Showing posts with label TV writing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label TV writing. Show all posts

Sunday, February 14, 2021

#Scriptchat Transcript: Rosanne Welch Shares Advice on Working in Writer's Room & Value of MFA Program

Great chat tonight with Rosanne Welch @RosanneWelch - screenwriter, TV writer, novelist and Exec Director, Stephens College MFA In TV and Screenwriting @stephenscollege - TOPIC: Working in/behavior in a writers room, being female inside a writers room, and the benefits of having an MFA!  

Read the transcript below or on the Wakelet site here.


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Sunday, April 22, 2018

#Scriptchat Transcript Tawnya Bhattacharya @tbhattacharya Writer/Supervising Producer, Famous in Love; Founder of Script Anatomy. TOPIC: Fellowships & Getting Representation!

Tonight's chat, we had the fabulous Tawnya Bhattacharya giving advice on fellowships and getting representation. Read the transcript here or below (hover over the tweets and scroll down to make the embedded tweets visible).

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Sunday, April 15, 2018

#Scriptchat Transcript: Mickey Fisher @MickeyFisher73 talks writing the sci-fi TV series. April 15, 2018

A super fun and informative chat with guest Mickey Fisher @MickeyFisher73 (Extant, Reverie, The Strain, Mars) answering our questions about writing for TV/writing the sci-fi TV series.

Moderated by @SarahAlexis4

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Sunday, October 8, 2017

#Scriptchat Transcript: Bo Yeon Kim @extspace (Reign, Star Trek: Discovery) talks Road to the Writers' Room. October 8th, 2017

We had a fun and informative chat about the road to the writers' room with writer Bo Yeon Kim @extspace, who currently writes on Star Trek: Discovery. Fun fact: Bo Yeon Kim has been part of our Scriptchat community since all the way back to 2010!
Moderated by @SarahAlexis4.
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Sunday, April 9, 2017

#Scriptchat Transcript: Breaking into TV - Deanna Shumaker @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT

Tonight we talked with Deanna Shumaker @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT about breaking into TV, fellowships, working in a writers' room, and more! Enjoy! @jeannevb

Read the transcript below or on the Storify site.

Note: No #scriptchat next Sunday, April 16th, because of Passover/Easter holidays!

#Scriptchat Transcript: Breaking into TV - Deanna Shumaker @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT
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Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:08:10

#Scriptchat Transcript: Breaking into TV - Deanna Shumaker @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT

Tonight we talked with Deanna Shumaker @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT about breaking into TV, fellowships, working in a writers' room, and more! Enjoy! @jeannevb

