USA Transcript: Must-Have Screenwriting & Career Tips May 19, 2013

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Until then, here's last night's USA transcript. My sincerest apologies, yet again, to the EURO crowd.

Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK! Talking the must-have tips you've learned about screenwriting craft & career
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
It's #scriptchat o'clock. Tonight's topic: What is Must-Know Lesson You Learned About Your Writing & Career? #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
Time for #scriptchat: What is a Must-Know Lesson You Learned About Your Writing & Career? Share your insights & growth w our community.
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
Was getting into a writing groove. I might not stay for the full hour. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@princess_scribe Bummer I didn't get the same call. Enjoy. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
Time for #scriptchat: What is a Must-Know Lesson You Learned About Your Writing & Career? Share your insights & growth w our community.
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
@SarahAlexis4 Lots of white space on page, and high concept is still king. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@Singleton_Paul Same here. Been so slammed, my writing has been non-existent the last couple days. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
Best lesson: Read scripts, write a lot, and don't be afraid of failure. You'll get better with each and every script you write. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jeannevb Outlining well will save you SO much time down the road. #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
Tall glass of ice cold lemonade, before bike ride with friends on sunny CA day, -- time to talk #screenwriting. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@zacsanford2 Yes, I heartily agree with reading scripts. The more we learn and hone our craft the better each script gets. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jeannevb The lesson that keeps on giving: Read Script, Watch Movies, Write Pages #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@RWWFilm Yes. Outline, outline, outline. Best to have a roadmap of where you're going than driving aimlessly. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
I also think there's always room to continue to learn and grow as writers no matter what stage of the game we're at. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jeannevb Ding! #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
Good mornoon, everyone. What's the topic? #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
@SarahAlexis4 Once you think it's done, run it by a reader. And listen to them. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@SarahAlexis4 agreed! I'm learning new things every day. #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
@jeannevb @RWWFilm Definitely. Outlining is a must. Ppl who don't end up writing more drafts. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 Every time I don't, I end up bogging down and going back to do more outlining anyway. Might as well do it up front. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 Like any other art, you're never done learning. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm Absolutely. #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
Index cards w scenes on bulletin board helps outline scenes & allows changes easily when you want to change scene order. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
Read scripts. Write scripts. Repeat. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
At some pt, books/classes will start feeling repetitive. That's time to pause addiction to reading/classes & WRITE #trustyourgut #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@zacsanford2 Yes! Loved Gladwell's Outliers. #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Don't put the cart before the horse. Focus on writing something amazing before freaking out about the minutia of the business. #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
Don't just watch movies. Study. Analyze. Deconstruct. Apply lessons learned. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jeannevb Agreed. I stopped reading books, wrote for six months, went back to the books and made much more sense! #scriptchat
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Arlis Johnson
@arlisjohnson
Outlining is great. First thing i had done was to use excel in order to organize my timeline, worlds, and interactions #scriptchat
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Doug Richardson
@byDougRich
Here's one. Love your work so much you're willing to completely dismantle it in order to make it soar. @jeannevb #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Lectured on Breaking in Outside of LA yest to @NYCScreenwriter group. #1 RULE: WRITE A GREAT SCRIPT. That's how you get in. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@jeannevb Exactly. Books are beyond repetitive. Too many talk about writing more than they actually write. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@GCGeek awesome! #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
And get knowledgeable, professional notes. You won't know how well you're doing otherwise. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
Can you boil your core story concept down to 10 words or less? If not, you need to think abt it more. #scriptchat
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nicole tersigni
@nicsigni
@CassidyMcM Yes! Index cards make my life so much nicer. #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
@byDougRich Yes. Don't be so stubborn you ruin a brilliant concept. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Have to buzz back to my mom's... I'll be right back! @zacsanford2, hold down the #treefort plz! xo #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jeannevb @byDougRich always good advice! #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
