
based writing tips is to really explore fatal flaw and how it connects to the
theme. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@JennaAvery: @LisaGProsek Me too! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@jeannevb: @therealchadbush agree! A person's character is
defined by how they behave under pressure #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:50 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @rdlln A hierarchy of needs for creative
people. On the idea of Maslow but geared for creatives. #keepdrinking
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@WriterCarmen: @matt_janacone For sure; successful ensemble
pieces are legit works of art #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@PitchfestBob: PM Me. I love the idea. @WriteCoachKiki: Im
so in if you really want to go for it. :) @RWWFilm #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@kim_garland: #freeScottMeyers !! RT @pettigrew66: @rdlln
@support I'm supporting the cause!!! #freeScottMeyers #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb Thanks! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@HBwriterMike: RT @SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb One of my fave
character based writing tips is to really explore his/her fatal flaw and how it
connects to the theme. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@RWWFilm: @WriteCoachKiki I think it's more familiarity w/
that process than anything else. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@MARKT11: Ultimate sacrifice HERO can make on his/her
journey is...sacrifice of life. So much for happy endings. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:51 am
@rdlln: I rarely do this, but I've heard of having
characters answer questionnaire to learn about them as well as to develop their
voice #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@JennaAvery: @rdlln @WriteCoachKiki yes, what gives?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki @rdlln If there was a
hierarchy of needs for writers, caffeine and Nutella would be towards the top.
:) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@UnkScreenwriter: RT @CelluloidBlonde: I know it is wrong,
but I find it hilarious @GoIntoTheStory is in twitter jail. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @PitchfestBob @RWWFilm Absolutely! :)
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@lisapease: RT @GoIntoTheStory: In less than 2 hours, I will
be tweet-chatting about character-based screenwriting at #scriptchat.
http://t.co/91CHj2ye #screenwriting
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@jeannevb: @milesmaker love prot flaw but I also LOVE giving
antagonist a characteristic to humanize him/her #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@MyBrainHurts: RT @RWWFilm: @SarahAlexis4 @GoIntoTheStory
Get out your umbrellas - there's a storm of knowledge coming. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@scriptmag: Twitter Jail!: So I guess I posted too many
Tweets in tonight’s scriptchat session. But they... http://t.co/ujIHu6kY via
@gointothestory
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@tallydarling: @wcdixon I think if you pick a good film-
#scriptchat will tear it apart (nicely) to demonstrate the tricks and tools in
a current way- try!
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@Screenwriter12: I sometimes reverse the sex of my character
to see if they are more interesting as the opposite sex. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@Rwriteur: @milesmaker @pettigrew66 Listening is part of
writing. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@rdlln: @WriteCoachKiki sex and whisky 1st need for me
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@CelluloidBlonde: @MARKT11 Unless you resurrect the
character, Neo dies in The Matrix. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:52 am
@Singleton_Paul: Hi there! I'm going to check the transcript
once it's up. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:53 am
@JennaAvery: RT @kim_garland: #freeScottMeyers !! RT
@pettigrew66: @rdlln @support I'm supporting the cause!!! #freeScottMeyers
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:53 am
@jeannevb: If you can hear us @GoIntoTheStory, you have
totally inspired everyone tonight. We'd break you out of jail if we could. xo
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@ScriptFeed: Twitter Jail!: So I guess I posted too many
Tweets in tonight’s scriptchat session. But they can’t t...
http://t.co/eAa7KOuS #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@MARKT11: What would've made SKYFALL even more thrilling?
Hand to hand fighting: BOND vs. the JAVIER's VILLIAN #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@JennaAvery: RT @blknwite: @LisaGProsek @GoIntoTheStory
courses by the week or longer, amazing courses, Scott very generous and
inspiring #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki @pitchfestbob Developed a teen
comedy with @tweetcody that Maslow's hierarchy of needs lays a crucial part.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@mlemcdonald: #scriptchat Do you all think buddy films must
be multi-protag?
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@RWWFilm: @CelluloidBlonde @MARKT11 WILLINGNESS to die can
be just as effective as actual death imo #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@CelluloidBlonde: RT @pettigrew66: @rdlln @support I'm
supporting the cause!!! #freeScottMeyers #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@matt_janacone: How many of you have participated in
#scriptfrenzy? #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@HBwriterMike: You know #scriptchat has 'made it' when the
Guinness Book of World Records has a promoted tweet on the #
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@IndiesUnchained: RT @jeannevb: Let's keep talking
characters & all we learned from @GoIntoTheStory... everyone throw out your
fave char tip #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@tallydarling: @Screenwriter12 that's quite a mind-blow. But
fair idea. #scriptchat reversing their sex?
