Sunday, October 12, 2014

Transcript Gary W. Goldstein - October 12, 2014

Great chat tonight with Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein, producer of PRETTY WOMAN, discussing advice on querying executives and getting your career going.

Check out Gary's G+ Hangout show as well as his Master Course on Breaking Into Hollywood!

Note: The transcript site wasn't working, so I pulled the transcript from the thcat site. Therefore, you'll have to read it backwards. Scroll down to the bottom to start! My apologies, but it's better than nothing! @jeannevb
  1. Oblivious Muse @ObliviousMuse
    Thank you @garywgoldstein for making my first #scriptchat a insightful one.

  2. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @ijoda07 #Scriptchat Pajama Party!

  3. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @IngridElkner Mystery authors and readers. LOL #scriptchat

  4. Jo Buckman @ijoda07
    U know @garywgoldstein has v good point. How abt LA #scriptchat in person? Can all talk in 140 char bits & wear pjs if easier…

  5. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @ijoda07 @garywgoldstein The transcript on scriptchat.com will definitely be worth reading. #scriptchat

  6. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @pettigrew66 @CydM @jeannevb @IngridElkner I def try to be honest... and upbeat #scriptchat

  7. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Peek. Got it bookmarked on my shortcuts bar! :-) #scriptchat

  8. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @ijoda07 @garywgoldstein It is like swimming. U know the H2O is going to be cold but u have to dive in or nothing will happen. #scriptchat

  9. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    again, much gratitude for spending your time here with me. #scriptchat

  10. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @authorJamie I reckon the tweet-up should be in LA sometime between 12th - 20th Nov, before Thanksgiving steals ppl away. #scriptchat

  11. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Enjoy your Sunday evenings and feel free to take a peek at breakingintohollywood.com... #scriptchat

  12. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @CydM @jeannevb @IngridElkner I CRAVE honest input & criticism. Even if it's related to a piece I'm already proud of. #scriptchat

  13. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein you rocked it, Gary! #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Dwayne Conyers

  14. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    these are the very questions & reasons & ideas that encouraged me to create Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  15. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein you rocked it, Gary! #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  16. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @garywgoldstein Thanks Gary! Night! #scriptchat

  17. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein you rocked it, Gary! #scriptchat

  18. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    careers are made, opportunities come more predictably when people know, like & trust you... period. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Anita Vora

  19. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @authorJamie @garywgoldstein It's definitely worked for me (writing, working, networking, making MY OWN LUCK) #scriptchat

  20. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @authorJamie @nisajaie I am in Hollywood, so let me know when youse are in town. #scriptchat

  21. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Goodnight from LA and thanks to ScriptMag and Jeanne Bowerman for inviting me to this incredible group #scriptchat

  22. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    .@SarahAlexis4 I highly recommend Conquering Hollywood by @Garywgoldstein. I have a digital Kickstarter copy #scriptchat

  23. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @filmwritr4 @authorJamie @IngridElkner @jeannevb Everyone says "sometime," I say "propose a date!" #scriptchat

  24. Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
    Thanks @garywgoldstein, @jeannevb for all the great insights. #scriptchat

  25. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein So just keep networking, writing, and making our own luck! It's worked for me so far. Thanks. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  26. Janelle B @JazzBeeP
    @garywgoldstein thank you so much for your advice and thank you @jeannevb for having him here tonight #scriptchat

  27. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Thank you for the wisdom exchange. Look forward to seeing you again. #scriptchat

  28. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @CydM @jeannevb @IngridElkner Lol! I'm saving that! #scriptchat good one!

  29. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    please check it out if you're serious about your career (as much as about your craft) #scriptchat

  30. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein So just keep networking, writing, and making our own luck! It's worked for me so far. Thanks. #scriptchat

  31. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    these are the very questions & reasons & ideas that encouraged me to create Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman

  32. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Curtis James

  33. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @authorJamie @IngridElkner @blueneumann @jeannevb We really should do a Skype/Google hangout Scriptchat sometime! #scriptchat

  34. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @authorJamie Mystery conference? Do they blindfold and take you there, or do you cover all things mysterious? #scriptchat

  35. Jo Buckman @ijoda07
    Even shorter as only caught last 10 mins. But thank u @garywgoldstein . Pleasure as always. #scriptchat

  36. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    these are the very questions & reasons & ideas that encouraged me to create Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course... #scriptchat

  37. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    I'll be posting the transcript... right after I finish making the apple-pie moonshine... #staytuned #scriptchat

  38. Nick Triandafyllou @NickTtw
    @garywgoldstein Thank you for your time and sharing your valued advice! #scriptchat

  39. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    Now I must go deal with producer notes... Happy Indigenous Peoples Day to all! #scriptchat

  40. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Wow, this was the shortest hour in history. Thank you for your time and all these amazing questions... #scriptchat

  41. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @IngridElkner We have to meet up. I'll be there for a mystery conference and a wedding Nov 12-20 #scriptchat

  42. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Knowing how to meet people, how to construct those conversations, who to target, how not to waste time or be random #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  43. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    yes, it's awkward at first & requires patience, practice & being willing to be uncomfortable, fail & hate it even tip you don't #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jo Buckman

  44. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein Thanks for the words, Gary. Big take away is write from who you are, write for practical budget, write. #scriptchat

  45. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @byChrisPhillips @IngridElkner @jeannevb That's the thing! He's VERY novice, wrote a short story, & I was nothing but positive! #scriptchat

  46. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the discipline of writing is so different than the discipline of getting known, creating relationships, marketing yourself #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Ch Ch Ch Ch Ha Ha Ha

  47. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the discipline of writing is so different than the discipline of getting known, creating relationships, marketing yourself #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  48. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  49. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman

  50. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Thanks so much for your time, advice and great insight @garywgoldstein #scriptchat

  51. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the discipline of writing is so different than the discipline of getting known, creating relationships, marketing yourself #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Melanie McDonald

  52. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Knowing how to meet people, how to construct those conversations, who to target, how not to waste time or be random #scriptchat

  53. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by BoolyCragSkullyard

  54. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Alejandro G S

  55. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    careers are made, opportunities come more predictably when people know, like & trust you... period. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Amy Senger

  56. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  57. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @garywgoldstein Luck IS the byproduct of design #scriptchat

  58. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @garywgoldstein Thank you for your time and advice. I took lots of notes. #scriptchat

  59. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Thanks everyone! Enjoyed being here with you guys tonight, and every week! :) #scriptchat

  60. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    As always @garywgoldstein, it was a pleasure to hear your advice. We can't thank you enough! #scriptchat

  61. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    Thanks again for joining us @garywgoldstein #scriptchat

  62. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i believe it's just a matter of time before a talented person breaks into the industry IF we make our own luck... #scriptchat

  63. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. Looking forward to reading Conquering Hollywood. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  64. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @byChrisPhillips @wcmartell Hey Chris! Hey Bill! *waves* So glad to have you here too! :) #scriptchat

  65. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk @garywgoldstein’s G+ show youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… & his Master Course breakingintohollywood.com #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Dwayne Conyers

  66. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @authorJamie I fly in next week, there until start of December. LA WILL BE MY BITCH. I can already taste the Mendocino Farms. #scriptchat