Stop overwriting. At some point, you just have to finish it and send it out. If nothing favorable happens, write something new. #scriptchat
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Andrea Waters
@art1032
Don't be afraid to kill the babies and DO NOT be boring #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@nicsigni @CassidyMcM I've never used index cards. I tend to outline in a word doc and just cut/paste to move things. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@nicsigni @CassidyMcM I find index cards are something most new writers resist. Once they give in they realize how helpful it is #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@writermya Jeannevb wrote a great @scriptmag article on how to know when you're done writing. #hardestthingever #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@zacsanford2 Yeah, there needs to be a balance between reading/learning and the actual doing, showing up to write. #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
Be born to John Landis or Ivan Reitman. #scriptchat
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nicole tersigni
@nicsigni
@zacsanford2 @CassidyMcM Have you tried Scrivener? I have friends that love it. Makes moving scenes super easy, apparently. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 @nicsigni @CassidyMcM It just a technological variation of the same concept though :) #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@ScripTipps Sure they were born to famous fathers, but both of them actually have talent. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm Yes, "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@ScripTipps There are many kin of famous Hollywood elite that don't have the talent to crack through the doors. #scriptchat
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Sheri Candler
@shericandler
MT @jeannevb: At some pt, books/classes will start feeling repetitive. time to pause reading/classes & WRITE #trustyourgut #scriptchat
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Romona Robinson
@MonaLiNYC
"@Singleton_Paul: And get knowledgeable, professional notes. You won't know how well you're doing otherwise. #scriptchat" ((this 4x))
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 @johnaugust said this: When u find urself making script changes & NOT changes to the story, its time to send it out #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
Success stories are inspiring but not a blueprint. A good script is all I'm focused on. I'll worry about selling when it's ready #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 That Einstein guy...always ripping me off. #scriptchat
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Gary Holler
@GaryHoller
@jeannevb Writing 8 sequences is much easier than writing 1 whole movie. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@RWWFilm Yep, you can only wordsmith your script so much before you're wasting time. Move onto the next script. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm haha :) #scriptchat
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Andrea Waters
@art1032
Whatever co. you may get a chance to pitch to,or query, make sure you know what kinds of scripts they accept. #scriptchat
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nicole tersigni
@nicsigni
@RWWFilm @SarahAlexis4 What a wang. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@MonaLiNYC @Singleton_Paul Yes. That's a spectacular idea ;) #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@GaryHoller And writing 40ish beats is even easier than 8 sequences. :) Break down the project into smaller goals. :) #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@art1032 Good one. Doing your homework is important. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@GCGeek This is DOPE! Love it! #scriptchat
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Doug Richardson
@byDougRich
Here's one I learned at Disney. If you can't see the forest through the trees, take a chainsaw to the trees. @RWWFilm @jeannevb #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@RWWFilm @zacsanford2 @johnaugust Well said. So true. #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
@zacsanford2 @nicsigni @RWWfilm after on computer for wks typing script, I like to step away to see scenes in dif format w cards #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
Set smaller goals instead of bigger ones. You'll feel you're getting more accomplished and are less likely to give up. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@zacsanford2 @ScripTipps You better say that again!! LOL. #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Real writers know their first draft is awful. There is no exception to this rule. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
If you're ever in a meeting, don't debate/fight notes or ideas in the room. You may not end up using them, but nod and be polite #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@zacsanford2 Really good one. It's so helpful to have some manageable goals to feel that sense of accomplishment and movement. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
Don't be afraid 2 invest in your script. Yeah, notes cost money. So does making a film. You want people 2 INVEST in your script. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@EitanTheWriter Real writers think they're writing the best thing ever, while they're writing it, then an hour later...the doubt #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@writermya @ScripTipps Too many people use the excuse of "I'm not related to someone famous." You need the talent no matter. #scriptchat
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Romona Robinson
@MonaLiNYC
@GCGeek Mike up in #scriptchat spittin dope writer-ly tweets...