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@milesmaker: My sci-fi @1lastHuman starts with an adult
character that never existed and has no backstory. Flaws are mistakes in
realtime #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@MARKT11: @CelluloidBlonde Yeah...but that's not real
sacrifice. That's a franchise in the making. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Twitter Jail!
http://t.co/4w07QMYD #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@PitchfestBob: I heard that Colorado and Washington State
just legalized recreational overtweeting. @GoIntoTheStory #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@JennaAvery: RT @jeannevb: If you can hear us
@GoIntoTheStory, you have totally inspired everyone tonight. We'd break you out
of jail if we could. xo #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:54 am
@Original316: I do Day-in-the-Life short stories for my characters.
Instead of bios they live and reflect unrelated to the script. #scriptchat
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:55 am
@Christina8ryant: RT @IndiesUnchained: RT @jeannevb: Let's
keep talking characters & all we learned from @GoIntoTheStory... everyone
throw out your fave char tip #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:55 am
@milesmaker: Did that. Man became woman RT @Screenwriter12:
I sometimes reverse the sex of my character to see if they are more interesting
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:55 am
@MARKT11: WILD BUNCH...real death of bad guys making
ultimate sacrifice to do good...give their lives for friend. Can't have it both
ways. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:55 am
@zacsanford2: Since @gointothestory got thrown in jail, he
said throw more questions on his blog: http://t.co/8Bgt7kDO #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:55 am
@zacsanford2: @matt_janacone Just FYI, #scriptfrenzy is
dead. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@marissamutascio: RT @rdlln: 6 Easy Ways To Write Better
Dialogue by @ScootyWoopEnt http://t.co/spJ8sq1W #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@LisaGProsek: Thanks for the info on the courses! Loved this
Scriptchat! RT @JennaAvery: RT @blknwite: #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@kim_garland: YES! THIS! >> RT @grahaminman: Go Into
The Story | Twitter Jail! http://t.co/dSHLu0ej #Scriptchat #ScottRocks
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@XVigilanti: #scriptchat without a superior antagonist there
is no protagonist
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@scriptchat: RT @zacsanford2: Since @gointothestory got
thrown in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog: http://t.co/80Tuh4mL
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@JennaAvery: Can't stop the signal RT @ScriptFeed: So I
guess I posted too many Tweets in tonight’s #scriptchat session.
http://t.co/K11zfisz
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@jeannevb: RT @zacsanford2: Since @gointothestory got thrown
in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog: http://t.co/XpbRCPTz
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @zacsanford2 @tweetcody @pitchfestbob
Sounds interesting. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@pettigrew66: @wcdixon Oh, but those older films are
imperative and crucial for anyone who writes...in my opinion. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:56 am
@WriteCoachKiki: Hey teach is gone - let's act up.
#whatisaidfor12years #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@Screenwriter12: RT @stilljustjean: When stuck, imagine the
character’s mother. Why? Because mothers always have an opinion. At least mine
does. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@pettigrew66: RT @jeannevb: RT @zacsanford2: Since
@gointothestory got thrown in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog:
http://t.co/XpbRCPTz #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@matt_janacone: @zacsanford2 You're kidding, right?
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@jeannevb: Since @gointothestory is in jail, I'm going to
nab the transcript and get this sucker up! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@JennaAvery: RT @zacsanford2: Since @gointothestory got
thrown in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog: http://t.co/8Bgt7kDO
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@LisaGProsek: @GoIntoTheStory Thanks so much for a GREAT
Scriptchat! So much to think about and put into my work! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@HBwriterMike: RT @zacsanford2 :Since @gointothestory got
thrown in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog: http://t.co/KBG8p216
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@stacy_chambers: RT @zacsanford2: Since @gointothestory got
thrown in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog: http://t.co/8Bgt7kDO
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@CelluloidBlonde: @JennaAvery Yay! {{{Firefly quotes}}}
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@tuckfwitter: o/ RT @jeannevb: Since @gointothestory is in
jail, I'm going to nab the transcript and get this sucker up! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@JennaAvery: @CelluloidBlonde Shiny! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@SarahAlexis4: @GoIntoTheStory Thank you so much for taking
the time to share your amazing insights with us! And for your invaluable blog!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@kim_garland: I'm in! *pulls out flask from desk* RT
@WriteCoachKiki: Hey teach is gone - let's act up. #whatisaidfor12years
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: RT @zacsanford2: Since
@gointothestory got thrown in jail, he said throw more questions on his blog:
http://t.co/XpbRCPTz #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@JennaAvery: @CelluloidBlonde Nice to meet a fellow
browncoat #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@marisabirns: @jeannevb Hero's journey for @GoIntoTheStory
includes penal colony of twitter. Breaking him out of jail is transformation.
:) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:57 am
@tallydarling: #scriptchat I've got LOADS of ideas from so
many of your, your tips, comments, views- thanks @GoIntoTheStory #scriptchat
from twitter jail
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@ReneeWritez: RT @UnkScreenwriter: RT @CelluloidBlonde: I
know it is wrong, but I find it hilarious @GoIntoTheStory is in twitter jail.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@art1032: RT @LisaGProsek: @GoIntoTheStory Thanks so much
for a GREAT Scriptchat! So much to think about and put into my work!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@zacsanford2: @matt_janacone Nope, look at the last post on
their site. But no need to fear, there's hopes it'll come back before April.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@GCGeek: @jeannevb I'd love a tweet count and RT count for
tonight's chat. I bet we set a record on both. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@Singleton_Paul: @mlemcdonald I've been told buddy films
usually aren't the same as multi-protag. One of the buddies is making the
decisions. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@therealchadbush: @jeannevb @GoIntoTheStory Baking a virtual
cake now and inserting pixelated file now! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@zacsanford2: To those who came late or feel they may have
missed tweets, the transcript should be one to reference often. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@WriteCoachKiki: A man who knows what he needs. RT
@rdllnn@WriteCoachKiki sex and whisky 1st need for me #scriptchat
#thethingsyoulearninscriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@CelluloidBlonde: Oh well, nice to almost see
@GoIntoTheStory tonight. Take care, all. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:58 am
@Screenwriter12: Thanks for finding such great guests such
as @GoIntoTheStory, @jeannevb! Excellent session tonight. Thanks to all!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@zacsanford2: @GCGeek Lots of tweets, but there's been chats
where several people are thrown in Twitter Jail. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@JennaAvery: @GoIntoTheStory You were fabulous tonight,
thank you so much! Thanks to @jeannevb too! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@milesmaker: @jeannevb trying to humanize my transhuman
antagonist @1lastHuman (the humans inside him) all I have is self-serving
motivation. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@jeannevb: RT @marisabirns: @jeannevb Hero's journey for
@GoIntoTheStory includes penal colony of twitter. Breaking him out of jail is
transformation. :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@Singleton_Paul: @mlemcdonald So one is really the protag.
And they aren't two distinct stories that share a theme and intersect somehow.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@PitchfestBob: What Signe said. RT @Screenwriter12: Thanks
for finding such great guests such as @GoIntoTheStory, @jeannevb! Excellent
session #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 1:59 am
@pettigrew66: @Rwriteur @milesmaker It really works for me!
We should all be better listeners anyway, right? :-) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:00 am
@RWWFilm: @Singleton_Paul @mlemcdonald Depends on the flick.
Something like Lethall Weapon - buddies - but not dual. Hangover is thoug
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:00 am
@mlemcdonald: @Singleton_Paul #scriptchat That's kind of
what I was thinking. But I guess each needs own story arc still.
November 12, 2012, 2:00 am
@HBwriterMike: Much respect for Scott Myers & the
relentless resources he provides 2 the #screenwriting community. Thank u for
#scriptchat @gointothestory!
November 12, 2012, 2:00 am
@GCGeek: @zacsanford2 We should have a Twitter paddy wagon
contest. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:00 am
@tallydarling: RT @HBwriterMike: Much respect for Scott
Myers & the relentless resources he provides 2 the #screenwriting
community. Thank u for #scriptchat @gointothestory!
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@pettigrew66: @rdlln Kinda interesting!! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@zacsanford2: Thank you all for coming out and most of all
to @GoIntoTheStory for going to jail on behalf of the community. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@theblcklst: I can confirm that currently @GoIntoTheStory is
unable to access Twitter which is why #scriptchat was cut short. He sends his
apologies.
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@jeannevb: The bewitching hour is here! *applause* to
@GoIntoTheStory for being so bad ass Twitter arrested him! Love to you, Scott!
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@tallydarling: RT @zacsanford2: Thank you all for coming out
and most of all to @GoIntoTheStory for going to jail on behalf of the
community. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@karma_thief: RT @GoIntoTheStory: I would say this:
Characters and the story they exist within do exist arbitrarily. They have
DESTINIES. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@karma_thief: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Carl Jung had this idea
that our task as humans was to engage all aspects of our psyche... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:01 am
@karma_thief: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Including and especially
the dark aspects, what he called the "shadow"... #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@therealchadbush: @therealchadbush @jeannevb @GoIntoTheStory
I should clarify the file is one to file the bars, not to open on a computer,
lol! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@mlemcdonald: @Singleton_Paul #scriptchat Yes, I think
typically it's a focus on one person's story. Thanks.