  67. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Does for me. RT @blueneumann: I also think having a talented network makes you want to impress each other. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jo Buckman

  68. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. Looking forward to reading Conquering Hollywood. #scriptchat

  69. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Does for me. RT @blueneumann: I also think having a talented network makes you want to impress each other. #scriptchat

  70. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    I also think having a talented network makes you want to impress each other. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  71. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    Thank you so very, very much @garygoldstein .So grateful #scriptchat

  72. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    I can tell I need to read tonight's transcripts, knew it'd be a great chat! #scriptchat

  73. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk @garywgoldstein’s G+ show youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… & his Master Course breakingintohollywood.com #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  74. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    yes, it's awkward at first & requires patience, practice & being willing to be uncomfortable, fail & hate it even tip you don't #scriptchat

  75. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    don't cheat yourself out of human relations with the very people who want to know you, know your talent & support you #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  76. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    don't cheat yourself out of human relations with the very people who want to know you, know your talent & support you #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Eileen Grubba

  77. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    as a lit manager & producer, I got lots of careers launched & films made for emerging writers because i took a diff approach #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Tracie Jules

  78. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    @wcmartell I always thought you were good at networking... #scriptchat

  79. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    I also think having a talented network makes you want to impress each other. #scriptchat

  80. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @IngridElkner Me too!!! When? #scriptchat

  81. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    don't cheat yourself out of human relations with the very people who want to know you, know your talent & support you #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  82. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    I am in San Diego. Who on here is in LA? And in San Diego? #scriptchat

  83. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    relying on craft, much as i love brilliant craft and storytelling as much as anyone, does your career trajectory a disservice #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  84. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @jeannevb @garywgoldstein And your G+ show too! #scriptchat

  85. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    relying on craft, much as i love brilliant craft and storytelling as much as anyone, does your career trajectory a disservice #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  86. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    don't cheat yourself out of human relations with the very people who want to know you, know your talent & support you #scriptchat

  87. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Nxt wk @NoMystery_CE guests on how to get noticed by execs, esp online. Can’t give away identity but trust me, be there. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Lisa Kothari

  88. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @blueneumann I do think the definition of networking has taken on a whole new meaning via social media.#scriptchat

  89. Jo Buckman @ijoda07
    @blueneumann... @IngridElkner IS. YAY. All for it. Be nice to officially meet rather than just waving at u between RMIT classes #scriptchat

  90. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @garywgoldstein Thanks also for the link to your book! :) #scriptchat

  91. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk @garywgoldstein’s G+ show youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… & his Master Course breakingintohollywood.com #scriptchat

  92. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @blueneumann I am down with that. #scriptchat

  93. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @blueneumann *I* am in LA in November!! #scriptchat

  94. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Thanks for the link to your book. And thanks for being our guest on #scriptchat We really appreciate it.
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  95. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    as a lit manager & producer, I got lots of careers launched & films made for emerging writers because i took a diff approach #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Andrea Havens

  96. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @ijoda07 @blueneumann #scriptchat minus the tequilla :-)

  97. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Thanks also to @jeannevb for having him on tonight! I know everyone here (myself included) learned so much from him tonight! #scriptchat

  98. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    relying on craft, much as i love brilliant craft and storytelling as much as anyone, does your career trajectory a disservice #scriptchat

  99. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @ijoda07 @blueneumann my work clothe are PJs… #scriptchat

  100. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Thanks for the link to your book. And thanks for being our guest on #scriptchat We really appreciate it.

  101. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @IngridElkner What's in LA in November? #scriptchat

  102. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    @pettigrew66 @IngridElkner @jeannevb I've run into that issue before, and I give a positive spin on all notes. #scriptchat

  103. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @blueneumann Speaking of networking! I demand a tweet-up in LA in November! I will be totally offended if any of you don't come. #scriptchat

  104. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    careers are made, opportunities come more predictably when people know, like & trust you... period. #scriptchat

  105. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Sorry I was gone, the power went out. Back now, but just wanted to say thanks again to @garywgoldstein for his great advice! #scriptchat

  106. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    anyone can write big locations, but the winner writes characters & storyline that are catnip to actors & filmmakers & audience #scriptchat
    Retweeted by cmontoya

  107. Jo Buckman @ijoda07
    Added bonus: I'm already in my PJs. RT @blueneumann: We all say we're bad at networking... but we're all a network already! #scriptchat

  108. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    as a lit manager & producer, I got lots of careers launched & films made for emerging writers because i took a diff approach #scriptchat
    Retweeted by cmontoya

  109. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    @garywgoldstein No strategy... accidents. I just let the scripts open the doors for me. So far it has worked okay. #scriptchat

  110. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i'd counsel a newer writer not to invite more obstacle, but to write character & story that will drive actors into a frenzy #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  111. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    One of the big reasons I want to do a Skype #Scriptchat ... so we start to realize that.

  112. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Nxt wk @NoMystery_CE guests on how to get noticed by execs, esp online. Can’t give away identity but trust me, be there. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  113. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    Final Five Plug: “The Black Larry David” curbs his enthusiasm at youtube.com/dwacon #scriptchat

  114. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    We all say we're bad at networking... but we're all a network already! #scriptchat

  115. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    that's why i created Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course (breakingintohollywood.com)... sorry to self-promote but... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by #scriptchat

  116. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Q: Thoughts on how to approach/achieve being vulnerable on the page to add authenticity to the writing? #scriptchat

  117. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    as a lit manager & producer, I got lots of careers launched & films made for emerging writers because i took a diff approach #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman

  118. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @garywgoldstein Thank you! I am now a subscriber. #scriptchat

  119. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Nxt wk @NoMystery_CE guests on how to get noticed by execs, esp online. Can’t give away identity but trust me, be there. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Mary Pettigrew

  120. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @dwacon #scriptchat let's connect after the chat

  121. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    as a lit manager & producer, I got lots of careers launched & films made for emerging writers because i took a diff approach #scriptchat

  122. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i'd counsel a newer writer not to invite more obstacle, but to write character & story that will drive actors into a frenzy #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Joe DeAngelo

  123. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i'd counsel a newer writer not to invite more obstacle, but to write character & story that will drive actors into a frenzy #scriptchat
    Retweeted by cmontoya

  124. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @jeannevb Obviously gonna be there. #scriptchat

  125. Jo Buckman @ijoda07
    @garywgoldstein @nisajaie U make that sound really easy! #scriptchat I struggle w/ networking/building rapport.

  126. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @ijoda07 @CydM @jeannevb @IngridElkner BINGO! #scriptchat

  127. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Nxt wk @NoMystery_CE guests on how to get noticed by execs, esp online. Can’t give away identity but trust me, be there. #scriptchat

  128. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @jeannevb @IngridElkner Haha!! #scriptchat I hate lack of manners & RESPECT!