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 There's nothing like the feeling of crossing something off your to-do list. Smaller goals keep the ball rolling #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm True. I was going to say, be good receiver & giver of notes. Listen and really hear heart of note. Don't get defensive. #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
@RWWFilm @nicsigni agreed - notecards for me give me more visualization of #film's order to see it as audience. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@zacsanford2 @ScripTipps But I always say it. "I know WHO I am. I don't pay attention to competition. I just write." #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
I like to meet up with writers every few weeks and commiserate, share notes, do shots, revel in the craft; then back to writing! #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 @writermya @ScripTipps at first I read that as :you need the talent TO matter" Just as true. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm @zacsanford2 I agree, it's like chipping away and moving step by step closer to that main big goal. Gives a boost. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@MonaLiNYC Twitter free stylin' ;-) #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@writermya Perfect example. Write. Grow your craft. As quality material can rise to the top. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 In the room it's about being professional. Start fighting and you won't be invited back. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@writermya :-D Thanks! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@GCGeek I learn so much from other writers, definitely. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@RWWFilm @SarahAlexis4 In the room, instead of "yes, but..." it's "yes, and..." Makes you much more fun to work with. #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
This will sound silly. If you have a commute, turn off the radio and let your mind wander. I've had good ideas this way lately. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
While it's tough to do... try to write every day. By writing every day it is easier to just jump into your story. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@zacsanford2 People really use that excuse? People told me I couldn't get into Hollywood 'cos I live in Aus. They were wrong. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@GCGeek Love that! So great to have a writing community. Makes the journey easier when in good company and support each other. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
Oh, and so many great podcasts with panels, interviews. Great on the Walkman, I mean iPod, I mean iPad, when commuting/traveling #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@Singleton_Paul So NOT silly. I do it every morning and evening on my commute to work. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
I love getting notes. @Bang2write is awesome and you do have to be RECEPTIVE. You may not agree with them all and that's okay. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner That's because you proved them wrong Ingrid! Just tell me I can't, and see what I can! @zacsanford2 #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@IngridElkner It's harder to break in from outside Hollywood, but it is not impossible. Anything is possible if you try. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
All my readers are writers I feel are my level writers or better. Best way to learn. #community #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
@authorJamie It's amazing the story problems your brain will work through if you give it a chance. :) #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@SarahAlexis4 I'm lucky to have found some great writers here in Baltimore. I did meetups in Toronto too. Social media daily! #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
My stomach hurts while I wait for notes. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@Singleton_Paul Agreed. And you can let your mind wonder, and BOOM! you're at your destination, and wish you had more time. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@Singleton_Paul Hahahahaha, I know the feeling. But I'm much better now. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
hey all. sorry I'm late. Pulled a hammy playing hockey will have plenty of time to write now. #Scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorJamie "You can't" is a great motivator, so is jealousy. You can start with wrong motivation to get you to the right one. #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
@Singleton_Paul Get your mind off it, write something else! #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@authorJamie Yes, that's really important in the room. Want to contribute not just shoot things down. Help the team. #scriptchat
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Jeffrey Field
@kiribatiwriter
Be open to consider notes and suggestions. You don't have to adopt them, but defensive dismissal can = missed opportunity. #scriptchat
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Doug Richardson
@byDougRich
Don't be argumentative and don't be a doormat. Find the root of their suggestion and spin gold. @RWWFilm @sarahalexis4 #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
Where to get professional notes? #scriptchat
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Delayna
@delaynamichelle
@zacsanford2 @IngridElkner I tweeted my way in. So did another coworker. Never underestimate the power of social media. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@zacsanford2 True on the writing every day. When I take a break it takes a while to find the story groove. Wastes time. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
So we're halfway through. Still talking tips and tricks that you use as a writer. Share with the community. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@zacsanford2 My teachers now pick my brain about LA, they've never been. Co-ordinator asked me to do a talk about it. #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Writers don't steal ideas. Feel free to share your thoughts. That said, let other people's ideas inspire yours. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@byDougRich Thanks, very well said! #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
