Tonight's scriptchat was graced with the wisdom of
Lane Shefter-Bishop @LaneShefterBish, Founder of Vast Entertainment, Emmy award-winning director, and Film/Television producer specializing in book-to-screen adaptation, also referred to as 'The Book Whisperer.' Lane provided incredible insights and advice regarding adaptations, loglines, and her out-of-the-box strategy to get writers' stories on the screen, both features and television.
Storify still isn't working, so unfortunately, you'll need to scroll down to the bottom and read the transcript backwards. I promise you, it's worth it. Enjoy! @jeannevb
@jeannevb
Storify hasn't been working for me lately, so you might have to read these tweets backwards in the transcript but I'll try! #scriptchat
02:05
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@jeannevb @lisa_kovanda @NebraskansWrite I heard, Jeanne. I am so jellus... #scriptchat
02:04
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@blueneumann When in doubt about an ending, I start setting things on fire. [In the story, ahem.] #scriptchat
02:04
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@blueneumann good. I'm holding you to it. #scriptchat
02:04
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@blueneumann Maybe shed some light on it? #scriptchat
02:04
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@lisa_kovanda Fantastic! So excited to be a part of @NebraskansWrite conference! #scriptchat
02:03
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@jeannevb @CelluloidBlonde You are such an innovative thinker, always planning the best entertainment. #scriptchat
02:03
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
thanks @sarahalexis4 #scriptchat
02:03
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@jeannevb And I promise I will continue to try to figure out a way to end my insanely dark novel #scriptchat
02:03
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
#scriptchat @jeannevb Looking forward to meeting you at the @NebraskansWrite conference in April!
02:03
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde and this week I brought p0rn stars! #scriptchat
02:03
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Next week, no chat bc of Super Bowl. #scriptchat
02:03
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
@jeannevb Plug wasn't needed but thank you very much. #scriptchat #ColdWarRomanceNoir
02:03
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Also thanks to @jeannevb as always you are a lovely and gracious hostess yay! #scriptchat
02:02
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Thanks again @jeannevb! #scriptchat
13:00
Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory
Over 80 notable movie scripts from the last 5 years available for download - free, legal ow.ly/HNJD6 #screenwriting #scriptchat
Retweeted by Steven Cleaver
02:02
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish love what you're doing. So ground-breaking. Thanks for being a champion to writers. #scriptchat
02:02
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
@LaneShefterBish Thanks for the #scriptchat
02:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
thanks @blueneumann #scriptchat
02:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Passion is contageous #scriptchat
Retweeted by Sona Charaipotra
02:01
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
Bye everybody #scriptchat
02:01
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@jeannevb @pulptone Congratulations! #scriptchat
02:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Thanks @celluloidblonde #scriptchat
02:01
Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
Thanks for the great chat. #scriptchat
02:01
Katty A. Solórzano @clioteorica
@blueneumann That's an example of a great raw-paper material that turned not so great on screen. Script was great too BTW #scriptchat
02:01
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@LaneShefterBish come back anytime! #scriptchat
02:01
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Thanks to @LaneShefterBish for an interesting chat and best of luck with your upcoming book release. #scriptchat
02:01
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
#scriptchat @CelluloidBlonde 170 pages for a script? <shudder>
02:01
VINCE CONSIDINE @JAEL488
@CelluloidBlonde Gone Girl 170 pages #scriptchat
02:01
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Thanks for all the insights! All the best with The Duff and your other projects! Looking forward to your book. #scriptchat
02:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Thanks for having me @jeannevb #scriptchat
02:01
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
Cheers cheers #scriptchat
02:01
Dirk Walvoord @DirkWalv
thank you #scriptchat
02:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Passion is contageous #scriptchat
02:00
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
You survived, @LaneShefterBish! We can’t thank you enough for being on #scriptchat tonight!
