Tonight we were joined by @rosieclaverton as we talked about her fascinating Multi-platform project Underwater Realm, as well as her multiple projects on various formats. Enjoy the read :-)
Moderators: @TaroJ and @teenierussell
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It's #scriptchat o'clock and tonight we are joined by@rosieclaverton to talk about multi-platform writing.
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It feels kinda strange to be here, because I love asking other folks#scriptchat questions, but thank you for having me!
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Hi @rosieclaverton, could you fill everyone in on some of the non screenplay based avenues you have already explored? #scriptchat
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.@TaroJ Sure! My first real writing gig was for the app-based drama Persona, where I wrote a season arc in 90-second appisodes#scriptchat
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.@TaroJ Current non-screenplay project is graphic novel based on the @UnderWaterRealm series of short films. Also write novels!#scriptchat
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Hi everyone #scriptchat Thank you for joining us as a guest@rosieclaverton
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.@taroj Oh, and I co-wrote a play! I have my fingers in lots of pies (and I'm also quite forgetful!) #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton Could you please explain how the appisodes worked, did you have a set number of them to write? #scriptchat
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Hi everyone, I'm a #scriptchat virgin, be gentle with me haha
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@rosieclaverton how are you finding writing for Graphic novel, a very visual medium that's usually episodic in comics? #scriptchat
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#scriptchat What would you say are the creative advantages to writing for the web?
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@lizzzzard950 haha, join right in. We have a guest tonight@rosieclaverton talking about her multiple writing projects#scriptchat
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@gordondon There were twenty appisodes per season and four plots per season. Two plots per appisode. So I wrote a 10x90s arc.#scriptchat
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@TaroJ @rosieclaverton I'd also like to know more about writing graphic novels. Where do you even start? #scriptchat
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@taroj Hard work! Working with panel layout and overdescription that you'd usually avoid in screenplays is exactly what's needed#scriptchat
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@taroj You are sort of both the writer and the director in a graphic novel #scriptchat
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@debbiebmoon You get the instant feedback that writers love and more fan engagement. Since I was a fangeek first, I love that.#scriptchat
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@claireyeowart @TaroJ I have a co-writer in @jondupont and we plot together. Planning to release as issues, so like serial TV.#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton how do you develop a storyline throughout that many episodes? Keeping it interesting&to tie everything up?#scriptchat
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@lizzzzard950 Multi-platform is when a story is told over a range of different media #scriptchat
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@claireyeowart @TaroJ If you want web release, you need artist for collaboration. But I know some comic publishers accept subs.#scriptchat
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@lizzzzard950 so for Underwater Realm for example,@rosieclaverton has created YouTube shorts and is in the process of ... #scriptchat
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@lizzzzard950 creating a Graphic Novel as well as writing feature scripts for UR #scriptchat
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@alenamolly @rosieclaverton I beat it out a bit like a feature, because it's a serial. The hard part was paring it down to 90s.#scriptchat
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@lizzzzard950 A more popular term these days is transmedia#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton @teenierussell cripes you sound busy! Good luck! Where can I find Underwater Realm stuff? #scriptchat
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@lizzzzard950 @teenierussell Here are the shorts: ow.ly/mwsrA - and my blog and the official blog has more info! #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton when you say subs referring to comics, is that just story w/ no graphics? #scriptchat
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@claireyeowart @TaroJ We were lucky that a really good artist approached us. I have a feature I've been working on for years...#scriptchat
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@claireyeowart @TaroJ ...that I've decided to write as a graphic novel now, because it would be a ridiculous budget movie.#scriptchat
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@teenierussell Mostly yes. You can form a collaboration, make it together, and then try to get noticed. Or go self-publishing.#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton thank you! @Bang2write says you are from#Devon too? Always gd to see ppl from ye olde country do well#scriptchat
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@teenierussell Good example of self-pubbed graphic novel with Kickstarter is @alexwoolfson's Artifice - first released online#scriptchat
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@lizzzzard950 @Bang2write I am indeed! Have just got back from w/e there with Realm Pictures to work on Top Secret Project.#scriptchat
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@teenierussell aAh OK, yes getting my bearings now,@Bang2write always harping on about that! Haha! #scriptchat
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I was going to ask about distribution and how easy it is to get on to comixology? (the iTunes of comics) #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton I'm fascinated by Underwater Realm, was it always going to be big or did it start as a single feature?#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton @Bang2write #scriptchat I have a theory that its so boring in #Devon we have to make our own entertainment LOL
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@taroj We're not going that route for now, so difficult to say. The plan is website-led plus likely print run. #scriptchat
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@teenierussell I was a big nebulous dream in @DavidMReynolds' head! But I think it started life as a ten-minute short idea.#scriptchat
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@teenierussell Then when won Pepsi/Raindance comp, decided for 5 short films. We developed the culture from there. #scriptchat
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We're halfway through #scriptchat with guest @rosieclavertontalking about multi-platform writing #transmedia Got any questions for Rosie?
