Corey Mandell talked about creating characters readers will love, writing intuitively vs writing to an outline. Read the transcript below or on Storify here.
Enjoy! @jeannevb
Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK! Join in w guest @coreymandell talking Writing Chars a Reader Will Love! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
I'm using @onequbeme for #scriptchat tonight.
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
FYI, if anyone wants to join me & @RWWFilm in a goal to have our new scripts outlined by 7/12, plz do! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@jeannevb I'll do that. I think the transcript is fairly easy to pull from here. #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@jeannevb Yes, ma'am, Day 5, check! @zacsanford @GermaineJames #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
Alright! Attending #ScriptChat for the SECOND time! Now I feel like an "old pro". LOL.
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
hi @mandell. Welcome. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
And @coreymandell is in the house!...but I think he's showing up as @mandell in twubs #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@kindracotton welcome back! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@jeannevb Been writing nonstop. Reading your #BallsofSteel column ow.ly/lDn5A - getting ready to Stick a Fork in it! #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
@jeannevb @RWWFilm Count me in! #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@jeannevb @RWWFilm I'm back to novel writing after I finish this next TV pilot, so I'll join but outline a novel. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Let's start shooting questions to @mandell about creating characters! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
Evening #scriptchat how is everyone doing tonight?
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@mandell Hello and thanks for joining us! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@Mandell if you click on join under Members in the right, you can tweet as @coreymandell #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@jeannevb @RWWFilm Dudes, I want in... #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@mandell haha do worries, we'll be drunk in 20 min #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@mandell haha do worries, we'll be drunk in 20 min #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@kim_garland you're in! @RWWFilm #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Richard Soriano
@TheConflictGuru
I finally made it on time. :) #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
Should I be grabbing a beer for this #scriptchat? I was saving them for the West Coast Tony replay.
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
So @Mandell what are some of your tips about creating chars readers will love? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jeannevb It's fun for all! #scriptchat #July12
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
Q: Is there really any difference between characters readers will love and ones audiences will love? #scriptchat
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Richard Soriano
@TheConflictGuru
I just became a member of the #scriptchat Twub. For live tweets, photos, videos and more, check out twubs.com/scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
Q. What about between what readers will love and what stars will love to play? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Hey, how's this? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
woo-Hoo #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@coreymandell There you are! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@coreymandell PERFECT! Now we can reply to you! WOOHOO #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Let the games begin *pours margarita for all* #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Let the games begin *pours margarita for all* #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I don't think so Matthew. Readers are our the first audience we need to engage #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Andrea Waters
@art1032
@coreymandell We see you :) #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@coreymandell Q: What comes first for when writing - plot or character? #scriptchat
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German Screenwriter
@German_Writer
Q: My question is a little longer so I´m gonna write 2 or 3 tweets. Is that ok? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@coreymandell I watched Dog Day Afternoon last night. AMAZING characters. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@German_Writer go for it #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Matthew, readers probably appreciate more flaws then some stars wish to portray #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
What's first, plot or character? Plot and character are the same thing... #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
Cheers! RT @jeannevb: Let the games begin *pours margarita for all* #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Plot is characters under great duress #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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tracinell
@tracinell
shhh, lurking. *waves to #treefort & scriptchatters* :) #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I want mine on the rocks #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Matt Janacone
@matt_janacone
Writing script #14 after several months off from screenwriting. #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell My characters have the nasty ability to slip out from under duress so they can talk about their backstory. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@coreymandell I understand that philosophy, but I meant more which do you tend to develop first? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Okay, he wants to survive. We all want to survive. Why does he chose to use cons to achieve survival? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Welcome back to the game, Matt J #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Remember your characters are supposed to represent human beings. They're more than a collection of quirks and past memories. #scriptchat
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Matt Janacone
@matt_janacone
Screenwriting, you have to create your own luck - then hope to get lucky mattjanacone.com/?p=1719 #English #writing #success #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
