Showing posts with label franklin leonard. Show all posts
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Thursday, February 28, 2013

Franklin Leonard,CEO of The Black List, to Guest USA Scriptchat March 3, 2013


Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard is the creator of the Black List @theblcklst and co-creator of Blcklst.com, a yearly publication highlighting Hollywood’s most popular unproduced screenplays and its ongoing home on the web. 

Over 220 Black List scripts have been produced as feature films earning more than 148 Academy Award nominations including two of the last four BestPictures and five of the last ten screenwriting Oscars. Franklin has worked in development at Universal Pictures and the production companies of Will Smith, Sydney Pollack and Anthony Minghella, Leonardo DiCaprio, and John Goldwyn. Before Los Angeles and all things film related, Franklin was - atdifferent times - a business analyst at McKinsey & Co., a weekly columnist for the Trinidad Guardian in Port-au-Spain, Trinidad, and the communications director for John Cranley's 2000 campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives in Ohio's first district.   

He’s a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard University. Since 2010, he has been named one of Hollywood Reporter’s 30 Under 30, Black Enterprise magazine’s “40 Emerging Leaders for Our Future,” AOL Black Voices “30 Black Hollywood Game Changers” and Fast Company’s “100 Most Creative People in Business.”

Sunday, October 28, 2012

The Black List Transcript October 28, 2012


#Scriptchat TOPIC: Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard, CEO of The Black List @theblcklst shares details about their new service which allows unrepped screenwriters to gain attention on blcklst.com

USA Moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb
 
@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with CEO of @theblcklst ... @franklinleonard
October 29, 2012, 12:00 am          



 
@RWWFilm: If there was ever a night to join #scriptchat, tonight's discussion w/ @franklinleonard is it. It's time!
October 29, 2012, 12:00 am          



 
@sdarancette: Twitterverse, help me out! what was the name of that movie with a plane crashed on an island and turned into a boat to escape? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:00 am          



 
@theblcklst: Let's do this. RT @jeannevb: Its #SCRIPTCHAT OCLOCK with CEO of @theblcklst ... @franklinleonard #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:00 am          



 
@jeffrichards: Thanks for joining #scriptchat, @franklinleonard. I know you've got an eager crowd!
October 29, 2012, 12:00 am          



 
@art1032: Hello #scriptchat:)
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@rdlln: Thanks for joining us tonight @franklinleonard My robot is tweeting so please pardon any repeated questions #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@JasmineMcAtee2: Oof, glad to be able to make #scriptchat for the first time in months! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@theblcklst: A few quick things to begin: 1. My personal Tweetname is @franklinleonard, but I'll be tweeting from here tonight. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@jeffrichards: THIS! RT @RWWFilm: If there was ever a night to join #scriptchat, tonight's discussion w/ @franklinleonard is it. It's time!
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@theblcklst: The Black List website is http://t.co/OcT08HKY #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: @art1032 Good to see you are dry enought to participate tonight! :-) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@jeannevb: welcome @franklinleonard ! Congrats on the new Black List service! Why did you open it up to unrepped writers? #thankyouforthat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@theblcklst: Our FAQ can be found at http://t.co/vEyTa4tq #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@zacsanford2: Hello all! Can't wait to get into the talks with @franklinleonard & @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:01 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst @franklinleonard Welcome and thanks for being here with us. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:02 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @jeannevb @theblcklst @franklinleonard I'm here! @peacock10 #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:02 am          



 
@jeannevb: Bookmark it RT @theblcklst: The Black List website is http://t.co/0je7k9bF #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:02 am          



 
@HeidiNorrod: RT @scriptchat: 2 min! RT @theblcklst: Looks like we're about to get started with #scriptchat. Get your questions ready. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:02 am          



 
@theblcklst: And you can find an extended essay on the What, Why, and How of the Black List here: http://t.co/07qwi41r #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@jeannevb: Read this after #scriptchat: Interview of @franklinleonard by @BittrScrptReadr http://t.co/wNaANJUE
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@theblcklst: Correction, FAQ is here: http://t.co/wrhnaHPR #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@art1032: @Jamie_LD So far so good just a lot of flooding here. Schools and everything else closed tomorrow lol:) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@LifesizeLD: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with CEO of @theblcklst ... @franklinleonard
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@art1032: RT @theblcklst: Our FAQ can be found at http://t.co/vEyTa4tq #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@writermya: RT @jeannevb: Bookmark it RT @theblcklst: The Black List website is http://t.co/0je7k9bF #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@jeannevb: RT @theblcklst: Correction, FAQ is here: http://t.co/vZVCr1AB #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: @DadWithAPen Right now #Scriptchat is happening. And we have the CEO of the Black List.
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: Read this after #scriptchat: Interview of @franklinleonard by @BittrScrptReadr http://t.co/wNaANJUE
October 29, 2012, 12:03 am          



 
@art1032: RT @jeannevb: Read this after #scriptchat: Interview of @franklinleonard by @BittrScrptReadr http://t.co/wNaANJUE
October 29, 2012, 12:04 am          



 
@jeannevb: *sidenote* Stay safe all our east coast writers! #Sandy #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:04 am          



 
@art1032: RT @theblcklst: Correction, FAQ is here: http://t.co/wrhnaHPR #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:04 am          



 
@theblcklst: Ask away. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:04 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Just wondering the significance of the badges?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:04 am          



 
@jeannevb: @theblcklst what propelled your decision to open up the BL to unrepped writers? #thankyouforthat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@LifesizeLD: RT @art1032: RT @jeannevb: Read this after #scriptchat: Interview of @franklinleonard by @BittrScrptReadr http://t.co/eKNPG38L #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @Jamie_LD: @DadWithAPen Right now #Scriptchat is happening. And we have the CEO of the Black List. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@rdlln: @franklinleonard do you envision @theblcklst functioning (at some point) in a way similar to how @MyTrackingBoard works for pros #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@DisgruntleReads: @theblcklst - Any worries the new service will decrease The Blacklist's cachet? Open submission=execs less willingness to read? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: *sidenote* Stay safe all our east coast writers! #Sandy #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@NataliePeluso: Just in time for #scriptchat with @franklinleonard from @theblcklst as guest. What splendiferously excellent timing.
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@theblcklst: Badges don't have much in the way of significance. They're largely a relic of the site as it was prior to our recent launch. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@dandollar: hello @theblcklist ! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@PensAndPaws: In case y'all forgot: @theblcklst is on #scriptchat tonight.
October 29, 2012, 12:05 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @jeannevb: RT @theblcklst: Correction, FAQ is here: http://t.co/EUqZnDFL #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:06 am          



 
@theblcklst: @rdlln Don't know much about how @MyTrackingBoard works. Can only speak to what we do. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:06 am          



 
@Armakk: #scriptchat As a new user, I've found it as good as promised. But Impressions can be other writers or pros, they should be differentiated.
October 29, 2012, 12:06 am          



 
@BittrScrptReadr: @theblcklst yeah, we don't need no stinking badges #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:06 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DisgruntleReads The annual Black List will not change. Will be formed using the same process we have used for seven years. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:06 am          



 
@Whyvoni: Might as well get a little #scriptchat in before #Sandy wreaks havoc. It's been a while. Happy to see everyone!
October 29, 2012, 12:06 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: If the same person reads up on our script, does it count as another impression?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:07 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DisgruntleReads As a consequence, I dont anticipate a dilution of what the Black List is. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:07 am          