  129. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    that's why i created Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course (breakingintohollywood.com)... sorry to self-promote but... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Forrest Rawls

  130. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein If someone had told me writing the novels was the easy part, not sure I'd have believed them. I know now. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  131. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @CydM Need a networking wing-man? My rates are reasonable. #scriptchat

  132. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Lucy Hay

  133. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i'd counsel a newer writer not to invite more obstacle, but to write character & story that will drive actors into a frenzy #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jo Buckman

  134. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @wcmartell I've never been wise enough to discern a strategy that works the odds in my favor to win the "craft lottery"... #scriptchat

  135. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    anyone can write big locations, but the winner writes characters & storyline that are catnip to actors & filmmakers & audience #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Amy Senger

  136. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    that's why i created Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course (breakingintohollywood.com)... sorry to self-promote but... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  137. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the discipline of writing is so different than the discipline of getting known, creating relationships, marketing yourself #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  138. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein If someone had told me writing the novels was the easy part, not sure I'd have believed them. I know now. #scriptchat

  139. Jo Buckman @ijoda07
    @CydM @pettigrew66 @jeannevb @IngridElkner IDK. That's what separates u from amateurs. Those serious abt it will take ur notes. #scriptchat

  140. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Self promotion is welcome and encouraged. #scriptchat

  141. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    authenticity, writing the story that only you could possibly tell so well, that's true for all time with all forms of art #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Amy Senger

  142. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    anyone can write big locations, but the winner writes characters & storyline that are catnip to actors & filmmakers & audience #scriptchat

  143. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i'd counsel a newer writer not to invite more obstacle, but to write character & story that will drive actors into a frenzy #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  144. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @CydM @pettigrew66 @IngridElkner hahah so true! #scriptchat

  145. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @pettigrew66 @IngridElkner I hate people. #waitdidIsaythatoutloud #scriptchat

  146. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    RT @wcmartell: I'm terrible at networking, so I live for the "craft lottery", that's something I can win. #scriptchat me bt we're doing it

  147. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @IngridElkner @jeannevb Besides no manners, my defensive "friend" ignored me for months. #scriptchat

  148. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i'd counsel a newer writer not to invite more obstacle, but to write character & story that will drive actors into a frenzy #scriptchat

  149. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @authorJamie @nisajaie K. I will DM you my cell and gmail to keep in touch. #scriptchat

  150. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Ah, navigating and progressing is the most difficult part. #scriptchat

  151. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    So @garywgoldstein, you have carpel tunnel yet? :) #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Penny BroJacquie

  152. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @pettigrew66 @jeannevb @IngridElkner Often "critique" is code for "praise me profusely" #scriptchat

  153. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    I'm terrible at networking, so I live for the "craft lottery", that's something I can win. #scriptchat

  154. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @thefilterguy many big budget studio films shoot around the world as you know... #scriptchat

  155. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    @jeannevb @IngridElkner I've experienced that w/ a friend. He ASKED me to critique. I did. He never even thanked me for my time. #scriptchat

  156. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    if you want an enduring career as a writer, you need to learn the strategies that sustain you and bring opportunity to you #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  157. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @authorJamie newer writers want to do the work, want to stay the course, but don't know how to navigate & create real progress #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jo Buckman

  158. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    that's why i created Breaking Into Hollywood: The Master Course (breakingintohollywood.com)... sorry to self-promote but... #scriptchat

  159. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    authenticity, writing the story that only you could possibly tell so well, that's true for all time with all forms of art #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Shelley Fritz

  160. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    Alas, many do see writing a script akin to buying a lottery ticket #scriptchat

  161. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @nisajaie I'll let you know. It will be late in the year. #scriptchat

  162. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Network… Network… Network… #scriptchat

  163. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @garywgoldstein And how do we learn these strategies? #scriptchat

  164. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein Q: Do you find that most writers struggle with structure? Do you advise them of resources or films to look at? #scriptchat

  165. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    if you want an enduring career as a writer, you need to learn the strategies that sustain you and bring opportunity to you #scriptchat

  166. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @jeannevb @garywgoldstein I had Holland Tunnel once. But then, I pulled over for a great sammich in Brooklyn. #scriptchat

  167. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    if it's just about craft, you're in the business of hoping to win the lottery #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  168. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    if it's just about craft, you're in the business of hoping to win the lottery #scriptchat

  169. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the discipline of writing is so different than the discipline of getting known, creating relationships, marketing yourself #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Neumann

  170. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the discipline of writing is so different than the discipline of getting known, creating relationships, marketing yourself #scriptchat

  171. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    Final Five plug: STORY BLUE BOOK: over 250 pages, undder $4. amazon.com/Secrets-Of-Sto… #scriptchat

  172. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …Better to find a story & character whose quest you simply must write. Passion & creativity win over concept every time. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Mike Fr.

  173. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    So @garywgoldstein, you have carpel tunnel yet? :) #scriptchat

  174. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @authorJamie @CydM @GaryGoldstein Awesome! If you are in SoCal shooting. I would be glad to help. #scriptchat

  175. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @authorJamie newer writers want to do the work, want to stay the course, but don't know how to navigate & create real progress #scriptchat

  176. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @dwacon Yeah, I edited a friend's script recently, he said a lot was riding on it. He turned into a dick after I gave it to him. #scriptchat

  177. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @pettigrew66 better late than never! #scriptchat

  178. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @CydM @GaryGoldstein Me too. I need more time behind the camera. I'm directing my own short in 2015. #scriptchat

  179. Mary Pettigrew @pettigrew66
    I just got home! At least I get 15 min of this #scriptchat! Yay!!

  180. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @jeannevb I often give back a script covered in notes, they half-mast their eyelids, make out I'm an amateur whose notes'll suck #scriptchat

  181. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @IngridElkner @jeannevb Or, they get angry and try some petty revenge... #scriptchat

  182. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    but generally, a healthy foundation is to move up the ladder (option > sell > be produced) then move into the director chair #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  183. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    but generally, a healthy foundation is to move up the ladder (option > sell > be produced) then move into the director chair #scriptchat

  184. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Q: Is there a constant that you find missing in scripts you read? That causes rejection. #scriptchat

  185. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    15 more minutes with @garywgoldstein #scriptchat

  186. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Statistically, successful YouTube product is short (<5 min for comedy)… serialized… and more grass roots. #scriptchat

  187. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @IngridElkner *headdesk* or get really defensive when you're just trying to help. #scriptchat

  188. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    it low budget and/or your talent and financing pre-approve you to direct, that's fine... #scriptchat

  189. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    authenticity, writing the story that only you could possibly tell so well, that's true for all time with all forms of art #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  190. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @agsfilmmaker i encourage writers not to attach to their 1st or 2nd script, unless they've spent a lot of time behind the camera #scriptchat

  191. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @jeannevb You know what drives me nuts? Friends ask me to read a script, then say they won't pay much attention to my notes :| #scriptchat

  192. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    authenticity, writing the story that only you could possibly tell so well, that's true for all time with all forms of art #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Michael C Yebba

  193. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    You can Google screenplays and find some sites. I just did. #scriptchat

  194. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    authenticity, writing the story that only you could possibly tell so well, that's true for all time with all forms of art #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  195. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    authenticity, writing the story that only you could possibly tell so well, that's true for all time with all forms of art #scriptchat

  196. Stuart Wright @Leytonrocks
    @AnotherEitan it's why the ADR business is so lucrative but doesn't explain how poor sound recordists get on set ;) #scriptchat

  197. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Colleen R Costello

  198. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @garywgoldstein But that core requirements (strong characters, unexpected journey) still apply #scriptchat

  199. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Do you find that new writers today don't seem to want to do the work? Or stay the course? Or the opposite? #scriptchat

  200. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    not sure about macro trends, other than we'll make different content for youtube than the big screen #scriptchat

  201. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    @JazzBeeP TV or Film? #scriptchat

  202. Janelle B @JazzBeeP
    Q: Can anyone suggest a good website where I could find and read scripts in full? #scriptchat

  203. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    stories that move us, that take us on an unexpected journey, that intro characters we care about is what matters #scriptchat

  204. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Genres stand up over time. Successful story adheres to rules & yet begs for you to break them at the same time… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by the Creative State

  205. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i knew he'd write a poignant version of his personal experience & if need be we could shoot as a low-budget indie (1 hotel room) #scriptchat

  206. Creepy Eitan @AnotherEitan
    A poorly shot, well written film is more watchable than a well shot, poorly written film. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  207. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    “@garywgoldstein: '3000' that became 'Pretty Woman' was the result.... #scriptchat” Interesting turn.