02:00
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
That's the way to success #scriptchat
02:00
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Write about what you care about weverybody #scriptchat
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
She replies "Write about what you care about - no one cares what you know." #scriptchat
Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman
02:00
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish great ending! #scriptchat
02:00
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish Lynyrd Skynyrd said it best: “I know a little… and baby I can guess the rest” #scriptchat
02:00
Nadine Smith @NadiSmith
Trying to read at least 1 script a day for the rest of the year. #scriptchat #amreading
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
She replies "Write about what you care about - no one cares what you know." #scriptchat
Retweeted by Alejandro G S
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Then you'll be passionate about it and that shows in your work. #scriptchat
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
She replies "Write about what you care about - no one cares what you know." #scriptchat
Retweeted by Randi
01:59
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Erm, did someone just say a script is over 170 pages? Pardon me while I dial 911. #scriptchat
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Write about what you know. #scriptchat
01:59
Tea Traveler @teatraveler
#SBIFF #Filmchat #scriptchat SB International Film Festival Promises Big Celebrities and Films dailynexus.com/2015-01-22/sb-…
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
She replies "Write about what you care about - no one cares what you know." #scriptchat
01:59
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@clioteorica Just click your stillettos three times and ask @jeannevb for a refill on the Pixley Punch #scriptchat
01:59
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Just want to give shoutout & congrats to @pulptone for his new book coming out #bravo sgtzero.wordpress.com/2015/01/11/sho… #scriptchat
01:59
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
When folks asked Anne "should I write about what I know - I'm told to write about what I know" #scriptchat
01:58
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
@jeannevb Tonight's was pretty much a perfect reason for reasons you already know #scriptchat
01:58
Randi @Reileen4
@CelluloidBlonde thank you! It's why I don't write and just edit. Leave the writing to those who can. #scriptchat
01:58
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
my best piece of advice to writers is something I heard from Anne Perry... #scriptchat
01:58
VINCE CONSIDINE @JAEL488
@dwacon the script is over 170pages #scriptchat
01:58
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@LaneShefterBish it's like casting the right actor for the leading role and the actor is in every scene! #scriptchat
01:58
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@CelluloidBlonde Unless one has CGI animation skills... #scriptchat
01:58
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
#scriptchat @LaneShefterBish Do you have a preference for screenwriters/novelists who have produced indie films/books/both?
01:58
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@pulptone yes you do! #scriptchat
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by ATLScreenwritersAnon
01:57
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
The most challenging part of book to screen is finding the right screenwriter to adapt #scriptchat
01:57
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
I need to attend #scriptchat more. I always meet great new people with good conversation.
01:57
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
The most rewarding part of book to screen is when it's done - like THE DUFF I found in 2009, in theaters Feb20 #scriptchat
01:57
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish is you could give writers 1 piece of advice to help advance their career, what would it be? #scriptchat
01:57
Katty A. Solórzano @clioteorica
@dwacon Hehehe, you always find the way to take us to your land, you wizard... #scriptchat
01:56
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@JAEL488 @LaneShefterBish My buddy found the excessive retakes a bit onerous... #scriptchat
01:56
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish What do you find are the most challenging and most rewarding parts of book to screen adaptations? #scriptchat
01:56
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
.@clioteorica If that makes sense. I think it's not so leaning on influences to pacing and detail and work ethic. #scriptchat
01:55
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish no sorry necessary; just wanted 2clarify bc my partner is the writer, I'm just trying to convince her 2share #scriptchat
01:51
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
.@LaneShefterBish is teaching webinar for @writersstore on Feb 15th on developing & pitching TV series writersstore.com/developing-and… #scriptchat
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01:55
Nadine Smith @NadiSmith
#goodmorning! Starting my day with #Milk. #scriptchat #amreading
01:55
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
I keep telling people not to do that unless they have some know how. #scriptchat
01:55
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@CelluloidBlonde I HATE book trailers! When did that shit start? #scriptchat
01:55
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
.@clioteorica I would love Fincher directing my book. I wrote it with that atmosphere in mind. But it doesn't read like Fincher #scriptchat
01:51
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
.@LaneShefterBish is teaching webinar for @writersstore on Feb 15th on developing & pitching TV series writersstore.com/developing-and… #scriptchat
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01:55
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
I still haven't seen Gone Girl... or really any recent movie #scriptchat
01:55
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Most writers who try to do teaser clip for a book or script fail and fail hard because filming is a whole other skill set. #scriptchat
01:55
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Gone Grl was fabulous - Flynn is an exception to the rule #scriptchat
01:48
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you want to know how to write the perfect Logline - pick up my book when it comes out this year *smiles broadly* #scriptchat
Retweeted by Deanna
01:54
VINCE CONSIDINE @JAEL488
@LaneShefterBish Flynn did an amazing job with Gone Girl just read the script #scriptchat
01:54
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I don't do videos - sorry #scriptchat
01:54
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish so no videos? #scriptchat
01:54
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
.@blueneumann I wrote my novel always with a screenplay in mind and intentions of adjustment. Big or small. It's a story. #scriptchat