 
@mrcolinjfleming: @theblcklst Do you think this service will eventually alter the writer/agent dynamic in Hollywood? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:07 am          



 
@dandollar: @theblcklist do you keep stats on how well scripts do after making the list? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:07 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @Whyvoni Yes! Hope the best for everyone!! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:08 am          



 
@NYcanes: RT @jeannevb: *sidenote* Stay safe all our east coast writers! #Sandy #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:08 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: If you want a peek behind @theblcklst curtain, @franklinleonard spilling secrets now on #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:08 am          



 
@theblcklst: @mrcolinjfleming Not something I give a great deal of thought to. Priority is to provide increased access for great scripts. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:08 am          



 
@jeannevb: I've noticed a few of our chatters tweeting about the ratings their scripts have gotten. Keep us posted during the process. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@theblcklst: @dandollar Some, yes. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@pettigrew66: RT @Armakk: #scriptchat As a new user, I've found it as good as promised. But Impressions can be other writers or pros, they should be differentiated.
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@DisgruntleReads: @theblcklst - Thanks for the answer #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@TheExBoxSeries: RT @zacsanford2: Hello all! Can't wait to get into the talks with @franklinleonard & @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@theblcklst: @dandollar 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last four Best Pictures. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@pettigrew66: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @art1032: RT @jeannevb: Read this after #scriptchat: Interview of @franklinleonard by @BittrScrptReadr http://t.co/eKNPG38L #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@jeffrichards: RT @elizabethkarr: If you want a peek behind @theblcklst curtain, @franklinleonard spilling secrets now on #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@theblcklst: @dandollar 5 of the last 10 screenwriting Oscars have been Black List scripts. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:09 am          



 
@writermya: RT @theblcklst: @mrcolinjfleming Not something I give a great deal of thought to. Priority is to provide increased access for great scripts. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: I have a question about the blacklist reader's responses, do all the scripts submitted get reviewed?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@rdlln: @franklinleonard many troubled by subjectivity of 1 read. Any way to hv 2 readers initially, perhaps at a slightly higher cost? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@LifesizeLD: RT @theblcklst: 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last four Best Pictures. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@jeannevb: @theblcklst no better time to be a writer from outside of LA! Plz tell us about the "no harm" aspect #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@FrankenScript: "We'll index your script along a number of metrics." I find this vague. What kind of metrics? Can they be described? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @theblcklst: @dandollar 5 of the last 10 screenwriting Oscars have been Black List scripts. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@LifesizeLD: RT @theblcklst: @dandollar 5 of the last 10 screenwriting Oscars have been Black List scripts. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@CRGutekunst: #ScriptChat What type of feedback comes with a paid review? @theblcklst
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@art1032: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @theblcklst: @dandollar 5 of the last 10 screenwriting Oscars have been Black List scripts. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@dandollar: @theblcklst THAT is a cool stat. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@dwacon: I appreciate how quickly meetings that set up after uploading my script. That alone is worth a �� #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst What qualities do you find common in strong Black List script contenders?What do you personally look for in scripts? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@theblcklst: @rdlln You're welcome to have as many readers as you want. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:10 am          



 
@art1032: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @theblcklst: 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last four Best Pictures. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:11 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Received one feedback analysis so far... just putting it out there that it helped me and was thorough. Thank you.n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:11 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @jeannevb can someone please "define" blacklist for new #scriptchat followers? I get it to some degree!
October 29, 2012, 12:11 am          



 
@theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb Writers can get evaluations from our readers for $50 each. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:11 am          



 
@LIMAMA: Franklin on DD you said a writer had gotten offfers of rep did he pay for coverage or just the listing on the BL site #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:11 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: @CRGutekunst this link will help in answeringn #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:11 am          



 
@theblcklst: @jeannevb Re: "Do No Harm." Visibility of all evaluations and ratings is at the writer's discretion. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:12 am          



 
@theblcklst: @LIMAMA Paid for evaluation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:12 am          



 
@dwacon: @rdlln @theblcklst Subjectivity is indigenous to the craft. But I found the two reviews that I received to be spot on. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:12 am          



 
@jeannevb: @pettigrew66 Black List is the official list of best unproduced scripts floating around Hollywood #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:12 am          



 
@pettigrew66: RT @theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb Writers can get evaluations from our readers for $50 each. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:12 am          



 
@theblcklst: @CRGutekunst Overall rating 1-10, ratings along a few other metrics, also 1-10. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:12 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon Congrats on the success you're having with it! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @jeannevb I thought so...thanks! #scriptchat @peacock10
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@theblcklst: @CRGutekunst Short answers to questions re: script's strengths, weaknesses, and commercial prospects. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@velk: RT @theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb Writers can get evaluations from our readers for $50 each. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@jeannevb: Love writer has control RT @theblcklst: Re: "Do No Harm." Visibility of all evaluations and ratings is at writer's discretion. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@pettigrew66: RT @SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Received one feedback analysis so far... just putting it out there that it helped me and was thorough. Thank you.n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@LIMAMA: So if the writer doesn't pay for coverage they are at a disadvantage vs the other writers who don #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@dandollar: @theblcklst how fast do u read? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@dwacon: @SarahAlexis4 Thank you! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 Scripts are typically ambitious emotionally and meet that ambition with exceptional execution. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@WriteOnOnline: Writers, please post your goals for the week! http://t.co/RzK4cCcn #writeon #scriptchat #140conf
October 29, 2012, 12:13 am          



 
@theblcklst: @jeannevb Writers having control is very important to us. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@Armakk: #scriptchat Surprised at lack of keyword field for scripts. How can pros search setting, period, place, etc without that? Help us help them.
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@RoboticNate: One of these days I'll make it to #scriptchat… Busy brainstorming on so many levels! #indiefilm #screenwriting #filmmaking #directing
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@art1032: RT @velk: RT @theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb Writers can get evaluations from our readers for $50 each. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@RWWFilm: .@theblcklst Say you have a positive and a negative rating. Can you make one visible, & not the other? Or is it all or nothing? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@jeannevb: FYI @dwacon has already had great success after uploading his script to @theblcklst w great reviews #goscriptchatters #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: @theblcklst ok, so $25 is just to post to where readers have access to it?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@theblcklst: @dandollar Personally? Or what's the turnaround on our paid reads? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: Love writer has control RT @theblcklst: Re: "Do No Harm." Visibility of all evaluations and ratings is at writer's discretion. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @jeannevb Agree re "do no harm' @theblcklist feature is great leaving to writers' discretion whether to post or no. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@theblcklst: @Armakk Via the logline search. Keyword searching does exist therein. Will be expanding this considerably. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:14 am          



