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Sunday, April 15, 2018

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

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

Moderated by @SarahAlexis4

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Euro Scriptchat Transcript with guest Debbie Moon

Euro Scriptchat had the pleasure of being joined by Fantasy and Sci-fi writer Debbie Moon on Sunday the 12th of May.

Please scroll down and read from the bottom as it's been taken directly from Tweetchat.

Moderator: @teenierussell

 RT : The BBC Writersroom have a script from Woolfblood to dl, worth a read! http://t.co/rn1ZC6IICf #scriptchat -9:03 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat learn about world, travel, read non-fiction, talk to all kinds of people. Learn how people think and react in life -9:02 PM May 12th, 2013
   Thank you to everyone that joined in the chat tonight, make sure to join us nxt week with another special guest #scriptchat -9:02 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : Chris Levinson: Pitching to Networks—and what it’s actually like in the room… http://t.co/iCaDNgnqDx#scriptchat #tvwriterchat -9:02 PM May 12th, 2013
    Thank you for a great #scriptchat. You have given me so many things to think about. -9:01 PM May 12th, 2013
   The BBC Writersroom have a script from Woolfblood to dl, worth a read! http://t.co/rn1ZC6IICf #scriptchat -9:01 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat My pleasure! -9:01 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat Because all SF and fantasy is really about what it means to be human, and where we draw the line btwn human and inhuman -9:00 PM May 12th, 2013
   Thank you so much  for joining us, it's been really informative! #scriptchat -9:00 PM May 12th, 2013
    #scriptchat You really need to know what's been done before, and what works & what doesn't -9:00 PM May 12th, 2013
    thank you very much for this inspiring chat. I wish you the best in your career. #scriptchat -9:00 PM May 12th, 2013
    love that! #scriptchat -9:00 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat Because all SF and fantasy is really about what it means to be human, and where we draw the line btwn human and inhuman -8:59 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat Because all SF and fantasy is really about what it means to be human, and where we draw the line btwn human and inhuman -8:59 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat The impulse is always to expand: more characters, more problems. And you have to - but not *too* much! -8:59 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Because all SF and fantasy is really about what it means to be human, and where we draw the line btwn human and inhuman -8:58 PM May 12th, 2013
   I think True Blood got really confused after the 1st couple of seasons #scriptchat -8:57 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Outcasts, alas, didn't seem to know what the show was or what it had to say about human condition. So, failed. -8:56 PM May 12th, 2013
    ooh ooh got it wrong? Unobtainium in Avatar, Seriously!! #Scriptchat -8:56 PM May 12th, 2013
    I think Buffy, Battlestar Galactica, Dr Who, Firefly and Red Dwarf (to name a few) got it right #scriptchat-8:55 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Being Human and In The Flesh also excellent examples -8:55 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Battlestar Galactica remake - social commentary, complex characters, deep issues like what it means to be human -8:55 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : .  #scriptchat iPlayer has been fantastic for us. Huge numbers of repeat viewings of episodes. Really changing nature of TV -8:54 PM May 12th, 2013
    It was brilliantly done. Perfect open door, but really good resolution to the series if that had been it :) #scriptchat-8:54 PM May 12th, 2013
   What Sci-fi/ Fantasy TV shows do you think got it right (and any that you think got it terribly wrong)? #scriptchat -8:53 PM May 12th, 2013
    what would u do different the last ten years so that you could benefit more from your writing craft ? #lifelesson.#scriptchat -8:53 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat So had to craft ending that finished up first season arc, but left a place of a second season arc -8:52 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat General observation: SF and Fantasy work best if only one thing is changed. The real world, with one twist. -8:52 PM May 12th, 2013
    I've never really thought about it like that, great points! #scriptchat -8:51 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat For Wolfblood, we decided early: just werewolves. No vampires or anything else. Stick to one thing, do it well -8:51 PM May 12th, 2013
    what advice would you give to budding writers besides read and write your ass off. #scriptchat -8:51 PM May 12th, 2013
