Sunday, June 2, 2013

Euro Scriptchat TRANSCRIPT - Open Topic 2nd June 2013

Euro Scriptchat had an Open Topic tonight with lots of great tips and links to writing resources.

Please read from the bottom up.

Moderators: @teenierussell and @TaroJ


    Yeah. Thanks. Glad to be back and connecting with you guys again. Have missed this. #scriptchat -9:08 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Thanks for the lovely chat tonight! I think it's time to give SP another chance :-) #scriptchat -9:08 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : 6-part interview series with screenwriter Chris Borrelli (2009 Black List) http://t.co/kcp8XVxKR6#scriptchat -9:08 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    yes,  is right - best to pitch ideas in person generally (or finished scripts) #scriptchat -9:06 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   6-part interview series with screenwriter Chris Borrelli (2009 Black List) http://t.co/T0gkvsNLWe #scriptchat #screenwriting#amwriting -9:06 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Now THAT is interesting! #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     What Lucy means is only your finished scripts rather than ideas #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : Ha-ha! How to Make and Indie Filmhttp://t.co/y9iOa8GtGR #filmmaking #indiefilm #scriptchat#screenwriting #gfilm -9:04 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       not impossible, ESP if u pitch for collaborators -gotta be a killer concept tho #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Show or movie? #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    only online? Not in person? #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT :     online pitching WORKS, been saying this for years #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       online pitching WORKS, been saying this for years#scriptchat -9:03 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Dam. Have treatment ready. No script. #fail #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       yes, pitch your finished scripts only online wld be my advice #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Yeah. It's awesome. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Amazed to see how many people have successfully pitched on SP #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     HA! Go for it! #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   While people are about, I'm writing an article and was asked "what show would you kill to work on". What do you folks dream of? #scriptchat -9:01 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     yes, the notion of "advanced networking" has come up in meetings, will be sure to mention the interest #scriptchat -9:01 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Really hard to think here. Wish I liked roller coasters. #writing#scriptchat -9:01 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     I second that. #scriptchat-9:00 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    yes, we did - and it's on the list for discussion! I'm hopeful we will do one #scriptchat -9:00 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Would U treat it like a query? Just an intriguing logline? Script upon request?#scriptchat -9:00 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     Might sound silly, but networking tips/advice - like a talk on networking etiquette etc cld be good. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Hopefully we'll have a bit more luck with the transcript this week #Scriptchat -9:00 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : Evening #scriptchat! Tonight I'm looking for tips on the One Page Pitch (have already read good stuff on  and ). -9:00 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Damn I missed it again. Will follow the#scriptchat links. :) -8:59 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    script reading would be a topic that I believe would generate interest (as we talked about on Linked in)#scriptchat -8:59 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : Loads of great links and places to check out tonight, Thanks everyone #Scriptchat -8:59 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     On it. ;) #scriptchat -8:59 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Loads of great links and places to check out tonight, Thanks everyone #Scriptchat -8:58 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     Yeah, but you have to come up with a USP as loads of people will have one #scriptchat -8:58 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : --  Heroes and Villains have a great list of industry resources on their site http://t.co/BOpYjtx7aY#scriptchat -8:58 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : --  Heroes and Villains have a great list of industry resources on their site http://t.co/BOpYjtx7aY #scriptchat-8:58 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I shall do my best ;-) #Scriptchat -8:57 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Right. I saw that on a few. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   --  Heroes and Villains have a great list of industry resources on their site http://t.co/BOpYjtx7aY #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    It's what I tried tonight but it wouldn't let me in, I'll try again when I have time, thanks for the tip! #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       use ANY site you can to pitch online, but make sure you do it well, most don't#scriptchat -8:56 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Me neither. Great idea! After I get this first draft out, might do that.#scriptchat -8:55 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     Hear that, Taro? You've been told.#scriptchat -8:55 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Never thought of using it to pitch, even though I am a member. #scriptchat-8:55 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      so what can  do? tell me, I am always looking for new workshop, panel etc ideas#scriptchat -8:54 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Hard to find events for the inner circle - or affordable ones! #scriptchat -8:54 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    If Taro's home early enough I'll join you!#scriptchat -8:54 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Is it just me or did we get busy here on half time #Scriptchat -8:53 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   MT: ‏ ... led to meeting with director who went on to direct film of my script last year. No pitch no meet = no film #scriptchat -8:53 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     I would have thought low-budget horror is always in demand #scriptchat. -8:53 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    we use http://t.co/OHwSCIBrl8 all the time & its great.. tons of great functionality #scriptchat -8:53 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I'm inclined to believe that, which is why I'd like to work on a low-budget horror for this year #scriptchat -8:52 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       I met via Shooting People! The rest is history #scriptchat -8:51 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      actually I think it takes MORE time to network and get yourself out there TBH #scriptchat-8:50 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Lol. Yes. If I'm still in the country. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I don't know about from peoples experiences, but the plaques seemed to read most were looking for horror or thriller #scriptchat -8:50 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     I'm always astounded by how little writers know about what's on in their own industry. A MUST to get ahead #scriptchat -8:49 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Well whatcha doing tomorrow night Teenie? Wanna come along? :) #scriptchat -8:49 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    You'll have it for LSF 2013?  #scriptchat -8:49 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I heard horror but I could be wrong. #scriptchat-8:49 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Of all the pitches at LSF, does anyone know which was most successful genre? #scriptchat -8:49 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Wow. That's great.#scriptchat -8:48 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I get their facebook invites but have never been to one, how busy do they get? #scriptchat -8:48 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