 
@theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb Correct #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@mrcolinjfleming: @dwacon Do you think it's worth submitting the script, getting your feedback, then rewriting and resubmitting? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@theblcklst: @RWWFilm Each evaluation can be made visible or invisible. Ditto the overall average rating. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@dandollar: @theblcklst personally. i assume you all read tons. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 Scripts are typically ambitious emotionally and meet that ambition with exceptional execution. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@theblcklst: @mrcolinjfleming Absolutely. But take the comments to heart and do a real rewrite. Cosmetic alone is unlikely to help. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@peacock10: @theblcklst #scriptchat #tvwriterchat - can ms be submitted if not in screenwritten format? But movie-worthy?
October 29, 2012, 12:15 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @theblcklst Do you get scripts from agents + managers wanting their clients scripts on TBL? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@theblcklst: @dandollar Depending on the script between 1 hour and 1 hour and 15 minutes. The occasional comedy in < 1 hour. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: @theblcklst #scriptchat what happens if the readers are interested do we use you as a third party liaison for communicationn #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@BearDrivingCar: @theblcklst If you remove a script & upload new one does any information about previous script remain? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@bhillsbert: Why is it called the black list? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@dianewms: #scriptchat Hello chatters! Just dropping in. Haven't been here in a while. Was working on When was the War of 1812 today. Need an editor.
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@theblcklst: @peacock10 Highly recommend screenplay format. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@dwacon: @mrcolinjfleming I suppose that varies based on the review. Tune-up, maybe. Complete overhaul... hmm... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @theblcklst: @RWWFilm Each evaluation can be made visible or invisible. Ditto the overall average rating. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@theblcklst: @elizabethkarr To me personally or to the Black List site? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst I had 6 downloads on my scripts (paid for one), did all of those readers have the ability to rate too? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:16 am          



 
@RWWFilm: @theblcklst That's great. Thanks! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@milesmaker: How does one justify the perpetual monthly fee? Does @theBlckLst draw the traffic or must writers generate the click-and-reads? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb No. You should include your contact info on your cover page. We encourage readers to contact you directly. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@dandollar: @theblcklst that's insane #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@Santamoniker: @theblcklst #scriptchat What is typical turnover time when outside pro downloads script and then rates it?
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@theblcklst: @BearDrivingCar It does not. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@princess_scribe: hola #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @RWWFilm @theblcklst preparation at the right time for the right person...luck? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@theblcklst: @bhillsbert Double reference: The Hollywood Black List which silenced great writers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: I'm a little lost. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:17 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @princess_scribe Anne! Save me... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: @theblcklst #scriptchat thanks. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@theblcklst: @bhillsbert Double reference: Inversion of the typical assumptions re: which color means bad. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@pettigrew66: AUGH! I keep forgetting to add hashtag! #SCRIPTCHAT
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Any advice you would give writers trying to gauge whether their script is in best shape for submission to the site? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@authorViviAnna: @theblcklst it says on your site to register as a industry pro if you have representation, how long does it take to reg #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @theblcklst Either or both. Say pdcr/manager has dynamite script + wants it on TBL, do they submit + pay for coverage? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@BearDrivingCar: @theblcklst so if one had multiple scripts they would need to leave all up to retain ratings & reviews. Thx! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@jeannevb: Don't worry how fast chat is going, we'll be posting a transcript at http://t.co/NzcyzhrG after! *prays transcript site works* #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:18 am          



 
@dandollar: @theblcklst is there a deadline for submissions for this year? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @princess_scribe Que tal? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: one last question, how long does one's script stay indexed?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@dianewms: @princess_scribe Hola a tu! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@velk: @pettigrew66 use http://t.co/lWOqaVOy and it will do it for you! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@princess_scribe: @AndiWritesAgain You don't need no savin #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@princess_scribe: @RWWFilm Hello, you #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 Do whatever you would do before submitting to agents or managers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@captainhaystack: Uploaded my script 4 days ago to blcklst & already received agent inquiry without paid review. Loving the site. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@princess_scribe: @elizabethkarr Insane. Which means... normal. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@princess_scribe: @dianewms Hey sugar #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @jeannevb no tequila shots for you today. Chat moving too fast. Then again... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @pettigrew66 Login http://t.co/5SFO6H7D and it will hashtag automatically. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:19 am          



 
@princess_scribe: So Talk #scriptchat and tell me what I need to know cause I need it!
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@ozzywood: The Single Screenwriter: Can You Suck Just A Little Bit More, Please? http://t.co/hch5eNuD #screenwriting #amwriting #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@jeannevb: 1st impressions matter, people RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 Do whatever you would do before submitting to agents or managers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @velk Muchas gracias, my friend! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@writingnewman: If you don't read 5-10 scripts per week, you're not doing your part to improve. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@princess_scribe: RT @writingnewman: If you don't read 5-10 scripts per week, you're not doing your part to improve. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@NataliePeluso: @jeannevb Based in Oz, can @theblcklst help unrepped & non-local writers take it further w/o being there in person? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@RWWFilm: @theblcklst Potential third meaning. Producing scripts that make the BL will help get studios in the black. #scriptchat #Layers
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@theblcklst: @authorViviAnna Not all writers are approved for industry pro membership. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@princess_scribe: RT @RWWFilm: @theblcklst Potential third meaning. Producing scripts that make the BL will help get studios in the black. #scriptchat #Layers
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@LIMAMA: How many scripts have been submitted thus far and how many industry professionals are actively using the site?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@theblcklst: @elizabethkarr Nope. Annual Black List is determined by votes from over 500 industry execs. Entirely separate from new site. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: 1st impressions matter, people RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4...u would do before submitting to agents or managers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @princess_scribe I was acting... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:20 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @AndiWritesAgain Ah!!!!! Lovely!!! Thank you!!!@peacock10 #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@authorViviAnna: @theblcklst if you`re not approved can you sign up as an aspiring screenwriter #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: 1st impressions matter, people RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 Do whatever you would do before submitting to agents or managers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@theblcklst: @NataliePeluso Absolutely. We are not limited to US based writers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@jeannevb: 1100-ish pros RT @LIMAMA: ... how many industry professionals are actively using the site? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@princess_scribe: @RWWFilm muah muah #happytobehere #wheresthetequila #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@theblcklst: @LIMAMA Over 1200 industry professionals are currently using the site, ranging from agency assts to studio presidents. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:21 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @LIMAMA THAT is a great question! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @theblcklst Ah. Penny drops. Thanks for clarification. #twolists #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@theblcklst: @LIMAMA Over 500 scripts have been uploaded. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@StefanieMcNabb: how long does your script stay indexed #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @pettigrew66 Just making myself useful. :) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@jeannevb: Yes MT @NataliePeluso: @jeannevb Based in Oz, can @theblcklst help unrepped & non-local writers take it further w/o being in LA? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@theblcklst: @authorViviAnna Absolutely. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@theblcklst: @StefanieMcNabb As long as you choose to have it listed on the site. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@pettigrew66: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: 1st impressions matter, people RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4...u would do before submitting to agents or managers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Any further news on if/when TV pilots will be included? Believe I read it is/was a possibility. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@jeannevb: @NataliePeluso that's the whole point....giving industry access to unrepped writers #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:22 am          