   . We had no idea. CBBC liked the show, but didn't know it would be renewed until close of end of first transmission#scriptchat -8:51 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Alien = truckers in space. And so on. The recognisable, with one thing that's outlandish -8:50 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Even then, often only 1 thing really changed. Blade Runner= our world exaggerated, but with artificial life -8:49 PM May 12th, 2013
    is it necessary to read a lot of SF/Fantasy if you want to write scripts with such themes? #scriptchat -8:49 PM May 12th, 2013
    Did you know you had a second series before end of the first? Final ep was good as open closure. #scriptchat-8:49 PM May 12th, 2013
    Do you think that works for an adult audience too or would you go for more twists in an SF or Fantasy TV series?#scriptchat -8:49 PM May 12th, 2013
    have you written a script where the whole world is different though such as another planet?#scriptchat -8:48 PM May 12th, 2013
   “: May is Movies You Made month at GITS. Today: "When Harry Tries to Marry" http://t.co/IEEIMxS1ui #scriptchat#screenwriting -8:48 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Started off wanting to direct, fell into writing, decided I loved it. Then 10 years hard slog! -8:47 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT  For Wolfblood, we decided early: just werewolves. No vampires or anything else. Stick to one thing, do it well #scriptchat -8:47 PM May 12th, 2013
    makes sense, as a Mum that's exactly what I would want my child to see :-) #scriptchat -8:45 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat General observation: SF and Fantasy work best if only one thing is changed. The real world, with one twist. -8:45 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat For Wolfblood, we decided early: just werewolves. No vampires or anything else. Stick to one thing, do it well -8:45 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat For Wolfblood, we decided early: just werewolves. No vampires or anything else. Stick to one thing, do it well-8:44 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat General observation: SF and Fantasy work best if only one thing is changed. The real world, with one twist. -8:44 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat key interests for CBBC shows - friendship, family, school, identity, fitting in, loyalty, finding yr gifts in life -8:43 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Our child villains are mostly dumb or misguided, and everyone's friends again by end of ep -8:43 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : Now Accepting Short Screenplays | BlueCat Screenplay Competition http://t.co/JSWxNChTpm #scriptchat#amwriting #shortfilm #screenplay -8:42 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Our adult villains only become dangerous if they learn the secret, so chtrs defeat them by keeping it from them -8:42 PM May 12th, 2013
    shaking hands? that would be boring. They come back and be meaner #scriptchat -8:42 PM May 12th, 2013
   . I'm developing an adult paranormal drama with a TV indie now. Wasn't really a kids writer until WB idea occured to me#scriptchat -8:41 PM May 12th, 2013
    What does happen to villains? Do they get chased away never to come back or do they learn a lesson and shake hands #scriptchat -8:41 PM May 12th, 2013
    when did u realize 'I want to be a writer and make money with it' #scriptchat -8:39 PM May 12th, 2013
     have you been tempted to write for an older audience for a bit more freedom? #Scriptchat -8:39 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT  key interests for CBBC shows- friendship,family, school, identity, fitting in, loyalty, finding yr gifts in life #scriptchat -8:39 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat re: world-building - TV gives you so much more time to explore character, which deepens the world automatically-8:39 PM May 12th, 2013
    That's good to know as I figure out my own series idea *makes note, heroine must not kill villain* #scriptchat -8:39 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat key interests for CBBC shows - friendship, family, school, identity, fitting in, loyalty, finding yr gifts in life -8:38 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT  TV gives you time to add complexity to the world, but the basics have to be clear from first ep still #scriptchat -8:37 PM May 12th, 2013
    We're not allowed to kill anyone. And romance is traditionally downplayed in CBBC shows. that's changing now. #scriptchat -8:37 PM May 12th, 2013
    how do you divide your time between the several projects and how to make the swift easy? #scriptchat -8:36 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat TV gives you time to add complexity to the world, but the basics have to be clear from first ep still -8:36 PM May 12th, 2013
     Yes! I see it all the time with ads, kids older than the product age advertising it #scriptchat-8:35 PM May 12th, 2013
    Probably unlikely, but have there been any things you've been asked not to write into the shows? Subjects etc.#scriptchat -8:35 PM May 12th, 2013
   We're showing #driftwoodfilm FREE on May 28th with w/d Q&A. Roll up your towel & join us!http://t.co/kxPifKT2wG #scriptchat -8:35 PM May 12th, 2013
