Be sure to follow Tim on Twitter at @TimNLambert!
Read below or on the Storify site.
Here's Tim's full timeline from the chat to catch his advice absent from the Storify transcript (also embedded below).
Here's Tim's full timeline:
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Sunday, April 13, 2014
Transcript: Literary Manager Tim Lambert - April 13, 2014
Tonight's guest was Literary Manager and co-founder of Spec Scout @specscout Tim Lambert @TimNLambert. Check out his invaluable advice with links to other resources. The Storify site wasn't cooperating, so I'll try to grab Tim's timeline so you can read his advice from beginning of the chat in full. Enjoy! @jeannevb
Be sure to follow Tim on Twitter at @TimNLambert!
Read below or on the Storify site.
Here's Tim's full timeline from the chat to catch his advice absent from the Storify transcript (also embedded below).
Here's Tim's full timeline:
Be sure to follow Tim on Twitter at @TimNLambert!
Read below or on the Storify site.
Here's Tim's full timeline from the chat to catch his advice absent from the Storify transcript (also embedded below).
Here's Tim's full timeline:
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Literary Manager Tim Lambert to Guest on Scriptchat April 13, 2014
Literary manager and co-founder of Spec Scout, Tim Lambert @TimNLambert, will be
Scriptchat's guest on
Sunday, April 13th at 5pm PT (8pm ET)
The best way to chat is via this link - it autoadds the #scriptchat hashtag.
Come join is and pick Tim's brain on what a literary manager wants to see in a screenwriter... or any other industry questions you may have!
Sunday, June 2, 2013
USA Scriptchat Transcript: Guest Jason Scoggins of Spec Scout June 2, 2103
Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with guest @jscoggins of The Scoggins Report & @specscout
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
Scriptchat O'Clock! Come on in and join the fun! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
Hi, everyone. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Welcome @jscoggins! Pouring you a margarita now... *pours*#scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with guest@jscoggins of The Scoggins Report & @specscout
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
Greetings and salutations! #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
Time for #scriptchat with guest @jscoggins of the Scoggins Report and @specscout! scriptchat.blogspot.com/2013/05/jason-…
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb Thanks! It's been a tequila-driven weekend, actually - went to a tacos & tequila fundraiser/party last night #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins gotta ask, what's the most interesting thing you learned about the industry from The Scoggins Report ea week? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Shoot your questions to @jscoggins about industry, @specscout or whatever. #pickhisbrain #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins *drool* #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb doing the scoggins reports helps me see the real trends in the marketplace, rather than having to guess #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb the last couple of weeks, the interesting thing has been seeing just how little the studios have been buying #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins so give us the deets on @specscout. #spillitall#scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Would you share some of the general traits you see in common among the specs you see sell? #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb and just how much the non-studios have been buying -- their activity has been driving the market this year #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins how did you start this business? what was the idea behind it? did you start alone or had you a partner? #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
RT @jscoggins: @jeannevb the non-studios have been buying -- their activity has been driving the market this year #scriptchat
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Adam Cece
@CeceAdam
Hi all. First time here at #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins @jeannevb Q: does this recent trend boil down to not wanting to risk $ on scripts not based on existing properties?#scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins non-studios are? #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I'm excited to attend my first #ScriptChat. Good evening everyone! :)
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 The biggest common denominator is the quality of the writing, which we can see from the coverage we do @specscout#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@CeceAdam Welcome! Tonight we have guest @jscoggins who publishes The Scoggins Report & has @specscout. Jump in!#scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@CeceAdam Welcome, Adam. Jump on in! #scriptchat
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Lil Gem
@UrbanGem
Thought that said #StripChat I was gon join “@kindracotton: I'm excited to attend my first #ScriptChat. Good evening everyone! :)”
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@kindracotton Welcome! The second chat virgin tonight!#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 the 2nd common thing is how commercial most ideas are; pretty few passion project-style, niche-y scripts get sold#scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Thanks for joining us! What can we learn from trends? I often hear "don't write to trends" because you'll miss them.#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I've been to a few of these. Hoping to be more active. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari started @specscout with two partners; idea was to create a way to measure a screenplay's quality #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari once we had that nailed down, we could apply to scoring system to the spec market scripts + aspiring writers' scripts#scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
Jumping in for the duration of my train ride! #scriptchat