 
@princess_scribe: RT @SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Any further news on if/when TV pilots will be included? Believe I read it is/was a possibility. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @writingnewman: If you dont read 5-10 scripts per week, youre not doing your part to improve. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@authorViviAnna: @theblcklst cool, thanks for the answer!!! :-) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Does a WGA (Writer's Guild of Canada) registration work across borders, for protection? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 We currently don't accommodate episodic writing. We will, likely in January 2013. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @theblcklst: The Black List website is http://t.co/OcT08HKY #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @AndiWritesAgain Haha, we are all useful, darlin! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @theblcklst: And you can find an extended essay on the What, Why, and How of the Black List here: http://t.co/07qwi41r #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:23 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @theblcklst: Correction, FAQ is here: http://t.co/wrhnaHPR #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SaradeWaard1 We encourage you to register your script with the US Guilds. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@Armakk: #scriptchat Are you aware of how the site is being used by pros? Is it being discussed on tracking boards? Ever consider a pro-only forum?
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@jeannevb: RT @theblcklst: A few quick things to begin: 1. My personal Tweetname is @franklinleonard, but I'll be tweeting from here tonight. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@FrankenScript: @SaradeWaard1 get usco registration.n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Great, thank you. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@BrowneTom: Really interested in The Black List and #scriptchat tonight, but I'm also a huge SF Giants fan. Looking forward to this transcript!
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@DMinformation: RT @writingnewman: If you don't read 5-10 scripts per week, you're not doing your part to improve. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@jeannevb: Don't forget to #FF @franklinleonard of @theblcklst on his personal Twitter page #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@princess_scribe: @RWWFilm it must be found! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@theblcklst: @Armakk Pros have a forum of their own. Their day to day work. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@art1032: RT @theblcklst: @SaradeWaard1 We encourage you to register your script with the US Guilds. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@captainhaystack: Hypothetical: writer slashes description & overall pg count, essentially same script, can they upload swap no additional charge? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:24 am          



 
@art1032: RT @FrankenScript: @SaradeWaard1 get usco registration.n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@NYcanes: RT @jeannevb: Don't forget to #FF @franklinleonard of @theblcklst on his personal Twitter page #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @authorViviAnna @theblcklst OHHH! I'd think so, but, great question!! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: Don't forget to #FF @franklinleonard of @theblcklst on his personal Twitter page #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@mrcolinjfleming: @SarahAlexis4 Great question! I was thinking the same thing myself. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst @FrankenScript Thank youn #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@DisgruntleReads: RT @theblcklst: @Armakk Pros have a forum of their own. Their day to day work. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:25 am          



 
@jeannevb: .@LIMAMA RT @theblcklst: 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last 4 Best Pictures #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:26 am          



 
@theblcklst: @captainhaystack There's no value to that. Swapping out would still link previous evaluations to said script. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:26 am          



 
@dandollar: RT @jeannevb: Dont forget to #FF @franklinleonard of @theblcklst on his personal Twitter page #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:26 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @theblcklst: @dandollar 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last four Best Pictures. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:26 am          



 
@pettigrew66: What TRULY stands out within a script that must deserve attention#scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:27 am          



 
@art1032: RT @jeannevb: .@LIMAMA RT @theblcklst: 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last 4 Best Pictures #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:27 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Can I add WGA coverage after the fact thru the Black List site? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:27 am          



 
@theurbanhobo: @theblcklst script got 7 & high praise "this is very funny script/entertaining,funny, clever dialogue/enjoyable read" #scriptchat now what?
October 29, 2012, 12:27 am          



 
@jeannevb: My tweetchat is stalled... apologies for missing tweets #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:28 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theurbanhobo Congrats :) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:28 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SaradeWaard1 You can register your scripts at the Guild at any time. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:28 am          



 
@LIMAMA: What kind of script would you like the BL to promote out of the box script w/polarizing subject or more conventional premise #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:28 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: My tweetchat is stalled... apologies for missing tweets #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:28 am          



 
@captainhaystack: @theblcklst Not to avoid evaluations, to make the script tighter (address notes from review, avoid similar notes moving forward) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:28 am          



 
@theurbanhobo: @theblcklst will high praise comments attract industry readers or only score trips your algorithm? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@theblcklst: @theurbanhobo Monitor traffic to your script. Encourage people to read it. Hope that people seek it out as well. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@stuwillis: RT @theblcklst: @dandollar 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last four Best Pictures. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@theblcklst: @captainhaystack If you're doing a real rewrite, we recommend starting anew. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@jeannevb: http://t.co/TD4KcQEa RT @theblcklst: @SaradeWaard1 You can register your scripts at the Guild at any time. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@theblcklst: @theurbanhobo Scores trip the algorithm. We're not working with a natural language algorithm yet. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@pettigrew66: Timing? Editing? Plot? Avoiding script dismissal??#scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@NataliePeluso: @jeannevb Thanks, trying to discern whether 'exposure' is the same as 'access'. Any non-local writers using @theblcklst so far? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:29 am          



 
@art1032: @theurbanhobo @theblcklst Yay congrats:) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:30 am          



 
@JessicaClackum: Hot damn! I'm finally sitting down and making the Sunday night #scriptchat! @jeannevb
October 29, 2012, 12:30 am          



 
@theblcklst: @NataliePeluso Exposure for great scripts = access. Exposure for not great scripts does not. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:30 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst "Natural language algorithm" ha! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:31 am          



 
@jeannevb: @NataliePeluso Exposure = word on street ur script is good...leads to... Access = opening the door wide for that talent #simple #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:31 am          



 
@jeannevb: @JessicaClackum woot! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:31 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @theblcklst: @NataliePeluso Exposure for great scripts = access. Exposure for not great scripts does not. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:31 am          



 
@DisgruntleReads: RT @theblcklst: @NataliePeluso Exposure for great scripts = access. Exposure for not great scripts does not. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:31 am          



 
@JessicaClackum: RT @jeannevb: .@LIMAMA RT @theblcklst: 225 Black List scripts have been produced. Nominated for 148 Oscars, 25 wins. 2 of last 4 Best Pictures #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@dianewms: RT @jeannevb: @NataliePeluso Exposure = word on street ur script is good...leads to... Access = opening the door wide for that talent #simple #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: This is going to be a great transcript tonight. I'll need to read just to catch up. :-) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@RWWFilm: @theblcklst That's a vital truth for writers to understand. Exposure is only half the battle. @NataliePeluso #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@captainhaystack: @NataliePeluso Live in Illinois, love the site thus far. Double digit downloads and agent inquiry in less than a week. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Suggestions how writers can fully utilize strong evaluation & heat from site to propel careers forward? Next steps? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @giantspecks Have heard it over and over for writers + producers that reading scripts is part of our job. #scriptchat @writingnewman
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @Jamie_LD: This is going to be a great transcript tonight. Ill need to read just to catch up. :-) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:32 am          



 
@theblcklst: Finding it difficult to answer a lot of these questions in 128 characters. I really do encourage you to check out the essay. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:33 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 The best thing you can do is write a brilliant script. Write brilliance, rest will take care of itself. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:33 am          



 
@authorViviAnna: @SarahAlexis4 great Q! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:33 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: Great topic. Learning a lot. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:33 am          



 
@robertshutter: RT @RoboticNate One of these days I'll make it to #scriptchat… Busy brainstorming on so many levels! #indiefilm #screenwriting #filmm...
October 29, 2012, 12:33 am          



 
@Whyvoni: @captainhaystack awesome! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:34 am          



 
@dwacon: @NataliePeluso Exposure is good if you’re exposing something that is appealing. The same goes for your scripts. ;^) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:34 am          



 
@jeannevb: http://t.co/P2sSwQrj RT @theblcklst: difficult to answer Qs in 128 chars. I encourage you to check out the essay. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:34 am          



 
@spencermosness: I think tonight's #scriptchat is one of those 'wait til the dust settles and read the transcript' types.
October 29, 2012, 12:34 am          



 
@GCGeek: RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 Best thing you can do is write a brilliant script. Write brilliance, rest will take care of itself #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:34 am          



 
@johnarusso: #scriptchat hi all. @theblcklst awesome to hear your thoughts.
October 29, 2012, 12:35 am          