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by Sona Charaipotra
01:53
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Great stories are always great because they have something unique about them. Find your unique element and exploit it!. #scriptchat
01:53
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@LaneShefterBish So if I have stacks of students & workshoppers I can recommend the book to, can I get an advance copy? #scriptchat
01:53
Katty A. Solórzano @clioteorica
@pulptone Llike Fincher, I don't always understand his taste in books. Then I read the raw material and it works on the paper #scriptchat
01:53
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
my company focusses on written material - books, articles, etc... #scriptchat
01:53
Randi @Reileen4
@clioteorica @LaneShefterBish exactly. How many "happily ever afters" can we get and still claim unique #scriptchat
01:52
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
We covered film/book synergy. Do you add interactive media, comics/graphic novels, to the mix? #scriptchat
01:52
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I tell novelists not to write their own screenplays - with an A-list screenwriter on board it has a better chnce of getting made #scriptchat
Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman
01:52
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I tell novelists not to write their own screenplays - with an A-list screenwriter on board it has a better chnce of getting made #scriptchat
01:51
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@lisa_kovanda and once I wrote that, I knew how to express the scene visually in script form #scriptchat
01:51
Mark Sanderson @scriptcat
RT MT @DavidWisehart: Agents’ Advice for Young #Screenwriters: To Begin, Be Great variety.com/2014/film/spot… #screenwriter #scriptchat
01:51
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
And the crowd goes crazy RT'ing a very telling point that needs to be repeated more often. [insert roar of crowd] #scriptchat
01:51
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
9 more minutes to pick @LaneShefterBish's brain on adaptations, loglines, TV series & more. #scriptchat
01:51
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@lisa_kovanda in book mode, I was describing the heat and the smell and the rumblings in her belly... #scriptchat
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
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01:51
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
.@LaneShefterBish is teaching webinar for @writersstore on Feb 15th on developing & pitching TV series writersstore.com/developing-and… #scriptchat
01:51
Sona Charaipotra @sona_c
Do you see a lot more novelists adapting their own material, like Rainbow Rowell and E. Lockart? #scriptchat
01:51
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@lisa_kovanda there's a scene where my character is looking at food and starving, but she can't eat it... #scriptchat
01:50
Three Lives Movie @ThreeLivesMovie
Bang2Write | 8 Female-Centric Biopics That Need Writing NOW: Biopics and true story dramas DOMINAT... bit.ly/1D7Ngtf #scriptchat
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by Lisa Kovanda
01:50
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@lisa_kovanda and doing one helps you figure out the other side #scriptchat
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by Randi
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by VINCE CONSIDINE
01:48
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you want to know how to write the perfect Logline - pick up my book when it comes out this year *smiles broadly* #scriptchat
Retweeted by Women in Film&Video
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
Retweeted by max adams
01:49
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you don't know what makes your story unique you shouldn't be writing it : 0 #scriptchat
01:26
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
I've always thought what works on page doesn't always work on screen. That's why they're adaptations. Keep the heart but adjust #scriptchat
Retweeted by Katty A. Solórzano
01:48
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you want to know how to write the perfect Logline - pick up my book when it comes out this year *smiles broadly* #scriptchat
Retweeted by Jeanne V Bowerman
01:49
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
I'm with you, @blueneumann I love both screenwriting and novel writing. Love adapting my own material. #scriptchat
01:49
Katty A. Solórzano @clioteorica
@LaneShefterBish God knows we've been remaking Cinderella like... forever. I'm still stuck on the "unique" quality. #Scriptchat
01:49
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish I shall pimp your book to our writers happily on that day. #scriptchat
01:49
Randi @Reileen4
@jeannevb @LaneShefterBish you probably get a new story after the two go at it..I wonder how different method writers commingle #scriptchat
01:48
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
@jeannevb awwwwwww #scriptchat
01:48
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish Touché #scriptchat
01:48
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If you want to know how to write the perfect Logline - pick up my book when it comes out this year *smiles broadly* #scriptchat
01:48
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Let me tell you, @LaneShefterBish is brilliant in the room. Fast-thinking and on her game. #justsayin #scriptchat
01:47
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Sometimes it comes down to studios knowing distribution arms don't know how to sell something. Ugh. #scriptchat
01:47
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
It sounds fun doing that with a screenwriter (or novel writer), but what if you want to do both? #scriptchat
01:45
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I don't know why fantasy is so hard to set up - possibly becz the game market has that wrapped up & because fantasy is expensive #scriptchat
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01:47
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Yes, screenwriters pitch me their "take" on the material and I decide if it's the direction I want to pursue #scriptchat
01:47
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish I seriously have chills thinking about being in that room. #scriptchat
01:47
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish Perhaps give a schematic for the perfect logline? #scriptchat
01:46
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Long while back we couldn't sell a hot comedic horror pitch, suits loved the pitch but said marketing arms couldn't sell it. #scriptchat
01:46
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish love that! Breaking story together. Fantastic. #scriptchat
01:46
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Do the screenwriters (if author isn't adapting) pitch you their take on the material? What would that include? #scriptchat
01:46
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