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Lil Gem
@UrbanGem
Thought that said #StripChat I was gon join “@kindracotton: I'm excited to attend my first #ScriptChat. Good evening everyone! :)”
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari so we could show apples-to-apples comparisons between the "pro" stuff and the non-pro stuff #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RoboticNate Thanks! #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@JonFour Hey, Jon! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins it occurs to me I've never asked you if you are a writer yourself? #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm the numbers are so striking, i don't believe it's just that; feels more like a corporate finance-related issue #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins What stands out to you in a spec as indicators of quality writing? #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins how did you land in this business? were you a writer or a script reader or did you own your own production company?#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek I think the key is to write the story you HAVE to write, but keep the marketplace in general in mind #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek as opposed to writing a thriller just because buyers seem to be buying thrillers this week #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb I tried my hand at it once, when i was out of the business, with a former client; decided it wasn't for me #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb i'm a much better editor and developer than i am a writer per se #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins @GCGeek focus on what ur passionate abt Trends are cyclical - if its a great script, the trend will come around again#scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jscoggins How can writers use the Scoggins Report to improve their game? What should we take away from the weekly updates?#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
That makes sense that you write what you have in mind and not force yourself to write what you think others want. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins perfect. Then you need us :) #mwhahaha #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari i started as an asst at ICM; became a TV Lit agent; left the business; came back as a lit mngr; started Itsonthegrid#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Check out @jscoggins new site @specscout specscout.com#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari then started working on @specscout when i left IOTG last year #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Makes total sense! I'm writing a comedy that I believe is marketable. I'll match to the prods looking for my "type".#scriptchat
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Unknown Screenwriter
@UnkScreenwriter
@jscoggins @jeannevb Since you do see the trends, is there a genre that sticks out at you that's consistently selling? #scriptchat
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Arlis Johnson
@arlisjohnson
@jscoggins would you suggest sending a spec script to more than one coverage company? #scriptchat
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Adam Cece
@CeceAdam
@jscoggins #scriptchat Hi Jason. Q: Are you seeing more "contained", low budget, scripts coming through these days?
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 That's a HUGE conversation but my thoughts on what makes a good script are baked into @specscout #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins In addition to following Scoggins Report, how else do you suggest writers stay informed & proactive in their career?#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@UnkScreenwriter *waits for him to say serial killers* #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins how can we (budding) writers benefit from your business? what should we do except write excellent scripts#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 you might be interested to see how we approach doing coverage @specscout: specscout.com/screenplaycove…#scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Great, thanks! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: @SarahAlexis4 you might be interested to see how we approach doing coverage @specscout:specscout.com/screenplaycove… #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 I find that when it says "A Screenplay by Brad Johnson", that's a good indicator for a quality script @jscoggins#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour i think writers can use the Scoggins Report to stay connected to what's going on in the business, who's buying/selling#scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
RT @SarahAlexis4 you might be interested to see how we approach doing coverage @specscout:specscout.com/screenplaycove… … #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm :P #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour i'd be the first to say that obsessing over the numbers is a waste of a writer's time, though; that's my job. :) #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@RWWFilm heehee #smartypants #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
good q RT @jonfour: @jscoggins How can writers use Scoggins Report to improve? What should we take away from the wkly updates? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
I also look for what agents/managers have sold scripts, then put them on my #bucketlist to check out. #scogginsreport #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Just sayin' :) #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek Exactly; watch to see who's buying/selling stuff similar to yours (tone, especially), and put them on your target list#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@UnkScreenwriter thrillers -- they travel well (no language barrier, like with comedies), and you can be cheap to make#scriptchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
#scriptchat @jscoggins are digital distributors like Netflix and amazon buyers in the spec script marketplace? Or are they all-in-ones?