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@jodykwik: @jeannevb Great chat! Love when a character has
such a dilemma they're like an engine whirring away right before it blows
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@therealchadbush: RT @theblcklst: I can confirm that
currently @GoIntoTheStory is unable to access Twitter which is why #scriptchat
was cut short. He sends his apologies.
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@jeannevb: @PitchfestBob @Screenwriter12 we love finding
such generous peeps like @GoIntoTheStory. Many reasons why Twitter rocks
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@pettigrew66: @zacsanford2 @gointothestory I can't remember
the last time I was this blown away! THANKS for this gift tonite!! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@tallydarling: @theblcklst @gointothestory it was awesome.
He went to twitter jail with his head held high and followers kneeling.
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:02 am
@ScrubHill66: #scriptchat..I'm working on 1st script but
have hard time writing emotions. I act out the scene first, write later..anyone
else do this?
November 12, 2012, 2:03 am
@priscellie: RT @GoIntoTheStory: http://t.co/4AKZOfHp
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:04 am
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb Hey, I hear people are looking for
ways to break into Hollywood from outside the thirty mile zone, can you help?
:) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:04 am
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki @rdlln If
there was a hierarchy of needs for writers, caffeine and Nutella would be
towards the top. :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:04 am
@TheWriteScript: @GoIntoTheStory Thanks for a great chat. I
appreciate your time. #Scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:04 am
@milesmaker: RT @Nicoleedits: Writer/directors needed. And
you have to be funny! http://t.co/GI2hbkZV #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:04 am
@goodejim10: RT @GoIntoTheStory: A story does not exist
solely in plot. There must be underlying emotional dynamics or else it is
meaningless noise. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:05 am
@kim_garland: Thank you @GoIntoTheStory for TONS of great info
& lots to chew on. | Goodnight #scriptchat friends - have a great Sunday
night everyone!
November 12, 2012, 2:05 am
@WriteCoachKiki: @PitchfestBob @RWWFilm I love the idea too.
I always found it seriously lacking. Let's go for it. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:06 am
@therealchadbush: @scriptchat @DaveBautista @neilhimself RT
this for a worthy cause, please. #scriptchat #mma #Veteran
November 12, 2012, 2:06 am
@TheThirdSeries: RT @zacsanford2: @WriteCoachKiki @rdlln If
there was a hierarchy of needs for writers, caffeine and Nutella would be
towards the top. :) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:06 am
@jeannevb: Got it! http://t.co/jhzN587S RT @zacsanford2: I
hear ppl are looking for ways to break into HW fr outside 30 mile zone
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:06 am
@KadraSahal: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Do I follow a formula for
character development? No, but I do have a PROCESS. It's what I teach at Screenwriting
Master Class. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:07 am
@pettigrew66: @art1032 Great motivation! Very generous! I'm
now a groupie! Haha! #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:07 am
@arbutus_films: Great tips from @GoIntoTheStory tonight!
thanks for sharing #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:07 am
@NotreDameFan27: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Each of these
Protagonists is surrounded in their story by Nemesis, Attractor, Mentor, and
Trickster figures. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:07 am
@HBwriterMike: RT @DennisChristo4 :Hurry Christmas Day!
#DjangoUnchained #MrMoguy http://t.co/ambsKDHX #filmmaking #screenwriting
#scriptchat #MustseeFilm
November 12, 2012, 2:08 am
@zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: Got it! http://t.co/IzXLCqMG RT
@zacsanford2: I hear ppl are looking for ways to break into HW from the
outside. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:08 am
@NotreDameFan27: RT @GoIntoTheStory: Those characters
SERVICE the Protagonist's physical journey [Plotline] and psychological journey
[Themeline]. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:09 am
@MyBrainHurts: @rdlln #scriptchat I've done this and it
works great. The personalities emerge quickly. It feels like I have a more
complete person.
November 12, 2012, 2:09 am
@NotreDameFan27: RT @GoIntoTheStory: As an exercise, look at
EACH primary character as the Protagonist, their take on the story universe...
#scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:09 am
@scriptmag: RT @zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: Got it!
http://t.co/IzXLCqMG RT @zacsanford2: I hear ppl are looking for ways to break
into HW from the outside. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:09 am
@scriptchat: RT @zacsanford2: RT @jeannevb: Got it!
http://t.co/IzXLCqMG RT @zacsanford2: I hear ppl are looking for ways to break
into HW from the outside. #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:09 am
@sdarancette: @zacsanford2 @jeannevb But what if you are
just one mile outside the TMZ? #scriptchat.
November 12, 2012, 2:10 am
@jeannevb: @sdarancette @zacsanford2 I got that covered
too... send bellydancers to their offices ;) #scriptchat
November 12, 2012, 2:10 am
To catch Scott’s Twitter Jail post, here it is:
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