It seems in real life con artists are inherently broken inside. The con is a game and money. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I personally prefer to lead with character so I can know how to make organic character-based escalations #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Karel Segers
@ozzywood
Go Into The Story: Week In Review: June 3 - June 9 bit.ly/14qSL6K #screenwriting #amwriting #scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
RT @coreymandell: What's first, plot or character? Plot and character are the same thing... #scriptchat
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Matt Janacone
@matt_janacone
Has anyone ever used SceneWriter software? #scriptchat
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The Write Script
@TheWriteScript
@tracinell -- junior mints? Anything to share? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
psst #screenwriters, we're talking to @coreymandell RIGHT NOW about creating chars readers will love #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
psst #screenwriters, we're talking to @coreymandell RIGHT NOW about creating chars readers will love #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I find one of the main reasons writers can't write to the level required is they aren't fully integrated #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Emily Grace
@__emilygrace
Good write-vice here RT @kim_garland: Cheers RT @jeannevb: Let the games begin *pours margarita for all* #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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tracinell
@tracinell
@TheWriteScript *tosses junior mints & 3 choco chip cookies* :) #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Cinephilia & Beyond
@LaFamiliaFilm
Never better. Now you know someone is actually paying attention and reading your shit! #NSA #scriptchat @RWWFilm
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@tracinell *snatches a junior mint* #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell Can too many compelling characters in a screenplay take away from your protagonist. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
So there are writers who can nail story but have characters who come up short... Or can write #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
What are some modern character cliches? The warrior poet? Stoner roommate? Pirate toddler? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
amazing characters forever searching for a strong story #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Most of the successful writers I know are highly integrated bit.ly/R5jcea #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Most of the successful writers I know are highly integrated bit.ly/R5jcea #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Most of the successful writers I know are highly integrated bit.ly/R5jcea #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Andy, I wouldn't worry about that. But here's what I WOULD worry about... #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Many writers create scripts where the secondary characters are more interesting then the prot #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Many writers create scripts where the secondary characters are more interesting then the prot #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell I'm not sure if I'm integrated enough, but I can always try forced busing. #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell I'm not sure if I'm integrated enough, but I can always try forced busing. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Bookmark @coreymandell's links he's tweeting & read them after chat #greatstuff #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Bookmark @coreymandell's links he's tweeting & read them after chat #greatstuff #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
Greetings, salutations and aeolipiles... #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Usually because they write passive main characters. Often because they, themselves, are... #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell Yes I get that note a lot. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell it seems that some characters are likable on screen, but not well rounded. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Lisa Kothari
@LisaKothari
@jeannevb @coreymandell Good tip! Hi Corey! #scriptchat
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Martina Boone
@MartinaABoone
@jeannevb Have a lovely #scriptchat! ((Waves)) @coreymandell
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tracinell
@tracinell
@dwacon *waves* :) #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I was a little late getting in. What are we talking about exactly? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@Al_1701 guest is @coreymandell talking about creating chars readers love #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell when should a character go from passive to active? Act II? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eitan
@EitanTheWriter
Rule #1 of character development, "Make them interesting." The rest is negotiable. #scriptchat
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Justin Olstein
@justinolstein
Rewriting act 2: I feel like a delivery room nurse, c'mon one more push, you're almost there. #screenwriting #scriptchat
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The Write Script
@TheWriteScript
@tracinell Yum. Thanks! It's not chat without chocolate. #scriptchat
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
@coreymandell Woody Allen writes wonderfully passive leads. Owen Wilson time traveling in Paris from his domineering fiancéé… #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@jeannevb What is the link attached to all tweets with the Twub users? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@authorJamie I just noticed you can delete that link from being attached. It's link to Twubs #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@dwacon I found Midnight in Paris terrible. Nothing really happened, character didn't truly grow. Wasted potential! #scriptchat
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Matt Janacone
@matt_janacone
Is it more difficult to write 2 co-stars. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell I'm thinking stasis = death at open. They go active when they break that. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell by subconscious umbilical cord, you mean we're being overprotective? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell lol! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
And what about ensemble casts? Do you suggest them? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@authorJamie You can click the "x" on Twubs to ditch the link. @jeannevb #scriptchat