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
MT @jeannevb I also look for what agents/managers have sold scripts, then put em on my #bucketlist to check out#scogginsreport #scriptchat
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Unknown Screenwriter
@UnkScreenwriter
@jscoggins You've made me very happy. Thank you. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@arlisjohnson i think it depends on whether the 1st coverage is useful; ours gives you 3 readers' opinions; good for rewriting#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@UnkScreenwriter put it on our list #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@CeceAdam yes, contained/inexpensive thrillers have been consistently popular for the last couple of years #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Will do! Thanks! #scriptchat
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Unknown Screenwriter
@UnkScreenwriter
@jeannevb Uh... Thrillers are the only thing on my list... LOL.#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
RT @jeannevb: @jscoggins what's the most interesting thing you learned about the industry from The Scoggins Report ea week?#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@CeceAdam yes, contained/inexpensive thrillers have been consistently popular for the last couple of years #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari 1st, start writing the next great script; 2nd, submit to discovery services like Black List, InkTip, @specscout #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm LOL #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb smart approach #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Say a writer has some heat on a spec from contest/service, how would you recommend they best capitalize on that? #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
How do you go about contacting a specific company because your script might be relevant to one of their existing properties?#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
Though, I'm not sure how that fits in with the subject of trends.#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@vanessaleinani amazon has definitely bought specs the last two years; Netflix hasn't, is focused on TV at the moment #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins IMDb Pro or Hollywood Screenwriting Directorywritersstore.com/hollywood-scre… #query #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@Al_1701 sorry, that last tweet was meant for you re: IMDb & HSD @jscoggins #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 I think working a contest win or high BL or@specscout score into a query email is a smart approach#scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
Just dropping in, reading, and learning #scriptchat
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G.W.L.
@screenwritergav
Ok tomorrow is the day I pick apart my feature script. No punches pulled.Must be strict! #screenwriting #screenplay #writing#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@jeannevb Thanks #scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jeannevb Just joined IMDB Pro on Friday, finally. Haven't explored it much yet. #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I'm curious, do you have to be in Hollywood or NYC to sell a script? Generally speaking, of course. @jscoggins #ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 i think you leverage whatever strengths you have (high scores, good relationships, devilish smile...) #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@JonFour I use it often, also to check $$ deets on films, not just contact info #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@Al_1701 if i understand you correctly, i don't think that would work; prods don't buy scripts related to existing material#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@Al_1701 but yes, IMDb Pro is an excellent resource; i also like DoneDealPro, and tracking-board will have a similar db soon#scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jeannevb Didn't realize you could use it to get film budget info. Definitely useful. #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
In the middle of a great #scriptchat convo w guest @jscoggins. If you're a #screenwriter, jump in! #screenwriting #indiefilm
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@jscoggins Okay. It was worth a shot. #scriptchat
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Arlis Johnson
@arlisjohnson
@jscoggins would u suggest a writer have more than one script when trying to pitch/sell a spec? #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour @jeannevb if The Studio System does a pro-sumer product, that'll be the single best resource, IMHO #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@arlisjohnson I think it's CRUCIAL #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@SarahAlexis4 @jscoggins Also, on the topic of Scriptwriting Contests, are there any notable ones you can think of for amateurs? #ScriptChat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
We love hearing that we're an 11 on a 1-10 customer service scale. Thank you Sharon Zlotnick! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@arlisjohnson (hit return early) ...CRUCIAL to have more than one good script in your arsenal #scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
Sneaks in the back, embarrassingly late. #scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jscoggins @Al_1701 Do these different websites (IMDB Pro, Done Deal, tracking-board) have different strengths? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@rebelshea *puts you in time out* #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
this >> RT @jscoggins: @kindracotton my favorite contests are here: specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom #scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
@jeannevb Does a bottle of tequila get me out of timeout?#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour in short, yes; each does different things, with some overlap; i subscribe to all of them #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton my favorite contests are here:specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: @kindracotton my favorite contests are here:specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom#scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