  208. Stuart Wright @Leytonrocks
    @AnotherEitan just like a poorly shot/great sounding is miles better than a well shot/shit sound #scriptchat

  209. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    '3000' that became 'Pretty Woman' was the result.... #scriptchat

  210. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @AnotherEitan absolutely #scriptchat

  211. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    before i would agree to work with JF, having read his film school scripts, i insisted he write a classic 2-hander romance... #scriptchat

  212. Julian Tyler @JulianTyler
    @garywgoldstein could not agree more! #scriptchat Creativity and passion is the most engaging. A great concept with no passion is empty.

  213. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @AnotherEitan Unless the acting's bad. Then all bets are off. #scriptchat

  214. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @garygoldstein It's sometimes very dark places I don't want to go but have a curiosity about, like Gone Girl #scriptchat

  215. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Key Largo, *swoon* #scriptchat

  216. Kendall Castor-Perry @TheFilterGuy
    Q: Is it a real #script acceptability problem if plot and characters are rooted in non-US setting (e.g. London)? #scriptchat

  217. Creepy Eitan @AnotherEitan
    A poorly shot, well written film is more watchable than a well shot, poorly written film. #scriptchat

  218. Stuart Wright @Leytonrocks
    @authorJamie @jeannevb that too ;) #scriptchat

  219. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Filmmakers who created worlds I could get lost in; whose characters, dialogue & storylines took me places I’d never imagined. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  220. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    @jeannevb @garywgoldstein Yes. There are some really great guests on there ;-) #scriptchat

  221. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein Q: Do you see a tide turning in storytelling? Aside from onscreen gender shift, where are we heading? #scriptchat

  222. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @dwacon (I was about to say) #scriptchat

  223. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @Leytonrocks @jeannevb Like they've never read a screenplay. You must read screenplays, lots of them, to write one. #scriptchat

  224. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Filmmakers who created worlds I could get lost in; whose characters, dialogue & storylines took me places I’d never imagined. #scriptchat

  225. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @blueneumann Ahoy! Is that Captain Crunch? #scriptchat

  226. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    All the films of Sergio Leone, David Lean, early Coppola; The Third Man, The Quiet Man, Key Largo – so many early classics… #scriptchat

  227. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    what inspired me to move to LA & get in the business ? #scriptchat

  228. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @dwacon @blueneumann I am imagining that now. LMBO! #scriptchat

  229. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Caffeinated Geek

  230. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @authorJamie @jeannevb I read dozens of scripts on Zoetrope that broke every rule of screenwriting… #scriptchat

  231. Rebecca Gray @LeadCharacter
    .@garywgoldstein find a story & character whose quest u simply must write. Passion & creativity win over concept every time. #scriptchat

  232. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Not sure if @garywgoldstein mentioned this already but he used to be a lit manager too. #scriptchat

  233. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    even online festivals and contests are followed and noticed by many in hollywood, including agencies and studios #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  234. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Genres stand up over time. Successful story adheres to rules & yet begs for you to break them at the same time… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  235. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk out @garywgoldstein's G+ Hangout show... FANTASTIC guests! youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Screenwriters' Fest

  236. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Screenwriters' Fest

  237. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    “@garywgoldstein: a produced short film that wins festival notice and awards is extremely helpful... #scriptchat” Whew!

  238. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    even online festivals and contests are followed and noticed by many in hollywood, including agencies and studios #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  239. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the more visible the fest (e.g. sundance, telluride, toronto, berlin, cannes, slamdance, on and on) the better #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Michael Denison

  240. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @dwacon "How will we ever find land?" "Follow your nose, boys!" #scriptchat

  241. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the original (not 'Pretty Woman' but '3000') was a dark tale, later tailored to be lighter and more properly a rom comedy #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stuart Wright

  242. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Creepy Eitan

  243. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    even online festivals and contests are followed and noticed by many in hollywood, including agencies and studios #scriptchat

  244. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein I had read that the original story was not so light and happy. #scriptchat

  245. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Choose projects that keep you awake at night, so you never give up despite countless rejections & years invested… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Lemonhead

  246. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @blueneumann Like “Life of PIE” featuring Kevin Hart adrift at sea on a small boat with Tony the Tiger. A Gr-r-r-r-reat script? #scriptchat

  247. Stuart Wright @Leytonrocks
    @authorJamie @jeannevb 1st half loose action and the 2nd half dialogue heavy to explain it - like they've never watched a film #scriptchat

  248. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    a produced short film that wins festival notice and awards is extremely helpful... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  249. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the more visible the fest (e.g. sundance, telluride, toronto, berlin, cannes, slamdance, on and on) the better #scriptchat

  250. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein And did JF pitch it to you as a dark, gritty tale? What was his pitch like? #scriptchat

  251. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    a produced short film that wins festival notice and awards is extremely helpful... #scriptchat

  252. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @dwacon (now I'm trying to remember what all Braga did... been a while since I've watched Voyager) #scriptchat

  253. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk out @garywgoldstein's G+ Hangout show... FANTASTIC guests! youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by TheJuanisaJ 

  254. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @garywgoldstein I remember hearing about this... how did the writer react to the change? #scriptchat

  255. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    treatment not a good idea. better they read your actual craft (dialogue, narrative etc) and you don't offer prose. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Nick Triandafyllou

  256. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the original (not 'Pretty Woman' but '3000') was a dark tale, later tailored to be lighter and more properly a rom comedy #scriptchat

  257. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @nickttw log line great. short (not full page) synopsis, great. 2-4 page outline won't get read. brilliant script, certainly... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Nick Triandafyllou

  258. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk out @garywgoldstein's G+ Hangout show... FANTASTIC guests! youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  259. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @blueneumann More a Brannon Braga storyline... #scriptchat

  260. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Choose projects that keep you awake at night, so you never give up despite countless rejections & years invested… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by R.D.