They help each other with their different perspectives on the same material #scriptchat
01:46
R.D. @rdlln
14 minutes left to pick @LaneShefterBish's brain on #scriptchat
01:46
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I love putting the author and screenwriter in the same room! #scriptchat
01:46
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@blueneumann @JAEL488 @LaneShefterBish Maybe a follow-up to GoT. “Royal Flushes” perhaps? #scriptchat
01:46
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I don't know why fantasy is so hard to set up - possibly becz the game market has that wrapped up & because fantasy is expensive #scriptchat
01:45
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish @DirkWalv can I have your magical wand? #scriptchat
01:45
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish do you ever let the author and the screenwriter in the same room together? *cracks knuckles* #scriptchat
01:45
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@JAEL488 @LaneShefterBish I imagine especially with, everyone wants the next Game Of Thrones #scriptchat
01:45
R.D. @rdlln
15 minutes left to pick @LaneShefterBish's on #scriptchat
01:45
VINCE CONSIDINE @JAEL488
@LaneShefterBish even with the success of Game of thrones #scriptchat
01:44
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
@LaneShefterBish What's fantasy's problem? #scriptchat
01:44
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@LaneShefterBish That's interesting. Is fantasy handicapped because of expense or lack of broad stream audiences? #scriptchat
01:44
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Hard to say which is my favorite - I just love that there ARE so many book to screen adaptations these days... #scriptchat
01:41
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Well, the naked girls arrived. That means we must be trending... or they like my bartending skills. #scriptchat
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01:22
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Hollywood wants profit. You convince the suits a "diversity" project will make money, they'll foot the bill. #scriptchat
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01:43
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Every genre is always in demand (except for fantasy) if the story is great #scriptchat
01:43
Randi @Reileen4
@jeannevb you're such an over achiever #scriptchat @blueneumann
01:43
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish What's your favorite book to screen adaptation? What to you made it so successful? #scriptchat
01:43
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde hey, hot girls aspire to write too. #scriptchat
01:43
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@dwacon @CelluloidBlonde @Jeanevb we're all different skin colours. Observe! #scriptchat
01:42
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@LaneShefterBish @DirkWalv Do you find any particular genre easier or more likely to sell? #scriptchat
01:42
Randi @Reileen4
@blueneumann now you're just being childish; where's the naked girls? Am I in the wrong #scriptchat ?
01:42
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@CelluloidBlonde @Jeanevb Maybe they heard someone mention diversity? #scriptchat
01:42
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I turn novels in TV series all the time @DirkWalv #scriptchat
01:41
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@jeanevb Um, who invited the Sexting Asian? [dark look] #scriptchat
01:41
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@DirkWalv (cough) The Stand! #scriptchat
01:41
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
At least they are LIVE. #scriptchat
01:41
Dirk Walvoord @DirkWalv
What about turning novels into TV series? #scriptchat
01:41
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish what if your really great idea isn't written yet? I could help my partner & add a pitch trailer? #scriptchat
01:41
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
oh there's always hot naked girls waiting, it's the internet! go away, we're talking about books! #scriptchat
01:41
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Well, the naked girls arrived. That means we must be trending... or they like my bartending skills. #scriptchat
01:40
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@jeannevb I just gotta figure out that ending #scriptchat
01:11
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I am always recommending screenwriters turn their screenplays into novels! It will help their screenplay sell. #scriptchat
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01:40
Sеxting asian @kyzawefumej
НOT NAKED GIRLS LIVE АND WAITING ► bit.ly/1ALqt3y! #whatsapp #scriptchat #atomicchat #vismaviedemaman #jwed
01:40
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@blueneumann DO IT! I'm writing my next story idea as both novel & script. #scriptchat
01:40
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Do it @blueneumann - you won't regret it #scriptchat
01:39
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
There's a script of mine I've wanted to turn into a novel b/c it'd be a hard movie to get made #scriptchat
01:39
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Great advice @jeannevb #scriptchat
01:39
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish Totally different skill set! I always tell writers to practice adaptations on public domain material. #scriptchat
01:39
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish I adapted a script into a novella. #scriptchat
01:39
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@jeannevb @CelluloidBlonde It is a new approach, it's interesting. #scriptchat
01:38
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Its a completely different skill set than just screenwriting original material #scriptchat
01:38
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I look for screenwriters who have done lots of adaptations before. #scriptchat
01:38
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde that's why I wanted Lane here. Such a refreshing, new direction. #scriptchat
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01:38
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Great question @SarahAlexis41 #scriptchat
01:38
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@jeannevb I’ll take a Pixley Punch. A jigger of rum with a prune and a chicken foot in it. Neat. #scriptchat
01:38
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde that's why I wanted Lane here. Such a refreshing, new direction. #scriptchat
01:38
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish What do you look for in screenwriters who would be a good fit w/the material when bringing them in on projects? #scriptchat
01:37
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
The project sells on the uniqueness of the book material @CelluloidBlonde #scriptchat
01:37
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish I'm here for your entertainment... and for bartending :) *curtsy* #scriptchat
01:37
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
That's new. #scriptchat
01:37