@annaliterally Good point. :) #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jeannevb there's no point in having a reader who isn't on ur level or better. If they aren't how can they help u tell ur story? #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
I do write every day now but my best ideas happen when I walk away and there's no pressure. For some reason: gems in the shower. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@delaynamichelle tweeted her way into my heart. #catsticker #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@GCGeek Writing every day. I open up FD and write. Skip a few days, it takes 10+ minutes to get rolling. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@zacsanford2 @IngridElkner Agreed. I hear/know of people who have been in Hollywood for 10-20 years and STILL struggle. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
If you're going to a pitchfest. Research the company. Take a deep breath. Be calm. We need you as much as you need us. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@delaynamichelle @zacsanford2 A Melbourne guy got hired by Leno off a tweet, now he writes for the show FROM Melbs. *jealouses* #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@zacsanford2 There's something powerful about the momentum that comes along with keeping a regular routine. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner My mom never told me I couldn't do things when I was a kid. She said, "If you can find a way." It carried over. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@zacsanford2 @delaynamichelle PREACH! Love it! That's why it's important 2 also watch WHAT you tweet. #NEGATIVITY #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@writermya Just because they're in Hollywood, doesn't mean they have the talent to break in. #mostimportant @ingridelkner #scriptchat
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Mark Dispenza
@MDispenza
I had a table read of the first act of my screenplay yesterday. It was valuable. Great feedback. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@authorJamie That's awesome. :) #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@IngridElkner inspirational story #scriptchat
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Matt Janacone
@matt_janacone
Speaking of notes, I find script coverage very helpful. #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
@zacsanford2 Great point about writing every day. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@MDispenza don't forget... your "award winning screenplay." Glad the read went great. #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
@delaynamichelle I am impressed so I'll be your friend. XO. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
One of the hardest things to master is dialogue. Read your script out loud, or get a group together for a table read. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@MDispenza Yes! Table read with actors was the best thing for a TV spec I wrote. And I'm not in Cali. Actors are everywhere! #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@MDispenza with professional readers or friends? Did you pay them? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@authorjamie I love your mom #scriptchat
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Doug Richardson
@byDougRich
Try to compose while away from the workspace. Use time at the keyboard to refine. @jeannevb @rwwfilm @sarahalexis4 #scriptchat
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Mya Kay
@writermya
I LOVE #scriptchat. Community matters. I want my homie @RyanRstar to check it out. Sundays on twitter at 8pm. XO. Gotta go teach. Thx guys.
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@zacsanford2 I agree. You'll hear cringeworthy on the nose dialogue when it's read aloud. #scriptchat
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Mark Dispenza
@MDispenza
@14Shari professional actors, some of who were friends...and now some new friends. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@zacsanford2 But as you know, the longer you go in this industry, the more you see perserverance wins over straight-up talent. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@zacsanford2 I read #SBAN out loud so many times, I spoke in a Southern accent for weeks! #scriptchat
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Delayna
@delaynamichelle
@writermya Hooray! #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
@Singleton_Paul No, it's a very good point. If your brain is full of stuff all the time it's difficult for ideas to creep in. #scriptchat
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Delayna
@delaynamichelle
@IngridElkner @zacsanford2 Super jealous, but also awesome. #scriptchat
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Valerie
@designergirl83
@jeannevb Do you think there is such a thing as over educating when it comes to script writing? So much contradiction in books. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@jeannevb We got lucky in the mom department, didn't we? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
I'm praying the transcript site works tonight. You guys have some great tips! #bravo #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
I think it's important to celebrate peers' success & use as motivation/inspiration instead of plant seeds of self-doubt/jealousy #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@authorjamie indeedy! #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@IngridElkner My equation: 40% luck, 30% who you know, 20% perseverance, 10% talent. Could maybe flip the last two. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
I recommend searching for directors online who want scripts. My script got produced, and now my short is playing at Cannes!! #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@SarahAlexis4 Yes. Yes. Yes! #scriptchat
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Mark Dispenza
@MDispenza
@zacsanford2 thanks! #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@zacsanford2 And if you don't know anybody, make it a point to meet somebody. It's not so difficult. @IngridElkner #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@IngridElkner wow! #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@SarahAlexis4 I agree. I used to get jealous until I realised it takes as much energy to be celebratory. Be happy for them!! #scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@IngridElkner Do you recommend any websites/communities in particular to search? #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@IngridElkner any idea how to find directors who are searching for scripts? #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@zacsanford2 And my god, it's soooo much easier to plump up your 'who you know' percentage in LA. Easy to meet industry peeps. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 A rising tide lifts all boats #scriptchat