  1. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    IT’S #SCRIPTCHAT O’CLOCK w/ @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT! Chat from this site:  http://www.tchat.io/rooms/scriptchat …
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:02
  2. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @dwacon @blueneumann @scriptcat @LeeZJessup @jeannevb @deannashumaster Hey guys! *waves* Welcome Deanna! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:16
  3. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    Time for #scriptchat with guest @deannashumaster (writer on BLINDSPOT)!
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:21
  4. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    Hi guys!!! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:34
  5. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    Hello all you lovely #scriptchat people! Welcome @deannashumaster, let's get this party started!
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:37
  6. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @SarahAlexis4 @deannashumaster @jeannevb Thanks so much for inviting Deanna here! Love Blindspot! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:49
  7. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Just a reminder, the best site to do the chat from is here...  http://www.tchat.io/rooms/scriptchat … ... it autoadds the hahtag #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:00:54
  8. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster Hey Collin! *waves* Great to see you here too! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:03
  9. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @jeannevb Tattoo it on your body so you don't forget! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:11
  10. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @filmwritr4, @jeannevb got us a great guest! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:11
  11. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster hey, Deanna! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:12
  12. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    What happens now??? You guys grill me for an hour? :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:24
  13. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @filmwritr4 @collinlieberg @deannashumaster Heya Chris! *waves* Another Sunday, another #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:27
  14. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @blueneumann @jeannevb @deannashumaster Haha! ;) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:33
  15. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster Yep... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:50
  16. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Super psyched @deannashumaster is here tonight! We're going to inundate you with questions to see if your fingers can keep up #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:01:54
  17. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb She definitely did! Thanks Jeanne! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:05
  18. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster we grill you and we also pour virtual tequila *pours* *clink* #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:18
  19. justplainknowsy
    Michelle Lee Hall@justplainknowsy
    ~ @deannashumaster Yes, we will grill you! #blindspot #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:31
  20. SamSquamchman
    Isaac Lipnick@SamSquamchman
    Hi everybody! Been a while... Thanks for coming on tonight @deannashumaster! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:40
  21. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb @deannashumaster to be fair, I've already had a few! I just got back from a #StoryBroads lunch. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:43
  22. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @justplainknowsy @deannashumaster Hey Michelle! *waves* Welcome! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:46
  23. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @jeannevb @deannashumaster Hey, it's 5 o'clock, it can be real tequila if you want it to. :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:56
  24. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @jeannevb @deannashumaster I'm here. It's my first time. #SCRIPTCHAT
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:59
  25. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Thanks for joining us! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:02:59
  26. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster how about we start by talking about how you broke in? And yeah on the @StoryBroads pre-gaming! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:08
  27. justplainknowsy
    Michelle Lee Hall@justplainknowsy
    @filmwritr4 Hey Chris! @justplainknowsy @deannashumaster #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:18
  28. BenHess
    Ben Hess@BenHess
    Missing yet again as I'm working away on a project ... enjoy the #scriptchat !  https://twitter.com/anicat/status/851219616399491073 …
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:19
  29. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @SamSquamchman @deannashumaster @jeannevb @DevSeventyFive Hey Sam and Devin! *waves* #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:20
  30. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Hey @StoryBroads, thanks for liquoring up @deannashumaster #pregame #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:33
  31. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @BenHess I'll post a transcript after. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:47
  32. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @jeannevb @StoryBroads @deannashumaster :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:03:48
  33. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    I broke in by getting into the WB Writing Workshop. After the program, they worked their magic and got me on #Blindspot. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:04:41
  34. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    But I was an assistant for 8 years before that. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:04:48
  35. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    Read this after the chat. @LeeZJessup interviewed @deannashumaster about the details of how she broke in  http://www.scriptmag.com/features/columns/breaking-in/writers-breaking-in-interview-florida-blindspot … #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:04:55
  36. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @jeannevb @LeeZJessup @deannashumaster It's a really great interview. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:05:16
  37. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb @LeeZJessup @deannashumaster thank you! :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:05:29
  38. SamSquamchman
    Isaac Lipnick@SamSquamchman
    An assistant in a writer's room? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:05:31
  39. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    Has the party started? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:05:34
  40. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster how did you get the assistant gig. That's a whole other chat. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:05:45
  41. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: What were some of your most important takeaways from your time in post prod. and as a writer’s assistant? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:05:53
  42. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @wcmartell How can the party start if you're not here? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:06:03
  43. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SamSquamchman yes and no. I was on CSI for 8 years. 5 as a post PA. 1 as a writers PA. And 2 in the writers' room as WA. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:06:10