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@LaneShefterBish So the package sells on synergy of concept & book and film interest alone? #scriptchat
13:00
Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory
Over 80 notable movie scripts from the last 5 years available for download - free, legal ow.ly/HNJD6 #screenwriting #scriptchat
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01:36
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Exactly @blueneumann - the material guides you to what format it should be adapted to #scriptchat
01:36
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
LOL @jeannevb #scriptchat
01:36
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@LaneShefterBish the best format for the adaptation, right? #scriptchat
01:36
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish They need to start calling you Wonder Woman Whisperer! #scriptchat
14:15
No Film School @nofilmschool
Academy Nicholl Fellowships in #screenwriting Now Open, Early Deadline March 2nd bit.ly/1GR4XmE #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/pNHj2UW3Bd
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01:35
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I do TV series, feature films, limited series (mini-series) and MOWs - all from books #scriptchat
01:35
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish do you only look at the material in terms of movies or do you ever set up TV series deals? #scriptchat
01:34
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@dwacon @CelluloidBlonde I misread that as "Adult Desires" and thought "I gotta visit Mississippi!" #scriptchat
01:34
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@DirkWalv Damn. I forgot chocolate. #scriptchat
01:34
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Content is king! #scriptchat
01:34
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I have set up more than 2 dozen properties and have yet to package with talent first (except screeenwriters) #scriptchat
01:34
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@CelluloidBlonde Reminds me of a spot I visited in Mississippi. “Adult Desserts.” Banana Split w/ Kahlua fudge & Godiva liquor… #scriptchat
01:34
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@LaneShefterBish How much talent packaging goes into setting up the book/film deal? #scriptchat
00:50
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Get your Q’s ready for ’The Book Whisperer” @LaneShefterBish in 10 minutes! #scriptchat scriptchat.blogspot.com/2015/01/lane-s…
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01:22
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Hollywood wants profit. You convince the suits a "diversity" project will make money, they'll foot the bill. #scriptchat
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01:33
Dirk Walvoord @DirkWalv
max adams - no chocolate? #scriptchat
01:33
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@CelluloidBlonde you bought them from the same truck! #scriptchat
01:32
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Back and now I have alcohol and ice cream. Beware. #scriptchat
21:10
Kris Bock @Kris_Bock
Writing Good Villains in screenplays by @dougeboch (workds for novels, too!) letsschmooze.blogspot.com/2015/01/writin… #scriptchat #writetip
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01:32
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@lisa_kovanda @LaneShefterBish Considering China and Dubai are the big investors these days... #scriptchat
01:32
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Because I set up mostly book proposals and partials I avoid the "must have bestseller sales" or "int'l sales" issues #scriptchat
01:32
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
@LaneShefterBish It can also depend on the demographic target. A young adult novel will tend to be shorter. #scriptchat
01:32
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@blueneumann snappin' necks, cashin' checks... #scriptchat
01:32
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
#scriptchat @LaneShefterBish How much do you base decisions on overseas sales potential? It's a big deal for Hollywood now.
01:31
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
which, now that I think of it, those kids I just saw today and made a note of would be perfect for! #scriptchat
01:31
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
There is no minimum length for a novel - the length usually depends upon the type of book - memoir, drama, etc #scriptchat
01:30
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
A top-notch Logline can literally help you sell your material. #scriptchat
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01:30
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@dwacon I have a Lord Of The Flies/Last Of Us thing going on too #scriptchat
01:30
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Most importantly - It's got to highlight what is most unique about your story. #scriptchat
01:30
Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
@LaneShefterBish Hi, total newbie question: is there a minimum length (in pages) for a novel? An average? #scriptchat
01:30
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish wow, I love that idea! Do you ever look at an idea for one? An outline? Versus having a book to read? #scriptchat
01:30
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish Kosloff’s BnB on CBS was the penultimate IMHO... #scriptchat
01:30
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
A top-notch Logline can literally help you sell your material. #scriptchat
01:29
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Q: What are some of the elements of a well-crafted logline or synopsis that get your attention? #scriptchat
01:29
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish So I should dust off my “Landlord of the Roaches” mss? #scriptchat
01:29
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
To touch on loglines for a bit, @LaneShefterBish, perhaps address the importance of a quality one. #scriptchat
01:29
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
And lord knows Beauty and the Beast has been done in a million ways - as has 3 musketeers #scriptchat
01:29
Dhonielle Clayton @brownbookworm
@Al_1701 Agree! No niche-ness. #scriptchat
01:26
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@pulptone Play to the strengths of each medium to express the scene the best way possible #scriptchat
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01:29
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Definitely - a fresh take on an old classic is great. I have a project now thats a complete re-imagining of Lord of the Flies #scriptchat
01:29
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@blueneumann Did not. Got a linky link? 🙉🙈🙊 #scriptchat
01:27
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I look for books with a fresh perspective on something, a fresh take on something... #scriptchat
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01:28
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
I think the problem is the industry thinks "universal" means no unique appeal. #scriptchat