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
@IngridElkner It was a delightful meander, tho. Enjoyed the character interactions... #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@jeannevb Ah, okay. #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
What I've read others say is it is possible to have a great story with protag passive at first, but it's much more difficult. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@kim_garland I'm not on Twubs. I'm on @onequbeme #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@battyink yes, re: umbilical #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@Al_1701 Read Bill Martell's blue book on creating strong protagonists, he explains how to write ensemble. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@coreymandell Besides being active, what else keeps you engaged with a character when reading a script? #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
am using oneQube to do this chat. is going to take some time to get used to it #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@authorViviAnna let me know what you think. I'm using Twubs #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner Bill's books are the BEST. Character can be so difficult. #scriptchat
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Matt Janacone
@matt_janacone
Has anyone seen the 2-hour documentary on Woody Allen #scriptchat #WoodyAllen
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@authorViviAnna So far, I love it! #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
I think a good way to break the writer-protag cord is to write characters very different from you, at least at first. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell. <wields scalpel> #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@authorJamie I need to move stuff around I think #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
When writing a passive character, I typically establish the conflict first and make them proactive by the end #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
of the first act. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
A large majority of @coreymandell's tweets aren't coming through in Twitter. Only on Twubs.Is it just me? #scriptchat
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Kyle Mulka
@mulka
@authorViviAnna Might want to try our simpler Twitter chat tool here: twitterchat.congolabs.com/rooms/scriptch… #scriptchat
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Anna Hailey
@annaliterally
@authorJamie Bill's CDs are good, too! @IngridElkner #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@RWWFilm I can't reply to him either... #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@RWWFilm not sure since I'm on Twubs, not Twitter. I'm hoping this thing gives us a transcript #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@IngridElkner we're testing Twubs & oneQube. #missTweetchat #scriptchat
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
@Al_1701 My current script has protag driven by frantic circumstances & 2ndary characters’ bad choices. His passivity works… #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
I'm not seeing Corey's tweets on One Qube either. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell What about the question on bios? Are you doing that once plot is established? or before? #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@annaliterally Never heard his Cds - I get my Kindle to read his books to me at bed-time :) #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell Do you have the "Tweet as" checkbox checked? #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@IngridElkner @annaliterally My Kindle is named Hemingway, so I love when he reads to me. lol #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
I see Corey's tweets on TWUB #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@dwacon Yeah. The poor dumb schmuck ends up become the hero has its appeal. But it has to be done right. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@coreymandell the "Tweet as" is right under the blue SEND button #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell Under "Send To" #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I just became a member of the #scriptchat Twub. For live tweets, photos, videos and more, check out twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
I see @coreymandell's tweets too #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
I can't see @coreymandell tweets on this system either #scriptchat
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Scott Myers
@GoIntoTheStory
Via Austin Film Festival: 30-minute video Q&A with Danny Boyle, Ed Burns and Jason Reitman bit.ly/18Y50c7 #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@coreymadell Yes, for some reason I can only see your tweets on Twubs but can't reply to you there. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorJamie I had mine read some 50 Shades of Grey to my class. They were in hysterics. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Christopher, what do you mean questions on bios? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@Al_1701 I just read a novel like this. My opinion is it had 3rd act problems because protags never get active. #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@coreymadell Technology brings up together and drives us apart. The irony! #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
man, I miss tweetchat already #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@authorViviAnna Not showing up on TweetDeck either. #scriptchat @coreymandell
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell @ericnjones had a question if you used bios... #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
just checked that box . Making a difference? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
testing #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell I asked the question earlier. No response. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorViviAnna Maybe change to twubs? He's working well on here now. #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@matthewkane That's why you need a flip a switch at some point to make them actually care beyond getting through the ordeal. #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell Yup, that fixed it. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell Yes, I can reply to you now! #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
woo-hoo. thnx #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
