#Scriptchat Transcript: Writing Resources

We all have our favorite go-to resources, but now we have them all listed together! Check out books, sites, podcasts, and research resources to inspire. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Story Structure

Lots of great tips for getting your story on the page. Dive in! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: What's Holding You Back?

We had a group therapy session, asking/answering/exploring "What is holding you back?" From writing or from "success." Truth was spilled. Hopefully, light was shed and change will come. Let's keep supporting each other! @jeannevb 

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Endings

 The only way to follow the great beginnings topic is to talk about endings. So ... here you are. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: The First 10 Pages

Grabbing the reader is never easy. We shared advice on what is important in the first 5 pages as well as mistakes to avoid. Oh, and we also talked about staying on Twitter through the drama. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Balancing Writing and Life

It's rare to find a writer who hasn't struggled finding the right balance between living life, working, and finding time to write. We shared how we make time to create and what our struggles are. Hopefully, some tips will inspire. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Adapting a Screenplay Into a Novel

With National Novel Writing Month #NaNoWriMo just around the corner, we thought we'd ask screenwriters to join the challenge and try adapting one of their scripts into a novel. Tips as well as pros/cons included. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Open Topic - Writing Routines, Digital Notebooks and More!

Normally we don't get transcripts for open-topic nights, but this one had so much great advice, we had to share. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: The Business Side of Screenwriting

We spend so much time writing (and talking about writing), but tonight, we talked about the business side of screenwriting. Lots of insights and tips. Have at it! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Online and Offline Networking Tips

Let's face it, writers are not always the most social of beings. But when you're trying to break into an industry that requires "relationships," you better get comfortable being uncomfortable. Some great advice on growing your network, especially if you're going to Austin Film Fest. So, read on and enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: All Things Endings

Do you like a happy ending, sad ending, things wrapped up in a bow, or a little lingering mystery? The #scriptchat gang shared all kinds of thoughts and suggestions for movies with great endings. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Subtext

Subtext is a skill most writers don't develop until later in their careers. Check out the #scriptchat writers thoughts, tips, and resources to learn more. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: What is keeping you from going from hobbyist to pro writer?

Tonight, we had a raw and honest discussion of what might be holding us back from being a professional writer, either industry-related or self-inflicted. 

My hope for this topic was to get us to identify hurdles we might be putting in our own way (lack of consistency, writing the wrong concepts, fear of rejection, general insecurities, etc.) so that we can snap out of it and focus on what we can control to succeed.

I applaud everyone who participated and opened up about their fears and roadblocks. Hopefully, we can learn from each other and get to that next level together. Enjoy! @jeannevb 

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Handling Rejection

In a writer's life, rejection is impossible to avoid. The sooner you learn the skills to bounce back, the better. We had a lively chat about how we each handle rejection (with some great, inspirational YT clips linked). Next time you get kicked in the gut, read this. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: From Idea to First Draft

The gang shared tips on getting their idea fully formed and onto the page. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Exposition—When to Trust Reader & When to "Spoon feed"

A lively chat tonight about how much to put on the page and when to hold back and trust the reader will "get it." Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Creating and Using Character Backstories

We had a lively chat, sharing our processes on how (and if) we create backstories for our characters, and how to integrate them into our stories. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Finding Readers for Your Screenplay & Tips on Taking Feedback

It's never easy to find someone you trust to read your work—and sometimes harder to navigate the feedback. The gang talked about taking and giving notes and offered tons of tips to help. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Exposition and Dialogue

A rocking #scriptchat convo tonight about how to properly use exposition and dialogue. Lots of insights and tips! Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Tom Vaughan @storyandplot - Conquering Act II

You're going to want to open up a doc to take notes. Tom Vaughan @storyandplot gave stellar advice on tackling the dreaded Act II that will change the game for your writing. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Jeff Willis @jwillis81 Talks Contracts and the Business of Screenwriting

Selling a script isn't the only goal—not getting screwed over is the goal that matters. Jeff Willis @jwillis81 shares advice on contracts and the business of screenwriting! Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Being writer/producer or writer/director - take charge of your career.

What keeps you from trying to make your own film? Money, fears, no network? We share advice and insights into going from script to screen. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcripts: Rewriting Tips

Writing is rewriting—but where do you begin? Tonight, the #scriptchat gang shared some amazing advice on how they each tackle rewrites. Some great ideas, so you'll want to bookmark this one. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Outlining and Structure Tips

Fun and fast chat tonight, talking about outlining, writing from the seat of your pants, loglines and process. Lots of great tips! One thing was clear—there is no one way to get from idea to first draft. Whatever works to get you to FADE OUT, do it. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Writing Routine—What Works and What Doesn't

A lively chat tonight, sharing tips on our writing routines, balancing family and art, and tons of resources! Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Collin Lieberg Talks Writing Historical Projects

Collin Lieberg @collinlieberg shared great tips on researching, period pieces, and historical fiction. Lots of chatters chimed in with tips of their own, too! Great gems here. Enjoy! @jeannevb

#Scriptchat Transcript: William C. Martell Talks about "Generating Ideas"

If you're struggling to find a way to elevate your story ideas, you need this chat. William C. Martell @wcmartell shared actionable ways to lift your basic ideas to more compelling stories full of conflict. This is a must-read. Enjoy! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Structure, Finishing Projects and More!

Tonight was open topic night—loads of fun tips flying! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Next week we have William Martell as our guest, sharing advice on Generating Ideas! 

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#Scriptchat Transcript: Martin Aguilera - Breaking into TV in Untraditional Ways

Such a great chat tonight with Martin Aguilera @_martinaguilera. Martin shared endless great advice on living the life of a writer. The chat flew by, so you'll want to savor this transcript. Enjoy! @jeannevb 

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#Scriptchat Free-for-All Transcript

We let it fly tonight with discussions on juggling projects, tossing projects, character- vs. plot-driven stories, and ... showering realtors. Come and get it! @jeannevb

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#Scriptchat Transcript: We're back ... and so is Nate Graham Davis

Nathan Graham Davis @NGDWrites shares how he broke in years ago, left the industry, then rededicated himself to his craft to break in all over again. Tons of great links to his discussions with pro screenwriters on YouTube. Watch them all! Enjoy! @jeannevb

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