Nice ref page! RT @jscoggins: @kindracotton my favorite contests are here: specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton no, but the odds are against you if you don't have an agent/manager, and getting one is easier if you're here#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@jscoggins Thanks. I'll check them out. I learned of 1 a few weeks ago and wrote/submitted my first script. It was exciting!#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton good luck! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek thanks! there are some things we want to add, but we ran out of room (maxed out the # of widgets on one page)#scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins I totally get it. I have a blog and face the same issues. My 12 readers have mentioned it. I've bookmarked it! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb obsessing over one screenplay for years and years, rather than writing a couple new ones each year #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins what's biggest mistake you see writers make, either in craft or career? #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb to improve as a writer, i think you have to practice your craft, and that means writing a dozen different ones#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
This #ScriptChat has been VERY informative, though I've hardly said anything. Lots to take in! :)
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins excellent advice. #scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
@jscoggins Are you better off sticking to one genre? I like jumping around to keep stretching myself. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
i also think improving as a writer requires professional feedback, which is one of the reasons i started @specscout #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Best advice for a writer about to dig into a new spec project to keep in mind? #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I should really get back on the horse in terms of writing. I've had horrible writer's block lately. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jscoggins ...and it's one reason i'm a big fan of the black list -- the more services that can give real feedback, the better #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins btw, loved you did a report for TV pilots! ow.ly/lDlLH#tvwriterchat #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@jscoggins What advice would you give to someone that's FRESH to screenwriting? Where should they start/find resources?#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@rebelshea it's easier for a rep to sell you if you tend to write one core genre, branching out withy hybrids from there #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@rebelshea buyers tend to stick you in a particular box, too, and they need to understand what your strengths are as a writer#scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins thank you for answering my questions. Wish you the best in your business. bye everyone #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 i think outlining and using frameworks like Save the Cat are super helpful; very easy to get lost in 120 pages#scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
> a dozen sales, dozens of signings, & >6K industry pro downloads of unrepped scripts. Only @theblcklst blcklst.com #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb Thanks! The TV Scorecard was a blast to pull together;@cindk did a crazy awesome job with it. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@theblcklst your ears must have been burning ... #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
10 more min to pick @jscoggins brain. Learn more about@specscout too #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton the @specscout resources page has a TON of resources for new screenwriters #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Would you share some general bits of feedback you find being doled out most often in the coverage service?#scriptchat
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William C Martell
@wcmartell
Yikes, lost track of time... but I'm here for the home stretch.#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari Thanks! Bye. #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I admit, I have "Screenwriting for Dummies" on my bucklet reading list. This is a lingering passion: amzn.to/13xXocL#ScriptChat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins Should writers stay away from low budget genre movies (not indie), to avoid being labeled? #schriptchat#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@jscoggins @specscout I've noticed. Thanks so much. I've bookmarked the page and will be spending LOTS of time there! :)#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 Every script is so different, and we do custom feedback for every script; but look at our "Score" page...#scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins Q: What would u say is the biggest diff between@specscout & other services like @theblcklst? Not better just diff :) #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 ...our Score page shows the questions we ask for each category, which is helpful for writers, too #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Great, will do. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@theblcklst classy #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@wcmartell we have guest @jscoggins ... hop in #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@byChrisPhillips there's nothing wrong with being labeled, just make sure you're labeled the way you want to be perceived#scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins makes sense... #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm biggest diff is we have three separate readers read every script, so we provide 3 different takes on the material#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Score page at @specscout specscout.com/screenplaycove…#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: @RWWFilm biggest diff is we have 3 separate readers read every script... 3 different takes on the material#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm we're also tracking the market and doing coverage of spec market scripts, which no one else does #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins I have to agree with early point of being stuck on one project. Best to keep several open. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins Love it! Thanks for the insight :) #scriptchat
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William C Martell
@wcmartell
@byChrisPhillips John Sayles wrote "the best movie ever made about the Viet Nam War" - PIRANHA produced by Roger Corman.#scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Thanks so much for being our guest and for the resources you provide us writers. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@byChrisPhillips don't get me wrong, rewriting is very important; but it takes several great samples to start a career #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