can I have a second drink need it #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
can I have a second drink need it #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell Do you recommend writing character biographies in the outlining process? #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@Al_1701 Exactly, and this book, by two great comedy writers, never did that. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
Wow, this is so much faster chatting from Australia. Used to be a several second delay. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
please re-ask Eric. don't be shy #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@coreymandell I see you now!! Wheeeeeee!! #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@ericnjones I think he had tech difficulties... #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@coreymandell That works, yay! #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
Seeing them on One Qube and on TweetDeck now. Thanks @coreymandell #scriptchat
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Industrial Scripts
@Indust_Scripts
We have 15 different script development services, the widest range in Europe backed by Paramount Pictures bit.ly/eqaWx7 #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
give the man a bottle #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@battyink *pours* #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell You can turn off Twubs putting the link at the end of what you type. Under the type window, press the cross. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I don't do bio's. Find it too conceptual. Prefer to discover my characters through intuitive work #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I don't do bio's. Find it too conceptual. Prefer to discover my characters through intuitive work #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@coreymandell Pours... double shot... #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Used to teach bio's. Found it almost never helped writers. Better to discover a real person then to #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I think "The Last Starfighter" did a very good job at using a passive protagonist. It can be done if you know what you're doing. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
try and create a realistic seeming person #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@coreymandell *pouring refill w ice* #scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@byChrisPhillips Yes, just swtiched back to Twitter after using twubs #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@coreymandell do you do character interviews, how they would actually answer? #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@coreymandell What are some of your all-time favorite characters & what was it about them that struck you? #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
You know we have a cool guest on #scriptchat when he handles tech glitches like a pro.
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Woo-Hoo! Thnx! But easy on the lime this time, please #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Susyn Elise Duris
@SusynEliseDuris
MT @jeannevb we're talking to @coreymandell abt creating chars readers will love #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat ok, now I'm up.
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@Al_1701 not sure if many people remember that movie...the concept, but not much else... #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Yes, Vivi. That's one of the intuitive tools I use (and have my clients use) #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I checked a box, Kim. Let's not get a head of ourselves #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell Do you do character exercises, like putting them into a scene or giving them a problem? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Yes, Ingrid. But the key is you first have to train yourself to write from a purely intuitive space. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@coreymandell Q: Can you share any other intuitive tools like that you may recommend for developing our characters? #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@coreymandell excellent, thanks. I do that for all my characters, scripts and novels #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Otherwise you do those exercises from a more conceptual place and give yourself false confidence #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Susyn Elise Duris
@SusynEliseDuris
we have to sign up for twubs? another sign up? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
It all comes down to training yourself to create from a pure conceptual place, a pure intuitive space... #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
@coreymandell Sometimes in life you check a box and all hell breaks loose. You did well. #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@coreymandell Ah, that explains why the characters I outlined rebelled against me in the draft. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
And be able to integrate the two. bit.ly/R5jcea I know you're getting tired of me saying this #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
But it's why so many people think they are writing compelling characters when readers don't agree #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell Oh, that was YOU on Pilar's podcast talking about that! That was fantastic, resonated with that. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Conceptually created characters are MUCH more interesting to the writer then the reader #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Thank you Ingrid (your next drink's on me) #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Yes, Matthew -- that's exactly it. The intuitive always rebels against the conceptual. And vica-versa #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell I'll remind you of that next time I'm in LA! #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Which is why when conceptual writer start intuitive training they HATE what they're writing.. The #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
conceptual doesn't trust the intuitive #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Marcellus Dymensionz
@MBDymension
Is there a such thing as free script consulting? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
Robert McKee always says character is about the choices they make. So you have to know if they'll make the hard ones. #scriptchat
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Chas Fisher
@chasffisher