  44. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster An executive told me that Office PA is the entry point. Any truth there? #scriptchat #scripttease
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:06:39
  45. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb Q: I read about how you did that CSI: script that didn't get produced. How do you approach specs? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:06:42
  46. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q cont'd: Particularly in terms of then being staffed/writing scripts? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:06:58
  47. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb Q: And would you recommend anyone trying to break in to do a spec of an existing show? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:07:06
  48. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @blueneumann @wcmartell the party started but it doesn't end until Bill pimps his books. :) #staytuned #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:07:12
  49. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 post was great. I got to observe how the industry works, and get comfortable with the ins and outs of a TV show. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:07:19
  50. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb I know that specs of existing shows aren't necessarily being recommended these days, though. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:07:53
  51. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @dwacon any PA job is great. Writers PA is best, but those are so hard to get. So yes, office or post is good. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:08:03
  52. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster what was most surprising thing about post that you wish you knew ahead of time? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:08:17
  53. authorJamie
    Jamie Lee Scott@authorJamie
    If you aren't at #scriptchat, you are missing out. TV writer @deannashumaster is in the house.
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:08:27
  54. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @dwacon From your experience as a writer's assistant, what did you learn about the way writers' rooms work? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:08:41
  55. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @dwacon post seems to be easier to come by. also post and writers are almost always in the same bldg. office PAs aren't always #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:08:46
  56. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @jeannevb @blueneumann @wcmartell (that's the final 5 minutes - now it's all about Deanna!) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:09:20
  57. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 @jeannevb when I wrote the CSI, the idea was to write it for the show, which isn't the typical procedure for specs #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:09:32
  58. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @wcmartell @blueneumann :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:09:43
  59. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb I know. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:10:09
  60. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 think specs are mostly good for getting into fellowships. tho i've heard some showrunners say they still read them. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:10:13
  61. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster Great advice, thanks! Did a PA 101 course and they only covered set and office. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:10:42
  62. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb I mean that was my first intro to the industry. I was overwhelmed. I wasn't prepared for the HOURS. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:11:08
  63. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: Having done freelance scripts & now being staffed, any tips for how best to learn the tone/rhythm of a show? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:11:09
  64. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb Q: When doing a show like Blindspot, what's the best way to write action sequences? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:11:22
  65. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb We'd work until midnight or 1 some nights and have to be in to pick up dailies at 7am. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:11:31
  66. novaris
    Nicole Jones-Dion@novaris
    #Screenwriters - 4 Action #Screenplay Genres That Still Sell  https://blogs.psychcentral.com/hollywood-therapy/2017/04/4-action-screenplay-genres-that-still-sell/ … #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:12:09
  67. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster so with traffic home & back, that meant you slept 5 minutes. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:12:12
  68. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 @jeannevb i think it's really important to have all kinds of samples. originals and specs. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:12:20
  69. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb basically. yes! :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:12:36
  70. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @SarahAlexis4 @deannashumaster I bet binge watching helps a lot. Poor writers before they had that luxury for research #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:13:14
  71. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb Q: How much time would you recommend devoting to writing each day? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:13:25
  72. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @deannashumaster The joys of actual production... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:13:29
  73. dianewms
    Diane Williams@dianewms
    #scriptchat Is it insane to try to adapt a true story to episodic TV? This one could cover at least 3 16-episode seasons, I think.
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:13:33
  74. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb Coffee must be very helpful. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:13:47
  75. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 @deannashumaster :) Agreed. You could definitely come up with a lot of story ideas that way. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:13:57
  76. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 we had amazing stunt choreographers - sometimes we'd write detailed fight scenes, but mostly we left that up to them #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:14:07
  77. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @dianewms Hey Diane! *waves* Welcome! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:14:11
  78. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 @deannashumaster Yes, hooray for Hulu and Netflix! And reading scripts one could get their hands on... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:14:43
  79. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster Awesome. Those stunts are incredible. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:14:45
  80. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 how much free time do you have? ALL OF IT. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:14:55
  81. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @justplainknowsy glad to see you at the bar, Michelle! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:14:58
  82. scriptchat
    #scriptchat@scriptchat
    #scriptchat is on NOW (5-6pm PT) w/ @deannashumaster writer on BLINDSPOT! Chat from this site:  http://www.tchat.io/rooms/scriptchat …
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:15:01