  261. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk out @garywgoldstein's G+ Hangout show... FANTASTIC guests! youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  262. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    all drug dealers, working girls, pimps, homeless, police etc... he was raw and vulnerable and wrote this world he know so well #scriptchat

  263. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    be vulnerable and transparent by letting them know something about you or why you chose this story (emotional relevance) #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Adryenn Ashley

  264. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @jeannevb Amazing how many scripts I've read for people who don't even understand the basic structure and format. #scriptchat

  265. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @dwacon @nisajaie Awesome! #scriptchat

  266. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @jeannevb Don’t want you to read. Want you to cook. Remind me not to join script chat before having lunch... #scriptchat

  267. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    Part of the trick is finding SO MANY stories you MUST write #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  268. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    and JF also wrote visually a world he witnessed daily living in one of the worst parts of hollywood back then #scriptchat

  269. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @garywgoldstein #scriptchat "adheres to rules & yet begs you to break them" Gold advice!
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  270. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Make sure to chk out @garywgoldstein's G+ Hangout show... FANTASTIC guests! youtube.com/channel/UCEAlT… #scriptchat

  271. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    no, you don't need to physically be in hollywood to work as a screenwriter... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Caitlin McCarthy

  272. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @ingridelkner JF wrote from a deeply emotional place based on a past relationship (albeit not with a hooker)... #scriptchat

  273. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @dwacon Slave ship on the other side of the galaxy? #scriptchat

  274. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    At film festivals or LA meetings, it’s good to meet in person to create deeper rapport, but move here only if you’re ready. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Caitlin McCarthy

  275. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Q: Things that entice a producer in a query or attract them to a project? What gets you excited about a project? #scriptchat

  276. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …Better to find a story & character whose quest you simply must write. Passion & creativity win over concept every time. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  277. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @garywgoldstein #scriptchat "adheres to rules & yet begs you to break them" Gold advice!

  278. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    Part of the trick is finding SO MANY stories you MUST write #scriptchat

  279. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    “@garywgoldstein: the script, any script, adaptation or not, needs be the very best it can be... always. #scriptchat” Amen!

  280. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …Better to find a story & character whose quest you simply must write. Passion & creativity win over concept every time. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Eboni D.

  281. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @nisajaie Mine comes in handy for the “Star Trek Voyager meets 12 Years a Slave” spec I did for Amazon Studios... #scriptchat

  282. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …Better to find a story & character whose quest you simply must write. Passion & creativity win over concept every time. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  283. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …Better to find a story & character whose quest you simply must write. Passion & creativity win over concept every time. #scriptchat

  284. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Genres stand up over time. Successful story adheres to rules & yet begs for you to break them at the same time… #scriptchat

  285. Mark Sanderson @scriptcat
    How many #screenplays will it take? Maybe two—maybe ten? Write each one as if you’ll never write again: bit.ly/1ovYu6x #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Strange Tea

  286. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    how important are trends ?... #scriptchat

  287. Mark Sanderson @scriptcat
    How many #screenplays will it take? Maybe two—maybe ten? Write each one as if you’ll never write again: bit.ly/1ovYu6x #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stuart Wright

  288. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    Great stuff tonight from @garywgoldstein and #scriptchat

  289. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    For me it's a numbers game: keep querying new scripts and eventually they get to know you. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stuart Wright

  290. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Q: does having a short film produced (small festival awards) help writer in any way? #scriptchat

  291. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Your spec may not get optioned or sold, but it can create momentum & be your best calling card to the industry. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stuart Wright

  292. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    The prob with lo/no budget movies is you trade being 1 in 30k selling the script to the prod being 1 in 30k selling the movie. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stuart Wright

  293. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Q: @garywgoldstein When pitching to Netflix/Hulu, does it depend on what production company produces the show? #scriptchat
    Retweeted by demon of words

  294. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the script, any script, adaptation or not, needs be the very best it can be... always. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  295. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Find women mentors to emulate, learn from, help expand your network with people who respect talent & character above all else. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stuart Wright

  296. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @blueneumann Aww, I'm sure you can think of a good question for Gary, otherwise enjoy his knowledge! #scriptchat

  297. Stuart Wright @Leytonrocks
    @jeannevb always reflects a lack of actual reading that ppl think others are queuing up to read their stuff #scriptchat

  298. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the script, any script, adaptation or not, needs be the very best it can be... always. #scriptchat

  299. Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
    Q: Any advice if you want to be writer+director? Should you attach yourself to the project right from the beginning? #scriptchat

  300. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @dwacon @garywgoldstein blank book on this side, but the idea's the same #scriptchat

  301. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @blueneumann exactly! #scriptchat

  302. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    also, what genre if you're a newer filmmaker or writer (e.g. young adult is super good) #scriptchat

  303. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  304. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Claire

  305. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @TheFilterGuy yep, you'll find @garywgoldstein's transcript on scriptchat.com after I post it. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  306. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein I keep a digital reporter @ bedside to record those ideas that slip thu the subconscious. #scriptchat

  307. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  308. Rebecca Gray @LeadCharacter
    Right .@garywgoldstein: see gender as an advantage rather than a hindrance. #scriptchat”
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  309. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @authorjamie doesn't need be a best seller but helps if there's a sizable following (also if that author's been produced before) #scriptchat

  310. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @jeannevb Plus, once you know the person more, you know the project that's right to send them and the way they can help! #scriptchat

  311. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  312. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  313. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  314. Rebecca Gray @LeadCharacter
    Right .@garywgoldstein: see gender as an advantage rather than a hindrance. #scriptchat”

  315. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    no, you don't need to physically be in hollywood to work as a screenwriter... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  316. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein @SarahAlexis4 I've also asked ass'ts what they're looking for & found scripts of my friends to submit. #payitfwd #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  317. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @TheFilterGuy yep, you'll find @garywgoldstein's transcript on scriptchat.com after I post it. #scriptchat

  318. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat
    Retweeted by John Ward

  319. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Ignore the constant rejection, embrace the word ‘no’ as a conversation starter; remember it’s not just because you’re a woman. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Rebecca Gray

  320. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    At film festivals or LA meetings, it’s good to meet in person to create deeper rapport, but move here only if you’re ready. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  321. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … pick writers open to receiving quality feedback & committed to rewriting to turn a story into a shooting script. #scriptchat

  322. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Chiming in bc ppl are constantly asking me to read their scripts. Build a RELATIONSHIP w someone first b4 you ask for their time #scriptchat

  323. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @garywgoldstein That is good to know. I have always harbored a fear that I have to hid my gender & ethnicity to get accepted. #scriptchat

  324. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …you’re judged more by the actors & directors you attract, than by the # of explosions in a film or the size of your budgets. #scriptchat

  325. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Choose projects that keep you awake at night, so you never give up despite countless rejections & years invested… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Alejandro G S

  326. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Early on, pick stories that are fresh and authentic, with roles actors & filmmakers will seek out… #scriptchat

  327. Laura Yntema @laurayntema
    So many prod co's seem to have their imprint on films. Each have diff functions-which co's should the screenwriter target? Thx. #scriptchat

  328. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Choose projects that keep you awake at night, so you never give up despite countless rejections & years invested… #scriptchat

  329. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    i got a great question earlier about one piece of advice i'd give future filmmakers... #scriptchat

  330. Kendall Castor-Perry @TheFilterGuy
    @jeannevb remind me, can we download chat log? @garywgoldstein comments golden but too many to read real time. #scriptchat

  331. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Find women mentors to emulate, learn from, help expand your network with people who respect talent & character above all else. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  332. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Find women mentors to emulate, learn from, help expand your network with people who respect talent & character above all else. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  333. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    @garywgoldstein Q: if you're adapting a novel, does it need to be bestseller to garner interest? Or just be well written script?#scriptchat

  334. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    be vulnerable and transparent by letting them know something about you or why you chose this story (emotional relevance) #scriptchat
    Retweeted by R.D.

