Let's Set Up 2021 #Scriptchat Topics and Guests!

Who doesn't want to see 2020 beat it? Time to plan for the stellar year that 2021 is going to be! 

Let's set up our #scriptchat schedule for 2021. 

Shout out guests and topics you want to see in the comments below or send a tweet to @jeannevb. 

Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

#Scriptchat winds down the year with a holiday break. 

We'll return Sunday, January 3, 2021! 

If you have a wishlist for guests in the coming year, feel free to tweet Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb, and she'll try to track them down.

Happy Holidays! 

Jeanne 

#Scriptchat Transcript William C. Martell @wcmartell Talks Writing a Great Ending

Amazing chat tonight with pro screenwriter William C. Martell @wcmartell, sharing essential techniques for writing a great ending. This is the last chat for 2020, so dive in and enjoy the transcript! See you Jan 3rd! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

William C. Martell to Guest on #Scriptchat to Discuss Writing Great Endings

Sunday 5pm PT is our last #Scriptchat of 2020! 

Join guest William C. Martell @wcmartell to discuss writing great endings.

Martell is a long-time pro writer with 20 (or maybe more) produced movies under his belt. He also writes incredible instructional books for screenwriters called Screenwriting Blue Books, available on Amazon.

New site to participate in #scriptchat! 

Tchat is no longer working, so we moved over to TwChat. You can find the (super simple) login instructions here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Tim Schildberger @Write_LA - Dos and Don'ts Tips from a Screenwriting Contest Judge

Great chat tonight with Tim Schildberger from Write LA @Write_LA on what writers can improve on when entering their screenplays into contests. Enjoy! @jeannevb 

Read the script below or on the Wakelet site here. 

#Scriptchat Transcript: Meghan Fitzmartin @megfitz89 - Writing in Different Mediums

Such a fun chat with Meghan Fitzmartin @megfitz89 (Writer of TV SPN, Cartoons Comics Podcasts. Creator of @redrhinopod. Next Up: @dccomics Robin Eternal) on tips for writing in different mediums. Branch out and give it a try! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site.

#Scriptchat Transcript with CEO David Kohner Zuckerman of Virtual Pitch Fest

We chatted with the CEO of Virtual Pitch Fest @VPFest, David Kohner Zuckerman, to discuss all things pitching. Dive in! 

Read the chat below or on the Wakelet site.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Shannane Johnson, The Professional Pen @shannanejohnson - Mistakes Writers Make that Keep Them from Succeeding

What a great chat with Shannane Johnson, The Professional Pen @shannanejohnson! She shared tons of practical and straight-forward advice, showcasing the mistakes writers make that keep them from succeeding. This is a must-read transcript! Enjoy! @jeannevb

You can read the transcript on the Wakelet site or embedded below.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Marti King Young @scrnwriterchic on How to Not Lose Your Soul in the Film Industry

Woah, what an amazing chat tonight with Marti King Young @scrnwriterchic. Tons of amazing tips for writers on keeping your soul intake as well as your sanity. This is Life Lessons 101! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript on the Wakelet site or embedded below.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Laurie Ashbourne @LaurieAshbourne Discusses Serving Genres

Laurie Ashbourne @LaurieAshbourne shared insights and tips into writing to serve a genre, subverting genres, and so much more. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

Laurie Ashbourne #Scriptchat Guest on October 25th, Discussing “Serving Genres”

Writer/Producer Laurie Ashbourne @LaurieAshbourne of L.A. Story Studio discusses “serving genres." 

Sunday, October 25th at 5pm PT

HOW TO CHAT: 

The best site to chat from is here, as it auto-adds the #scriptchat hashtag and allows everyone to see your tweets. Unfortunately, it does not support more than 140 characters, so if you tweet from Twitter, your tweets will be truncated in the chat room. Hence, why it's best to tweet from the above link.

To see our full chat schedule, click here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Joey Tuccio of Roadmap Writers Discusses Importance of Branding Yourself & Your Writing

Joey Tuccio of @roadmapwriters shared stellar advice on the importance of branding yourself and your writing to attract an agent or manager. We even snuck in some pics of Mambo the rescue pup! In case any of you want to foster that beauty (or any other dogs in the L.A. area), email Joey at joey@roadmapwriters.com. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site.

Roadmap Writers Discusses Branding Yourself as a Screenwriter on #Scriptchat Sunday, October 18th!

Next up, Roadmap Writers @roadmapwriters, talking Branding Yourself as a Screenwriter!

