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Indie Filmmaker J.K. Amalou to guest on Euro Scriptchat on Feb 19th, 2012

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They say you can’t do everything on your own, but no-one told Producer / Director / Writer J.K. Amalou, who has taken the indie scene by storm, and whose third feature Deviation starring Danny Dyer hits UK cinemas later this month.

After graduating from the London Film School, J.K. started his career as a writer, working for cult directors such as Harry Kumel, Michel Rodde, Jean-Louis Bunuel, Georges Sluizer. Parallel to that, he also produced a number of shorts films, documentaries and TV Dramas for BBC, Channel 4, M6, ZDF.

He also worked as a script doctor and consultant for companies such as European Script Fund, MEDIA Programme, Samuel Goldwyn Films, Polygram, as well as for top producers, directors and writers.

Low-budget British film HARD MEN was his first film as a writer, producer and director. A forerunner to LOCK STOCK AND TWO SMOKING BARRELS, it sold to Fox Searchlight for a record amount of money. As a result, he signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) in L.A. and spent the next 6 years developing projects either as a writer or director (or both) for Ridley Scott, Arnon Milchan, Martin Scorsese, Diane Keaton, and Jean-Claude Van Damme amongst others.

DEVIATION is his third film as a writer, producer, director. After a bidding war, it was picked up by Revolver Entertainment and will be released in the cinemas on 24^th February 2012.

Follow J.K. Amalou on @jkamalou and come join the chat on the 19th of Feb, 2012 at 8pm GMT

Guest Adam Levenberg - Transcript February 12, 2012

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#Scriptchat TOPIC:

EURO: BAFTAs party

USA: Guest Adam Levenberg shares the perspectives of a Hollywood executive.

This week EURO had avirtual party while watching the BAFTAs while USA chatting it up with guest andformer Hollywood executive, Adam Levenberg @StarterScript,author of “The Starter Screenplay: How to Write a Screenplay Hollywood Wants toRead”. Read the transcript tocatch tons of great tips to help not only your writing but also your career.Enjoy! @jeannevb

USA Moderator:Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb

USA CHAT:

@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with guest@StarterScript former industry exec w advice on how to write script exec's want

February 13, 2012, 1:00 am

@shells48: @StarterScript *waves back* #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:00 am

@kim_garland: Well, gee, if we're all waving... *waves!* RT@StarterScript: Can I get in on the waving? *I'm waving now to everyone*#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:00 am

@tracinell: *passes the tray of cookies everyone* there'smore in the oven. :) RT @TheWriteScript: @tracinell Pass the cookies!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:00 am

@Jamie_LD: Absolutely. Thanks so much for being our guest.RT @StarterScript: Can I get in on the waving? *I'm waving now to everyone*r#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:00 am

@kim_garland: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK withguest @StarterScript former industry exec w advice on how to write scriptexec's want

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@jeannevb: Welcome Adam Levenberg @StarterScript to our chatroom #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@tracinell: @StarterScript saved my *wildest wave* just foryou! ;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@Jamie_LD: @LisaGProsek Total withdrawal. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript Thanks for being here. Milkand cookies for you! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@DaveMcGlone1: Good evening alln #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@grumblecore: RT @BittrScrptReadr: NEW POST: Finding thesecret to found footage films http://t.co/IWSeYKZJ #Screenwriting #scriptchat#Chronicle #horror #foundfootage

February 13, 2012, 1:01 am

@StarterScript: Thanks Jeanne! Happy to be here. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@Silverwingscrpt: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCKwith guest @StarterScript former industry exec w advice on how to write scriptexec's want

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@tracinell: @LisaGProsek you were missed. don't ever do thatagain. ;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@jeannevb: fyi @StarterScript has had tons of experiencefrom the other side of the table... pick his brain! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript Bring it on. Can't wait to hearyour advice. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@DaveMcGlone1: welcome to #scriptchat @StarterScript#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@tracinell: @DaveMcGlone1 :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@ConradSteeves: Q: Regarding what scripts execs want shouldwe pay heed to what the spec sales illustrate this year so far or ignore thetrends? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:02 am