  83. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb @deannashumaster Speaking of which, I need to do more of both. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:15:04
  84. dianewms
    Diane Williams@dianewms
    @filmwritr4 #scriptchat *Waves* back. Been busy working 2 full-time jobs and photographing volleyball.
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:15:06
  85. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    I spoke w/ fellow Philadelphian Adam Goldberg if he worked during hiatus. I think the answer was sleep and time with family. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:15:21
  86. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster True, but in my case entertainment journalism takes up a lot of that time. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:15:33
  87. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 I just completely drown myself in a show. I read as many scripts as I can and I watch every episode. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:15:41
  88. SamSquamchman
    Isaac Lipnick@SamSquamchman
    Q: What is the best way to get scripts from a show that you want to spec? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:16:17
  89. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 I particularly pay attention to repeated phrases that certain characters like to use. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:16:27
  90. dianewms
    Diane Williams@dianewms
    @deannashumaster #scriptchat Is it insane to adapt a true story to episodic TV? This one could cover at least 3 16-episode seasons, I think.
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:16:30
  91. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @dianewms @deannashumaster "American Crime Story: OJ Simpson" did it. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:16:55
  92. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SamSquamchman the WGA Foundation has a library, so if you're in LA, that's the absolute best place to find them. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:16:56
  93. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @SamSquamchman You can give this site a try:  https://sites.google.com/site/tvwriting/  #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:17:01
  94. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster Q: Would you recommend specing a show you want to staff? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:17:17
  95. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @blueneumann @dianewms @deannashumaster Yeah, but that was a miniseries, as is #Feud on FX #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:17:25
  96. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @blueneumann @dianewms @deannashumaster I've thought about writing limited series myself, including bc of budgetary concerns. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:18:05
  97. SamSquamchman
    Isaac Lipnick@SamSquamchman
    @SarahAlexis4 Thanks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:18:18
  98. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @filmwritr4 @dianewms @deannashumaster But the approach, taking each element and exploring it in detail, worked great. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:18:20
  99. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @IndRule4080 @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb @deannashumaster Exactly. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:18:28
  100. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg I've always been told that's not the way to go. It's so hard to get a show exactly right, and the EP will notice #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:18:28
  101. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @blueneumann @dianewms @deannashumaster It definitely did. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:18:45
  102. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Which is primarily why I haven't attempted to do a spec... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:19:26
  103. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster what's the most challenging thing about being in the writers' room? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:19:35
  104. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @dianewms I honestly have 0 experience in this so I don't know. I think if u r passionate about it and u can get rights, do it! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:20:10
  105. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @filmwritr4 @deannashumaster I like so many shows but not sure which one(s) to spec because they're all so different #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:20:37
  106. SamSquamchman
    Isaac Lipnick@SamSquamchman
    @SarahAlexis4 That is AWESOME!! Thank you so much! I've been wanting #Legion ever so badly! You're my hero. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:20:38
  107. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb it's definitely trying to both listen to everyone else's ideas and come up with your own. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:20:39
  108. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @SamSquamchman @SarahAlexis4 YAY! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:21:19
  109. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg @filmwritr4 pick the type of show that is closest to your writing style. it'll end up a better script that way. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:21:21
  110. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Thanks Deanna! :) Really appreciate it. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:21:47
  111. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: Have you found writing for Blindspot/being in the room has affected your approach to your original pilots? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:21:58
  112. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @deannashumaster How big was the CSI writing staff? How often did it change? How did you avoid getting lost in the shuffle? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:22:21
  113. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    So many good questions tonight.. as always #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:22:27
  114. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    I did a Simpsons spec at the WB Comedy Writers workshop. Easy since the show has been on like F O R E V E R #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:22:29
  115. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 great question. I've been terrible. I haven't even opened MMSW since I left Blindspot. So I don't know. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:22:41
  116. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster Q: What's the best advice for pitching an idea? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:22:42
  117. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @dwacon Much like drawing them, I imagine writing the Simpsons is harder than it seems. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:22:56
  118. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @blueneumann @dwacon Yep... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:23:13
  119. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @dwacon I've heard writing a spec for a show that's been on so long isn't a great way to go b/c it's all been done #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:23:31
  120. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 but being in the room at CSI FOR SURE affected my originals. You learn so much about what drives a scene #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:23:47
  121. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @collinlieberg @dwacon Same here. After 3, 4 seasons they start to get stale. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:23:50