 
@PensAndPaws: RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 The best thing you can do is write a brilliant script. Write brilliance, rest will take care of itself. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:35 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @theblcklst: Finding it difficult to answer a lot of these ?'s in 128 characters. I really encourage you to check out essay. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:35 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @captainhaystack Wow. All the best! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:35 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @dwacon Agreed. We get one shot at a first impression. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:35 am          



 
@DisgruntleReads: RT @jeannevb: http://t.co/P2sSwQrj RT @theblcklst: difficult to answer Qs in 128 chars. I encourage you to check out the essay. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:35 am          



 
@WestgarthEnt: @jeannevb @theblcklst @SaradeWaard1 Don't forget to also register your script with the Library of Congress. #Scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:36 am          



 
@captainhaystack: @Whyvoni BitterScriptReader's blog on blcklst has helped another non-LA writer score more reviews. The dominos can fall quickly #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:36 am          



 
@velk: @theblcklst I added myself to the wait list ages ago, what is the average account approval time? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:36 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: Some of the best scripts I have ever read still have never been made - but they can often lead to other work. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:36 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @WestgarthEnt: @jeannevb @theblcklst @SaradeWaard1 Dont forget to also register your script with the Library of Congress. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:37 am          



 
@theblcklst: @velk We don't approve everyone. We've approved fewer than 25% of those who have applied for industry pro memberships. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:37 am          



 
@art1032: RT @WestgarthEnt: @jeannevb @theblcklst @SaradeWaard1 Don't forget to also register your script with the Library of Congress. #Scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:37 am          



 
@theblcklst: @WestgarthEnt Register with the Writers Guilds, east or west. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:37 am          



 
@dwacon: Important to vet your work thoroughly. I think we all know that though. �� #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:37 am          



 
@DMinformation: @elizabethkarr @dwacon "You never get a second chance at a first impression." #ScriptChat
October 29, 2012, 12:37 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @theblcklst: @WestgarthEnt Register with the Writers Guilds, east or west. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:38 am          



 
@RWWFilm: @TSNN_Rachel That's key. The goal is to get a career - not to get every script you ever write produced. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:38 am          



 
@bjamintucker: @theblcklst so is it basically $50 per rating? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:38 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @WestgarthEnt Thanks... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:38 am          



 
@BittrScrptReadr: @theblcklst @WestgarthEnt recommend registering with U.S. Copyright office too, for reasons explained here: http://t.co/6xttEpKY #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:38 am          



 
@KimBergie: RT @theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 The best thing you can do is write a brilliant script. Write brilliance, rest will take care of itself. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:38 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @TSNN_Rachel True and a lot of 'undiscovered' scripts get traction when a writer's latest is produced. #goodtohaveareadystack #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@art1032: RT @DMinformation: @elizabethkarr @dwacon "You never get a second chance at a first impression." #ScriptChat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@CRGutekunst: #ScriptChat What is the criteria for the "Top Unmade Scripts" list? @theblcklst
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@jeannevb: THIS! RT @RWWFilm: @TSNN_Rachel Thats key. The goal is to get a career - not to get every script you ever write produced. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@dwacon: @TSNN_Rachel My mentors have set that as the ultimate goal. Being hired to write better than selling the script. N’est-ci pas? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@theblcklst: @bjamintucker $50/read from our hired readers. Every read from our industry membership generated by their eval is entirely free. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@velk: @theblcklst right on, I understand the checks but maybe a "not approved" email might help? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @dwacon: Important to vet your work thoroughly. I think we all know that though. �� #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: Good one! rt @DMinformation @elizabethkarr @dwacon "You never get a second chance at a first impression." #ScriptChat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@jeannevb: 20 min left with @theblcklst's @franklinleonard #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@PensAndPaws: RT @jeannevb: THIS! RT @RWWFilm: @TSNN_Rachel Thats key. The goal is to get a career - not to get every script you ever write produced. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @pettigrew66 Yes to that, darlin'!!! #yestothat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:39 am          



 
@theblcklst: @CRGutekunst We use Bayesian modifiers to determine our top lists, much like Amazon. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:40 am          



 
@bhillsbert: #scriptchat are any WME agents pro members?
October 29, 2012, 12:40 am          



 
@captainhaystack: For what you're potentially receiving $50 is a bargain. Rolling script competition with direct access to movers and shakers. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:40 am          



 
@Whyvoni: @theblcklst How many hired readers do you have? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:40 am          



 
@theblcklst: @bhillsbert Don't comment on specific memberships, but we have members at every major agency. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:40 am          



 
@jeannevb: psst @theblcklist, can u divulge this? RT @bhillsbert: #scriptchat are any WME agents pro members? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:40 am          



 
@theblcklst: @Whyvoni Just under 40 at the moment. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:41 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @AndiWritesAgain Don't y'all think the term "darlin" should be used more often? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:41 am          



 
@KimBergie: Me too :-) RT @Jamie_LD: This is going to be a great transcript tonight. I'll need to read just to catch up. :-) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:41 am          



 
@art1032: Good ?@Whyvoni @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:41 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @dwacon True. A lot of times a great script that never sells could open the door to a writing career. Seen it many times. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:41 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Sorry if you answered this, but can unsolicited readers from the ind. give ratings too?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:41 am          



 
@IsaacHoWriter: How are you different from other services, like InkTip? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@levmedia: RT @theblcklst: The What, How, and Why of the Black List: The Long Answer by founder @franklinleonard http://t.co/XQEHnQrs #scriptchat #screenwriting
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@DnLuu: @theblcklst At what high rating, 8-10, does a script start getting promoted on the Black List website/emails? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@theurbanhobo: @theblcklst reader "very funny script/dialogue entertaining & clever. actor/director bait. enjoyable read http://t.co/JaqNhFJF #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @TSNN_Rachel @dwacon THAT'S what I've seen!!!! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@levmedia: RT @scriptmag: How to promote your brand as a #screenwriter using social media via @scriptcat http://t.co/hHzZUb81 #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SaradeWaard1 Yes, ratings from our industry professional members are incorporated into a script's overall average rating. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:42 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @TSNN_Rachel: @dwacon True Many times a great script that never sells could open door to writing career. Seen it many times. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:43 am          



 
@theurbanhobo: @theblcklst #scriptchat high praise for comedy from BL reader and any industry folks on BL site can read it here http://t.co/JaqNhFJF
October 29, 2012, 12:43 am          



 
@pettigrew66: #scriptchat I think it's important to keep on keepin on, even when turned down! Embrace it! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:43 am          



 
@theblcklst: @IsaacHoWriter More ways that I can name here. Three big ones: 1. Industry membership 2. Brand profile 3. History of success. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:43 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @jeannevb Happy 3rd anniversary! Fantastic job!n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:43 am          



 
@RWWFilm: RT @jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:43 am          



 
@SeanScottThomas: RT @jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@NaimaHazelton: @jeannevb Woo hoo! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu Not as simple as 8-10. We have a highly dynamic system, but those #s typically attract attention. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Well, that explains why it works then. Also makes it very exciting. Thanks Franklin! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@GCGeek: @jeannevb Happy #ScriptChat 3rd anniversary to the entire #treeefort. Love you all! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@jeffrichards: @jeannevb Happy birthday, #scriptchat!
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@NondaJax: RT @levmedia: RT @scriptmag: How to promote your brand as a #screenwriter using social media via @scriptcat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @pettigrew66 Absolutely! It runs the range, pun intended, from major term of endearment 2 biggest misogynistic slam possible. #scriptchat :)
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: Good question. RT @IsaacHoWriter: How are you different from other services, like InkTip? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@dwacon: @captainhaystack True! Sux to spend $85 or more for review that goes nowhere. ������ #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:44 am          