And the bewitching hour is here. Great job @jscoggins! You survived! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 My pleasure! #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Fantastic info. Thanks for spending an hour on the chat with us, Jason! #scriptchat
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William C Martell
@wcmartell
I like to alternate scripts. Write something new before rewriting the last one. Cross training. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb Thanks! And thanks for treating me so nicely.#scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@wcmartell I loved Piranha... Didn't James Cameron work on that? Or was it part II? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Thanks so much @jscoggins for joining us tonight! Everyone chk out @specscout specscout.com #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins Thanks for your time and knowledge, Jason!#scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
@jscoggins Thanks for the chat and the info! Much appreciated.#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
great tip RT @wcmartell: I like to alternate scripts. Write something new before rewriting the last one. Cross training.#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
By the way, I'm doing a Final Draft webinar this Tuesday; if you have specific questions I should address, tweet them to me#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm You're very welcome! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins although I was a little slow at pouring your refills :)#scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins Yes! Good info tonight... #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek You bet #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: Im doing a Final Draft webinar this Tuesday; if you have specific questions I should address, tweet them to me#scriptchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
thank you for tonight's insightful #scriptchat Appreciate your time and info. @jscoggins @jeannevb
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@vanessaleinani our pleasure @jscoggins #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
This was really fun -- thanks again, everyone, and you're very welcome. #scriptchat
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Lil Gem
@UrbanGem
Thought that said #StripChat I was gon join “@kindracotton: I'm excited to attend my first #ScriptChat. Good evening everyone! :)”
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@kindracotton Welcome! The second chat virgin tonight!#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 the 2nd common thing is how commercial most ideas are; pretty few passion project-style, niche-y scripts get sold#scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Thanks for joining us! What can we learn from trends? I often hear "don't write to trends" because you'll miss them.#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I've been to a few of these. Hoping to be more active. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari started @specscout with two partners; idea was to create a way to measure a screenplay's quality #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari once we had that nailed down, we could apply to scoring system to the spec market scripts + aspiring writers' scripts#scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
Jumping in for the duration of my train ride! #scriptchat
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Lil Gem
@UrbanGem
Thought that said #StripChat I was gon join “@kindracotton: I'm excited to attend my first #ScriptChat. Good evening everyone! :)”
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari so we could show apples-to-apples comparisons between the "pro" stuff and the non-pro stuff #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RoboticNate Thanks! #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@JonFour Hey, Jon! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins it occurs to me I've never asked you if you are a writer yourself? #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm the numbers are so striking, i don't believe it's just that; feels more like a corporate finance-related issue #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins What stands out to you in a spec as indicators of quality writing? #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins how did you land in this business? were you a writer or a script reader or did you own your own production company?#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek I think the key is to write the story you HAVE to write, but keep the marketplace in general in mind #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek as opposed to writing a thriller just because buyers seem to be buying thrillers this week #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb I tried my hand at it once, when i was out of the business, with a former client; decided it wasn't for me #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb i'm a much better editor and developer than i am a writer per se #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins @GCGeek focus on what ur passionate abt Trends are cyclical - if its a great script, the trend will come around again#scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jscoggins How can writers use the Scoggins Report to improve their game? What should we take away from the weekly updates?#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
That makes sense that you write what you have in mind and not force yourself to write what you think others want. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins perfect. Then you need us :) #mwhahaha #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari i started as an asst at ICM; became a TV Lit agent; left the business; came back as a lit mngr; started Itsonthegrid#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Check out @jscoggins new site @specscout specscout.com#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari then started working on @specscout when i left IOTG last year #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Makes total sense! I'm writing a comedy that I believe is marketable. I'll match to the prods looking for my "type".#scriptchat
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Unknown Screenwriter
@UnkScreenwriter
@jscoggins @jeannevb Since you do see the trends, is there a genre that sticks out at you that's consistently selling? #scriptchat
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Arlis Johnson
@arlisjohnson
@jscoggins would you suggest sending a spec script to more than one coverage company? #scriptchat
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Adam Cece
@CeceAdam
@jscoggins #scriptchat Hi Jason. Q: Are you seeing more "contained", low budget, scripts coming through these days?