  122. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @collinlieberg Unless you come up with something NEVER before done... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:24:06
  123. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @DevSeventyFive the CSI staff was pretty consistent while I was there. There were about 9 most of the time. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:24:45
  124. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @filmwritr4 @dwacon In which it might be better to do a pilot? :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:25:15
  125. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 know what the story is about at its core. not just what happens in the plot, but what are you trying to say... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:25:28
  126. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 Q: Since Blindspot and CSI are procedurals, is it easier to do narrative arcs for those shows? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:25:41
  127. dianewms
    Diane Williams@dianewms
    @deannashumaster @dianewms I do have the rights. Books are out of (c) & other info is in LoC. Mid 1930s to WWII in the SPacific. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:25:42
  128. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 and why are you the only one who can write it. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:25:46
  129. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @collinlieberg @filmwritr4 Got pilots. Got specs. Got four shows on Amazon. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:25:52
  130. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 ...as opposed to serialized shows? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:26:12
  131. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 Or is it harder to come up with continuing narrative arcs for a procedural? Just wondering. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:26:38
  132. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 @SarahAlexis4 i've never worked on a show that wasn't a procedural so hard to say. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:26:54
  133. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 @SarahAlexis4 but being a procedural, it does seem easier to have very natural stakes built in. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:27:13
  134. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @dwacon @collinlieberg Awesome! Congrats! I wish you all the very best with them! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:27:27
  135. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster tips for making WB Writers Workshop and Fellowship submissions stand out? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:27:42
  136. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @filmwritr4 @dwacon Indeed, good luck! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:27:43
  137. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster I hear that networks have larger staffs than cable and other outlets. The more, the merrier? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:27:46
  138. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    One of my projects definitely feels like a SF procedural... makes it tricky to get the pilot right #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:28:09
  139. battyink
    Andy Silverman@battyink
    #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:28:15
  140. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb good question! i mean obviously, make your script REALLY REALLY REALLY good. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:28:24
  141. battyink
    Andy Silverman@battyink
    late to the table. What's on the plate? Hi all #scriptchat #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:28:25
  142. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @battyink Hey Andy! *waves* Welcome! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:28:52
  143. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb for my essay, I tried to think of what a typical essay would be like and make sure mine was different than that. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:29:17
  144. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @battyink @deannashumaster (writer for CSI/Blindspot) is talking writing for TV tonight! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:29:32
  145. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @battyink served up tonight is TV writer on BLINDSPOT, @deannashumaster #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:29:34
  146. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb of course everyone is going to say they've wanted to be a TV writer their whole life. so don't write that. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:29:41
  147. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb I wanted to write TV since I was an embryo. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:30:09
  148. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb and don't be afraid to be bold with your spec. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:30:25
  149. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @jeannevb @battyink @deannashumaster Q: Do you plan on eventually producing your original scripts? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:30:44
  150. battyink
    Andy Silverman@battyink
    Good get. @jeannevb Hi @deannashumaster #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:30:50
  151. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @dwacon @deannashumaster @jeannevb Since my parents were embryos! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:31:03
  152. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb find what makes you different from everyone else applying and really lean into that #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:31:03
  153. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @collinlieberg @dwacon @deannashumaster @jeannevb 😆 #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:31:17
  154. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 @jeannevb @battyink oh yes! and my reps would prefer the word "immediately" to the word "eventually" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:31:38
  155. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:31:41
  156. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb @battyink :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:31:58
  157. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: What's something you wish somebody had told you before joining the writer's room? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:32:06
  158. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb @battyink Q: I'm currently writing/producing a web series, but I do hope to expand to other projects. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:32:59
  159. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb @battyink Sorry, that wasn't meant to be a question. Just a statement. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:33:19
  160. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 also a good question...I'm kinda stumped. I'm thinking about it and I will try to answer this before this is over. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:33:49
  161. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb @battyink That being said, I will ask: would you ever consider doing a web and/or streaming series? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:34:06
  162. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @SarahAlexis4 @deannashumaster Q: And what's something that you've brought to the writers room? That others can/should? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:34:21
  163. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 Okay, no pressure! :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:34:37
  164. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb @battyink Especially given the creative freedom provided by the medium, and by Hulu/Netflix/Amazon? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:34:38