@LisaGProsek: @tracinell Thanks! I hope not too! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@lisamondello: Can't wait to hear what @StarterScript has toteach. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@JennaAvery: *waves hello* RT @jeannevb: Welcome AdamLevenberg @StarterScript to our chat room #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: Got it. Duh. Thanks, Jeanne! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@TheWriteScript: Q. What's the biggest mistake unsoldwriters make? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@kim_garland: RT @jeannevb: @StarterScript's full bio here& excerpt from his book http://t.co/gzej0ELP #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@shells48: Q:What is the one thing Scripts Execs reallyhate?n #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@StarterScript: @ConradSteeves Great ?. It depends--who areyou? Do you have an agent already? My book is about what to write to get a rep#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: full bio here & excerpt frombookhttp://scriptchat.blogspot.com/2012/02/hollywood-exec-adam-levenberg-guest.html#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:03 am

@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD I've read @StarterScript's book.Excellent, practical, REAL advice. No sugar coating http://t.co/ZXNw8kaX#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:04 am

@tracinell: RT @TheWriteScript: Q. Whats the biggest mistakeunsold writers make? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:04 am

@StarterScript: @TheWriteScript They write scripts aboutthings that execs don't want to make movies about. Like period pieces. Andensembles.. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:04 am

@StarterScript: @tracinell Unsold or unrepresented? and wheni say unrepresented, i mean by major hwd agents and managers. there is a dif#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:04 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: OY VEY. I made it. Now what? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:05 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @TheWriteScript They writescripts that execs dont want to make... Like period pieces. And ensembles..#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:05 am

@Aschrei: For some reason I will be following #scriptchattoday

February 13, 2012, 1:05 am

@PitchfestBob: @StarterScript -I would never greenlight asilent movie, yet here we are. When do you take a leap on a non-traditionalscript? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:05 am

@jeannevb: @Aschrei as it should be :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:05 am

@StarterScript: I have a whole chapter called "what notto write" things like drug addiction, rape, 9/11, musicals, etc#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:06 am

@StarterScript: @PitchfestBob Hey bob. I like that question.You take the leap after you have sold a spec script to a studio, are repped and$ok #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:06 am

@jeannevb: @PitchfestBob excellent question! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:06 am

@ConradSteeves: @StarterScript Stories should be"up" instead of "down" in general for the current marketplace? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @StarterScript What is that supposed mean?What not to write? How can you POSSIBLY know? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @PitchfestBob Hey bob. Youtake the leap after you have sold a spec script to a studio, are repped and $ok#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@GREGBIELA: Kids are in bed early so I can get my scriptchaton tonight! #writing #screenwriting #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript I like your example ofGeorge Lucas: write American Graffiti first, then you get to make Star Wars.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@StarterScript: @shells48 Execs hate falling in love withgreat scripts that they know they can't get made:) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@PitchfestBob: Following #scriptchat is like following J-Lo.Even if you get confused, the view is spectacular. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:07 am

@StarterScript: @TheWriteScript Thanks! I love that exampletoo because i adjusted for inflation and was shocked to see American G made$600mil! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:08 am

@jeannevb: HA! RT @PitchfestBob: Following #scriptchat islike following J-Lo. Even if you get confused, the view is spectacular.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:08 am

@PitchfestBob: So do writers. RT @StarterScript: @shells48Execs hate falling in love with great scripts that they know they cant getmade:) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:08 am