  335. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    Another week whee I wish I had a good question to ask #scriptchat

  336. Nick Triandafyllou @NickTtw
    @dwacon hell yeah! green swans for everyone! #scriptchat

  337. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    see gender as an advantage rather than a hindrance. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  338. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Ignore the constant rejection, embrace the word ‘no’ as a conversation starter; remember it’s not just because you’re a woman. #scriptchat

  339. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Find women mentors to emulate, learn from, help expand your network with people who respect talent & character above all else. #scriptchat

  340. Janelle B @JazzBeeP
    Q @garywgoldstein any advice on how to pitch a one hour drama for TV? #scriptchat

  341. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @TheFilterGuy Hello. #scriptchat

  342. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    see gender as an advantage rather than a hindrance. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stephanie G Spence

  343. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    gender: a unique pov with nuances of narrative, character, dialogue, storytelling -- Vachon, Ellison, Rhimes. #scriptchat

  344. GHenryWrites @ghenrywrites
    Qreat questions and info being tossed around today for #scriptchat with @garywgoldstein #screenwriting
    Retweeted by R.D.

  345. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    see gender as an advantage rather than a hindrance. #scriptchat

  346. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @TheFilterGuy Hey Kendall! :) Welcome! *waves* Great to have you here! #scriptchat

  347. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    treatment not a good idea. better they read your actual craft (dialogue, narrative etc) and you don't offer prose. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  348. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @NickTtw Maybe origami with $100 bills? #scriptchat

  349. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    treatment not a good idea. better they read your actual craft (dialogue, narrative etc) and you don't offer prose. #scriptchat

  350. Kendall Castor-Perry @TheFilterGuy
    Sorry I'm late (not that anyone will have noticed) #scriptchat

  351. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @nickttw log line great. short (not full page) synopsis, great. 2-4 page outline won't get read. brilliant script, certainly... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  352. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @nickttw log line great. short (not full page) synopsis, great. 2-4 page outline won't get read. brilliant script, certainly... #scriptchat

  353. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Q: @garywgoldstein When pitching to Netflix/Hulu, does it depend on what production company produces the show? #scriptchat

  354. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    be vulnerable and transparent by letting them know something about you or why you chose this story (emotional relevance) #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  355. Amy Senger @sengseng
    @GaryWGoldstein Does gender matter? What advice can you offer first-time female writer/ producers? #scriptchat

  356. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein Did JF Lawton give a compelling connection to the Pretty Woman story? #scriptchat

  357. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Heard similar advice @ CBS yesterday. If it has no personal nexus, they lose interest. #scriptchat

  358. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @sarahalexis4 the ass't is your equal, you help each other, e.g. you intro them to the young dev exec you met recently... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Sharif Yelverton

  359. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein @SarahAlexis4 I've also asked ass'ts what they're looking for & found scripts of my friends to submit. #payitfwd #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Sharif Yelverton

  360. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    just remember these are people & you should make it personal... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  361. Jamie Lee Scott @authorJamie
    “@garywgoldstein: @nisajaie how you reach out to new hollywood (e.g. netflix, amazon etc) is no different... #scriptchat” good to know

  362. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    be vulnerable and transparent by letting them know something about you or why you chose this story (emotional relevance) #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Stephanie G Spence

  363. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @filmwritr4 Hi, great to see you! #scriptchat

  364. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    be vulnerable and transparent by letting them know something about you or why you chose this story (emotional relevance) #scriptchat

  365. Hayley McKenzie @HayleyMckenzie1
    #screenwriting: harnessing your inner critic: scriptangel.wordpress.com/2014/10/10/scr… #scriptchat #writingtips

  366. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    At film festivals or LA meetings, it’s good to meet in person to create deeper rapport, but move here only if you’re ready. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Dawn Piercy

  367. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @garygoldstein How important are trends? Write what you know and love, or consider what's getting attention? #scriptchat

  368. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @SarahAlexis4 Hey Sarah! *waves* #scriptchat

  369. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    just remember these are people & you should make it personal... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman

  370. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    make it about them as much as about you, up to & including opening & sharing your contacts, always keeping them as your mentor #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Sharif Yelverton

  371. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    just remember these are people & you should make it personal... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  372. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    research them so you really know who you're writing to... #scriptchat

  373. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    just remember these are people & you should make it personal... #scriptchat

  374. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Q Any recommended resources/ways to research those associated with similar films to target beyond trades & Imdb? #scriptchat

  375. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @nisajaie how you reach out to new hollywood (e.g. netflix, amazon etc) is no different... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  376. GHenryWrites @ghenrywrites
    Qreat questions and info being tossed around today for #scriptchat with @garywgoldstein #screenwriting

  377. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    At film festivals or LA meetings, it’s good to meet in person to create deeper rapport, but move here only if you’re ready. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  378. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @nisajaie how you reach out to new hollywood (e.g. netflix, amazon etc) is no different... #scriptchat

  379. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @garywgoldstein This is great advice Gary! Thanks so much for sharing it. Really helps us. #scriptchat

  380. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein I went in for 2nd pitch, turned exec thought 2nd meet was a general. He was happy to hang out, see how I'm going #scriptchat

  381. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    no, you don't need to physically be in hollywood to work as a screenwriter... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Eboni D.

  382. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @nisajaie Thanks so much! :) Nice to meet you too! #scriptchat

  383. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    make it about them as much as about you, up to & including opening & sharing your contacts, always keeping them as your mentor #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  384. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    At film festivals or LA meetings, it’s good to meet in person to create deeper rapport, but move here only if you’re ready. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  385. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein @SarahAlexis4 I've also asked ass'ts what they're looking for & found scripts of my friends to submit. #payitfwd #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  386. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @filmwritr4 @nisajaie @CydM @blueneumann My pleasure! Nice to meet you! #scriptchat

  387. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    You can have a presence virtually & create rapport, get to know via phone, skype, email, social media from anywhere… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  388. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    At film festivals or LA meetings, it’s good to meet in person to create deeper rapport, but move here only if you’re ready. #scriptchat

  389. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    no, you don't need to physically be in hollywood to work as a screenwriter... #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  390. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @garywgoldstein Is there a different method for querying cable and/or internet (Netflix, etc.) companies? #scriptchat

  391. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    Q @garywgoldstein With the big China movie fund (hollywoodreporter.com/news/chinas-wa…) is it wise to direct approach players in China? #scriptchat

  392. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Can get a mobile # with an LA prefix so you feel-appear local & it helps if you can come to LA at least 2x year for meetings… #scriptchat

  393. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    You can have a presence virtually & create rapport, get to know via phone, skype, email, social media from anywhere… #scriptchat

  394. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    make it about them as much as about you, up to & including opening & sharing your contacts, always keeping them as your mentor #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  395. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    no, you don't need to physically be in hollywood to work as a screenwriter... #scriptchat