@coreymandell As a conceptual, finding that intuitive space is tough. What's the best way to get there? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Not that the intuitive is so crazy about the conceptual. Which is why intuitive writers write great #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@chasffisher yo! haven't seen you in ages! #scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell When adapting material, how close do the script characters have to be to the source? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
characters and dialogue but think actual story development ruins the magic #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Chas Fisher
@chasffisher
@jeannevb Had a baby, went to Italy. Am back! :) Am supposed to be writing whilst babe sleeps though... #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@chasffisher CONGRATS! #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell I'm thinking Twubs ruins the magic. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Marcellus, don't know. Why would someone want to do such a thing? Crazy #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
To learn more about what @coreymandell says about conceptual vs. intuitive writing, listen to ep. 254 @OnthePage podcast! #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
To learn more about what @coreymandell says about conceptual vs. intuitive writing, listen to ep. 254 @OnthePage podcast! #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Tough question, Eric. I've done several adaptations for studios and that's always a hard one. It #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
obviously depends on the situation but at the end of the day, you can't let the facts get in the way of a #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@MBDymension That's what favors are for. Buddies will do deeds for you like free coverage. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
good story, but you also want to stay true to the character. Tough balance #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Random annoying plug for my Writer Store webinar this Wens tinyurl.com/md6w4lu #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@coreymandell Q: How do you tune out the inner critic in order to really allow yourself to follow your intuition? #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
RT @ingridelkner To learn more about what @coreymandell says about conceptual vs. intuitive writing, ep. 254 @onthepage podcast! #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
RT @ingridelkner To learn more about what @coreymandell says about conceptual vs. intuitive writing, ep. 254 @onthepage podcast! #scriptchat
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Marcellus Dymensionz
@MBDymension
Because not everybody has hundreds of dollars to have someone look at it for a consolation. #scriptchat
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Don
@Secretoriginz
@authorViviAnna So we have to do it here now? #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I need to get more screenwriting buddies and writer friends, so those at #ScriptChat please follow me and I'll do the same. :)
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Sarah, that's the first objective of intuitive training. To be able to 'sanctuary write'. You will #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I need to get more screenwriting buddies and writer friends, so those at #ScriptChat please follow me and I'll do the same. :)
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I need to get more screenwriting buddies and writer friends, so those at #ScriptChat please follow me and I'll do the same. :)
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I need to get more screenwriting buddies and writer friends, so those at #ScriptChat please follow me and I'll do the same. :)
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@IngridElkner Thank you for that reminder! I should really listen to that again... great stuff. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
LOVE it. You won't want to leave it. But you will have to. Need to return to the conceptual world... #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell Yes & hopefully, the writer is able to capture the characters' & story's essence. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Just need to teach the conceptual how to play nice with the intuitive, instead of beating it up #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@Secretoriginz you can do it from wherever. I'm using oneQube since tweetchat is done @authorViviAnna #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
It can be done. Worked with lots of writers. Not easy to do, but terribly important #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
So basically intuitive writing is writing in a vacuum with no outside concepts? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Agree, Eric! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@GrayJones I'm using @onequbeme now for #scriptchat. I love it. #tvwriterchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
I have a twitter search saved as #scriptchat Easier to use RT @SusynEliseDuris: we have to sign up for twubs? another sign up? #scriptchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
I have a twitter search saved as #scriptchat Easier to use RT @SusynEliseDuris: we have to sign up for twubs? another sign up? #scriptchat
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Chas Fisher
@chasffisher
@coreymandell Where is this Sanctuary? Not sure I've ever found it... :P #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
he wanted. Pitch perfect authentic scripts. Authentic comes from the intuitive. Pitch perfect from the #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
conceptual. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
@chasffisher I think it was in The Hunchback Of Notre Dame. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
I liken getting into a character's head like Will Graham in Red Dragon. You have to mentally step into their shoes. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Chas, sanctuary writing is pure intuitive writing. A lot of the pro's I know always start their #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
first 2 drafts that way before beginning to outline. NEVER trust anyone who says you have to start with #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell It's hard when you write from an intuitive place, and your readers slam it with notes, asking it to be formulaic. #scriptchat
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Cindy Carroll
@CindyPCarroll
There was a tweet before Gray's that also had the #scriptchat hashtag in it. It didn't show in my #tvwriterchat stream.