 
@theblcklst: Pleased to report, btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@jeannevb: @TSNN_Rachel @NaimaHazelton our #treefort works hard! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@theblcklst: And has had multiple contact with other agencies and major management companies. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@dwacon: Ditto! Huzzah! RT @TSNN_Rachel: @jeannevb Happy 3rd anniversary! Fantastic job! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb So great how it has grown to be what it is today! Happy anniversary, Treefort! And thanks! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@art1032: @GCGeek @jeannevb HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!!! LOVE U ALL:) #SCRIPTCHAT eeeeeeee:)
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@jeannevb: Sweet! RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:45 am          



 
@NataliePeluso: @dwacon But of course ;) #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@eveningstardir: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report, btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@art1032: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report, btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: I am thrilled that there are more unconventional ways to get attention, like @theblcklst Amazon Studios, noteworthy contests #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@eveningstardir: RT @theblcklst: And has had multiple contact with other agencies and major management companies. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@mrcolinjfleming: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report, btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@NataliePeluso: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report, btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@JessicaClackum: @BittrScrptReadr @theblcklst @WestgarthEnt Having just attended a lecture in my Mass Comm Law course related to this, I concur. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:46 am          



 
@pooja_LuvIndia: RT @GCGeek: @jeannevb Happy #ScriptChat 3rd anniversary to the entire #treeefort. Love you all! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@princess_scribe: Writing, watching Super8 and #scriptchat #multitasks #distractionsaregood
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@tuckfwitter: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@scriptchat: We're only as great as our #scriptchatters! Love you all! @SarahAlexis4 @art1032 @dwacon @jeffrichards @GCGeek #scriptchat #bday
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@BittrScrptReadr: RT @theblcklst: Pleased to report, btw, that a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: Great news! congrats RT @theblcklst "a writer discovered on our site has already been offered major agency representation" #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @jeannevb It's a great community you and #treefort got going here. Happy 3rd Anniversary! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @theblcklst: And has had multiple contact with other agencies and major management companies. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@bhillsbert: #scriptchat I'm currently enrolled in the Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA. I'm keeping a blog about it: http://t.co/T1dds5qj
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@princess_scribe: RT @jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst Not surprised. Huge opportunities that simply didn't exist a week or so ago... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@eveningstardir: Happy Birthday #scriptchat!!!! I'll have some bubbles for you:)
October 29, 2012, 12:47 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @giantspecks @writingnewman Absolutely. Reading makes us better writers. Period. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:48 am          



 
@art1032: RT @bhillsbert: #scriptchat I'm currently enrolled in the Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA. I'm keeping a blog about it: http://t.co/T1dds5qj
October 29, 2012, 12:48 am          



 
@jeannevb: 10 more min with @theblcklst... get your questions in. Learning about the industry is essential to your success! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:48 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @AndiWritesAgain haha! Tis true! I use it as a term of HAPPY endearment!! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:48 am          



 
@GCGeek: @scriptchat And more importantly, thank you for the wonderful people you've brought into my life. #WriterWrock #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@theurbanhobo: RT @bhillsbert: #scriptchat I'm currently enrolled in the Professional Program in Screenwriting at UCLA. I'm keeping a blog about it: http://t.co/T1dds5qj
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@DnLuu: @theblcklst How does a script with a single high rating standout? Is there a way for the writer to help it standout? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @jeannevb: 10 more min with @theblcklst... get your questions in. Learning about the industry is essential to your success! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst What's your ultimate vision/hope for the success of the site? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@MonaLiNYC: RT @SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb So great how it has grown to be what it is today! Happy anniversary, Treefort! And thanks! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @theblcklst - what's the best unproduced script YOU think that's out there right now? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@scriptchat: <3 RT @GCGeek: @scriptchat And more importantly, thank you for the wonderful people you've brought into my life. #WriterWrock #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:49 am          



 
@MonaLiNYC: RT @GCGeek: @scriptchat And more importantly, thank you for the wonderful people you've brought into my life. #WriterWrock #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:50 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu A script with a single high rating will be well spotlighted by our site, both on the site and via email to our members. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:50 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:50 am          



 
@theblcklst: @SarahAlexis4 A more perfect marketplace for great writing. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:50 am          



 
@art1032: Good ? @DnLuu @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:50 am          



 
@theblcklst: @TSNN_Rachel I never comment publicly on specific material. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:50 am          



 
@jeannevb: I want to see an Oscar winner thanking @theblcklst... AND #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@nickarvay: RT @jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@BrendonUdy: RT @jeannevb: FYI, it's #scriptchat's 3rd anniversary...when #treefort started this chat, we only dreamed @theblcklst wld know our name #communitylove
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu As for helping it standout, it's a great question that I don't have an answer to. We encourage people to be creative. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Well said and much appreciated! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @theblcklst well, I can't help but ask .. right? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@scriptchat: RT @pooja_LuvIndia: *butts in* @jeannevb , @GCGeek & @victoriarusso all inspire me. Ppl I think about when my writing needs encouragement! :) *butts out*
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@DnLuu: @theblcklst Is an 8 high enough to get spotlighted? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@captainhaystack: Seen lots of westerns making top lists; if Tarantino's new film rakes it in, could genre reemerge hot in your opinion? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb You've got it ;) @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:51 am          



 
@art1032: That would be AWESOME!!!!!:) @jeannevbnI want to see an Oscar winner thanking @theblcklst... AND #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:52 am          



 
@dwacon: @theblcklst [question] How aggressively should a writer market/network with a script on the Black List? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:52 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu It should be, but it depends on the sum total of everything else on the site at the time. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:52 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @jeannevb: I want to see an Oscar winner thanking @theblcklst... AND #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:52 am          



 
@theblcklst: @captainhaystack Impossible to say, honestly. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:52 am          



 
@jeannevb: Me first mwhaha RT @RWWFilm: @jeannevb Youve got it ;) @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:52 am          



 
@tuckfwitter: RT @jeannevb: I want to see an Oscar winner thanking @theblcklst... AND #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:53 am          



 
@theblcklst: @TSNN_Rachel It's an entirely fair question. As a matter of policy though, I tend to keep those opinions to myself. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:53 am          



 
@RWWFilm: @jeannevb And the race is on @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:53 am          



 
@JessicaClackum: RT @tuckfwitter: RT @jeannevb: I want to see an Oscar winner thanking @theblcklst... AND #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:53 am          



 
@Whyvoni: I love how much I learn each time I attend #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:53 am          



 
@theblcklst: @dwacon Honestly, if the script is great and consistently evaluated as such, the site will take care of the rest. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:53 am          



 
@princess_scribe: RT @theblcklst: @TSNN_Rachel It's an entirely fair question. As a matter of policy though, I tend to keep those opinions to myself. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @theblcklst I completely understand, and likely would have answered the same in our shoes. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@TVWriterChat: Don't forget #tvwriterchat at the bottom of the hour. Talking the difference in researching for TV vs. Features. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @Whyvoni: I love how much I learn each time I attend #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@writingnewman: PASS script writers tend to 'direct' a story, rather than telling it. Difference is in the choice of verbage, keeping it lean. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@DnLuu: @theblcklst Would garnering another high read increase the chances of script being highlighted? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@theblcklst: Okay, just about five minutes left. I'll try to answer every question asked before the end of the hour. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:54 am          