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 That's a HUGE conversation but my thoughts on what makes a good script are baked into @specscout #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins In addition to following Scoggins Report, how else do you suggest writers stay informed & proactive in their career?#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@UnkScreenwriter *waits for him to say serial killers* #scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins how can we (budding) writers benefit from your business? what should we do except write excellent scripts#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 you might be interested to see how we approach doing coverage @specscout: specscout.com/screenplaycove…#scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Great, thanks! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: @SarahAlexis4 you might be interested to see how we approach doing coverage @specscout:specscout.com/screenplaycove… #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 I find that when it says "A Screenplay by Brad Johnson", that's a good indicator for a quality script @jscoggins#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour i think writers can use the Scoggins Report to stay connected to what's going on in the business, who's buying/selling#scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
RT @SarahAlexis4 you might be interested to see how we approach doing coverage @specscout:specscout.com/screenplaycove… … #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@RWWFilm :P #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour i'd be the first to say that obsessing over the numbers is a waste of a writer's time, though; that's my job. :) #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@RWWFilm heehee #smartypants #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
good q RT @jonfour: @jscoggins How can writers use Scoggins Report to improve? What should we take away from the wkly updates? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
I also look for what agents/managers have sold scripts, then put them on my #bucketlist to check out. #scogginsreport #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Just sayin' :) #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek Exactly; watch to see who's buying/selling stuff similar to yours (tone, especially), and put them on your target list#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@UnkScreenwriter thrillers -- they travel well (no language barrier, like with comedies), and you can be cheap to make#scriptchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
#scriptchat @jscoggins are digital distributors like Netflix and amazon buyers in the spec script marketplace? Or are they all-in-ones?
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
MT @jeannevb I also look for what agents/managers have sold scripts, then put em on my #bucketlist to check out#scogginsreport #scriptchat
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Unknown Screenwriter
@UnkScreenwriter
@jscoggins You've made me very happy. Thank you. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@arlisjohnson i think it depends on whether the 1st coverage is useful; ours gives you 3 readers' opinions; good for rewriting#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@UnkScreenwriter put it on our list #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@CeceAdam yes, contained/inexpensive thrillers have been consistently popular for the last couple of years #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Will do! Thanks! #scriptchat
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Unknown Screenwriter
@UnkScreenwriter
@jeannevb Uh... Thrillers are the only thing on my list... LOL.#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
RT @jeannevb: @jscoggins what's the most interesting thing you learned about the industry from The Scoggins Report ea week?#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@CeceAdam yes, contained/inexpensive thrillers have been consistently popular for the last couple of years #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari 1st, start writing the next great script; 2nd, submit to discovery services like Black List, InkTip, @specscout #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm LOL #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb smart approach #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Say a writer has some heat on a spec from contest/service, how would you recommend they best capitalize on that? #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
How do you go about contacting a specific company because your script might be relevant to one of their existing properties?#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
Though, I'm not sure how that fits in with the subject of trends.#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@vanessaleinani amazon has definitely bought specs the last two years; Netflix hasn't, is focused on TV at the moment #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins IMDb Pro or Hollywood Screenwriting Directorywritersstore.com/hollywood-scre… #query #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@Al_1701 sorry, that last tweet was meant for you re: IMDb & HSD @jscoggins #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 I think working a contest win or high BL or@specscout score into a query email is a smart approach#scriptchat
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Eric Jones
@ericnjones
Just dropping in, reading, and learning #scriptchat
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G.W.L.