  RT : "The Hidden Tools of Comedy" is now available! #scriptchat http://t.co/8lqNphtVpr -8:48 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Yeah - have been slack. Takes almost as much effort to network as it does to write.#scriptchat -8:48 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   MT  yes writers shod be members (shooting people), as well as done deal pro, scoggins report, variety, imdbpro #scriptchat -8:47 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Speaking of Scoggins Report  is the guest on US Scriptchat tonight, or you can view the transcript after#Scriptchat -8:47 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       Mainly keeps me informed abt events, festivals. Some crew work. #scriptchat-8:46 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      you say it's an idea upfront; you're taking opportunity to research what industry ppl want#scriptchat -8:46 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       how did U use Shooting People best? #scriptchat -8:46 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      There's a Shooter in the Pub thing 2morrow night in West End if ur interested. I'm going.#scriptchat -8:45 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      yes writers shod be members, as well as done deal pro, scoggins report, variety, imdbpro#scriptchat -8:44 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      I am working on it. Just taking longer than wanted… 2nd AD/prod hat got worn for awhile.#scriptchat -8:44 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   MT  Talk about what THEYRE working on; can you help w/anything; what wld they like to see more of, etc#scriptchat -8:43 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   #scriptchat so I think a big producer who's inundated with writers may be inclined to ask for a script instead of finding time to develop. -8:43 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      is a great example of getting himself out there and in front of people - that's what counts#scriptchat -8:42 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Yeah, I think so. It's been a useful networking tool for me. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    unformed ideas? how unformed, didn't they like it when it had a direction or certain kind of form? #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   #scriptchat I think it might depend on the producer. I've pitched to big prodco producers and channels and they've always wanted a script -8:41 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT: ‏ If just pitching a treatment, I make sure I have the pilot planned out in case someone shows interest. #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    ... So Talk about what THEY'RE working on; can you help w/anything; what wld they like to see more of, etc#scriptchat -8:41 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Good Luck! Is it worth paying for Shooting People? I was a member about 10yrs ago #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    So would you say it's mostly about meeting people you click with? #Scriptchat -8:40 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    are you working on those ideas now?#scriptchat -8:40 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      Does shooting people have a pitch thing? #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Not heard of that, what type of show? #Scriptchat -8:40 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Producers seemed to be really interested in crafting it WITH me from the start. #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   The successes I had at LSF were either with completed script drafts or the most unformed of ideas... #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   I'm glad Hunted has been renewed for second season.#scriptchat -8:39 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    #scriptchat pitching all about meeting ppl... Have sat in front of producers who've said they don't like my ideas. Fine so... -8:39 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
  "The Hidden Tools of Comedy" is now available! #scriptchathttp://t.co/8lqNphtVpr -8:38 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   We're half-way through Euro #scriptchat with an Open Topic! Got any questions or just want to say hi, join in!#scriptchat -8:38 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    no, some see it as opportunity to develop WITH you. Some won't tho, so give em a chance to say at bg - sorted #scriptchat -8:38 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT  either pitch your script as an idea OR as the finished article ... My top 2 tips on pitching #scriptchat-8:37 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    cross posted, gotcha! #scriptchat -8:37 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    do some producers feel frustrated if there's no script to start developing immediately? #scriptchat -8:35 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     What are the other options? ;)#scriptchat -8:35 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     either pitch your script as an idea OR as the finished article ... My top 2 tips on pitching#scriptchat -8:35 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     equally, it's a TERRIBLE idea to get requests, then rewrite for 3 mths plus b4 sending! #scriptchat-8:34 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    ...EG "It's about duality, and truth, and the struggle to find you." at the end of story element. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I was thinking more Transmedia,but that too#Scriptchat -8:33 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    ...response to one where I only had the most basic story down, but pitched what it could be about to...#scriptchat -8:32 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     just ideas. The key is in being honest. End of the day pitching is about creating relationships first#scriptchat -8:32 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Hello! Thanks for don'ts article. I don't do any but that made me relieved! Re 1PP - I recently had a good...#scriptchat -8:31 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Do it! You pitch daily, so pitch training right?#scriptchat -8:31 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    we're also looking at more practical workshops this year at  where possible ...Eg. soap storylining, genre, etc#scriptchat -8:31 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     That's smart! Did they just have ideas rather than scripts? #scriptchat -8:30 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    always more than one way of looking at this stuff for sure! ;) #scriptchat -8:28 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     did you see the pitching and prep bundle at the B2W Required Reading list on bit.ly?#scriptchat -8:28 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    ooh you've just given me an idea, might be able to convince work this is training #Scriptchat -8:27 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    The Netherlands, country code NL :-) #scriptchat-8:27 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     ... They used LSF 2012 as research, so they cld go back in 2013 with the finished articles. Gr8 strategy #scriptchat -8:26 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       North London? Not that far, to be fair. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     It’s my first time, very much looking forward to it! #scriptchat -8:26 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     agreed, tho some of my most successful bang2writers at LSF pitched ideas to everyone, saw what stuck #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     I know another couple of Dutch writers who attend every year too! #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      I’ve got a ticket! (And I’m from NL as well ;-) #scriptchat -8:24 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      really? there's a lot of legal/distribution stuff in the schedule - not to mention transmedia#scriptchat -8:23 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Hi, welcome to #scriptchat -8:23 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