 
@dwacon: @theblcklst Good to know. Thanks!n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@theurbanhobo: @theblcklst #scriptchat made BL review and score public for the moment. Industry folks can also download it here http://t.co/JaqNhFJF
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@jeannevb: One I'd love us ALL to participate in! #community RT @RWWFilm: @jeannevb And the race is on @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: Yes! #scriptchat rt @writingnewman @giantspecks @elizabethkarr Sheldon Turner still reads a script per day. Whatever keeps you progressing
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @theblcklst: Okay, just about five minutes left. I'll try to answer every question asked before the end of the hour. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @theblcklst @jeannevb - Thanks for taking the time. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@DisgruntleReads: Tonight's #scriptchat tells us what we should have already known: 1) You need a great script, no way around it 2) @theblcklst is wonderful
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu As in life, multiple people saying something is great has a greater affect than one person saying it. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@rdlln: RT @theblcklst: @dwacon Honestly, if the script is great and consistently evaluated as such, the site will take care of the rest. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@LoriMoreno: RT @elizabethkarr: Good one! rt @DMinformation @elizabethkarr @dwacon "You never get a second chance at a first impression." #ScriptChat
October 29, 2012, 12:55 am          



 
@writingnewman: RT @DisgruntleReads: Tonight's #scriptchat tells us what we should have already known: 1) You need a great script, no way around it 2) @theblcklst is wonderful
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @pettigrew66 Trust me, it endeared me to you! Haha! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@jeffrichards: RT @DisgruntleReads: Tonight's #scriptchat tells us what we should have already known: 1) You need a great script, no way around it 2) @theblcklst is wonderful
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@HBwriterMike: @theblcklst are you seeing any genre trends on the site as far as either submissions or acquisition/interest? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu But one great rating is all it takes to attract our members. And one member is all it takes to start the process. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @theblcklst: @DnLuu As in life, multiple people saying something is great has a greater affect than one person saying it. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: Between edits on my novel, releasing on Wednesday, UCLA class, #scriptchat and #tvwriterchat, I'm going to be braindead soon.
October 29, 2012, 12:56 am          



 
@theblcklst: @HBwriterMike Have not yet done the deep dive on the numbers, but look for us to be putting some #s out in the next month. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@DnLuu: @theblcklst Are spotlighted scripts broken down by genre? Is it easy to find for the industry pros on their page? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@jeannevb: @theblcklst the 15 'top unmade scripts' are written by men. Any thoughts of why women's scripts aren't making a better grade? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@pettigrew66: @AndiWritesAgain Well, darlin! Lol! That's all that matters!!! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: @KimBergie I hope things slow down at work soon, so you can get back to being creative again. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@writingnewman: Roughly 10% of submitted scripts receive a 'consider', closer to 5% for 'recommend'. Think high-concept with a hook! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@SeanScottThomas: RT @DisgruntleReads: Tonight's #scriptchat tells us what we should have already known: 1) You need a great script, no way around it 2) @theblcklst is wonderful
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@TSNN_Rachel: RT @theblcklst: @DnLuu one great rating is all it takes 2 attract our members. one member is all it takes to start the process. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @Jamie_LD: edits on my novel, releasing on Wednesday, UCLA class, #scriptchat & #tvwriterchat, Im going to be braindead soon. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Great question! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@theblcklst: @DnLuu Will be beginning this week. We weren't going to provide those breakdowns until we had a suitable sample size. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:57 am          



 
@elizabethkarr: @theblcklst Especially in this town where preponderance of good coverage makes it easier to 'go out on a limb' to green light. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@Whyvoni: @jeannevb such a great question! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@HBwriterMike: RT @DisgruntleReads: Tonight's #scriptchat tells us what we should have already known: 1) You need a great script, no way around it 2) @theblcklst is wonderful
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@theblcklst: @jeannevb It's a good question and one I don't have a great answer to. > 2/3 of our readers are women. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@zacsanford2: @jeannevb Great question #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@theblcklst: @jeannevb Half of our Black List voters are women. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@captainhaystack: @writingnewman Excellent point, fine line between detailed writing & directing on page. Twitter urges us: up velocity of words. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@SaradeWaard1: @jeannevb @theblcklst Ha! Try answering THAT ONE in less than 128 characters. I think we just have to write better. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@jeannevb: @theblcklst I'll take it as a personal challenge to break that streak ;) #hitchick #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:58 am          



 
@theblcklst: @jeannevb It's worth noting though that > 2/3 of @theblcklst's Twitter followers are men. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          



 
@NondaJax: RT @writingnewman: Roughly 10% of submitted scripts receive a consider, closer to 5% for recommend. Think high-concept #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          



 
@princess_scribe: RT @elizabethkarr: @theblcklst Especially in this town where preponderance of good coverage makes it easier to 'go out on a limb' to green light. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          



 
@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb This is why I love that I have a unisex name. lol At least get that door open... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          



 
@NaimaHazelton: Franklin/Anyone: where can I find the aforementioned "essay"? Was late, I don't see it on site. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          



 
@writingnewman: A fresh, high-concept story will find its way out of the maze of forgettable scripts. Finding one = promotion. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          



 
@SarahAlexis4: @theblcklst Thanks so much for answering our questions & for providing us w/ such a great opportunity. Continued success to you! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          




@TSNN_Rachel: Noticed that too! We'll have 2 change that! RT @jeannevb @theblcklst the 15 'top unmade scripts' are written by men. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          




@princess_scribe: @Jamie_LD So I should be Chris, Pat or Terry.... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          




@elizabethkarr: @captainhaystack That's an interesting analogy... wonder if twitter has had impact on writers getting to point sooner. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          




@MichaelSpheres: RT @jeannevb: @theblcklst Ill take it as a personal challenge to break that streak ;) #hitchick #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 12:59 am          




@Jamie_LD: @theblcklst Incredibly informative chat. Thanks so much for being our guest! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@theblcklst: @NaimaHazelton Linked on top of our FAQ http://t.co/wrhnaHPR #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@GCGeek: Really enjoyed tonight's chat w/ @theblcklst. Pretty sure tonight is the 1st mention we've had of Bayesian probability! Thanks! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@jeannevb: Thank you SO much @franklinleonard for taking the time to join us! We're loving what you're doing with @theblcklst #openingdoors #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@sidewalkravings: What is your favorite quality amount black list scripts? #scriptchat #getting in at the last moment.
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@captainhaystack: @elizabethkarr Only been using twitter a year & already see change in my screenwriting. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@theblcklst: Alright, it's 9 PM EST. Going to batten down the hatches for #Sandy. Best of luck in all your writing endeavors. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@johnarusso: RT @jeannevb: Thank you SO much @franklinleonard for taking the time to join us! We're loving what you're doing with @theblcklst #openingdoors #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@Jamie_LD: @princess_scribe I've seen shock on more interviewee faces! You'd think their assistant would tell them when they called. lol #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:00 am 