@screenwritergav
Ok tomorrow is the day I pick apart my feature script. No punches pulled.Must be strict! #screenwriting #screenplay #writing#scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@jeannevb Thanks #scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jeannevb Just joined IMDB Pro on Friday, finally. Haven't explored it much yet. #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I'm curious, do you have to be in Hollywood or NYC to sell a script? Generally speaking, of course. @jscoggins #ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 i think you leverage whatever strengths you have (high scores, good relationships, devilish smile...) #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@JonFour I use it often, also to check $$ deets on films, not just contact info #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@Al_1701 if i understand you correctly, i don't think that would work; prods don't buy scripts related to existing material#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@Al_1701 but yes, IMDb Pro is an excellent resource; i also like DoneDealPro, and tracking-board will have a similar db soon#scriptchat
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Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jeannevb Didn't realize you could use it to get film budget info. Definitely useful. #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
In the middle of a great #scriptchat convo w guest @jscoggins. If you're a #screenwriter, jump in! #screenwriting #indiefilm
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@jscoggins Okay. It was worth a shot. #scriptchat
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Arlis Johnson
@arlisjohnson
@jscoggins would u suggest a writer have more than one script when trying to pitch/sell a spec? #scriptchat
AN HOUR AGOREPLYRETWEETFAVORITE
Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour @jeannevb if The Studio System does a pro-sumer product, that'll be the single best resource, IMHO #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@arlisjohnson I think it's CRUCIAL #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@SarahAlexis4 @jscoggins Also, on the topic of Scriptwriting Contests, are there any notable ones you can think of for amateurs? #ScriptChat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
We love hearing that we're an 11 on a 1-10 customer service scale. Thank you Sharon Zlotnick! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@arlisjohnson (hit return early) ...CRUCIAL to have more than one good script in your arsenal #scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
Sneaks in the back, embarrassingly late. #scriptchat
AN HOUR AGOREPLYRETWEETFAVORITE
Jonathan Fournier
@JonFour
@jscoggins @Al_1701 Do these different websites (IMDB Pro, Done Deal, tracking-board) have different strengths? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@rebelshea *puts you in time out* #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
this >> RT @jscoggins: @kindracotton my favorite contests are here: specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom #scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
@jeannevb Does a bottle of tequila get me out of timeout?#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@JonFour in short, yes; each does different things, with some overlap; i subscribe to all of them #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton my favorite contests are here:specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: @kindracotton my favorite contests are here:specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom#scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
Nice ref page! RT @jscoggins: @kindracotton my favorite contests are here: specscout.com/screenwritingr… 2nd column, toward the bottom #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton no, but the odds are against you if you don't have an agent/manager, and getting one is easier if you're here#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@jscoggins Thanks. I'll check them out. I learned of 1 a few weeks ago and wrote/submitted my first script. It was exciting!#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton good luck! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek thanks! there are some things we want to add, but we ran out of room (maxed out the # of widgets on one page)#scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins I totally get it. I have a blog and face the same issues. My 12 readers have mentioned it. I've bookmarked it! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb obsessing over one screenplay for years and years, rather than writing a couple new ones each year #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins what's biggest mistake you see writers make, either in craft or career? #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb to improve as a writer, i think you have to practice your craft, and that means writing a dozen different ones#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
This #ScriptChat has been VERY informative, though I've hardly said anything. Lots to take in! :)
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins excellent advice. #scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
@jscoggins Are you better off sticking to one genre? I like jumping around to keep stretching myself. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
i also think improving as a writer requires professional feedback, which is one of the reasons i started @specscout #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Best advice for a writer about to dig into a new spec project to keep in mind? #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I should really get back on the horse in terms of writing. I've had horrible writer's block lately. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jscoggins ...and it's one reason i'm a big fan of the black list -- the more services that can give real feedback, the better #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins btw, loved you did a report for TV pilots! ow.ly/lDlLH#tvwriterchat #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@jscoggins What advice would you give to someone that's FRESH to screenwriting? Where should they start/find resources?#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@rebelshea it's easier for a rep to sell you if you tend to write one core genre, branching out withy hybrids from there #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@rebelshea buyers tend to stick you in a particular box, too, and they need to understand what your strengths are as a writer#scriptchat
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Sharita
@14Shari