Sunday, October 18th at 5pm PT 

HOW TO CHAT: 

The best site to chat from is here, as it auto-adds the #scriptchat hashtag and allows everyone to see your tweets. Unfortunately, it does not support more than 140 characters, so if you tweet from Twitter, your tweets will be truncated in the chat room. Hence, why it's best to tweet from the above link.

To see our full chat schedule, click here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Script Hop - A Game-Changing Way to Present Your Script to Execs

 When I first talked with Brian Austin @ripcityaustin, Scott Foster, & Jory Weitz of @ScriptHop, I knew #scriptchat peeps needed to see this product. We dove into how ScriptHop works, the value it has for writers, & more. This is going to change the industry. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site. Don't forget to check out ScriptHop for yourself on their website!

#Scriptchat Transcript: Writing Apps and Tips for Productivity

Tonight, we shared tips and tricks for getting words on the page. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Bob Saenz @BobSnz on Taking & Giving Screenplay Notes

All writers need to learn how to take notes. Bob Saenz @BobSnz gives fantastic and practical advice on giving notes, taking notes, and not taking it personally. A must read! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Also, Bob has a great screenwriting book out where he talks candidly about the industry - That's Not The Way It Works: A No-Nonsense Guide to the Craft and Business of Screenwriting.

Read on the Wakelet site or below. 

#Scriptchat Transcript: Filmmaking and Screenwriting for COVID-Safe Sets

An interesting chat where we discussed the challenges in filmmaking in a COVID world, as well as some possible solutions via story ideas that lend themselves to safe production sets. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript (08/30/2020): James Kicklighter @jameskick Film Director of The Sound of Identity #LuciasDoc & The American Question #TAQfilm (2020) - TOPIC: Documentaries

#Scriptchat Transcript: François Farrugia @MovieSoftPro of Belleville Pictures - Insights Into Film Production

Tonight we had François Farrugia @MovieSoftPro of Belleville Pictures, discussing the importance of understanding film production. Enjoy!

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Breaking In with Ian Shorr @IanShorr

Ian Shorr @IanShorr (Writer of Paramount's @Infinitemov, coming out Memorial Day Weekend 2021, Writer of Splinter, Office Uprising, CBS' Training Day INFINITE) rocked the chat tonight with incredible advice! He even stayed an extra half an hour! Don't miss this super-size transcript of gold! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript 8-9-20 with Writer Howard Jordan Jr.

Scriptchat welcomed Howard Jordan, Jr @howardwrites to the chat tonight - TV writer/co-producer CBS The Unicorn, BET Bigger, Netflix Family Reunion. Howard shared advice on breaking in and tips for advancing your career and craft. This is a must-read! 

 

#Scriptchat Transcript: Corey Mandell @coreymandell - A Writer’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving in a World Gone Mad!

Corey Mandell @coreymandell shared great advice on how to start a project, get it ready for market, and so much more! This is a must-read transcript! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Open Topic, including low-budget writing and more!

We had a great chat tonight, talking everything from low-budget writing to avoiding kids... that's a whole other story. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Bob DeRosa @thembob and Ben Rock @neptunesalad Discuss Writing Audio Dramas/Fiction Podcasts - July 19th, 2020

Awesome returning #Scriptchat guest Bob DeRosa @thembob and wonderful #Scriptchat newbie Ben Rock @neptunesalad (co-writers of the horror/mystery podcast Video Palace for Shudder) shared a ton of helpful insights from their experience writing audio dramas/fiction podcasts.

Topics included how they format their scripts, how they write sound in their scripts, how they structure their episodes/season, differences and similarities in writing and pitching for audio vs. film/TV, how to keep listeners coming back for the next episode, and much more!

If you love listening to podcasts and/or would like to write one, there's a lot of great info here!

Moderated by @SarahAlexis4.

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site. Enjoy!

#Scriptchat Transcript: Jeff Willis @jwillis81 Talks About Negotiating Contracts

Jeff Willis @jwillis81 works in business & legal affairs at studios, currently works at Marvel Studios as their Director of Credits & Administration. Jeff gave incredible advice on contract negotiations. Bookmark this transcript! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript with John Zaozirny @johnzaozirny Literary Manager and Head of Bellevue Productions

Amazing chat tonight with John Zaozirny @johnzaozirny Literary Manager and Head of Bellevue Productions. As a lit manager, producer of ELI and upcoming Paramount film INFINITE, John has fantastic insights into how to the writer/manager relationship works as well as important advice on how to have a successful writing career. This is a must-read transcript! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site.