       I'm so glad to hear that. Been researching for months and not actually writing#scriptchat -8:23 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Evening #scriptchat! Tonight I'm looking for tips on the One Page Pitch (have already read good stuff on  and). -8:22 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Into the Woods book >> RT  I would say film, TV and all writing in that order of weight. Its an apply to all theory. #scriptchat -8:21 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    :-) #Scriptchat -8:21 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    TV or feature? #scriptchat -8:20 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : June is 30 Days of Screenplays month. Today is Day 2: "Witness" http://t.co/U0WxKT1ShX #scriptchat#screenwriting #movies -8:20 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    From August on I hope to get 2 new specs sorted to pitch at LSF so the more I know about them by then the better. #scriptchat -8:20 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    True, I only had one idea to pitch and that limited who I could pitch to #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    you just need some kids and a wife who's on twitter right now. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
      thinking 1 of the most underrated aspects of #writing. There are months where I write zilch #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    that's what I'm hoping for #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    #scriptchat I would say film, TV and all writing in that order of weight. It's an apply to all theory. -8:18 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I'm on a moving house next month one. Hectic few weeks coming up #Scriptchat -8:18 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    thinking is good too, in fact a very important part of writing #scriptchat -8:18 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   #scriptchat    have to say I know quite a few established writers who have met producers there too. -8:17 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    A lot of people have been recommending it. What does it focus on? TV or writing in general? #scriptchat -8:16 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     Hi! I'm on a I-have-masses-of-work enforced writing break until August, so just some thinking til then. #scriptchat -8:16 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT : June is 30 Days of Screenplays month. Today is Day 2: "Witness" http://t.co/U0WxKT1ShX #scriptchat#screenwriting #movies -8:15 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     agreed. It’s a good beginners/starters festival. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   I've just finished my first draft, and about to start to research for another idea. What are you working on? #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   RT :  hi everyone - any specific Qs for me about #writing or , let me know#scriptchat -8:14 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    that's what I'm hoping for, lots more planning and patience than ever before :-) #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I'm planning for next year, then I've got more to pitch. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    It's on my wish list, what's that you say...Fathers Day coming up soon.... #Scriptchat -8:13 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   I want to make sure I have at least two drafts to pitch so I'm working on it and wait till next year #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    That's an extra cost then, flight, accommodation and ticket. You have to experience it at least once though! #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Yeah but then when you start writing will just explode out of you!! :) #Scriptchat -8:12 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   #scriptchat hey! I've been reading 's screenwriting book Into The Woods. Really learnt a lot I want to put into practise. -8:12 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    hi everyone - any specific Qs for me about #writing or , let me know #scriptchat#screenwriting -8:12 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Yes :-D RT :   Didn’t you win your to ticket last year Teenie? #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     And need more than one idea. That’s the take home message for me. #Scriptchat -8:11 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    My writing is very slow at the moment, lots of planning but not many words on paper. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I live in Holland #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
     Didn’t you win your to ticket last year Teenie? #ScriptChat -8:11 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Want badly to go but it's all about finances I'm afraid. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    where do you live? I've been twice and it's really worth it! #scriptchat -8:09 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    no #scriptchat -8:09 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   I give up, it won't let me in. Has anyone ever used OneQube for Twitter chats before? #scriptchat -8:08 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    I'm in the same boat, only thinking about going if I have something to pitch #Scriptchat -8:08 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   I'm testing another site to chat so a slow start, bear with me #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Evening all! #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    ***Waves and Smiles*** #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Never been. Would love to go this year, but only if I finish my first draft for a feature #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Hi there! #scriptchat -8:05 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    Hiya. Not sure yet. Did you go last year? #scriptchat-8:05 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
    do you have the script of Bullit #scriptchat -8:04 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   Who's going to the screenwriter's festival in London this year?#scriptchat -8:03 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   hello everyone #scriptchat -8:02 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   #Scriptchat o'Clock Hi, Open Topic tonight, what have you all been up to? -8:02 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   MZPtv offers FREE and LEGAL screenplays for your personal entertainment and education http://t.co/fSsfNVZBeU #scriptchat#screenwriting -8:01 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
   It's #scriptchat O'Clock! We have an Open Topic tonight, anything goes Got any questions? Want to share what you've been working on? Join in -8:01 PM Jun 2nd, 2013
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