Screenwriter Diane Drake to Guest on USA CHAT January 27, 2013

Don't miss screenwriter Diane Drake on Scriptchat January 27th (5pm PST) talking all about rom coms! 
 

Diane Drake @DianeDrake is a professional screenwriter, creative consultant, and screenwriting instructor with the UCLA Extension Writer’s Program. Her produced original screenplays include Only You, starring Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey, Jr. and What Women Want, starring Mel Gibson and Helen Hunt.

Diane grew up in Los Angeles and began her career as a script reader and producer’s assistant working for companies such as Warner Co., Fox, Columbia Pictures, and PBS/American Playhouse among others. She landed a job as story editor for Academy Award-winning director/producer Sydney Pollack and worked her way up to become the Vice President of Creative Affairs, before turning to screenwriting full-time. 

She can be reached at www.dianedrake.com. Follow Diane on Twitter @DianeDrake

Transcript EURO Guest Chris Hill and USA Open Topic January 20, 2013

#Scriptchat 
EURO: Guest Chris Hill @chillfilms
USA: OPEN TOPIC 

USA had a fun Open Topic night, and EURO had Chris Hill @chillfilms as their guest. Lots of great information at both chats, so be sure not to miss a single tweet. @jeannevb

EURO CHAT:

 

Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK! Tonight we're joined by screenwriter @chillfilms

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell Hello everybody! Thanks for having me... :) #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

Hello everyone :) Dawn here... #scriptchat

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Amos Keppler @HoodedMan20 Jan

I'm learning stuff about sound and sound editing that I never wanted to learn... #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

You can read Chris' Bio here - http://t.co/LZCY0r8m #scriptchat

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Taro @TaroJ20 Jan

Hi @chillfilms thanks for joining us tonight #Scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

Hello @chillfilms and thank you for joining us tonight! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra Hi Dawn... #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@kanundra Hi Dawn! #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@teenierussell thanks for the link. Nice read on the bio Chris :) #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@TaroJ Hey Taro, nice to see you again (of a sort) #scriptchat

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Mark MacNicol @markmacnicol20 Jan

Hi #scriptchat and @chillfilms Mark here, what we talking about tonight?

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms as you suggested, it would be great to talk about what happens once you have a grt script and an agent #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@markmacnicol Hey Mark... I think the general idea was life immediately after getting an agent... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Indeed, tell us a little about your whole experience. #scriptchat

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Lisa Cordova @LisaFromNYC20 Jan

Hi all and @chillfilms. Been absent for some time. Nice to be back. #ScriptChat

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Ruzzle Kicks @antonsays20 Jan

Hey @chillfilms have a good one. I've got a Q. How long did you take to write Jesus? Planning to first draft? #Scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

#Scriptchat @chillfilms My 1st question is, how long for have you had an agent?

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Taro @TaroJ20 Jan

Has it been a big change for you since you go an agent? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell Well, I think the assumption is that it's the end of the battle... but it really just puts you on the battlefield #scriptchat

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Mark MacNicol @markmacnicol20 Jan

I'm currently looking for an agent but up for the chat in any case @chillfilms #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@LisaFromNYC Hi Lisa, welcome back :-) #scriptchat

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Mark MacNicol @markmacnicol20 Jan

//twitter.com/markmacnicol" target="_blank">@markmacnicol: I'm currently looking for an agent but up for the chat in any case @chillfilms #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell I've had two agents. But all in all, since I left the NFTS which was back in March 2009. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@TaroJ I think having an agent gives you an unconscious confidence that you've had some validation but it's the same day-to-day. #scriptchat

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Nigel Quinn @npquinn20 Jan

@chillfilms Hi Chris, any developments on Butterfly Kick? #scriptchat

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Arjan Eising @eising20 Jan

@chillfilms Hi #scriptchat! A question: write a lot of scripts and then find an agent; or one script, find an agent and start from there?

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@eising I think you can do a lot with one great spec. Spend the time. Make it great. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@eising but then when you have an agent they want work to go out with and sell, so... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@eising Good question :) #scriptchat

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Antony J. Cousins @antonycousins20 Jan

Wanna be 'Hollywood kid'? The top 5 screenwriting comps for 'breaking in' this year: http://t.co/GUYPwH86 #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms do you feel at all that once you're signed you are constantly having to prove yourself, there's no slacking off? #Scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@antonsays hey Anton! Good to see you on here... Jesus has been looong. Most personal script. Two years 4 months?? Unusual case. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell constantly. Once you're signed you go out for meetings and they are constantly asking what's next. #scriptchat

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Dan Doolan @DanDoolan20 Jan

@chillfilms at what point should a writer drop their day job? Or is that purely a case by case/financial decision. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell and so the feeling is to go out there and write something quick but you have a reputation to protect. #scriptchat

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Mark MacNicol @markmacnicol20 Jan

what about me being in UK but having a TV drama set in Boston and looking for a US agent any tips? @chillfilms #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms @antonsays I've heard a lot that the more personal the script, the longer one spends on it. Love the title! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell directors are as good as their last movie; screenwriters their last script. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@markmacnicol UK agents deal constantly with America, at least the bigger houses. So no reason not to find agent here first... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@teenierussell isn't a more personal script what they're after ? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell yeah, I think the better the script too... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra I think agents are looking for something personal because they are looking for what's unique about you to go sell. #scriptchat

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Phil Baker @Phil_Baker_20 Jan

Any screenwriters wanna read a script and give feedback? 40 page comedy. Will return the favour. #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms that is very good to know. Thanks, and I do agree, the more you love it the more time you spend on it. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra but if 'personal' to you is a script about 'a nun and her cat' they might struggle to see what they can do with you. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @teenierussell directors are as good as their last movie; screenwriters their last script. #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms :) Of course, that is a great point. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra I think the way to go is to find that thing that's personal to you within the confines of genre, at least for me. #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@Phil_Baker_ sure if you want 'real feedback' :) wiz me a message. #scriptchat

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Dan Doolan @DanDoolan20 Jan

@chillfilms does having an agent lean you towards commercial scripts or do you still write whatever you're passionate about? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

I think the relationship with an agent is interesting too... they have to champion you, counsel you - it has to be personal. #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms So once you have a great script and a great agent, what is the next step? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@DanDoolan good question Dan. I'm weighing up what to do next and what I 'want' to do might not be the safest choice... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell a relentless round of meetings. Which is fun. #scriptchat

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Amos Keppler @HoodedMan20 Jan