#Scriptchat Transcript with Screenwriter Saeed Crumpler @Balance510 - Topic: Breaking In, Against All Odds

A must-read transcript with screenwriter Saeed Crumpler @Balance510, dishing tips on breaking in, writing routines, querying, educating yourself about the business side of writing and more! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Grant Faulkner of #NaNoWriMo - Writing a Script in 30 Days

Grant Faulkner @grantfaulkner shared great advice about writing a screenplay in 30 days, including dialogue, planning, and more. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Lane Shefter Bishop Gives Tips for Writing Loglines

Tonight's guest is Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish founder of Vast Entertainment, Emmy award winning director, Film/Television producer specializing in book-to-screen adaptation, and author of Sell Your Story in A Single Sentence: Advice from the Front Lines of Hollywood. TOPIC: Loglines - Enjoy! @jeannevb 

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site.

#Scriptchat Transcript 05/17/2020: Finding Your Motivation and Productivity

#Scriptchat Transcript with Marty Lang @marty_lang - TOPIC: Writing for Micro-Budget Features

At tonight's chat, Marty Lang @marty_lang shared great tips on writing for micro-budget features and how to reverse engineer a story based on the resources you have. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript with Tripper Clancy @TripperClancy - Stuber, Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This, Die Hart

Tonight, we had an amazing chat with screenwriter Tripper Clancy @TripperClancy - Stuber, Netflix's I Am Not Okay With This, Die Hart. He shared invaluable advice on pitching, getting representation and so much more! You'll want to read this, for sure. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the chat transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Spencer Striker @spencerstriker Creator of History Adventures, Discussing Igniting a Curiosity for History

Tonight we talked with Spencer Striker @spencerstriker, creator of History Adventures @HistoryAdvs, about creating fictional characters "living through extraordinary flashpoints in world history, where the stakes could not be higher." Great tips on researching history and more! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Shimmer the Glowworm Creator Shelby Herman on Creating Multi-media to Expand Your Story

Shelby Herman @ShimmerGlows, creator of Shimmer the Glowworm, shared tips & advice on creating multi-media content from one story idea. Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Screenwriter Jenna Avery @JennaAvery Discusses Theme - March 22nd, 2020

We had a great time chatting about all things theme with Jenna Avery @JennaAvery (sci-fi screenwriter and columnist for Final Draft & ScriptMag)! Included in the discussion were common misconceptions about theme, ways to think about theme to help incorporate it efficiently in your work, and using theme to solve story problems. It was fun to hear some writers share their thoughts on the theme of their current projects in progress.

Jenna's screenwriting columns:
Final Draft
ScriptMag

Moderated by @SarahAlexis4.

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site. Enjoy!

Building Your Social Media Audience Transcript 3-15-20

#Scriptchat Transcript: Director of the LGBT film "Lover Girl" Shawna Khorasani @shawneesaur on Getting Started at Screenwriting & Formulating the Best Story

Tonight we had director Shawna Khorasani @shawneesaur as our guest, discussing getting started in screenwriting and formulating a story. Enjoy!

Read below or on the Wakelet site.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Final Draft's Contest Director, Kala Guess, AMA about Final Draft Big Break Contest

Kala Guess @kala_guess, Contest Director, answered our chatters' questions about screenwriting contests, Final Draft @finaldraftinc Big Break, offering tips on the benefits and how to do better in the next contest you enter! Get on it! @jeannevb

Read the transcript on the Wakelet site or embedded below.

#Scriptchat Transcript: Screenwriting Duo Anna & Mark Casadei @annaliterally @markliterally Discuss All Things Screenwriting - February 23rd, 2020

Screenwriting duo Anna & Mark Casadei @annaliterally @markliterally returned for another fun and fabulous chat sharing their tips, insights, and experience about all things screenwriting including their writing process, working as writing partners, character development and clear voices, rewriting, incorporating notes, keeping the reader engaged, etc. 

Moderated by @SarahAlexis4.

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site. Enjoy! 

#Scriptchat Transcript: Writing Resources, Sites and Productivity Tips!

A fun-filled chat sharing tips to help each other get more words on the page. You'll want to read this one! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript on Wakelet or embedded below:

Loglines, Outlines & More! #Scriptchat Transcript January 26, 2020

Tonight we let the topics fly, starting with loglines, then dipped into outlining & tools to help. Check out the transcript. Oh, and no #scriptchat next week. We'll be deep into wings and dip for Super Bowl Sunday! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.

Literary Manager @DanielJSeco answers questions Transcript January 18, 2020

Debra Eckerling @TheDEBMethod, writing coach discussing the "Deb Method: Goal Setting Simplified"