  396. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    make it about them as much as about you, up to & including opening & sharing your contacts, always keeping them as your mentor #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  397. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    For me it's a numbers game: keep querying new scripts and eventually they get to know you. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by J. J. Hillard

  398. ✧T.J. Westerfield✧ @TJWesterfield
    @garywgoldstein Thanks for sharing such great screenwriting info, Gary.#scriptchat

  399. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    make it about them as much as about you, up to & including opening & sharing your contacts, always keeping them as your mentor #scriptchat

  400. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein @SarahAlexis4 I've also asked ass'ts what they're looking for & found scripts of my friends to submit. #payitfwd #scriptchat

  401. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @nisajaie @CydM @blueneumann Thanks for following me Juanisa! :) #scriptchat

  402. Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
    @garywgoldstein Q: Is it different to pitch to a major than to an indie? #scriptchat

  403. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    you share articles or blogs about something you know is of great interest to them #scriptchat

  404. Amy Senger @sengseng
    @GaryWGoldstein How much does geography matter? Do I need to physically be in LA to work in #Hollywood as a screenwriter? #scriptchat

  405. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @sarahalexis4 the ass't is your equal, you help each other, e.g. you intro them to the young dev exec you met recently... #scriptchat

  406. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @blueneumann #scriptchat we'll talk after savoring @garygoldstein :-)

  407. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Your spec may not get optioned or sold, but it can create momentum & be your best calling card to the industry. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by J. J. Hillard

  408. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Searching for Sugarman (?) won best docu @ Cannes after director ran out of $ & finished shooting film on his phone. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jamie Lee Scott

  409. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @CydM @blueneumann @nisajaie Yea, I had to do the mass update. Lol I just haven't had time to review all the changes. #scriptchat

  410. Debra Eckerling @WriteOnOnline
    How'd everyone do on their goals this week? facebook.com/writeononline #writeon #scriptchat #smcla @GuidedGoals

  411. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @wcmartell AND you barely have enough money to do it right. #scriptchat

  412. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @CydM qu'est-que Adobe Max? #scriptchat

  413. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @jazzbeep a minimum of one brilliant, market-tested screenplay, another either complete or in progress & several refined pitches #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  414. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    The prob with lo/no budget movies is you trade being 1 in 30k selling the script to the prod being 1 in 30k selling the movie. #scriptchat

  415. Nick Triandafyllou @NickTtw
    @garywgoldstein ready to query = strong logline, 1p synopsis, 2-4p outline, great 95-110p script... Do we need a treatment? #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  416. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    I'm producing my own content with my web series (streaming episodic content), and writing for others #scriptchat
    Retweeted by demon of words

  417. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Q: @garywgoldstein What would be the best prodcos/studios to query? #scriptchat
    Retweeted by demon of words

  418. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Hey Gary! Welcome! #scriptchat
    Retweeted by demon of words

  419. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Hey everyone! #scriptchat
    Retweeted by demon of words

  420. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    Time for #scriptchat with guest @garywgoldstein giving tips on querying a producer!
    Retweeted by demon of words

  421. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @blueneumann @nisajaie #scriptchat Not what I saw at Adobe Max this week! Amazing stuff.

  422. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @garywgoldstein Re: approaching similar films/TV series - how would you do that if they don't look at unsolicited scripts? #scriptchat

  423. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @jazzbeep a minimum of one brilliant, market-tested screenplay, another either complete or in progress & several refined pitches #scriptchat

  424. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @garywgoldstein Wow! #scriptchat

  425. Nick Triandafyllou @NickTtw
    @garywgoldstein ready to query = strong logline, 1p synopsis, 2-4p outline, great 95-110p script... Do we need a treatment? #scriptchat

  426. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @nisajaie @byChrisPhillips #scriptchat No love for Premier...Adobe all the way with the new release this week

  427. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @nisajaie I heard that Adobe oversimplified FCP in a recent release... less pro, more consumer. #scriptchat

  428. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @filmwritr4 @blueneumann @AGSfilmmaker @jeannevb @dwacon @IngridElkner @CydM *waves back* Oye! #scriptchat

  429. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Mimicking box office success or big-budget commercial fare rather than that one unique story only you could write so well… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Debra Kayn

  430. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Searching for Sugarman (?) won best docu @ Cannes after director ran out of $ & finished shooting film on his phone. #scriptchat

  431. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Q: Thoughts on how to be of use/be helpful in order to give back in the relationships one builds w/ an asst? #scriptchat

  432. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    I guess social media is probably a good place to keep in touch with asst's. #scriptchat

  433. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @garywgoldstein Thanks Gary! :) #scriptchat

  434. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    Some don't realize that the person who answers the phone at a prodco is connected to everyone there. They take mssgs. POWER! #scriptchat

  435. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @byChrisPhillips @CydM I love Premiere! But I am an Adobe girl (design & film). Any love for Final Cut Pro? I want to learn it. #scriptchat

  436. Janelle B @JazzBeeP
    Q @garywgoldstein what should I have in my writing portfolio before I look for a producer? #scriptchat

  437. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @blueneumann @AGSfilmmaker @jeannevb @dwacon @ingridelkner @cydm Hey everyone! *waves* #scriptchat

  438. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @cydm so much is poss today. #scriptchat

  439. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Had great relationship with WB exec who went to the pre-Disney ABC and then fell off the grid. C’est le guerre… #scriptchat

  440. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    @garywgoldstein any other suggestions for building our network? #scriptchat

  441. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the ass't stays your contact at new gig AND intros you to replacement at old job. systemize your growing network. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman

  442. Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
    Hi, @blueneumann, @filmwritr4, @jeannevb #scriptchat

  443. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @garywgoldstein I find it crazy that ppl advise to be friendly with assistants. I can't see a reason to be anything different! #scriptchat

  444. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @filmwriter4 target films similar to yours, the prodcos, directors, everyone associated with those films & target them #scriptchat

  445. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @AGSfilmmaker *pours* welcome! #scriptchat

  446. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    @CydM Really? Interesting. I met someone that does trailers she said Avid is slowly fading, know Premiere... #scriptchat

  447. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @AGSfilmmaker hola alejandro! #scriptchat

  448. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @AGSfilmmaker Hey! :) #scriptchat

  449. Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
    Hello to everyone @ #scriptchat

  450. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    the ass't stays your contact at new gig AND intros you to replacement at old job. systemize your growing network. #scriptchat

  451. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @jeannevb I will tell Sally Struthers do do a commercial... #scriptchat

  452. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    I'm producing my own content with my web series (streaming episodic content), and writing for others #scriptchat

  453. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    yes, I think it’s more difficult if your goal is to be produced at a studio; but there are more ways to get in the game today… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  454. Cyd Madsen @CydM
    #scriptchat Gone Girl fully done in Adobe Premier, very affordable

  455. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @dwacon great Q as well. when ass't switches jobs, you double your rolodex ! #scriptchat

  456. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @wcmartell Just so long as the query doesn’t trigger release of the hounds... #scriptchat

  457. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …lower cost tech & equip & post-prod; more avail talent; our ability to target audience socially in advance, even crowdsourcing. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  458. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    yes, I think it’s more difficult if your goal is to be produced at a studio; but there are more ways to get in the game today… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  459. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …lower cost tech & equip & post-prod; more avail talent; our ability to target audience socially in advance, even crowdsourcing. #scriptchat

  460. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    yes, I think it’s more difficult if your goal is to be produced at a studio; but there are more ways to get in the game today… #scriptchat

  461. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @garywgoldstein Great advice, but what to do when the asst’s change jobs to a boss working in a different genre/market ? #scriptchat

  462. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    A standard query is impersonal & results are random; target people you admire & consistently build rapport with their ass’t’s… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Eboni D.