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
an outline. Stupid advice. I broke into the biz with a script I didn't outline. My last spec sale was #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
an outline. Stupid advice. I broke into the biz with a script I didn't outline. My last spec sale was #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
one I didn't outline. A student of mine just 2 pilots, didn't outline them. Long live the INTUITIVE #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
one I didn't outline. A student of mine just 2 pilots, didn't outline them. Long live the INTUITIVE #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Oh, poor Ingrid, please DON'T show your intuitive writing to others for their judgement. Really, this is #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell and here I am outlining my outline. #scriptchat
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Chas Fisher
@chasffisher
As someone who always outlined, I am thinking of just hitting pages for a comedy. Outline is killing it #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Susyn Elise Duris
@SusynEliseDuris
@vanessaleinani me too #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell what do you mean by sanctuary writing? Like a retreat? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
just asking for abuse. You START with intuitive writing. But it must be structured. Remember, the #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Miss LadyLike
@caramelsarajo
Tomorrow I submit some dialogue to class for review. I like getting suggestions. #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@coreymandell I think everyone has their own process, and no one should be saying HAVE TO AND ALWAYS #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
intuitive only cares about what is most authentic and interesting to you and your characters. It needs #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Chas Fisher
@chasffisher
@coreymandell So there is a play for conceptual, but only once your have used the intuitive to find the characters? #scriptchat
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Lynne Rice 2
@TvLynne
#scriptchat hola! Not so hard to get onto oneqube.
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
to be structured and REWRITTEN. And you should never let your intuitive get attacked by readers. It #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Susyn Elise Duris
@SusynEliseDuris
RT @kim_garland Technology brings us together and drives us apart. #scriptchat amen sister!!
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
For the second week in a row, I've found myself mostly sitting back in awe watching #ScriptChat take place. 1 day I'll participate more. LOL
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
can't defend itself. That's why you have the conceptual side. It's their to defend and support the #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@coreymandell I totally agree about the intuitive, i wrote a TV pilot without an outline in 2wks, best thing I've done #scriptchat
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Chas Fisher
@chasffisher
@coreymandell Do you think intuitive leads to great characters whereas conceptual tackles story/plot issues? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
FYI, @coreymandell is teaching a webinar Wed on Breaking into the Business ow.ly/lRqt8 #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
Most thoroughly outlined script I wrote was a TV pilot, that is now in consideration. I like the process of outlining. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell You can fit more into a message on Twubs if you click the cross below the type box to turn off tweeting the link. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
intuitive. But sadly, many writers have conceptual sides that attack their intuitive sides. Lot of #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell so you don't outline, but do you do use index cards or diagrams? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Writer suffering that way. Lot of dark nights #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
I agree that outlining isn't for everyone. But if you want to write for TV it's a must learn technique. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
I agree that outlining isn't for everyone. But if you want to write for TV it's a must learn technique. #scriptchat
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Matthew Kane
@matthewkane
So some writers do intuitive in outline, some in treatment, some in vomit draft. Does it make a difference? #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@cindypcarroll did you put in the # sign with it? you have to do the whole thing #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
I've found that most intuitives end up with their best work when they start conceptually and most #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@matthewkane I wouldn't think it matters how you do it, as long as you can write a compelling screenplay. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
conceptualists do their best work when they start intuitively. But most don't do that. You usually have #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
to learn how to leave your comfort zone. Most writers use a process that plays to their strengths and #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@authorJamie agree you should learn it, but you can write something kick ass without one. :-) #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