I'm studying all aspects of filmmaking in order to become a filmmaker, an auteur #scriptchat

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Sandy Nicholson @Sandy_Nicholson20 Jan

@chillfilms What was it like changing agents? Was there an awkward exchange or were they supportive? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell you get out the house, have your ego massaged, get told in an English reserved manner that you have some talent. #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Were you really nervous at first? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@Sandy_Nicholson hahaha. It's a little like breaking up with a girlfriend. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra do you mean when I went for meetings? #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms sorry, yeah when you went for your first meeting? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@DanDoolan but I have a more commercial leaning anyway... but you can never second guess this industry so write the passion. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra I remember trying to dress up, wear formal clothes. So I wasn't relaxed in what I was wearing... kind of important! #scriptchat

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Zinarta @HouseOfJudea20 Jan

@chillfilms What do you do to keep your agent marriage strong and healthy? #Scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @DanDoolan but I have a more commercial leaning anyway... but you can never second guess this industry so write the passion. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra I think you have to remember they invited you in because they read your script and like it, and indirectly therefore u #scriptchat

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Ruzzle Kicks @antonsays20 Jan

@teenierussell @chillfilms I didn't know it was autobiographical. ;) #Scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra so be confident ;) #scriptchat

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Lucy V Hay @Bang2write20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/bang2write" target="_blank">@Bang2write: How To Write A Script Report http://t.co/YnFc2FVO - updated w/ example reports of Pass, Consider & Recommend #8AMtip #amwriting #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms who are the meetings with? Producers? #scriptchat

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Graham Inman @grahaminman20 Jan

p://twitter.com/grahaminman" target="_blank">@grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Screenwriting Advice From The Past: How To Begin [Part 2] http://t.co/W1TmVkvl #Scriptchat

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Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory20 Jan

/twitter.com/gointothestory" target="_blank">@GoIntoTheStory: Screenwriting advice from 1920 book "How to Write Photoplays". Today: How to begin [Part 2] http://t.co/cILrnqPN #screenwriting #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

//twitter.com/teenierussell" target="_blank">@teenierussell: @chillfilms @antonsays I've heard a lot that the more personal the script, the longer one spends on it. Love the title! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@HouseOfJudea Date night, once a week. No, I just make sure I check in and I have a very strong relationship with the assistant. #scriptchat

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Industrial Scripts @Indust_Scripts20 Jan

/twitter.com/indust_scripts" target="_blank">@Indust_Scripts: We have 15 different script development services, the widest range in Europe, backed by Paramount Pictures http://t.co/Swv4dcRD #scriptchat

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Robin Kelly @robinkelly120 Jan

p://twitter.com/robinkelly1" target="_blank">@robinkelly1: David Hare: 'Working in theatre, you're less at the whim of stupid people' - Observer - http://t.co/g2ipdLkd #scriptchat

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Industrial Scripts @Indust_Scripts20 Jan

/twitter.com/indust_scripts" target="_blank">@Indust_Scripts: A Must-Read: The Coen Brothers on #screenwriting: http://t.co/igVGMq5z #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Good to know, yes, being comfortable has to help. #scriptchat

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Jeanne V Bowerman @jeannevb20 Jan

http://twitter.com/jeannevb" target="_blank">@jeannevb: Today's Balls of Steel: Character Evolution Requires a Writer's Evolution http://t.co/YT73O1sp #scriptchat #screenwriting

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@HouseOfJudea my agent has some BIG clients who pay his bills so my day-to-day is communicating/touching base with his assistant #scriptchat

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Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory20 Jan

/twitter.com/gointothestory" target="_blank">@GoIntoTheStory: Remember in 2012 how 1500 writers submitted 4000 loglines for The Quest? I'm doing it again! http://t.co/ocU6e4yy #screenwriting #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@antonsays @chillfilms It's his Personal Jesus #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

be kind to the assistants. Best advice all night. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell indeed! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell way too personal! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: be kind to the assistants. Best advice all night. #ScriptChat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell they are with lower level development execs in some cases, and then heads of development... varies... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms I agree with that, and follow the 'be kind to everyone' rule. You just never know one day where you'll meet them! #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

keep the assistant happy! “@chillfilms I just make sure I check in and I have a very strong relationship with the assistant. #scriptchat”

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra yeah, I kind of dislike the idea of doing it for personal gain but I guess what goes around, comes around... #scriptchat

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Arjan Eising @eising20 Jan

@chillfilms Does the agent request particular movies/subjects ("write sth like X")? Or are you steering the agent with an idea? #scriptchat

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Zinarta @HouseOfJudea20 Jan

@chillfilms YesChris! They do a lot of work and don't get respect deserved. Assistants are apart of your Representation Team #Scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

http://twitter.com/kanundra" target="_blank">@kanundra: @chillfilms I agree with that, and follow the 'be kind to everyone' rule. You just never know one day where you'll meet them! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra not to blow my own trumpet (alright then) but I took in some flowers last week to the assistant. She got a promotion. #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

can you tell sth about u'r writing process #scriptchat

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Lucy V Hay @Bang2write20 Jan

YES MT @teenierussell: keep the assistant happy! “@chillfilms I check in + I have a very strong relationship with the assistant #scriptchat”

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms If you like someone, and they've helped you, why shouldn't you treat them? Karma is a big, big thing in my opinion #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@eising not as yet... I come in with my new ideas. He says, 'fantastic.' I go away and write pitches, specs... #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

We're half way through Euro #Scriptchat with screenwriter @chillfilms and lots of tips on life after signing with an agent #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@14Shari outline, outline, outline. Afterwards, you never go back... I mean to writing 'fade in' and heading into the dark... #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms how do you/agent decide where to take the script? Do you have a wish list? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

The thing to remember, and it might seem crass, but it's true... is that agents only want to make money. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

Part of achieving this is finding talented people and nurturing them... but it's important to remember... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms How many scripts would you write in 6mths or say a year? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell we write up a wish list over a meeting. I'm really into IMDb so I'm pretty versed and throw in my sixpence... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra wow, not enough... never enough... I write a draft in four to five weeks... but how many drafts per script? Too many. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell certain companies have remits, tastes... and these are known by the agent. So it's a calculated shot in the dark #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Oh I know the 'draft phase' lol sounds good though just over a month. #scriptchat

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Taro @TaroJ20 Jan

@chillfilms in addition to your agent do you also work with script editors / readers? #scriptchat

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Mark MacNicol @markmacnicol20 Jan