01:28
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish even a fresh take of an old classic? #scriptchat
01:28
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@Vivi_Tawny was just going to tweet you and @authorJamie to make sure you're here! #scriptchat
01:27
ViviAnna/TawnyStokes @Vivi_Tawny
RT @LaneShefterBish: It's actually not piutching the universal but pitching the unique, fresh and different #scriptchat
01:27
ViviAnna/TawnyStokes @Vivi_Tawny
RT @jeannevb: Here's Vast Entertainment site. Bookmark it. vast-entertainment.com #scriptchat
01:27
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
brb #scriptchat
01:27
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I look for books with a fresh perspective on something, a fresh take on something... #scriptchat
01:26
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish how do you find interesting books when so many are diversity-phobic? #scriptchat
01:26
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@blueneumann @dwacon I didn't read that, no. #scriptchat
01:26
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@pulptone Play to the strengths of each medium to express the scene the best way possible #scriptchat
01:26
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
but something everyone can be interested in #scriptchat
01:26
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
It's actually not piutching the universal but pitching the unique, fresh and different #scriptchat
01:24
Dhonielle Clayton @brownbookworm
@CelluloidBlonde Agreed. High concept and pitching the universal. It's how to get it in the door... sigh #scriptchat
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01:26
Anthony Schiavino @pulptone
I've always thought what works on page doesn't always work on screen. That's why they're adaptations. Keep the heart but adjust #scriptchat
01:26
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@dwacon @CelluloidBlonde did you read that article the original author wrote about "Off The Boat?" #scriptchat
00:50
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Get your Q’s ready for ’The Book Whisperer” @LaneShefterBish in 10 minutes! #scriptchat scriptchat.blogspot.com/2015/01/lane-s…
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01:24
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Here's Vast Entertainment site. Bookmark it. vast-entertainment.com #scriptchat
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01:25
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@CelluloidBlonde Comedies like “Black•ish” and “Off the Boat” are safe bets. #scriptchat
01:25
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Thanks @Reileen4 #scriptchat
01:24
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish I like you more now #scriptchat
01:07
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
They need to be veeeeery open to changes and suggestions - and most, thankfully are. #scriptchat
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01:22
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Hollywood wants profit. You convince the suits a "diversity" project will make money, they'll foot the bill. #scriptchat
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01:24
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
If I feel it needs a strong editor I'll recommend it #scriptchat
01:24
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Here's Vast Entertainment site. Bookmark it. vast-entertainment.com #scriptchat
23:37
Mark Sanderson @scriptcat
A few simple techniques within your control to help you survive in Hollywood’s #screenwriting trenches: bit.ly/1h5UFRr #scriptchat
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01:24
Dhonielle Clayton @brownbookworm
@CelluloidBlonde Agreed. High concept and pitching the universal. It's how to get it in the door... sigh #scriptchat
01:24
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Absolutely - if there are too many typos or grammatical errors I stop reading #scriptchat
01:24
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@CelluloidBlonde So ironically, diversity has to be universal #scriptchat
01:23
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish in front of you (I'm sure "make sure it's edited well" would be key) #scriptchat
01:23
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
New authors can query me at Vast ENtertainment. If you catch us at a time when we are open to new material - great #scriptchat
01:23
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde so true. #scriptchat
01:23
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
They're not going to go looking for stories with humanitarian purposes that won't make them money though. #scriptchat
01:22
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
#scriptchat @LaneShefterBish Do you think the success Fox had with smaller budget films that weren't franchises will continue?
01:22
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
Hollywood wants profit. You convince the suits a "diversity" project will make money, they'll foot the bill. #scriptchat
01:22
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I read the book at least twice before talking with the authors agent about it #scriptchat
01:22
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@Al_1701 @LaneShefterBish But the Netflix/Amazons say they don't want to, could diversity migrate there? #scriptchat
01:22
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish what advice would you give a new author to get their book in from of you.. And keep it there #scriptchat
01:20
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I wish Hollywood was open to more diversity #scriptchat
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01:22
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Q What's your process like? Do you read the book many times and fill with sticky tabs? Note key moments? #scriptchat
01:21
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
@LaneShefterBish Who doesn't? Except the execs who want safe. #scriptchat
01:21
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish ABC is the diversity network. #scriptchat
01:20
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I wish Hollywood was open to more diversity #scriptchat
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01:21
Dirk Walvoord @DirkWalv
Je suis Charlie? #scriptchat
01:20
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I wish Hollywood was open to more diversity #scriptchat
01:20
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@lisa_kovanda I try to do that as well, different executions of the scene, figure out what one medium does that the other can't #scriptchat
01:20
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Amy Tintera was an unknown author with a first book #scriptchat
01:20
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I find most of my material in NY and yes i work with TONS of new authors #scriptchat
00:50
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
The best place to do #scriptchat from is here: tchat.io/rooms/scriptch… It auto-adds the hashtag! See you in 10 minutes!