   . Write 9-6, including afternoon walk (which is vital, for some reason) Have several projects on the go at once#scriptchat -8:34 PM May 12th, 2013
    can't get iPlayer in Holland. Saw it on solarmovies #scriptchat -8:33 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Completely right. Kids aspire to be that older, cooler kid! -8:32 PM May 12th, 2013
   .  #scriptchat iPlayer has been fantastic for us. Huge numbers of repeat viewings of episodes. Really changing nature of TV -8:32 PM May 12th, 2013
    LSF observation: Kids like stories about kids a couple of years older than them - you hit the sweet spot for *all*. #scriptchat -8:31 PM May 12th, 2013
    what is your writing habit when you're not writing for the tv series? #scriptchat -8:31 PM May 12th, 2013
    #scriptchat - especially if you're doing fantasy or horror. My next film is 'social-realist fantasy'- quite a tough genre! -8:31 PM May 12th, 2013
     I guess the BBC clearly splitting kids shows on another channel limits the cross over but iplayer helps#Scriptchat -8:31 PM May 12th, 2013
    #scriptchat Trouble w/ sparkly vamps, it went against their nature. Vamps shouldn't be nice! -8:30 PM May 12th, 2013
   We're half-way through Euro #scriptchat with guest Join us with your questions on sic-fi and fantasy!#scriptchat -8:30 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat a LOT of older teen fans, 15-20s. And a few adult fans too. V. unusual for CBBC show. the theme speaks to all ages -8:28 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : A group of writers now stand and wait, as if at an awkward party. :) #scriptchat -8:28 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Show was for CBBC, so had to be kids. Teens are moody, troubled, just like werewolves! -8:27 PM May 12th, 2013
   A group of writers now stand and wait, as if at an awkward party. :) #scriptchat -8:27 PM May 12th, 2013
    do you think it's easier to create a new world for TV as more time to elaborate? #scriptchat -8:27 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Sorry all, Internet jus died! Rebooting, back soon! -8:26 PM May 12th, 2013
    is this series also popular under adults like Gossip Girl spoke to all ages? #scriptchat -8:25 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Possibly, but I think a lot of people like to be surprised. As long as you respect the original myth.-8:23 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat #screenwriting #novels Just uttered the immortal words, "Likeable characters can kiss my ass." -8:23 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT  yr rules must make sense within yr world. Don’t contradict yourself, don’t break own rules. know yr tone #scriptchat -8:23 PM May 12th, 2013
    For example, sparkling vampires in Twilight (2of2) #scriptchat -8:22 PM May 12th, 2013
    is there a risk of alienating hardcore fans by creating your own rules on an already known creature (1of2) #scriptchat -8:22 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Working on spec, I 'gather' stuff for a while - news articles, scribbled scenes, character notes, pics. All in box. -8:22 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat on Wolfblood, we have writers' meetings, all chip in on each others ideas. Then outlines of increasing length -8:21 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat #writer #screenwriter:Are Zodiac sign characteristics real or just self fullfilling prophecy? What...http://t.co/YaMpILHVVw -8:21 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat First draft that was sent to writers room took maybe three weeks. Was almost completely rewritten later!-8:20 PM May 12th, 2013
    how do you plot your scripts? #scriptchat-8:19 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat The key is: yr rules must make sense within yr world. Don’t contradict yourself, don’t break own rules. know yr tone -8:19 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Keep the rules of yr world SIMPLE and CLEAR. Rules we can see in action, not have to have explained, are best -8:19 PM May 12th, 2013
   I say: "It can be anything, you're the writer, just make your concept bombproof." Email says: stop trying to control ussssss!!!#scriptchat -8:19 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat The key is: yr rules must make sense within yr world. Don’t contradict yourself, don’t break own rules. know yr tone -8:18 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat Don’t be afraid to invent yr own rules. For Wolfblood, we took what we wanted from myth, changed the rest. -8:18 PM May 12th, 2013
    from the first spark of a story/character idea to writing the first draft, how long did it take? #scriptchat -8:18 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Don’t be afraid to invent yr own rules. For Wolfblood, we took what we wanted from myth, changed the rest. -8:18 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT  Biggest influence on Wolfblood not horror but The X-Men “I’m different, and it’s both scary and wonderful” #scriptchat -8:17 PM May 12th, 2013
    Were you asked to add any elements for younger audiences along the way? #scriptchat -8:17 PM May 12th, 2013