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
@jeannevb @zacsanford2 Hello #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
If you do write for free don't write something stupid or for jerks. Only work on spec projects you truly believe in. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@14Shari Get IMDB Pro, and Tracking Board subscriptions, and just start reading everything, including trade mags. @IngridElkner #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
@designergirl83 I agree there can be too much overeducating w "how to" books. Great way to learn is reading good #scripts. #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
Don't pitch projects you don't *really* want to write. You won't do a good job so why bother? #scriptchat #scripttips
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@IngridElkner Could you expand on that for ppl? How do you search for a director online? Specific sites? #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
@designergirl83 @jeannevb Yes. Excellent point. Figure out which book works for you, stick with it, but still be openminded. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@JonFour I just googled stuff like 'looking for short film script', found a few directors' postings on forums, replied. #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
If ucan't be happy for someone else success they won't share yours. I believe in abundance. Someone else success won't cut mine. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@gregstorm *waves* come on in! @zacsanford2 #scriptchat
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Olive Random
@randomolive
While networking is important, don't just collect biz cards. Take time to get to know them, create relationships/friendships. #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
@zacsanford2 I use MM. Once I finish a draft, I track each character's voice by printing and reading them separately. @jeannevb #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@authorJamie thanks #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
I'm trying a new tactic with my current project. I'm outlining for each main character. Because they have their own story... #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@BrionyKidd It's a bit of a trap, isn't it. Just because u think up a Hollywood-style romcom doesn't mean you can do it justice. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@randomolive Yes, good one! Cultivating and maintaining relationships is so important. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
...and in the end, their stories intertwine. I was having a difficult time with just one outline. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@randomolive So true. Networking is necessary, but we're all people. It ain't about seeking favors. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@RWWFilm I don't remember any specific sites, nor the one I found my director on. Just google all the relevant keywords. #scriptchat
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Richard Soriano
@TheConflictGuru
I will be at the #GAPF for the free seminars. Did I mention the first day they are #FREE ? #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
Know when to walk away. It's one of the hardest lessons I had to learn. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@authorJamie I do that as well. Makes all characters level of importance rise.#scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@14Shari Tracking Board will let you know what's being shopped, sales, etc. And you can see who is doing what. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorJamie Because I'm so freaking in love with Bill Martell's books, I'm taking his guidance and working out each character's #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@authorJamie That's cool that you're experimenting like that. I think our approaches can evolve/change from 1 project to next. #scriptchat
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
@designergirl83 Tons of sports "experts" who know the game inside & out but they are not players. Players get in the game #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@randomolive And this writing community (of any level) is so warm, embracing, encouraging you get so much more than contacts. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorJamie goal, fear, secret, dream, and regret. So helpful. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner YES! I love @wcmartell Blue Books! #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
There are no bad ideas but there are awful ones. #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@IngridElkner how long is your short and what genre? #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
@IngridElkner Yeah, a big difference between something great & just thinking you can do it *better* than what you see on screen. #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Don't edit while brainstorming. Get it all down, figure out what works later. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
TIP: GIVE. Of your time, your advice, your enthusiasm, your support. Then when you need some, someone will be there for you. #scriptchat
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
@designergirl83 It's the same thing with #writing. Until you get in the game and write something, you're just a commentator #scriptchat
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Olive Random
@randomolive
@GCGeek Fo sho! :) @SarahAlexis4 #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@SarahAlexis4 It's new pilot I'm working on. You know project. I was just stuck, then I talked to Mike and decided 2 outlines. #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
@annaliterally I learned this lesson from Kenny Rogers. #scriptchat
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Richard Soriano
@TheConflictGuru