  165. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster @jeannevb My mentors at the WGA always included “more conflict” in notes... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:34:39
  166. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg @SarahAlexis4 well everyone has their own specific skill set. so find what your role in the room is and do that. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:34:54
  167. Daniela_Velluto
    Daniela Velluto 🎶@Daniela_Velluto
    @deannashumaster Do you have any advice for someone who has always wanted to write a movie script, but doesn't know where to start. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:35:21
  168. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 likes to pull out the tough-hitting ones. At least it's not a therapy couch question... yet :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:35:39
  169. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg @SarahAlexis4 some are good at writing on the board (me!), some are great researchers, good with emotion etc #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:35:43
  170. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @filmwritr4 What's it called & what's it about? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:35:46
  171. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg @SarahAlexis4 on BLINDSPOT we had a guy who was really great at explosions and techy stuff #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:36:05
  172. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg @SarahAlexis4 For clarity, what's "writing on the board?" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:36:31
  173. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @DevSeventyFive It's a current events/cable news satire called The Late, Late News. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:36:33
  174. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 what makes it so hard is that i asked EVERYONE I KNEW for advice before my 1st day. so ppl told me A LOT #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:36:50
  175. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @deannashumaster So... good penmanship is a plus (writing on the board) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:37:07
  176. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 i mean this is the future, so yes! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:37:32
  177. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @DevSeventyFive It's a sketch/sitcom hybrid that pokes fun at cable news, w/ news stories exaggerated for comic effect #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:37:36
  178. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @wcmartell My writing is akin to hieroglyphics. Maybe try to get staffed in Egypt? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:37:51
  179. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @wcmartell @deannashumaster I heard you don't want to be the one with the best handwriting, b/c you'll be doing ALL the writing #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:37:57
  180. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @DevSeventyFive Alongside those elements are character arcs, a fictional story world... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:38:08
  181. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @wcmartell yes. some people hate it, but i like doing it because it also forces you to really distill ideas and follow the story #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:38:08
  182. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster :) Awesome! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:38:19
  183. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg it's literally the person who writes the beats of the story on the whiteboard. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:39:11
  184. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster @wcmartell Ah, you literally meant "write on the board." I thought it was writer talk for something else. :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:39:27
  185. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster *pours refill* you're doing great! 20 minutes left... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:40:12
  186. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster "We can't let the Russians see the big board!" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:40:48
  187. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @jeannevb @deannashumaster Cheers to you both! :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:41:02
  188. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @wcmartell @collinlieberg @deannashumaster "They have the eraser, we could lose EVERYTHING we've been building towards!" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:41:15
  189. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @jeannevb @deannashumaster Awesome job, Deanna! Thanks so much for sharing your insight and advice with us! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:41:24
  190. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    For those who are uber tardy or lurking, jump in! @deannashumaster of BLINDSPOT is on deck. Chat room:  http://www.tchat.io/rooms/scriptchat … #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:41:32
  191. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @jeannevb The time flies by too fast! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:42:00
  192. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @DevSeventyFive yep. It's crazy. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:42:16
  193. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @wcmartell @collinlieberg @deannashumaster *waves* Welcome, Bill! Sorry it took me so long to formally wave to you! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:42:36
  194. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    More questions. More questions. More questions. :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:43:35
  195. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: Were you able to be on set for your script filming? Curious what insights that experience might bring about. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:43:43
  196. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: Or what you've noticed from script to screen with any of the scripts on either show? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:44:41
  197. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 no. they don't fly staff writers to NY on Blindspot. But I did visit set once on my own dime. It was so cool! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:44:42
  198. battyink
    Andy Silverman@battyink
    @deannashumaster if the Bolts play the Kings in the finals who will you root for? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:44:57
  199. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 What was that like? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:45:03
  200. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 I did get to produce my CSI episode a few years ago. I think it's important for every writer to do this. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:45:20
  201. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 I forgot you guys are out here with that one. I've probably seen the shooting flyers around! haha #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:45:37
  202. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @deannashumaster Did you ever witness any disputes in a writers' room that got ugly? How were they settled? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:45:43
  203. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 too see how much work from every department goes into every word and decision you've put on the page #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:45:47