@jscoggins thank you for answering my questions. Wish you the best in your business. bye everyone #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 i think outlining and using frameworks like Save the Cat are super helpful; very easy to get lost in 120 pages#scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
> a dozen sales, dozens of signings, & >6K industry pro downloads of unrepped scripts. Only @theblcklst blcklst.com #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb Thanks! The TV Scorecard was a blast to pull together;@cindk did a crazy awesome job with it. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@theblcklst your ears must have been burning ... #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
10 more min to pick @jscoggins brain. Learn more about@specscout too #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@kindracotton the @specscout resources page has a TON of resources for new screenwriters #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Would you share some general bits of feedback you find being doled out most often in the coverage service?#scriptchat
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William C Martell
@wcmartell
Yikes, lost track of time... but I'm here for the home stretch.#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@14Shari Thanks! Bye. #scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
I admit, I have "Screenwriting for Dummies" on my bucklet reading list. This is a lingering passion: amzn.to/13xXocL#ScriptChat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins Should writers stay away from low budget genre movies (not indie), to avoid being labeled? #schriptchat#scriptchat
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Kindra Cotton
@kindracotton
@jscoggins @specscout I've noticed. Thanks so much. I've bookmarked the page and will be spending LOTS of time there! :)#ScriptChat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 Every script is so different, and we do custom feedback for every script; but look at our "Score" page...#scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins Q: What would u say is the biggest diff between@specscout & other services like @theblcklst? Not better just diff :) #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 ...our Score page shows the questions we ask for each category, which is helpful for writers, too #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Great, will do. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@theblcklst classy #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@wcmartell we have guest @jscoggins ... hop in #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@byChrisPhillips there's nothing wrong with being labeled, just make sure you're labeled the way you want to be perceived#scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins makes sense... #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm biggest diff is we have three separate readers read every script, so we provide 3 different takes on the material#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Score page at @specscout specscout.com/screenplaycove…#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: @RWWFilm biggest diff is we have 3 separate readers read every script... 3 different takes on the material#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm we're also tracking the market and doing coverage of spec market scripts, which no one else does #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins I have to agree with early point of being stuck on one project. Best to keep several open. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins Love it! Thanks for the insight :) #scriptchat
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William C Martell
@wcmartell
@byChrisPhillips John Sayles wrote "the best movie ever made about the Viet Nam War" - PIRANHA produced by Roger Corman.#scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@jscoggins Thanks so much for being our guest and for the resources you provide us writers. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@byChrisPhillips don't get me wrong, rewriting is very important; but it takes several great samples to start a career #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
And the bewitching hour is here. Great job @jscoggins! You survived! #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@SarahAlexis4 My pleasure! #scriptchat
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Mike Morucci
@GCGeek
@jscoggins Fantastic info. Thanks for spending an hour on the chat with us, Jason! #scriptchat
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William C Martell
@wcmartell
I like to alternate scripts. Write something new before rewriting the last one. Cross training. #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@jeannevb Thanks! And thanks for treating me so nicely.#scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@wcmartell I loved Piranha... Didn't James Cameron work on that? Or was it part II? #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
Thanks so much @jscoggins for joining us tonight! Everyone chk out @specscout specscout.com #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@jscoggins Thanks for your time and knowledge, Jason!#scriptchat
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John Shea
@rebelshea
@jscoggins Thanks for the chat and the info! Much appreciated.#scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
great tip RT @wcmartell: I like to alternate scripts. Write something new before rewriting the last one. Cross training.#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
By the way, I'm doing a Final Draft webinar this Tuesday; if you have specific questions I should address, tweet them to me#scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@RWWFilm You're very welcome! #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@jscoggins although I was a little slow at pouring your refills :)#scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@jscoggins Yes! Good info tonight... #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
@GCGeek You bet #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @jscoggins: Im doing a Final Draft webinar this Tuesday; if you have specific questions I should address, tweet them to me#scriptchat
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vanessa leinani
@vanessaleinani
thank you for tonight's insightful #scriptchat Appreciate your time and info. @jscoggins @jeannevb
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
@vanessaleinani our pleasure @jscoggins #scriptchat
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Jason Scoggins
@jscoggins
This was really fun -- thanks again, everyone, and you're very welcome. #scriptchat
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