  463. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @blueneumann @wcmartell "Or as we refer to him... SCRIPT MAN." #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  464. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @nisajaie @IngridElkner morning! #scriptchat

  465. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    @blueneumann @wcmartell "Or as we refer to him... SCRIPT MAN." #scriptchat

  466. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Q: @garywgoldstein What would be the best prodcos/studios to query? #scriptchat

  467. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @IngridElkner Morning over there! #scriptchat

  468. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Your spec may not get optioned or sold, but it can create momentum & be your best calling card to the industry. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  469. Konrad Stief @KonradStief
    @garywgoldstein Doesn't matter if your previous scripts are unproduced? Ass't wouldn't be concerned of practical experience? #scriptchat

  470. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @dwacon haha wait till you see the Thanksgiving tweets :) #scriptchat

  471. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Your spec may not get optioned or sold, but it can create momentum & be your best calling card to the industry. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Eboni D.

  472. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    @wcmartell "it's that guy who keeps sending us scripts." #scriptchat

  473. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Your spec may not get optioned or sold, but it can create momentum & be your best calling card to the industry. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Chris Hadley

  474. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Q: Any tips on the first contact, how to break ice & politely initiate to then continue w/ what you described? #scriptchat

  475. Amy Senger @sengseng
    @GaryWGoldstein Do you think it's more or less difficult to break into #Hollywood now than say 20 years ago? #scriptchat

  476. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    @IngridElkner Good morning to you! :) #scriptchat

  477. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Your spec may not get optioned or sold, but it can create momentum & be your best calling card to the industry. #scriptchat

  478. William C. Martell @wcmartell
    For me it's a numbers game: keep querying new scripts and eventually they get to know you. #scriptchat

  479. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Hey Gary! Welcome! #scriptchat

  480. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … write the story that will stand out, get you noticed & can be produced on an ‘indie’ budget’ if need be… #scriptchat

  481. The THINGrid Elkner @IngridElkner
    Good morning, script loonies! Welcome, @garywgoldstein #scriptchat

  482. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Mimicking box office success or big-budget commercial fare rather than that one unique story only you could write so well… #scriptchat

  483. Chris Hadley @filmwritr4
    Hey everyone! #scriptchat

  484. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    FYI @garywgoldstein has @scriptmag column. His latest here on "No" is Just a Conversation Starter scriptmag.com/features/break… #scriptchat

  485. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    @sengseng thanks for the Q #scriptchat

  486. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …let the ass’t get to know you (you = the writer, artist, creator) --ask their advice, ask smart questions, engage them… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  487. Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
    @jeannevb Adopt me and never stop cooking... #scriptchat

  488. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    A standard query is impersonal & results are random; target people you admire & consistently build rapport with their ass’t’s… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  489. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …even 3 minutes on the phone once a week for 3-4 weeks & you’ll develop rapport that separates you from your competition… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Sharif Yelverton

  490. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    A standard query is impersonal & results are random; target people you admire & consistently build rapport with their ass’t’s… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by GHenryWrites

  491. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Looking forward to my maiden voyage on #scriptchat. Thanks for the invite. #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Catherine Shefski

  492. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … soon they’ll ask to read your work. Invest in people & relationships. Let people know & like you. The rest happens naturally. #scriptchat

  493. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …even 3 minutes on the phone once a week for 3-4 weeks & you’ll develop rapport that separates you from your competition… #scriptchat

  494. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    A standard query is impersonal & results are random; target people you admire & consistently build rapport with their ass’t’s… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Sharif Yelverton

  495. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    …let the ass’t get to know you (you = the writer, artist, creator) --ask their advice, ask smart questions, engage them… #scriptchat

  496. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    A standard query is impersonal & results are random; target people you admire & consistently build rapport with their ass’t’s… #scriptchat
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  497. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @SarahAlexis4 oh yeah, it's scrumpdillyicious #scriptchat

  498. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    … Initiate short , thoughtful calls & emails –- don’t ask big favors right away (e.g. asking a stranger to read your script)... #scriptchat

  499. TheJuanisaJ  @nisajaie
    @garywgoldstein Thanks for joining! And congrats to the upcoming anniversary. #scriptchat

  500. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    A standard query is impersonal & results are random; target people you admire & consistently build rapport with their ass’t’s… #scriptchat

  501. Amy Senger @sengseng
    @GaryWGoldstein What's the most common mistake you see aspiring screenwriters making? #scriptchat

  502. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein WOW 25?! Amazing. #scriptchat

  503. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @jeannevb Mmm. Nice! #scriptchat

  504. Conservative Warrior @GOP_Warrior
    @jeannevb Oh how I've missed #ScriptChat ... I'll be back after December. :-)

  505. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    @garywgoldstein so let's get started.... love your advice on querying execs. Shoot some thoughts out on the best approach #scriptchat

  506. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    @garywgoldstein Thanks for joining us! #scriptchat

  507. FilmHoncho @filmhoncho
    #screenwriting #indiefilm #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/JDFZLCrbRi
    Retweeted by spero film expo

  508. Stephanie G Spence @ScreenwriterSGS
    sounds yummy .@jeannevb thanks for #scriptchat welcome .@garywgoldstein

  509. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Hard to imagine but March '15 marks the 25th anniv of that film's release. #scriptchat

  510. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    Time for #scriptchat with guest @garywgoldstein giving tips on querying a producer!
    Retweeted by Cyd Madsen

  511. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Welcome @garywgoldstein! #scriptchat

  512. Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
    Time for #scriptchat with guest @garywgoldstein giving tips on querying a producer!

  513. Gary W. Goldstein @garywgoldstein
    Looking forward to my maiden voyage on #scriptchat. Thanks for the invite. #scriptchat

  514. Christopher Phillips @byChrisPhillips
    And Pretty Woman was on TV last night... Great timing. #scriptchat

  515. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    Let the games begin... fyi, I have apple pie moonshine simmering on the stove #howweroll #scriptchat

  516. Marian Evans @devt
    Women's Resolution from World Conf of Screenwriters, Irish research & @femmesetcinema wellywoodwoman.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/womens… #womeninfilm #scriptchat

  517. Chris Neumann @blueneumann
    Thanks for joining us tonight, @garywgoldstein ! #scriptchat

  518. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    It’s #SCRIPTCHAT O’CLOCK! @garywgoldstein (prod of PRETTY WOMAN) gives tips on querying scriptchat.blogspot.com/2014/10/gary-w…
    Retweeted by Christopher Phillips

  519. Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
    It’s #SCRIPTCHAT O’CLOCK! @garywgoldstein (prod of PRETTY WOMAN) gives tips on querying scriptchat.blogspot.com/2014/10/gary-w…
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