hides their weaknesses. So their strengths get stronger and their weaknesses get weaker. Thus, there's #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
Outlines are good for preventing vomit drafts where you get stuck on page 36 and have to start all over. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
a 99% failure rate out there. We need to attack weaknesses and turn them into strengths #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell I loved hearing the podcast, 'cos I'm an intuitive who's spent last 2 years training myself to be conceptual too. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@authorViviAnna Agreed. But in TV you will be expected to be able to do it, if you are in a writers' room. #scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell I've done both and prefer a semi-intuitive approach, with a general outline "intuitively" revised as I go. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
The reason people write vomit drafts and get stuck is CONCEPTUAL INTERFERENCE #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@coreymandell It's the figuring out what our weaknesses are that's difficult, unless you get feedback. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@authorJamie It makes me get stuff finished. The step process is my saviour, helps cut down my self-sabotage too. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Most people don't do the true to work to write from a pure intuitive space. In such a space there is no #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell In the end though, I think it boils down to the type of material. Some stories lend themselves better to outlining #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
writers block or stopping. It's all flow. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@ericnjones I do the same thing, rough outline to guide me but feel free to go off road while writing #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@ericnjones I do the same thing, rough outline to guide me but feel free to go off road while writing #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I'm so far away from my comfort zone right now, I wouldn't recognize it if it bumped into me! LOL. #ScriptChat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Agree Jamie. Most writers (me included) have a real blindspot to our weaknesses. When I start my UCLA #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell makes sense. Can you touch on the intuitive piece a little more? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
classes I ask people to identify their strengths and weaknesses and they almost always get them inverted #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
that's how I write my books, completely intuitive #scriptchat always organic never outline
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell I have two adaptations here & the second one is a huge job. If I hadn't outlined, I would never have finished! #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Finding someone who can help you see your true strengths and weaknesses and how to turn those #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@coreymandell That's interesting. I learned SO MUCH from my UCLA writing class. It was priceless! #scriptchat
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Marcellus Dymensionz
@MBDymension
Some of Hollywood greats outline before they pen their 1st drafts #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
weaknesses into strengths is ESSENTIAL #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Is it bad twitter manners to CAPITALIZE so much? I would think so #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@jeannevb Exactly. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
True, Marcellus. And some of Hollywood greats write 3 intuitive drafts before they outline. You gotta #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
find what works best for you. Most people who outline think that's what works best for them, but it #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
creates stale formulaic material. #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
@byChrisPhillips I use outlines like a road map. It allows me to take detours in areas that are scenic... #scriptchat
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Christina DeMarco
@ChristinaDM2066
I just became a member of the #scriptchat Twub. For live tweets, photos, videos and more, check out twubs.com/scriptchat
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Cindy Carroll
@CindyPCarroll
@authorvivianna I put the # in the box with the rest of the hashtag. I was seeing all tweets except the one that also had #scriptchat.
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
@coreymandell Does genre impact character construction/definition? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coremandell I remember Ron Montana mentioning he might play with a scene for awhile and see where it takes him...organic. #scriptchat
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@coreymandell Thanks for being our guest tonight. Great info! #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@coreymandell I Only Think It's Bad Manners If It's The First Letter Of Every Word. I totally free-styled this. ;) #scriptchat
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Cindy Carroll
@CindyPCarroll
@authorjamie I tried that too. Still missing the tweet that had the scriptchat hashtag.