  204. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 Q: Since you produced that episode, what were the additional responsibilities you had? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:46:12
  205. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @battyink always the #Bolts! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:46:17
  206. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    @DevSeventyFive @deannashumaster I hope the answer is either "knives" or "Thunderdome"... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:46:20
  207. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @wcmartell @DevSeventyFive @deannashumaster "Thunderknives!" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:46:33
  208. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    Oh god damn it, now I need to design something called "Thunderknives" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:46:46
  209. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @DevSeventyFive I've witnessed a few "almost ugly" disputes. I won't say which show. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:47:08
  210. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster Q: Any tips for networking/getting attention? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:47:10
  211. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @DevSeventyFive But I've been very lucky so far because both shows have had tremendously kind writing staffs. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:47:24
  212. link2power
    Powerhouse Ministry@link2power
    Sorry, browser crashed. Back now. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:48:04
  213. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg I am GREAT at networking! I go to every event I'm invited to that I can. Bring business cards. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:48:11
  214. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg and treat those events as opportunities to meet people, not to sell your script or get repped. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:48:44
  215. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster What about being out of state? And should I bring my hometown strawberries? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:48:48
  216. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg :) I always bring business cards when I'm at writers' group meetings, as well as festivals #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:49:04
  217. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    I gotta make new business cards. Have some interesting reserve cardstock #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:49:10
  218. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg because if you're friendly and don't come across as desperate, people will genuinely want to help you. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:49:12
  219. AB2screenwriter
    Annette B. Bailey@AB2screenwriter
    Hey Jeanne & Deanna, really enjoying tonight's conversation even if I'm not chatting... good stuff, gals! 😉👍👍🎬 #scriptchat  https://twitter.com/jeannevb/status/851233653434851328 …
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:49:16
  220. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @wcmartell I'm a pro wrestling fan, so I was hoping for something with tables, ladders and/or chairs. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:49:29
  221. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg I usually tell people about myself, what I do as a writer, and about my series. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:49:58
  222. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg being out of state is hard. you can go to all the film festivals you want, but you really need to live here. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:50:02
  223. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Basically, that means describing what it's about, the story, etc., in general. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:50:27
  224. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg And not to look for distribution deals/network pickups, etc. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:50:46
  225. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    #PIMPtipoftheday: #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting  https://twitter.com/deannashumaster/status/851235579509567488 …
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:51:03
  226. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Just watch out for the folks who will drop your card on the floor after your back is turned… #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:51:08
  227. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 you have to go to all the prep meetings, approve props and wardrobe and photos, locations, etc... #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:51:10
  228. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Of course, I also ask about what they do and what they're involved in, etc. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:51:14
  229. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Don't ever come across like you're only interested in talking about yourself. Ask about them. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:51:46
  230. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 you also need to be on set and make sure that the intention of the script is what is actually shot. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:52:05
  231. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster @collinlieberg Ask about the kind of projects they're involved in, who they are, what they like, what they do. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:52:17
  232. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @dwacon @deannashumaster Note to self: make business cards. I've seen some with their faces on them? Yay/Nay? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:52:31
  233. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg hmmm. dealer's choice? I have so many cards of people I have no idea who they are. So that might help. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:53:45
  234. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster Q: Speaking of which, how have you approached changes/suggestions to the script that producers make? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:53:46
  235. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @filmwritr4 @deannashumaster What? You're saying I'm *not* the center of the universe? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:53:48
  236. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @collinlieberg on BLINDSPOT, I do exactly what the producers tell me to. :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:54:18
  237. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster Haha! Never! Nobody is! It's always a two way conversation. Give and take. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:54:23
  238. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    5 minutes left to pick @deannashumaster's brain. Don't forget to #FF her, too! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:54:27
  239. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 for my original, I've gotten suggestions from producers before. I always assess how much I trust the producer #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:01
  240. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    F5: HITCHCOCK: MASTERING SUSPENSE! Learn suspense from the master! 369pgs - $5.99  https://www.amazon.com/Hitchcock-Mastering-Suspense-Hitch-Writers-ebook/dp/B01EZGTR4O/secretsofactions … #screenwriting #scriptchat #film
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:04
  241. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster Coin toss. Mostly actors have headshot(s) or other picture(s). I like scaring people, so… #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:18