@LifesizeLD C U There too! #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@randomolive So nice seeing you here! #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@14Shari About 5 minutes, thriller. Though the director argued it's drama. It gets put in drama category in film festivals. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@authorJamie Awesome. Glad you're unstuck. :) #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Seek out as many opinions on your work as you can but in the end remember they're just opinions. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@BrionyKidd It can be really hard this early in your career figuring out what stories you *truly* want to tell. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 @EitanTheWriter Same. If I don't, I bog down. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner Ha, my short keeps getting categorized as thriller, and I thinks it's a drama. @14Shari #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
If ur going to #GAPF, do the pitch bootcamp. U'll learn from hearing other's pitch they way u learn from reading other's scripts #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@IngridElkner great. How long was the script? How many characters? Any chance it will be shown online? #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner So true. Just keep writing, and the stories will start giving you your direction. @BrionyKidd #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorJamie Let's switch stickers on our films (remember the stickers on videos at video stores? Oh, nostalgia...) #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
@IngridElkner Takes times, yes. I think regaling friends w/ the idea, or even just eagerness to start writing = good indicators. #scriptchat
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KimBergie
@KimBergie
@authorJamie Its a thrama. ;o) #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
@TheConflictGuru @LifesizeLD I'll be there on Sat for #GAPF Seminars, then will be hearing Pitches on Sunday. Should be Fun! #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@RWWFilm It's so easy to get stuck in the self-edit loop and never move forward on your script. #scriptchat
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Olive Random
@randomolive
@SarahAlexis4 I'm usually lurking in the shadows but I couldn't help myself tonight. What a great topic! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Craft tip: Char description is 1 place you can play w prose & have some fun with descriptors #attractactor101 #scriptchat
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Brett Wean
@brettwean
All feedback is valuable. If a suggestion seems off, figure out WHY they’re making that suggestion: what are they trying to fix? #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Don't have Twitter open in the background while writing. #scriptchat #AdviceIDontFollow
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
Write what you love, where you like, w/ whatever methods work for you. Even if it's in a Starbucks w/ a "Writer" hat & a MacBook #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
How do you guys determine if your script is polished enough to pitch? Or not worthy of rewriting & shld be dumped? #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@14Shari Script about 5 pages, one main character and three supports, two locations. Will go online after the festival circuit. #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
#scriptchat MT @gavinnbennett @BrionyKidd I suspect part of the trick might be to develop parallel obsessions, so you can switch easier.
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
In a writers room, make sure to understand the room dynamic first. Listen before you speak. #scriptchat @WebSeriesForum
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@brettwean hey! Welcome! Guys, I just met Brett yesterday in NYC. Give him a #FF #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner Ah, the video store! #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 If you think page 1 has to be perfect before you can go on to page 2, you're doomed #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@BrionyKidd New writers have too many idea, bombard everyone with them. You hit a point where you pick & stick to a couple. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@KimBergie Hahahaha. I love it. Now where do I check that on the entry form? #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
@gavinnbennett Good point. I have obsessions galore... although they all lead back to a few key themes/subject matter. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@jeannevb I continually pitch my story to people even before it's done. I get great ideas from their reactions #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm Ah, yes, perfectionism can be paralyzing and shut down forward movement. #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
@jeannevb That's easy (2nd Q). If I'm not looking forward to re-reading my own script, I wouldn't ask anyone else to. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@GCGeek bahaha, I saw those hats online the other day. Laughed my ass off. I just need to grow facial hair and a Hawaiian shirt. #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
@IngridElkner Yes... find the ideas you can do better than anyone else, not the ones anyone could do. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@SarahAlexis4 @RWWFilm Agreed. I dont tweak scenes or pages until ALL of draft one is down. #scriptchat
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Brett Wean
@brettwean
@jeannevb Thnx! Woo-hoo! I just jumped in. Hi all! (Is there a cool name for script-chatters? Scripties? Chatlings? Lemme know. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
As a TV writer, the highest compliment I can get in notes is, "Nice act outs." #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@jeannevb And when it's done. I've pitched it so many times it's not so intimidating to pitch to industry people.#scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@GregStorm At this point, it'll have to be a Skype lunch. ;-) @zacsanford2 #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@GregStorm you're on my bucket list for next LA trip #bewarned #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
The greatest evolution of my process was steps. Brainstorm, synopsis, treatment, sc. breakdown (outline), vomit draft, 1st, 2nd. #scriptchat
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Brett Wean
@brettwean
@jeannevb Oh! So I should be drunk right now? Or...um...drunker? #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
And structure. When you're a baby writer and you don't know structure, you flail. Learning structure gives you story goalposts. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@GregStorm Next time I'm in L.A. I hope it's this summer sometime for meetings. @zacsanford2 #scriptchat