@jeannevb: @TSNN_Rachel @Jamie_LD I say the 3 of us start a chick takeover #trifecta #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@dwacon: @SaradeWaard1 Screenwriting is ½ art and ½ science IMHO. Takes time… training… and more time to master the craft (again IMHO). #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@AndiWritesAgain: RT @jeannevb: Thank you SO much @franklinleonard for taking the time to join us! We're loving what you're doing with @theblcklst #openingdoors #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@elizabethkarr: Great chat. TY! RT @Jamie_LD: @theblcklst Incredibly informative chat. Thanks so much for being our guest! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@theblcklst: Hope to see you all on the site. Feel free to ask questions via Twitter in the future as well. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@nyplayful1: RT @DisgruntleReads: Tonight's #scriptchat tells us what we should have already known: 1) You need a great script, no way around it 2) @theblcklst is wonderful
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@NataliePeluso: @SaradeWaard1 @jeannevb OK ladies, clearly the glove has been thrown. #scriptchat @theblcklst watch out ;)
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@DisgruntleReads: Thanks to @theblcklst and @jeannevb #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@art1032: @theblcklst #treefort #scriptchat Great chat as always. So much great info:)
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@Whyvoni: @theblcklst let's hope we all stay safe. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@jeannevb: @theblcklst truly can't thank you enough, Franklin! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@FilmFatale_NYC: RT @theblcklst: Alright, it's 9 PM EST. Going to batten down the hatches for #Sandy. Best of luck in all your writing endeavors. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@Jamie_LD: I'm in! RT @jeannevb: @TSNN_Rachel @Jamie_LD I say the 3 of us start a chick takeover #trifecta #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@PensAndPaws: Cuddled on my couch with Woodford in my glass, snoring dog at my feet, wisdom of #scriptchat on my phone. Heaven.
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@theblcklst: @sidewalkravings That so many of them aren't on their face commercial but, in being of high quality, probably are. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:01 am 




@Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@MichaelSpheres: RT @jeannevb: @theblcklst truly cant thank you enough, Franklin! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@princess_scribe: RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@RWWFilm: @franklinleonard Thank you for taking the time to answer everyone's questions! @theblcklst #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@DnLuu: @theblcklst Thanks for taking the time and being open about your process #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@jeannevb: Heading to the transcript site...let's hope this baby is working tonight! #goldentranscript #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@dwacon: @Jamie_LD Can I be the “Charlie” for you angels? Bosley maybe? #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@art1032: RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@Jamie_LD: Okay, back to edits until #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@elizabethkarr: RT @princess_scribe: RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@Jamie_LD: @dwacon Absolutely #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:02 am 




@grayvtrain: RT @theblcklst: @jeannevb It's a good question and one I don't have a great answer to. > 2/3 of our readers are women. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@pettigrew66: @jeannevb I have faith! #scriptchat #goldentranscript
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@Armakk: @theblcklst #scriptchat Worried about the inevitable drop in "Community Average Rating" that'll happen as more amateur work is added?
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@scriptchat: RT @rdlln: .@jeannevb @johnaugust + @clmazin talked about seemingly disproportionate number of male to female screenwriters in general on #scriptnotes
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@grayvtrain: RT @theblcklst: @jeannevb Half of our Black List voters are women. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@TSNN_Rachel: I'm in! Let's do it RT @jeannevb @Jamie_LD I say the 3 of us start a chick takeover #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@writingnewman: Not claiming to be an expert but since my opinion is valued within a large production co., i feel obligated to assist others. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@NaimaHazelton: @theblcklst Thanks! And thanks for the chat everyone... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@grayvtrain: RT @theblcklst: @jeannevb It's worth noting though that > 2/3 of @theblcklst's Twitter followers are men. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@jeannevb: What's your topic tonight? RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@dwacon: @theblcklst Thanks for your time and insight. See you on the red carpet! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@HBwriterMike: @writingnewman: Roughly 10% of submitted scripts receive a 'consider', closer to 5% for 'recommend'. Think high-concept w/ hook! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:03 am 




@elizabethkarr: Well done! RT @captainhaystack: @elizabethkarr Only been using twitter a year & already see change in my screenwriting. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@jeannevb: @DisgruntleReads thanks! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@PensAndPaws: RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@CRGutekunst: @theblcklst Thank you for the answers! #ScriptChat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@HBwriterMike: RT @writingnewman: Not claiming to be an expert but since my opinion is valued within a large production co., i feel obligated to assist others. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@writingnewman: Esp. other writer's who may not know what it truly takes to have a career in this business. Exhaust yourself to remain creative. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@sidewalkravings: What is your favorite bit of advice that you haven't had a chance to give out yet?n #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@NataliePeluso: Thanks for great #scriptchat @jeannevb @franklinleonard @theblcklst - appreciate! Stay safe #sandy
October 29, 2012, 1:04 am 




@JessicaClackum: @theblcklst Thanks for taking time tonight to talk to us. There's a lot to learn still. Keep up the great work! #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:05 am 




@davidpbaker: RT @jeannevb: What's your topic tonight? RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:05 am 




@KimBergie: Me too...December! RT @Jamie_LD: @KimBergie I hope things slow down at work soon, so you can get back to being creative again. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:05 am 




@Clayburn: @jeannevb @Jamie_LD Isn't it bedtime? #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:05 am 




@HBwriterMike: Thank you @theblcklst & #scriptchat !
October 29, 2012, 1:06 am 




@scriptchat: Thank you @theblcklst for sharing your time to help our #scriptchat #community!
October 29, 2012, 1:07 am 




@JessicaClackum: @jeannevb Wow that was a lot to digest with @theblcklst It was good though, I enjoyed it. So much to know though..... #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:07 am 




@jeffrichards: Thanks very much @theblklst, and to the tireless #scriptchat for organizing this!
October 29, 2012, 1:07 am 




@princess_scribe: RT @jeffrichards: Thanks very much @theblklst, and to the tireless #scriptchat for organizing this!
October 29, 2012, 1:07 am 




@WestgarthEnt: @sidewalkravings "Don't use Dickensian characterization. Know a whole lot more about your characters. Layer their behavior". #ScriptChat
October 29, 2012, 1:08 am 




@Jamie_LD: Researching for TV vs Features. RT @jeannevb: What's your topic tonight? RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:08 am 




@AlexisAdkins: RT @jeffrichards: Thanks very much @theblklst, and to the tireless #scriptchat for organizing this!
October 29, 2012, 1:08 am 




@Leytonrocks: @scriptchat @theblcklst will there be a transcript for those who missed it .. Thanks
October 29, 2012, 1:09 am 




@Jamie_LD: @Clayburn I wish. I have 200 pages to edit, and an assignment for my UCLA class after--> #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:09 am 




@jeannevb: @Clayburn sleep? I'm unfamiliar with that term @Jamie_LD #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:09 am 




@jeannevb: RT @Jamie_LD: Researching for TV vs Features. RT @jeannevb: What's your topic tonight? RT @Jamie_LD: 29 minutes to #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:09 am 




@hardenenstop: RT @jeffrichards: Thanks very much @theblklst, and to the tireless #scriptchat for organizing this!
October 29, 2012, 1:10 am 




@princess_scribe: i heart #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:11 am 




@Clayburn: @jeannevb @Jamie_LD Sleep is the reason I'm only an aspiring anything. #tvwriterchat #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:11 am 




@writingnewman: On that note, i'd love to assist anyone with script notes/thoughts at no charge. I'm here as a resource. #scriptchat
October 29, 2012, 1:11 am 




@rdlln: RT @writingnewman: On that note, i'd love to assist anyone with script notes/thoughts at no charge. I'm here as a resource. #scriptchat