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@teenierussell It grew and grew! Feature film, trilogy of films, plus graphic novels - and who knows what else? #scriptchat
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@DebbieBMoon #scriptchat CONTROL over your content; the clout of audience approval helps you call the shots if a broadcaster later wants it
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@savvyjustine @DebbieBMoon Agree. Working in a small dedicated team really helps with that control. #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton that's right! I remember seeing it now about 2years ago on Chris Jones's Production Live TV #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton @DebbieBMoon #scriptchat & writing your content the way you want to not to a brief. Tho its a financial risk & long tail.
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@rosieclaverton How did you and @DavidMReynolds meet? Did you work together prior to UR? #scriptchat
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@teenierussell Chris and Raindance really supportive. MAX IT short that won resonates with indie film: vimeo.com/17584053#scriptchat
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Is there any key differences in writing story for different platforms or is it all about how it's executed? #scriptchat
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@teenierussell Ha! We grew up together in Devon - I've known@DavidMReynolds for 15 years! #scriptchat
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@taroj Some things work better in one platform or other - talked earlier about now switching feature to graphic novel. #scriptchat
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@taroj Time is critical - with TV, you have hours to develop character. On film, 90mins. With app-drama, it was 15mins.#scriptchat
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@taroj Plotted Persona like a feature - typical 3-act structure, but condensed. #scriptchat
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@taroj Biggest mistake with short-form is thinking you can amputate plot points, but need to have beg, mid, end like always.#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton missed half of the chat. did u write comics?#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton What other avenues have you considered for UR? Ever thought about a game? #scriptchat
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@14shari I'm writing a graphic novel at the moment, first issue inked and awaiting final colour prior to release. #scriptchat
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@teenierussell Would love a game, but none of us are game designers. I'd happily write it though! #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton how different is the process compared to writing a feature script? #scriptchat
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@teenierussell We were toying with Choose-Your-Own-Adventure graphic novel. I would love an RPG too. Also live theatre!#scriptchat
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@teenierussell @rosieclaverton have you seen / played defiance? TV series & game that influences what happens in each other#scriptchat
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@14shari The biggest difference is description. You describe everything in detail, as you're also director. #scriptchat
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@14shari Also, working with panels is odd! I read superhero comics, but working out layout is new to me. #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton is writing a comic book more related to writing a tv script or a feature script when it comes down to story arc#scriptchat
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@taroj No, I must! Loved Torchwood and Supernatural immersive website challenges, which felt like natural show continuation.#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton do you work w/ 3 act structure or what different kind of structure? #scriptchat
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@14shari If 6-issue comic book, like TV serial. Graphic novel more like novel or full TV series. #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton some are mostly dialogue w/ very limited description and others are heavy with description and the odd dialogue #scriptchat
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@taroj @14Shari I don't actually - we were led by our artist in beginning, and his example was from one of his other writers.#scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton do u have any advice for newbie comic writers, how to start? #scriptchat
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@taroj @14Shari But basically panel layout at top, panel # headings, description, dialogue/captions (VO very acceptable!)#scriptchat
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@14shari I am a 3-act addict, so yes. But with 6-issue arc that carries over all 6, not in every issue. #scriptchat
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@14Shari @rosieclaverton do you really need to work in a partnership with artist from day 1? #scriptchat
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@teenierussell I think it depends on the artist. Steve (our artist) asked to be led by writing. Some writers leave to artist. #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton with UR, the 5 shorts take part at different time periods, how does this compare to comic and feature? #scriptchat
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@teenierussell The classic example of this (also holds for screenwriter and director partnerships) is "They fight". #scriptchat
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@taroj @14Shari No,not at all. We decided to work that way. Can complete scripts, can look for artists on deviantART, etc#scriptchat
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@taroj @14Shari Can also pitch script directly to publishers, who will marry you up with an artist. #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton how many characters does a comic book need? maximum? #scriptchat
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@teenierussell Features all around 149BC era. Comic takes place between Movie 1 and Movie 2. #scriptchat
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@14shari Nooo! I'm useless with the technical aspect of film. I have good collaborators for that! #scriptchat
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@14shari Difficult to say. Limited by panel space to certain extent. But, as with film, can be one and can have 100-strong crowd#scriptchat
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@14shari Of course, you don't have to pay actors, so that makes crowd sequences a LOT cheaper! #scriptchat
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Thank you for joining us tonight @rosieclaverton UR is such a great project, good luck with it! #scriptchat
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@rosieclaverton thank you very much and the best with your work#scriptchat
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@teenierussell Thank you very much for having me! #scriptchat
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Thanks all! It's been fantastic - and exhausting! #scriptchat
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Next week we're joined by @YVONNEGRACE1 talking storylining, plotting, structuring so your TV series doesn't run out of steam#scriptchat
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