I just took on a freelance script editor to work on latest script. It's an expense but I want it to be 100% #scriptchat @chillfilms

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra outlines, step outlines take a long time. Hard to measure. But I aim for five script pages/day so... 120 pages = 5 wks #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

What's u'r favourite way of conceiving ideas/plots/concepts? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra can u tell I studied maths for a degree. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@TaroJ yes and they are a necessity, at least for me. I have one trusted reader who I depend on a lot. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@TaroJ I used to be a script reader which was really valuable for my writing, just soaking up structures and script flaws... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Great goals though, and quick at writing, I thought you meant a pilot... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@markmacnicol best thing u can do if u find the right person. #scriptchat

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Phil Baker @Phil_Baker_20 Jan

Only just noticed #MTOS which coincides with #scriptchat! Sunday evenings sorted then, forever #hello

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms I used to b a script reader which was really valuable for my writing, just soaking up structures and script flaws #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra it's a crazy target maybe but that first draft is a 'vomit' draft... getting paint on canvas as quickly as possible... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@Phil_Baker_ hello Phil ;) #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@Phil_Baker_ Always good to be about at this time :) #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

life after the agent doesn't change much. It's this elixir you crave and then after you have it you wonder what the fuss was. #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms So you'd work with your agent first, then write, then work some more. Is that a good relationship to have? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

What I mean is that... don't put a lot of emphasis on it. The craft is what's important. Is all that's important. #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms How many meetings on average do you have for one script. That is, with different producers/ developers... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: What I mean is that... dont put a lot of emphasis on it. The craft is whats important. Is all thats important. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

everything else will come at the right time... if that's working. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: What I mean is that... don't put a lot of emphasis on it. The craft is what's important. Is all that's important. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra yeah, the agent reads a few drafts but really they aren't the best note-givers. They get exciting by finished work. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell everyone I've met has read Butterfly Kick so one good spec can do an awful lot of work for you. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra the catch 22 when you have an agent is getting the script into shape so the agent can do something with it. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra having a team around you that can get your work to the right level. I'm talking specs now, not assignments... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms More hard work, but that's part or writing, rewriting ... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @kanundra it's a crazy target maybe but that first draft is a 'vomit' draft... getting paint on canvas as quickly as possible... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra yeah but also good to have some direction. I need other voices in my re-writing to know what to do... get snow blind. #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

what is u'r writing mantra? #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms so whilst writing your own specs are you also getting writing assignments? What's the balance? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @TaroJ I used to be a script reader which was really valuable for my writing, just soaking up structures and script flaws... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Easy done, do you get lots of assignment requests too? #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@teenierussell lol snap :) #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell well, I just finished an assignment, a re-write. In the background I've been writing Jesus, my new spec. #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@kanundra haha, great minds! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra I'd love to do more tv for the steady pay-cheque and then that could fund the writing of passion pieces. #scriptchat

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Phil Baker @Phil_Baker_20 Jan

p://twitter.com/phil_baker_" target="_blank">@Phil_Baker_: Any screenwriters wanna read a script and give feedback? 40 page comedy. Will return the favour. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @14Shari outline, outline, outline. Afterwards, you never go back... I mean to writing 'fade in' and heading into the dark... #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms so do you feel you have less time for your own projects? #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Do you think TV is one of the best ways to go then? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell sadly, yes... but then the pay-off is being paid... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: I think the relationship with an agent is interesting too... they have to champion you, counsel you - it has to be personal. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @kanundra I think the way to go is to find that thing that's personal to you within the confines of genre, at least for me. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell but you can drop a spec and come back to it and that distance can benefit the project, u see things differently. #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms just like any other day job! OK, not quite... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra in this country, yes. Film is more of a cottage industry to my mind. TV is our heritage. #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

what's your advice to aspiring screenwriters #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell well it does become a job and you have to write on the days you don't want to write so... I'm not grumbling but.. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell no it's great! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@14Shari to write, it's cheap. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@14Shari and to read books as well as scripts, note to self. #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms I think that is what a lot forget, when you 'have' to write through those bad days. It is a job in the end. #scriptchat

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Graham Inman @grahaminman20 Jan

Go Into The Story | Interview: Allan Durand (2012 Nicholl Winner) http://t.co/7U00gYkj #Scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms I wouldn't mind that being my day job ;-) #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra and the best writing in the US is happening in tv now. period. Better than on the stage, film... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @kanundra and the best writing in the US is happening in tv now. period. Better than on the stage, film... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra one with great highs and lows, so it's never mundane... #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Very good to know, thanks :) #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

@chillfilms no it's great. They say it takes 10.000 hours of practice to call yourself a little experiencedn #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms would you like to write for US TV? #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

tp://twitter.com/chillfilms" target="_blank">@chillfilms: @kanundra and the best writing in the US is happening in tv now. period. Better than on the stage, film... #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@14Shari Malcolm Gladwell, big fan. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell I'd love to be a showrunner in the states. My idol is Jason Katims (FNL, Parenthood). That's the end goal ;) #scriptchat

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Dawn Chapman @kanundra20 Jan

@chillfilms Really enjoyed the chat tonight. Thanks so much. :) #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

do you have a writing routine? Or a routine to get you in the writing mode? #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

Thank you very much @chillfilms for joining us tonight! Great chat! #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@kanundra thanks for the great questions :) #scriptchat

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Sharita @14Shari20 Jan

Thank you for answering our questions #scriptchat

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Arjan Eising @eising20 Jan

@chillfilms Thanks! :-) #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell I hope it was alright guys, first time on the old tweetchat but had a really fun time. Where does an hour go? #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms That would be great, good luck. I wish you all the best :-) #scriptchat

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Lisa Cordova @LisaFromNYC20 Jan

@chillfilms That was very informative. thanks #ScriptChat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

Thank you to everyone who's joined us tonight, thank you for all your questions. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

Thanks everyone, glad to hear a few more listening in... #scriptchat

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Mark MacNicol @markmacnicol20 Jan

Yeah thanks for that @chillfilms it was informative #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

@teenierussell Thanks for the opportunity Teenie. #scriptchat

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Chris Hill @chillfilms20 Jan

Have a great Sunday eve #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

For those of you in London, our next drinks' night is on Feb 21st - https://t.co/9XujtHdm #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms you navigated it like a pro :-) Thank you! #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

Everyone is welcome to join us for some #scriptchat drinks https://t.co/9XujtHdm #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