   . I had some vague ideas... #scriptchat -8:17 PM May 12th, 2013
    was it a natural choice to choose teenagers for the lead characters? #scriptchat -8:17 PM May 12th, 2013
   RT : #scriptchat Biggest influence on Wolfblood actually not horror, but The X-Men. “I’m different, and it’s both scary and wonderful” -8:16 PM May 12th, 2013
    How do you introduce the fantasy element to a story, whilst still making it believable (as in the case of Wolfblood #scriptchat -8:16 PM May 12th, 2013
    didn't BBC ask where the story would lead to when u submitted the story? #scriptchat -8:16 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Biggest influence on Wolfblood actually not horror, but The X-Men. “I’m different, and it’s both scary and wonderful” -8:15 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat -> so it doesn't pay to plan too much in advance. Know yr characters, your tone and yr world -8:15 PM May 12th, 2013
   . Had no idea at that point. if I had, next 6 months would have been easier. But things change during development -> #scriptchat -8:14 PM May 12th, 2013
    when u submitted your pilot did you know the story arc for the first season? #scriptchat -8:12 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat It was part of the deal, but CBBC wanted experienced writers as rest of team, which I was v happy with -8:12 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat World of story evolved in discussion with producers, script editor.Looking to create interesting, fresh take on story -8:11 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Writersroom are a fantastic organisation. Genuinely dedicated to helping people break in, and improving TV -8:10 PM May 12th, 2013
    did you have to push to be main writer or was it always part of the deal? #scriptchat -8:10 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Idea of werewolf nature not being a curse but a gift with a downside. A “terrible privilege” (Tony Stark, Avengers) -8:09 PM May 12th, 2013
    what's your way to trash out world of the story? #scriptchat -8:09 PM May 12th, 2013
    what a great way in! #scriptchat -8:09 PM May 12th, 2013
    Happy to hear that, I'm hoping that's my route in! :) #scriptchat -8:08 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat 2 years in development: thrashing out world of the story, characters, also raising finance (FX way above usual CBBC budget!) -8:08 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Original pilot ep very different: urban setting, Rhydian not in foster care, no equivalent to Shannon -8:08 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat submitted Wolfblood pilot script to BBC Writersroom competition. Went into development from there. -8:07 PM May 12th, 2013
    How did you first take Wolfblood to the BBC? #scriptchat -8:07 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat Co-production has actually been boringly easy! ZDFE very much on the same page creatively as us. -8:06 PM May 12th, 2013
    what inspired you to write wolfblood? what was first, character or story/plot? #scriptchat -8:06 PM May 12th, 2013
   #scriptchat CBBC co-produces with ZDFE (Germany). Also work with German FX house, Trixter. -8:06 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Wolfblood was delayed a year because we needed to find co-prods - but happened in the end -8:05 PM May 12th, 2013
   Evening all! Not a love of mine, but I'm here to listen anyway! #scriptchat -8:04 PM May 12th, 2013
   Is it difficult to get SF/Fantasy commissioned due to need for bigger budgets? #scriptchat -8:03 PM May 12th, 2013
    ***smile, hello*** #scriptchat -8:03 PM May 12th, 2013
   I'll jump on with the first question then. When writing SF specs do you write with a budget in mind? #scriptchat -8:03 PM May 12th, 2013
   . #scriptchat Always a big SF fan. Grew up on Star Wars, Blake's 7, original Battlestar Galactica -8:03 PM May 12th, 2013
   Hi   *waves* #scriptchat -8:03 PM May 12th, 2013
   Q: what inspired you to write wolfblood? what was first, character or story/plot? #scriptchat -8:02 PM May 12th, 2013
    Hello! Time to bombard you when normally I'm too polite! Was this genre always your main interest? #scriptchat-8:02 PM May 12th, 2013
    I'm hooked. Watched Wolfblood for the first time and am eager to see more #scriptchat -8:02 PM May 12th, 2013
   Hi #scriptchat thanks for joining us  -8:01 PM May 12th, 2013
    Hi Debbie, thank you for joining us tonight! #scriptchat -8:01 PM May 12th, 2013
   If you haven't already, check out Debbie's Bio here -http://t.co/x4qqAGAQ9R #scriptchat -8:00 PM May 12th, 2013
   Hello #scriptchat tweeps! Thanks for inviting me. Let’s talk SF and fantasy – and, well, whatever you want to ask! -8:00 PM May 12th, 2013
   May is Movies You Made month at GITS. Today: "When Harry Tried to Marry" http://t.co/EWZt46eLKs #scriptchat#screenwriting #movies -8:00 PM May 12th, 2013
   It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK! Tonight we're joined by as we chat about Fantasy and Sci-Fi (TV)#scriptchat -8:00 PM May 12th, 2013

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