  242. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster When I attend these events, I learn about people, make contacts, not try to sell ideas. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:21
  243. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 and how far away their suggestions get me from what I'm trying to say with my script. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:29
  244. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @wcmartell You did say 5 minutes when the self-promotion started. Like clockwork. :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:47
  245. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    Same here, I'm always asking "what are you up to?" #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:55:47
  246. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @filmwritr4 @collinlieberg Don’t discount anyone. Today’s assistant is tomorrow’s agent or executive. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:56:10
  247. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    Networking is making friends, not trying to shove your work down somebody's throat. Let them get to know you frirst. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:56:27
  248. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster Q: Did you attend table reads, and if so, how do the actors' feedback help to dictate changes on a script? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:56:42
  249. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @wcmartell I idolize Hitchcock. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:56:48
  250. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @wcmartell Like Jon Lovitz. “GET TO KNOW ME” (not) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:56:58
  251. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @wcmartell Exactly. That's what I've been trying to say, but you clarified it perfectly. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:57:09
  252. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Q: There any general good note you've gotten/heard that has kind of stuck with you as you write other scripts? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:57:16
  253. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster How does, I mean? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:57:51
  254. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @filmwritr4 we skyped in on every table read on BLINDSPOT and occasionally tweaked dialogue based on how the cast read it. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:57:53
  255. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster Awesome. Table reads definitely help, even though the only one I've done so far was with my writers' group. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:58:44
  256. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    @SarahAlexis4 it's kinda obvious, but easy to forget: always make sure characters' emotions are driving the action of the story. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:58:58
  257. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster I should definitely do one for my show. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 00:59:03
  258. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    No #scriptchat next Sunday 4/18 bc of Passover & Easter. 2017 chat schedule here:  http://scriptchat.blogspot.com/p/chat-topic-schedule.html …
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:00:02
  259. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @filmwritr4 There is a TWITCH group that does table reads for writers and gives good notes on the script. I enjoyed FWIW #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:00:09
  260. wcmartell
    William C. Martell@wcmartell
    Thank you! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:00:33
  261. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @dwacon Link, please? #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:00:37
  262. Al_1701
    David A. Youngquist@Al_1701
    It's actually 4/16. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:00:43
  263. Al_1701
    David A. Youngquist@Al_1701
    *blows a kiss* Goodnight Everybody. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:00:57
  264. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    @dwacon @filmwritr4 Yeah, link that dis way too, plz #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:10
  265. SamSquamchman
    Isaac Lipnick@SamSquamchman
    @deannashumaster Thanks for coming on and sharing your invaluable insights! Great chat tonight. Goodnight everybody. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:16
  266. SarahAlexis4
    Sarah Newman@SarahAlexis4
    @deannashumaster Thanks so much for fielding our questions and sharing your insights. All the best with your writing! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:22
  267. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
     https://www.twitch.tv/tablereads  #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:32
  268. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Thanks so much for answering questions, sharing insights and being amenable! Awesome! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:47
  269. deannashumaster
    Deanna Shumaker@deannashumaster
    Thanks for having me guys!!! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:50
  270. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @dwacon I'll definitely check it out. Thanks so much for sharing the link to it, and for letting me know about it! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:01:52
  271. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster You're very welcome Deanna! Thanks so much for joining us, and for taking the time to answer our Q's! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:02:12
  272. jeannevb
    Jeanne V Bowerman@jeannevb
    @deannashumaster Thank you so much, Deanna! I'll post a transcript & tag you. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:02:13
  273. dianewms
    Diane Williams@dianewms
    @deannashumaster Thank you! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:02:17
  274. dwacon
    Dwayne Conyers@dwacon
    @deannashumaster Great chat. A thousand thanks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:02:22
  275. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster Thanks very much for sharing your invaluable insight and advice on TV writing! Really appreciate it! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:02:40
  276. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @deannashumaster I wish you all the very best with your writing career, and with your future projects! Can't wait to see them! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:03:04
  277. DevSeventyFive
    Devin Cutting@DevSeventyFive
    @deannashumaster Merci beaucoup! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:03:26
  278. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    @collinlieberg @deannashumaster @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Thanks too to Sarah and Jeanne for having Deanna on tonight! :) Cheers! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:03:33
  279. filmwritr4
    Chris Hadley@filmwritr4
    Happy Easter/Passover! See you in 2 weeks! #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:03:43
  280. collinlieberg
    Collin Lieberg@collinlieberg
    @deannashumaster Thanks for coming! Glad to hear the insights. :) #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:03:51
  281. blueneumann
    Chris Neumann@blueneumann
    Oh yeah, Easter's next week. #scriptchat
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:04:26
  282. FinalFenwayFict
    Madam I'm Adam@FinalFenwayFict
    @Mo_Mata And here's a #scriptchat roar of recognition (get it?) right back atcha! Thank you so much for the encouragement! #amwriting
    Mon, Apr 10 2017 01:04:28
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