//twitter.com/teenierussell" target="_blank">@teenierussell: For those of you in London, our next drinks' night is on Feb 21st - https://t.co/9XujtHdm #scriptchat

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

//twitter.com/teenierussell" target="_blank">@teenierussell: Everyone is welcome to join us for some #scriptchat drinks https://t.co/9XujtHdm #scriptchat

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Scott Myers @GoIntoTheStory20 Jan

/twitter.com/gointothestory" target="_blank">@GoIntoTheStory: Screenwriting advice from 1920 book "How to Write Photoplays". Today: How to begin [Part 2] http://t.co/cILrnqPN #screenwriting #scriptchat

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Rob Graydon @robgraydon20 Jan

Screenwriting advice from 1920 book "How to Write Photoplays". Today: How to begin [Part 2] http://t.co/RbfPhmTN #screenwriting #scriptchat”

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Teenie Russell @teenierussell20 Jan

@chillfilms If you're around on the 21st of Feb we'll be having another #scriptchat drinks session at the BFI bar - https://t.co/9XujtHdm

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USA CHAT:

jeannevb happy to squeeze it back RT @wcmartell: Squeezing in a plug for my book http://t.co/TVNwLPcr #scriptchat -9:05 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Christinarose12 RT @wcmartell: Squeezing in a plug for my book http://t.co/tQNVPQk6 #scriptchat -9:05 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @jeannevb Thanks for bringing all the good Karma to B'more during this chat. *clink* #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Squeezing in a plug for my book http://t.co/tQNVPQk6 #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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elizabethkarr @jeannevb thx. Always good to peer behind the curtain to see tools, goals work for others. Love #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD Join us for #tvwriterchat in 25 minutes. #scriptchat -9:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava @AndreaLMcNeill why so hi a budget! #Scriptchat -9:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek You just got a fave star. :) RT @IngridElkner: @GCGeek They reckon that people who swear more are more honest people. Fuckin A. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones RT @jeannevb: Next week @DianeDrake is guesting! She wrote ONLY YOU and WHAT WOMEN WANT. Talking Rom Coms. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner @dwacon I don't recognise the animation program. What is it? #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner @GCGeek They reckon that people who swear more are more honest people. Fuckin' A. #scriptchat -9:03 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 RT @jeannevb: Next week @DianeDrake is guesting! She wrote ONLY YOU and WHAT WOMEN WANT. Talking Rom Coms. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ViaReach @ChipNotDonald The original concept was developed with a partner that started the idea but doesn't write. My job to write script #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb Ding DING! Time's up! Thx for a great chat, everyone. Don't miss @DianeDrake next wk on Rom Coms. But 2/3/13 SUPER BOWL NO CHAT #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 RT @jeannevb Next week @DianeDrake is guesting! She wrote ONLY YOU and WHAT WOMEN WANT. Talking Rom Coms. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @IngridElkner I look at a lot of things on Cartoon Network etc that are cheap art but witty writing. Shades of Jay Ward in 60’s #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GrayJones .@ViaReach To me a swear in a script's description is a wasted word. Like "nice" when you could use something more descriptive. #scriptchat -9:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @jeannevb I've been brainstorming 2 romcoms so this will be a fun chat. #scriptchat -9:01 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @ViaReach @jeannevb @GrayJones I swear when I write. A lot. #scriptchat -9:01 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ViaReach @jeannevb @GrayJones I meant I don't swear normally and never include that language in my writing #scriptchat -9:01 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms @Jamie_LD @dwacon I want to learn animation. #scriptchat -- The Ravens are animated tonight! Whoo hoo! 21-13 over NE right now. -9:01 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb Next week @DianeDrake is guesting! She wrote ONLY YOU and WHAT WOMEN WANT. Talking Rom Coms. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @wickedjava If push comes to shove, the tools are there, HD video capture is cheaper than ever. Wrote with budget in mind. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ViaReach @jeannevb @GrayJones Thanks for the feedback on swearing. Thought I was being naive but I speak that way & NEVER write that way. #scriptchat -9:00 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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storydepth #screenwriting Movie Moment: The Untouchables – Mexican Standoff: Let’s face it, ever since David Ma... http://t.co/gFcsyaw7 #scriptchat -9:00 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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TVW_P Quick invite to join us at #tvwriterchat in 30 minutes, if you're interested in TV writing. Talking about hooks/concepts. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @dwacon I want to learn animation. #scriptchat -8:59 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner @dwacon Teaching yourself animation is hard, distracts you from just being creative, but it can be worth it. You use Flash? #scriptchat -8:59 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @ericnjones well, we're taking Super Bowl Sunday off! #scriptchat -8:59 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ChipNotDonald @ViaReach What do you find you get out of writing with a partner? For me writing is a solitary exercise. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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BrowneTom @IngridElkner @ViaReach True Romance and Natural Born Killers are two of my favorite Tarantino scripts. Great reads! #scriptchat -8:58 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @AndreaLMcNeill I sent the script out, people wanted to buy it... so I didn't sell it to them. #scriptchat -8:58 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @IngridElkner Shortened URL got mangled :-[ should have been http://t.co/mWvRSrvy #scriptchat -8:58 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner @GrayJones hahaha, they must be swearing a lot these days then ;) #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ViaReach Does anyone write with a partner? My partner keeps veering off the story line & the core concept changes before I write it. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @wickedjava yep. Lots have done that too #Scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SaradeWaard1 *cracks whip* get that writing done! #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner @dwacon Whoa, that link took me to something totally random, about products and news and stuff. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @jeannevb I have to admit, I've been scriptchatting & watching football at the same time for weeks now. Getting used to it. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GrayJones .@ViaReach In an interview with True Blood writers, they told me that cursing was a crutch they used to hide bad writing. #scriptchat -8:57 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wcmartell And just how do you find out what EVERYONE wants to buy? I imagine that is top secret mojo tho. #scriptchat -8:56 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @Jamie_LD @ViaReach I had a pro script reader email me about being sick of all the swearing in scripts she reads #scriptchat -8:56 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @wickedjava I had my short produced by @danielhoyos and directed by @buneetomlinson this summer. #Scriptchat -8:56 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @iamshunbrown hmmm, my kids are teens now so I dont know what's out there, but our fave was PowerPuff Girls. We all loved it #scriptchat -8:55 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @wcmartell Self-learning animation. A few vignettes on http://t.co/jsBRjPX1 — will work up to shorts soon #scriptchat -8:55 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell My theory is to film the script everyone wants to buy... so I can go back to them to distribute once the film is done. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @ViaReach I've noticed the same in the TV pilots I've been reading. Lots of swearing. #scriptchat -8:55 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ViaReach Found the conversational tone & cursing with the reader really distracting. It pulled me out of the story. Is this professional? #scriptchat -8:54 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms @wickedjava @jeannevb I have! Sort of. See my short video quiz "When Was the War of 1812?" on YouTube. It's like Jay-walking. #scriptchat -8:54 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wickedjava Do what? #scriptchat -8:54 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner @ViaReach You should read a Tarantino script. It's delightful and profane what he says in the action. #scriptchat -8:53 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava @AndreaLMcNeill if I can do it... You can!! #Scriptchat -8:53 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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DerekMcPhee @Lynnvander #script #scriptchat #amwriting #amediting #movies might be a few. Movies will be mostly noise I think. -8:53 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava @wcmartell lol production value #Scriptchat -8:53 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava @ericnjones I know the feeling. #Scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb My view during tonight's #scriptchat. Maybe scotch is in order http://t.co/Op1hfoGX -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava @jeannevb not produced. Self directed. #Scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ViaReach Just finished reading 3 scripts & was shocked at the writers' cursing in the action, not dialog. Is this a trend in scripts now? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @brucechun Guess that's what it is. From now on I'm capping, italicizing, and bolding everything! (not really) #scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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elizabethkarr @ericnjones Once again reminds us that all rules there to be broken when result soars. #SilverLiningsPlaybook #scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Hillizard Is it better to Skype a pitch w/o video? So listeners concentrate on the words, not how you look on camera or your bad acting? #scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner Foot...ball? What is this football? I've gotta head off anyway to meet the actors in the pilot I'm being brought on to rewrite. #scriptchat -8:52 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 @JonFour That's cool...interrogating our characters is a great exercise. Sounds like another helpful way to go about it. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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kim_garland I'm sorry but I have to leave #scriptchat early tonight. Was great chatting w all you wonderful screenwriters… as always! Enjoy the night! -8:51 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 Speaking of writing... back to report cards! Thanks @jeannevb. I love #scriptchat. #scriptchat -8:51 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @IngridElkner I forgot to cancel it, so we made it Open Topic... esp with the football game on #scriptchat -8:50 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @wickedjava Will film/direct my most recent script if no one bites. #scriptchat -8:50 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @JonFour thanks for joining on the commute! #scriptchat -8:50 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna @ericnjones I saw him speak once, and he was really funny and interesting in person #scriptchat -8:50 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @iamshunbrown IMO children's programming has to appeal to the parent too, esp for a feature. #toystoryruled #scriptchat -8:49 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour Well, I'm about to get off my train. Must close phone for now. Great chat guys. #scriptchat -8:49 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @dwacon That insane screaming at Lily Tomlin on the sets of I HEART HUCKABEES gave me pause though #scriptchat -8:48 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wcmartell That's how all working writers feel,it just happened and we have no idea how.It just did.All about the journey. #scriptchat -8:48 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @dwacon Always liked David O. Russell - from SPANKING THE MONKEY onward. Really talented dude. #scriptchat -8:48 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour @jeannevb I certainly found it useful. I guess you need to be decent at improv to get the most out of it though. #scriptchat -8:48 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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IngridElkner Oh, whoa, the chat is on? Public holiday in US usually = no chat. D'oh! #scriptchat -8:47 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wcmartell I'm thinking mine will be too. I'm just waiting to slip and fall. #scriptchat -8:47 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @brucechun Me, too - and I look like a lunatic! #scriptchat -8:47 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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scfMITO RT @authorViviAnna: @sirenstar YW, I'm a huge defender of the individual writer's writing process #scriptchat not one thing works for everyone -8:47 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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iamshunbrown @jeannevb children's programming ......is it really for children? #scriptchat -8:46 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell ATTORNEY: some will send out scripts, but mostly they just do deals. My career is all by accident. #scriptchat -8:46 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @wcmartell I lost my agent after disappearing for a year (went to Southeast Asia for “inspiration”). Had a manager for a minute… #scriptchat -8:46 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun everything I just wrote got posted on FB #scriptchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SaradeWaard1 haha only way to live #scriptchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wcmartell How old were you, 30? Just kidding. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @wickedjava lots of us here have written shorts & had them produced #scriptchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Plan to film one of my scripts later this year... though also planned to do it last year. #scriptchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand @AndreaLMcNeill I am just a small town writer, with a big heart. #scriptchat #Tvwriterchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @jeannevb I still laugh at your husband's joke about you wearing your work clothes to bed again - ha! #scriptchat -8:45 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wcmartell How about an attorney? Will they send scripts to people or are they strictly for hammering out the deal points? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @brucechun the dude was shocked bc I didn't care haha #scriptchat -8:44 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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elizabethkarr rt @clivefrayne here's a link to my @scriptmag articles on writing for alt-cinema (lo-no budget)http://t.co/yekND8Rm … #scriptchat -8:44 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @wickedjava I once made a super 8mm feature based on a script... blew up my mom's car. #scriptchat -8:44 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @brucechun Most don't even understand structure. What do they study? American Idol? #scriptchat -8:44 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @jeannevb were they at least nice jammies with elephants or something? #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @ericnjones Backstage has a nice 12-minute piece on that film at http://t.co/SEOtWPFO #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wickedjava I'm a coward. I'd rather be hired to write what someone else wants. Adaptation. #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Agent: I don't have one. But you need someone - managers are easier to come by (though I don't have one of those, either). #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones Re: SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK / + plenty of dialogue & it tops out at 152pgs! As a pro, David O. Russell can afford that, I guess. #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 What are your thoughts on the conflict coming from something other than a person - in a comedy especially? #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @ericnjones I have been a DP for over 20 years. It's awful how they write now. Writing for execs who are too tired to read. #scriptchat -8:43 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GermaineJames RT @wcmartell: I think the most important thing is to set aside time to write every day... then do your best to actually write. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava @jeannevb who has taken their own script and made it a movie? #Scriptchat -8:42 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @brucechun I had a dude skype call me for a mtg at 3pm...and I was still in my PJs haha #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD I can write in the morning when the restaurant is closed, but when it's open, I don't want to leave writing world for real world #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna @wcmartell me either, I get up around 10 or so, but don't really start my day until 2ish #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @MSilverbrand That's the 64 million dollar question. No one really knows. Truth. The town is crazy. #scriptchat -8:42 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun actually I forget to eat, to drink, to pee to brush, to dress.... #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones If you haven't read THE SILVER LINING PLAYBOOK script yet, read it! It has what I would call "minimalist" action lines in CAPS! #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb 20 more min of Open Topic - toss out a subject! #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @GCGeek Back at ya! :) #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand How important is it for a writer to have an agent? #scriptchat #Tvwriterchat -8:41 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun I forget to eat too when I get going early #scriptchat -8:41 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms @jeannevb *Sips* #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill @wcmartell Best time of the day! #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @ericnjones ok by me #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek Cheers! RT @AndreaLMcNeill: Just popping in for a quick hello! Hope everyone is doing well. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @MikeyGorman I often don't eat until noon for the same reason #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms @ericnjones Put my epic period piece aside and produced "When Was the War of 1812?" video quiz. You can see it on YouTube. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell I don't believe in mornings... I've never seen one. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @SaradeWaard1 Haa I used to drink like that. #scriptchat -8:40 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @dianewms *pours* #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @JonFour love that! #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MikeyGorman I don’t know what changed, but I started becoming an early morning writing… then I get a groove going and forget to eat. #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @brucechun Flacco's throwing all over the place! #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour -- reporters, asking personal questions. It's amazing the kind of character arc you can put together on the spot. #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 I'm a burst writer. Started a spec on Tuesday and I'm on page 33. Problem is, I don't want to stop once I start. #scriptchat -8:39 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms @jeannevb Pour one for me, please. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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AndreaLMcNeill Just popping in for a quick hello! Hope everyone is doing well. #scriptchat -8:38 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 right now, I'd swig it from the bottle! #scriptchat -8:38 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun 13-7 Pats #scriptchat -8:37 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb You need some lime and salt, or you take it straight? haha #scriptchat -8:37 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour I took a solo show class a bit ago. A game we played was for you to act as "your character" and your classmates acted as -- #scriptchat -8:37 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @dianewms But are you getting the results you want? If you are, that just may be your natural writing rhythm, your "process". #scriptchat -8:37 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @SaradeWaard1 I've got a drawer full #scriptchat -8:36 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun much more interesting. In life flawed people, in scripts flawed characters are sooo much fun. #scriptchat -8:36 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb I need tequila #didIsaythatoutloud #scriptchat -8:36 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MonaLiNYC RT @wcmartell: Writing Process: I think as you keep writing, you find out what gets the best results. Results are what count! #scriptchat -8:35 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @jeanevb we've talked rockford before, for me it was a character who wasn't a winner in the classic sense and so I found him #scriptchat -8:35 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Writing Process: I think as you keep writing, you find out what gets the best results. Results are what count! #scriptchat -8:35 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 RT “@GeoffBreedwell: Hey everyone!! Whos got a crime drama short ready to go? I got a producer looking for one. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @MSilverbrand Yes. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms I've no writing process. Need to develop 1. I more or less write when I feel like it: sometimes for hours, sometime for minutes. #scriptchat -8:33 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand @wcmartell is this so the audience can identify with them. #scriptchat #Tvwriterchat -8:32 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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FreelanceWJ “@GeoffBreedwell: Hey everyone!! Who's got a crime drama short ready to go? I got a producer looking for one. #scriptchat #screenwriting” -8:32 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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ericnjones @wcmartell HUD remains one of my fave films. Martin Ritt's best. Amazing perfs. P. Neal & M. Douglas deserved their Oscars #scriptchat -8:32 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @brucechun I LOVED Rockford Files! #scriptchat -8:32 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb I stick my char on a therapist's couch & pry their wounds open. Ask them questions. I even ask my own therapist about them HA #scriptchat -8:31 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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nikkitruckee @rdlln #scriptchat arcs don't have to arc up. They can arc down as well. -8:31 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun But he's the best Private eye and solves the case and always learns a little in the end #scriptchat -8:30 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb Re: char evolution, I addressed that in #JeannesBalls this wk, not just for your char but for YOU http://t.co/YT73O1sp #scriptchat -8:30 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun He must remain true to his real self. He never get's the girl or the money-that's not his fate. #scriptchat -8:30 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Singleton_Paul Thanks for all the replies. And speaking of goals. I need to go accomplish one before the night is over... #scriptchat -8:30 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MonaLiNYC RT @authorViviAnna: @sirenstar YW, I'm a huge defender of the individual writer's writing process #scriptchat not one thing works for everyone -8:29 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun I try to stick to "the rockford rule" for those who remember rockford files. #scriptchat -8:29 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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elizabethkarr @GCGeek That's great re Pro Series. Structure is freeing. #ironicbuttrue @kim_garland @jeannevb @zacsanford #scriptchat -8:29 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 RT @rdlln: depending on where they start I think its typically a journey to the dark side or a road to redemption #scriptchat -8:29 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brianneuls RT @rdlln: Clear, realistic goals are important. My current goal is to finish the 1st draft of my western bio-pic by 2/22 #scriptchat -8:29 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna @lesannsartor great point LA, change can happen when you want it to #scriptchat -8:28 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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rdlln -- @SaradeWaard1 depending on where they start I think it's typically a journey to the dark side or a road to redemption #scriptchat -8:28 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @Singleton_Paul We *do* fantasize that people will solve their problems and not make the same mistakes... #scriptchat -8:27 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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elizabethkarr @kim_garland @jeannevb @zacsanford Me, too. Wake up. 3 doable goals for day. Anything beyond that is gravy. #scriptchat -8:27 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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brucechun @SaradeWaard1 good point-anti hero is about personality conflicts so maybe he evolves on those lines #scriptchat -8:27 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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gregorywalters @jeannevb I didn't feel George Clooney's character changed in "Up in the Air." He continued on,...just sadder. #scriptchat -8:27 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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LesannSartor @authorViviAnna amen to that. Learning your process is nearly vital, but it can change, if YOU want it to. MHO #scriptchat -8:26 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna @sirenstar YW, I'm a huge defender of the individual writer's writing process #scriptchat not one thing works for everyone -8:26 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @GCGeek @JonFour @MSilverbrand I've been told to write it as a drama, and the jokes will come in the rewrite. It works. #scriptchat -8:26 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @MSilverbrand Idea controls the story - you have to figure out what happens yourself. ROAD WARRIOR is diff than BOY& HIS DOG/ #scriptchat -8:26 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @GCGeek Thanks goodness @jeannevb invited @zacsanford and me to #writechat that day. That's how #scriptchat was born. -8:25 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @GCGeek Pro Series is great for that! @kim_garland @elizabethkarr @zacsanford #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Singleton_Paul The reason I asked is I was wondering how difficult it is to make the story satisfying for the audience if they don't see change #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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rdlln Clear, realistic goals are important. My current goal is to finish the 1st draft of my western bio-pic by 2/22 #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @JonFour @MSilverbrand I agree w/Jon. Plow through. Do a table read & tweak jokes later. But make sure they move story forward. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @rdlln Maybe it would be more of an internal/external thing. Anti-hero's arc might be harder to see but easier to relate to. #scriptchat -8:25 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JAEL488 @MSilverbrand Not everything #scriptchat someone always has a new idea. -8:24 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @FredericRichter it's a tough one. I have period piece & use just enough accent to make the point for reader w/o overdoing it #scriptchat -8:24 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Singleton_Paul @dwacon @wcmartell Thanks. #scriptchat -8:24 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell In HUD the secondary character who idolizes Hud comes to realize he's a jerk... and Hud ends up alone. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @MSilverbrand I've read my share of purchased sitcoms I didn't think were funny. Don't sweat it. #scriptchat -8:23 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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FredericRichter @jeannevb How do u feel about accents in scripts? I've heard mixed things from established, well regarded writers #Scriptchat -8:23 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @Jamie_LD I learned about #writechat watching the awesome podcast with you and @GrayJones today! #scriptchat -8:23 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand #scriptchat #Tvwriterchat I have been working on some new ideas for a post apocalyptic story, but everything has been done. Any ideas? -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @kim_garland @elizabethkarr @jeannevb @zacsanford Little every day since started ProSeries in December. Has. Done. Wonders! #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell @Singleton_Paul Check out HUD with Paul Newman as a jerk who has plenty of chances to change... and doesn't. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb WOOT RT @Jamie_LD: @jeannevb @kim_garland @zacsanford we all owe a thanks to #writechat for the idea of #scriptchat *high fives* #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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rdlln Do anti-heros arc differently than heroic protagonists? #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour @MSilverbrand It's hard to know if jokes are funny during initial writing. Plow through the draft and get people to read it. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @MSilverbrand It's scary as hell, but ask friends to read them out loud, in character. You'll know soon if they're funny. #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb RT @Singleton_Paul: Can any1 think of eg of good films where the protagonist didnt change? Where that was the point of the film? #scriptchat -8:22 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @Singleton_Paul Easy Rider? #scriptchat -8:21 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @jeannevb @kim_garland @zacsanford And we all owe a thanks to #writechat for the idea of #scriptchat *high fives* -8:21 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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kim_garland @elizabethkarr Agree, big goals have crushed me for years. Now trying to taking tiny step forward ea day @jeannevb @zacsanford #scriptchat -8:21 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Singleton_Paul Can anyone think of examples of good films where the protagonist didn't change? Where that was the point of the film? #scriptchat -8:21 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @bruceRC63 use the #scriptchat hashtag so we see you in the chat http://t.co/mr035DiC -8:20 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand @jeannevb @saradewaard1 wired did a fascinating article about how Dan writes a story. I envy it too. #scriptchat -8:20 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Questions? Topics? Albatross? #scriptchat -8:20 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @wcmartell Noah had an arc... but he was a lead, right? #scriptchat -8:20 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SaradeWaard1 aww, thanks! #scriptchat -8:20 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon @jeannevb HUZZAH !!! #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand #scriptchat #Tvwriterchat I am having the hardest time on my pilot script, because I don't know if the jokes I am writing are funny. -8:19 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna @brucerc63 nothing wrong with it, as long as you complete things #scriptchat sometimes though it can be our brains' way of procrastinating -8:19 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dianewms RT @wcmartell: Not every character has to arc. Antagonists often don't change - and that's their problem. #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @MSilverbrand @saradewaard1 hmm, I haven't seen Dan's. I'll have to search for it. I'm a Hauge/Volger Hero's Journey outline fan #scriptchat -8:19 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb On that note, HUGE shoutout to @Jamie_LD, @kim_garland and @zacsanford, my co-founders of #scriptchat -8:18 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @MSilverbrand Thanks! #scriptchat -8:18 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna @sirenstar I learned a long time ago that this is my writing process. don't let anyone mess your writing process #scriptchat -8:18 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand @SaradeWaard1 @jeannevb I look at Dan Harmon's simplified Hero's journey storyline. #circles #Tvwriterchat #scriptchat -8:17 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @LordBronco awww *blushes* don't thank me, this COMMUNITY is what motivates us all! #scriptchat -8:17 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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EvanRandalGreen RT @wcmartell: Not every character has to arc. Antagonists often don't change - and that's their problem. #scriptchat -8:17 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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rdlln RT @LordBronco: #Scriptchat Also, lets all throw out hugs to @jeannevb To thank her for making a great forum to work on writing! #scriptchat -8:17 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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LordBronco #Scriptchat Also, lets all throw out hugs to @jeannevb To thank her for making a great forum to work on writing! -8:16 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wickedjava RT @GeoffBreedwell: Hey everyone!! Who's got a crime drama short ready to go? I got a producer looking for one. #scriptchat #screenwriting #movies -8:16 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @JonFour Took me 3 wks to write 1 scene once. Drove my partner NUTS! But when I finally sat down, it flew out effortlessly #scriptchat -8:16 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @jeannevb - loved your character evolution article. Been reading it before every writing sprint to inspire a great character #scriptchat -8:16 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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dwacon I have been in polish mode. Funny how many little things stand out after not looking @ your script for a while... #scriptchat -8:16 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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elizabethkarr @kim_garland @jeannevb @zacsanford @GermaineJames GMTA Small chunk goals rule! When I get too ambitious, fail miserably at all. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Often the *point* of the story is that the lead doesn't learn a damned thing. Tragedy. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 RT @GoIntoTheStory: Screenwriting News (January 14-January 20, 2013) http://t.co/l9yyKtSW #screenwriting #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @wcmartell No, I was wondering about supporting characters. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Leads: They don't have to arc, but need to deal with some sort of emotional conflict to humanize them and make them 3D. #scriptchat -8:15 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @jeannevb I try to make almost all of them arc - but I wasn't sure if they ALL had to. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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sirenstar RT @authorViviAnna: I actively work on 3-4 projects at all times #scriptchat it's how my mind works -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour @jeannevb I'm vague with how much time to write for that reason. No point forcing myself to write an hour if I'm not feeling it. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek OK. I do multitask! YES! & watching Cleese one creativity. & Scriptchatting. RT @JAEL488: @GCGeek Are you watching the game??? #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb Apologies to all who are watching the game. Mine is on in background. Plus I'm reading scripts...