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01:19
Dhonielle Clayton @brownbookworm
@LaneShefterBish Do you think the film/TV world is opening up to seeing more diversity (POC/LGTBQAI content, etc)? #scriptchat
01:19
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
thanks @jeannevb! #scriptchat
01:19
cinemahead @cinemahead
FWD meets REW: recommend writers turn their screenplays into novels! It helps screenplay sell. #scriptchat (via @LaneShefterBish) #story
01:19
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
My whole job is to preserve the heart of the story during the adaptation process : ) #scriptchat
01:19
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@laneshefterbish *pours refill, massages shoulders* you're doing great! #scriptchat
01:19
Dirk Walvoord @DirkWalv
fabulous! #scriptchat
01:18
Lisa Kovanda @lisa_kovanda
It's a different mindset for each but I'm thinking book/script the whole time I'm outlining. #scriptchat @blueneumann @LaneShefterBish
01:18
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Hopefully during @DirkWalv #scriptchat
01:18
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish how do you find your books and do you ever work with new authors? #scriptchat
01:18
Dirk Walvoord @DirkWalv
longline book out before Madison or after? #scriptchat
01:18
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Q How do you approach preserving the heart of the story in a book (already written) when dev. it as a film? #scriptchat
01:18
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@jeannevb @LaneShefterBish Serendipity. Discussed loglines with another screenplay goddess yesterday. Would learn to hear more… #scriptchat
01:17
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Agents out of new york mostly. Once in a while I open to material on my Vast Entertainment website..,. #scriptchat
01:17
Sona Charaipotra @sona_c
@LaneShefterBish As far as books go, how does material land on your desk? Agents? Publishers? #scriptchat
01:16
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Just a head's up, @LaneShefterBish also has a loglines book coming out this year! Feel free to ask logine advice too! #scriptchat
01:16
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@LaneShefterBish so you can make the best book of the material and the best movie of the material instead of a blueprint #scriptchat
01:16
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
absolutely @blueneumann #scriptchat
01:16
Banafsheh @banafshehzia
If you were to write a story about a real historical person, who would u choose? #scriptchat
01:16
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@LaneShefterBish I imagine it helps having an idea of how to adapt it as you're writing it #scriptchat
01:15
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
none of the books i work with were written to be movies - but some are better for adaptation to film than oothers #scriptchat
01:15
GAPF @ThePitchFest
Show us how your character changes in this month's ULTIMATE LOGLINE CONTEST p0.vresp.com/lmk7HN #scriptchat
01:15
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I agree @blueneumann #scriptchat
01:15
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
it depends on the material... #scriptchat
01:14
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
sometimes I bring on a screenwriter after its set up - in order to do the adaptation #scriptchat
01:14
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
sometimes I need a screenwriter to help sell to the network by adjusting the story for their needs #scriptchat
01:14
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
I've always felt that there's something a little soulless about writing a book just to be a movie. A book should be a good book #scriptchat
00:50
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Get your Q’s ready for ’The Book Whisperer” @LaneShefterBish in 10 minutes! #scriptchat scriptchat.blogspot.com/2015/01/lane-s…
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01:14
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde *pours* #scriptchat
01:05
Jane Friedman @JaneFriedman
Check out #scriptchat right now for a live chat w/@LaneShefterBish, who specializes in selling stories for screen adaptation.
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00:50
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
Get your Q’s ready for ’The Book Whisperer” @LaneShefterBish in 10 minutes! #scriptchat scriptchat.blogspot.com/2015/01/lane-s…
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01:13
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish since you work with so many novelists who aren't screenwriters, at what stage do you pull screenwriter in? #scriptchat
01:13
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
even if they are dead their estate has the life rights usually - always check with an atty #scriptchat
01:13
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
@jeannevb #scriptchat You bet. Smooch!
01:13
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish Scarlett? I don’t give a damn, #scriptchat
01:13
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Say a screenwriter did turn a screenplay into a novel, what would the next steps be you recommend they take? #scriptchat
01:13
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
There are always legal issues with material based on real people #scriptchat
01:13
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
The book will help the screenplay sell. Which came first - no one has to know but you : ) #scriptchat
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01:13
Lyudmyla Mayorska @LudmylaFirebird
@LaneShefterBish does that mean writers and agents, or writers that have agents? :) #scriptchat
00:50
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
The best place to do #scriptchat from is here: tchat.io/rooms/scriptch… It auto-adds the hashtag! See you in 10 minutes!
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01:13
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
The book will help the screenplay sell. Which came first - no one has to know but you : ) #scriptchat
01:13
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
@DianeFontaineXO hauntings #scriptchat
01:13
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@CelluloidBlonde thanks, Max! #scriptchat
01:12
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
She has soooo many layers #scriptchat
01:12
Diane Fontaine @DianeFontaineXO
What issues do you see, if any, when the book is based on real people all of whom are long dead? #scriptchat
01:12
Randi @Reileen4
@LaneShefterBish what sells more? If you do which first? Does it matter? #scriptchat
01:12
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I admit I'm a huge Gone With The Wind fan - I love the character of Scarlett #scriptchat
01:12
max adams @CelluloidBlonde
There is an interesting #scriptchat going down right now btw if you're online and thinking screenplay & adaptations.