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Briony Kidd
@BrionyKidd
@gavinnbennett @IngridElkner Obvious when you put it like that :) You can forgot if reading too many crappy screenwriting books. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@brettwean You're a writer and you're NOT drunk? We might have to ask you to leave... #scriptchat
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Heidi Norrod
@HeidiNorrod
@jeannevb I have my friends and such act them out...mark all weirdness then fix it. When there's no weirdness, I call it done. #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
@IngridElkner Excellent process. The more upfront work done before first draft, the better the drafts will be. #scriptchat
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Richard Soriano
@TheConflictGuru
Is 1st Draft considered typing fade out (personal draft not shown to others) or when they turn it in to someone? (1st draft) #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
Tonight on #tvwriterchat we are delving into the "first draft" after months of preparing for this moment. #scriptchat
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
In addition to great ideas, your scripts should be an enjoyable read. Word economy, proper formatting & spelling are important. #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jeannevb I will edit when a better execution/line hits me later while still in first draft. But that's without a deadline. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@TheConflictGuru Two diff meanings for me. 1st draft is the first completed, but also the 1st turned into ProdCos, etc. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@HeidiNorrod @jeannevb I do the opposite. If there's not enough weirdness, I keep writing.#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@heidinorrod that's some great group of friends you have. Can I borrow them? #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
Gotta go, tweetpeeps! Have a good night! #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Invest time in your career, not money. Screenwriting is a very cheap field to get into. The expenses come from rainbow chasing. #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
I call mine a first draft any time someone says something bad about it. (kidding) #scriptchat
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Heidi Norrod
@HeidiNorrod
@jeannevb Heh yeah. Some of them family though. And all of them are terrible actors. :P #scriptchat
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Brett Wean
@brettwean
@IngridElkner Oh, I'm definitely drunk...just not sure if I'm drunk ENOUGH. Should my 4 scripts look like 4, or 8? #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@Singleton_Paul Hahahaha. I'm stealing that one. #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
MT @GregStorm: In addition to great ideas, your scripts should be an enjoyable read. Word economy, proper formatting & spelling #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
1 of best lessons I learned is fr @clivefrayne when ppl are rushing me: "Do u want it done right, or do you want it right now?" #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 @TheConflictGuru Never let them know how the sausage is made.Turning in a script to a ProdCo, is a first draft :) #scriptchat
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
@RWWFilm @zacsanford2 I'll disagree. Everybody works differently but if your 1st page sucks, readers never get to page 2 #scriptchat
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Heidi Norrod
@HeidiNorrod
@jeannevb and of course it helps that I volunteer with local small theater groups. #scriptchat
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Delayna
@delaynamichelle
@jeannevb Ugh. That's perfect for how I'm feeling about my web series right now. Patience is not one of my virtues. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@BrionyKidd Screenwriting books make my brain hurt. They help, they hinder, and in the end we make formula, and it's annoying. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
FYI tweetchat is crapping out soon bc of Twitter changes. Does anyone know of another 3rd party chat site we can use? #pingme #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@ScripTipps And if you're going to work in TV, you need to do those steps anyway to get paid, may as well get used to it early #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner The books are a great way to procrastinate though. #scriptchat @BrionyKidd
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
Thanks all for sharing your tips. Happy writing. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@delaynamichelle I've used that line so many times & it shuts ppl up immediately #scriptchat
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Cassidy McMillan
@CassidyMcM
Have a great night everyone! Great chat on #screenwriting tonight and look fwd to saying hi to fellow writers at #GAPF! #scriptchat
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Gregory Storm
@GregStorm
As a TV writer, the highest compliment is "we're renewing your contract for the whole season." :-) @authorJamie #scriptchat
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Paul Singleton
@Singleton_Paul
@jeannevb @delaynamichelle I use it during lovemaking. #scriptchat
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Richard Soriano
@TheConflictGuru
c u at #GAPF I'll be at the bar #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@GregStorm I'm just hoping to get to the point where they want to buy my pilot. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@GregStorm @zacsanford2 We're specifically talking abt a first draft, Greg. #scriptchat
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Dan Margules
@ScripTipps
@IngridElkner @BrionyKidd Learn the formula as generality, don't chain yourself to it. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@brettwean It should look like a million bucks & an Oscar. You should b calling old girlfriends, slurring bout what they gave up #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Thanks for a great hour of tips & lessons! You guys are always so generous. #loveyou NOW, let's hope transcript site works! #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
Great chat as always #scriptchat
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