#mulittaaskinggaloretoday #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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scfMITO Best tips for getting back to work after interruptions? I find if it's more than 3 days I am doomed. #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell But supporting characters don't need to arc... Are you asking about all *lead* characters? #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 @Jamie_LD Yes you do! #scriptchat -8:14 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SaradeWaard1 I have evolution in more than just the protagonist. Plus makes chars more interesting for actors to play #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD Great book on setting goals and being successful. It's my bible. And I get a lot done. http://t.co/0oQXZLQS #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JAEL488 @GCGeek Are you watching the game??? #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell Not every character has to arc. Antagonists often don't change - and that's their problem. #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb Good Q. Let's talk char evolution RT @SaradeWaard1: Heres a question... does EVERY character have to arc? #scriptchat -8:13 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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LordBronco RT @jeannevb: @wcmartell #scriptchat Happy New Year all writers on ScriptChat: if you don't write it, The world will be tedious. -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MonaLiNYC @jeannevb JVB, You know better than anyone a writer must do what works best for them, even if it's just a sentence. Good job. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @wcmartell LOL #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 @Jamie_LD @SaradeWaard1 Yeah, I like stacking projects in various phases of work. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SaradeWaard1 totally. Love @clivefrayne #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 Here's a question... does EVERY character have to arc? #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @wcmartell I like "cross training" too. Not "multitasking". I concentrate on one script for a while. Break. Switch to another. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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resumex1300 RT @scfMITO: Finding a ritual to resume writing after having to set it aside, never rethinking my commitment to the story. #scriptchat -8:12 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb You & @Jamie_LD :) RT @authorViviAnna: I actively work on 3-4 projects at all times #scriptchat its how my mind works #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell I like to type a different script with each hand - on two different laptops... #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 @JonFour Yeah, setting daily manageable goals is great. We can always do more, but better to set self up for achievement. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @GirlBodyPride cool #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @SaradeWaard1 One of the staff writers on White Collar works on 3 projects at a time, rewrites, writing, outline. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @jeannevb They're great articles - I think about my number of "locations" in a whole new light. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna I actively work on 3-4 projects at all times #scriptchat it's how my mind works -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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scfMITO Finding a ritual to resume writing after having to set it aside, never rethinking my commitment to the story. #scriptchat -8:11 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @wcmartell totally agree re: cross training #scriptchat -8:10 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell I think the most important thing is to set aside time to write every day... then do your best to actually write. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @JonFour @SarahAlexis4 trying to be kind to myself. I find 15 min minimum keeps me fr beating myself up at end of day #scriptchat -8:10 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @wcmartell Probably keeps it fresh. I like that approach. #scriptchat -8:10 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @bhillsbert read @clivefrayne's column on @scriptmag. His last 2 posts are about low-budget writing http://t.co/GImnu0QT #scriptchat -8:10 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell I like to do "cross training" - alternate scripts and rewrite something different than I am doing the first draft on. #scriptchat -8:09 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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JonFour @SarahAlexis4 @JeanneVB I'm also writing everyday. I try for an hour or more, but 15-30 minutes is ok if I use it well. #scriptchat -8:09 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @Jamie_LD I just read the other day that it could make you look weak and I didn't get it. Like your idea better. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GirlBodyPride one of idols, Demetria Martinez (Mother Tongue author) wrote her novel in a year with 30/min per day sessions. Timed. @jeannevb #scriptchat -8:08 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @Jamie_LD @jeannevb Great advice - thanks. #scriptchat -8:08 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SaradeWaard1 fr the woman who has spent 4 yrs on #SBAN, I say keep writing more specs but keep polishing the 1 w most potential #scriptchat -8:07 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @SaradeWaard1 You need several samples for your resume anyway. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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authorViviAnna Q: how much should you charge to write a feature treatment for a producer #scriptchat -8:07 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 @wcmartell - sometimes those conversations are GOLD - record him - use it later. #scriptchat -8:07 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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Jamie_LD @SaradeWaard1 If you work on more than one project at a time you can polish one while writing another. #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @kim_garland so true! #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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LuvXtravagantly RT @jeannevb: heehee RT @GCGeek: @jeannevb Shhh. Reading Balls of Steel: Character Evolution Requires a Writer’s Evolution. ;-) #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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wcmartell I am here - can the topic be struggling with *not* killing the crazy guy talking to himself next to me in Starbucks? #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 #JeannesBalls don't write themselves haha #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SaradeWaard1 What's your take @jeannevb? Spend lots of time on one spec or try to get more samples of range out there? #scriptchat -8:06 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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MSilverbrand #scriptchat #Tvwriterchat hey I am here. I am busy with some school work but I will chime in when I can. :) -8:05 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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kim_garland @jeannevb Today was my 14th straight day of writing a minimum of 1 hr a day. Small chunk goals rule. @zacsanford @GermaineJames #scriptchat -8:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Sounds like a great goal to build up a strong daily habit! :) You ARE a busy woman! Plus you got BALLS... to write. #scriptchat -8:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @bhillsbert jump on in - Open Topic tonight #scriptchat -8:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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bhillsbert #SCRIPTCHAT I'm completing a screenplay for UCLA program now and want to shoot it nanobudget in Oregon this year. Hints/advice? -8:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb heehee RT @GCGeek: @jeannevb Shhh. Reading Balls of Steel: Character Evolution Requires a Writer’s Evolution. ;-) #scriptchat -8:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb @throwitfar Get @DRTrottier book on all things format: Dr. Format Tells All http://t.co/9fiwqTMx #AMAZING #musthave #scriptchat -8:04 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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LesannSartor Lesann here. #scriptchat -8:03 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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bhillsbert #SCRIPTCHAT !!!! -8:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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GCGeek @jeannevb Shhh. Reading Balls of Steel: Character Evolution Requires a Writer’s Evolution. ;-) #scriptchat -8:02 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb Just wanted to share new writing goal of mine this wk. Write 15 min/day. Not a lot bc I'm so busy but it always leads to more #scriptchat -8:01 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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throwitfar During a phone conversation in a SPEC, Is it OK to switch between scene locations, or is that to "directorly"? #scriptchat -8:01 PM Jan 20th, 2013

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jeannevb It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK... tonight is an OPEN TOPIC night... what's on your mind? Toss out a topic! -8:00 PM Jan 20th, 2013