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
position. I'm not. I'm just railing against the perception that you need to outline. I've worked with #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
many writers who have been at it this for years with no success and once I taught them a more intuitive #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@ericnjones Yeah, like the science fiction and fantasy genres. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@coreymandell we def got into an outlining tangent... intuitively :) #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
Also, does writing for animation make a difference? #scriptchat
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Gray Jones
@GrayJones
IMPORTANT note for @oneQubeMe users: punctuation immediately after hashtag makes it not show in stream. #scriptchat #tvwriterchat
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Gray Jones
@GrayJones
IMPORTANT note for @oneQubeMe users: punctuation immediately after hashtag makes it not show in stream. #scriptchat #tvwriterchat
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Gray Jones
@GrayJones
IMPORTANT note for @oneQubeMe users: punctuation immediately after hashtag makes it not show in stream. #scriptchat #tvwriterchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
While I'm still on the fence about my screenwriting abilities, I'm good at Social Media & Online Marketing. Use me as a resource #ScriptChat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
for some, outlining is the way to get their best possible material. You need to find your best process #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@coreymandell Thanks for being our guest! Great insights I will continue to mull over! #scriptchat
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Scott Myers
@GoIntoTheStory
Screenwriting News (June 3-June 9, 2013) bit.ly/18Y69Ai #scriptchat #screenwriting
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
It's the bewitching hour. Thank you, @coreymandell for joining us tonight! #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@coreymandell I think you're the 1st person to say that you don't NEED to outline. Thanks for that. I don't feel like a hack #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Don't know David, never wrote for animation #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
It seems that genre puts rules on characters. Or at least what's expected. The better characters go against the rules. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@coreymandell Thanks for the hour. It breezed by. #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@Al_1701 You can be a bit more on the nose with characters in animation. #scriptchat
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Marcellus Dymensionz
@MBDymension
Had fun reading what y'all had to say tonight. I gotta do this more often #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Awesome webinar coming up tinyurl.com/md6w4lu #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Awesome webinar coming up tinyurl.com/md6w4lu #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
great chat. thanks @coreymandall #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Apologies to all while we get used to chatting w/o Tweetchat. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell Yes! The chat went quickly... #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@coreymandell Thank you for joining us tonight! Thought-provoking stuff! I'm open to try different approaches & find what works. #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Your welcome Vivi. I know more working writers who don't start with outline then those who do #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jeannevb you get your Austin tickets yet, Jeanne? #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
for more info: coreymandell.net #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
When I moderated a panel @coreymandell was on at #SWCW, he captured me w his unique approach to rewriting too #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Thanks everyone! #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@byChrisPhillips no, I haven't! #gulp #scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@coreymandell Thanks for guesting, Corey. I drink gin with soda water & a slice of lime. Remember that ;) #scriptchat
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Anais
@AnaisFTW
@jeannevb This is my first time on twitter in time for #scriptchat but im busy Tony-watching. Oops.
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@byChrisPhillips my daughter graduating yesterday. Been busy. I'll get on it this wk! #Austin #scriptchat
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Corey Mandell
@coreymandell
Of course, Ingrid. How could I forget? #scriptchat twubs.com/scriptchat
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Ingrid Elkner
@IngridElkner
@GrayJones How do we get to tvwriterchat? #scriptchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
Thank you all - good discussion RT @jeannevb: It's the bewitching hour. Thank you, @coreymandell for joining us tonight! #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jeannevb keep working on that! #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jeannevb congrats! #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@coreymandell Yes, thank you, Corey. Good chat. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Now to figure out how the heck to grab a transcript from this thing... #staytuned! #scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
Thank you @coreymandell & thank you all for the chat! #scriptchat
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Rae Shaw
@soapandroses
Tip#14 Let passive voice pass out of your script's way. #GrammarizingYourScript #Screenwriting #stylebook mid Jun #scriptchat #amwriting
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Jamie Livingston
@authorJamie
@jeannevb I've got a reverse copy if you need it #scriptchat
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Gray Jones
@GrayJones
Must register for OneQube first: beta2.oneqube.com “@IngridElkner: How do we get to #tvwriterchat ? #scriptchat”
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Gray Jones
@GrayJones
Must register for OneQube first: beta2.oneqube.com “@IngridElkner: How do we get to #tvwriterchat ? #scriptchat”
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TweetChat
@TweetChat
@authorViviAnna we're relaunching #TweetChat powered by #oneQube + offering the #SmartStream version. something for everyone #scriptchat
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TweetChat
@TweetChat
@authorViviAnna we're relaunching #TweetChat powered by #oneQube + offering the #SmartStream version. something for everyone #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
Hello new #ScriptChat followers! Great to connect with you. Be sure to let me know if I miss you on the follow-back! :)
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