01:12
Banafsheh @banafshehzia
What is your favourite character ever written? #scriptchat
01:11
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Underlying material is very valuable these days #scriptchat
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01:11
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish awesome! #scriptchat
01:11
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Underlying material is very valuable these days #scriptchat
01:11
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish Ah. Problem with duplication of titles... #scriptchat
01:11
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I am always recommending screenwriters turn their screenplays into novels! It will help their screenplay sell. #scriptchat
01:10
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
and a bit of action adventure too #scriptchat
01:10
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish what about screenwriters who want to turn their scripts into novels? Would you recommend it? #scriptchat
01:10
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Live action drama #scriptchat
01:10
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
REBOOT, the novel by Amy Tintera #scriptchat
01:09
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
At it's heart, a good story to me is something the widest audience possible can relate to #scriptchat
01:09
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@LaneShefterBish The CGI animated REBOOT ??? #scriptchat
01:08
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Working in both scripted & reality, film & TV, what do you think it all boils down to in terms of a good story? #scriptchat
01:08
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Though the first project I ever set up THE DUFF comes to theaters feb 20 #scriptchat
01:08
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
current property I'm working on is REBOOT by Amy Tintera, with Peter Chernin and Fox 2000 #scriptchat
01:07
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
They need to be veeeeery open to changes and suggestions - and most, thankfully are. #scriptchat
01:07
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
Executive meddling. Well, if they have good ideas, why not? #scriptchat
01:07
Joy Shefter @blondvision
What current proper #scriptchat
01:07
Joy Shefter @blondvision
What current property #scriptchat
01:05
Jane Friedman @JaneFriedman
Check out #scriptchat right now for a live chat w/@LaneShefterBish, who specializes in selling stories for screen adaptation.
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01:07
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish what advice would have for authors/screenwriters about taking notes? #scriptchat
01:06
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@SarahAlexis4 :) #scriptchat
01:06
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
In fact network and studio exes love that they can make suggestions that may end up changing the book #scriptchat
01:06
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Development is fun because I can affect the final novel! #scriptchat
01:06
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@JaneFriedman *clink* Thanks, Jane! @LaneShefterBish #scriptchat
01:05
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish since you're working with partials, what's the development process like & does it affect the final novel? #scriptchat
01:05
Eitan @AnotherEitan
Stop trying to get writers you don't know to read your script. It will not help your career. #scriptchat
21:10
Kris Bock @Kris_Bock
Writing Good Villains in screenplays by @dougeboch (workds for novels, too!) letsschmooze.blogspot.com/2015/01/writin… #scriptchat #writetip
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01:05
Jane Friedman @JaneFriedman
Check out #scriptchat right now for a live chat w/@LaneShefterBish, who specializes in selling stories for screen adaptation.
01:04
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
sometimes even before Publishers see the material #scriptchat
01:04
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@blueneumann Turban and crystal ball? #scriptchat
01:04
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
I work with writers agents out of NY - they send me book proposals and partials #scriptchat
01:04
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@jeannevb Jinx. ;) #scriptchat
01:03
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
It needs to have a strong "hook" - some thing I can sell in a sentence #scriptchat
01:03
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@Secretoriginz easiest site to chat from is here tchat.io/rooms/scriptch… #scriptchat
01:03
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
how does one discover books before they're written? #scriptchat
01:03
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Q: What do you look for in a book/story as signs of strong potential for adaptation? #scriptchat
01:03
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
So @LaneShefterBish what is main thing that attracts you to a story in order to consider it for adaptation? #scriptchat
01:03
Don @Secretoriginz
#scriptchat here or via another site?
01:03
David A. Youngquist @Al_1701
Cool #scriptchat
01:02
Alejandro G S @AGSfilmmaker
Hi! #scriptchat
01:02
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
: ) #scriptchat
01:00
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
It’s #SCRIPTCHAT O’CLOCK with ‘The Book Whisperer & CEO of Vast Entertainment @LaneShefterBish scriptchat.blogspot.com/2015/01/lane-s…
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01:02
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
@LaneShefterBish *pours tequila* I'll be refilling you all night. :) #scriptchat
01:01
Chris Neumann @blueneumann
Hellooo #scriptchat
01:01
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
In case you didnt read her bio (tsk tsk), Lane is known as The Book Whisperer. She discovers novels before they're even written! #scriptchat
01:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Thanks for having me in - excited to be here #scriptchat
01:01
Sarah A Newman @SarahAlexis4
@LaneShefterBish Welcome and thank you for joining us! #scriptchat
01:01
Lane Shefter Bishop @LaneShefterBish
Thanks! #scriptchat
01:00
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
I'm so excited to introduce you all to @LaneShefterBish! I met her at DC Women in Film event & she blew me away! Welcome, Lane! #scriptchat
01:00
Dwayne Conyers @dwacon
@jeannevb @LaneShefterBish W00t W00t #scriptchat
01:00
Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb
It’s #SCRIPTCHAT O’CLOCK with ‘The Book Whisperer & CEO of Vast Entertainment @LaneShefterBish scriptchat.blogspot.com/2015/01/lane-s…