@tracinell: @GREGBIELA Hi, Greg. *passes tray* Have acookie. :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:08 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @PitchfestBob: Following #scriptchat is likefollowing J-Lo. Even if you get confused, the view is spectacular. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @shells48 Execs hate fallingin love with great scripts that they know they cant get made:) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@OMGChrisMueller: RT @PitchfestBob: Following #scriptchat islike following J-Lo. Even if you get confused, the view is spectacular.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript I noticed that. Jaw-droppingamount. Drives the point home. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@tracinell: RT @TheWriteScript: @StarterScript I like yourexample of George Lucas: write American Graffiti 1st, then get to make StarWars. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@lisamondello: RT@StarterScript @shells48 Execs hate fallingin love with great scripts that they know they can't get made:) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@GREGBIELA: @tracinell Thnx 4 the cookie! Where's thebooze!? ;-) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:09 am

@StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill went from an exec to workingwith unrepped wtrs in a month. I looked at what pros& newbies diddifferently #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:10 am

@ConradSteeves: @tracinell That was from a challenge fromCoppola to Lucas to make a warm fuzzy screenplay. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:10 am

@tracinell: @jeannevb? :) RT @GREGBIELA: @tracinell Thnx 4the cookie! Wheres the booze!? ;-) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:10 am

@jeannevb: On it! *pours* RT @tracinell: @jeannevb? :) RT@GREGBIELA: @tracinell Thnx 4 the cookie! Wheres the booze!? ;-) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:11 am

@StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill things not to write about:struggling writers/actors,epics,charity causes, native americans, originalsuperhero #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:11 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript So what are good subject forscreenplays? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:12 am

@PitchfestBob: Then get to make Star Wars. Then get to makeStar Wars. Then get to make Star Wars. Then get to make Star Wars. Han shotfirst. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:12 am

@GREGBIELA: @jeannevb Can I get 2 to start? Bar looks busytonight... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:12 am

@LisaGProsek: @StarterScript I like the idea of knowing whatnot to write about. Helps to make choices easier. :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:12 am

@StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill More not to write: carnies,movies that mock hollywood, book/play adaptations you're not getting paid toadaptn #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@jeannevb: @GREGBIELA a double is in order #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@JAEL488: @StarterScript @AndreaLMcNeill Why NativeAmericans? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: @StarterScript That's b*llshit. You can'ttell people what NOT to write. Tomorrow those things are going to be the trend.True! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill things not 2write: struggling writers/actors,epics,charity causes,nativeamericans,superhero #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@GREGBIELA: Yes. RT @LisaGProsek: @StarterScript I like theidea of knowing what not to write about. Helps to make choices easier. :)#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@JAEL488: RT @AndreaLMcNeill: @StarterScript That'sb*llshit. You can't tell people what NOT to write. Tomorrow those things aregoing to be the trend. True! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@IngridElkner: That's funny. Almost every Australian film isabout drug addiction and rape/incest. And we're sick of it. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@PitchfestBob: NO SCRIPTS ABOUT CARNIES!?!? I don't want tolive on this planet any more. :-) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:13 am

@StarterScript: @LisaGProsek focuses on what ideas TOwrite.3 CATEGORIES: ideas that work don't work or they work but not worth thetime/energy #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@GREGBIELA: WOO! RT @jeannevb: @GREGBIELA a double is inorder #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@jeannevb: @AndreaLMcNeill hey... be respectful #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@Screenwriter12: @starterscript Why can't writers just writegreat, univeral stories that are cognizant of budget, regardless of experience?#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@JAEL488: RT @Screenwriter12: @starterscript Why can'twriters just write great, univeral stories that are cognizant of budget,regardless of experience? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@IngridElkner: @PitchfestBob I gotta admit, now I WANT towrite a movie about carnies... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@jeannevb: REMINDER of the #1 rule: LEAVE YOUR EGO AT THEDOOR! We are a community, not a pissing contest. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:14 am

@StarterScript: @IngridElkner Interesting. As a consultant,my fav clients r australians. They are the most receptive to constructivecriticism #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:15 am

@StarterScript: @Screenwriter12 You can write whatever yourheart desires. Just don't expect a busy agent to read it, rep it or anyone tobuy it #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:15 am

@LisaGProsek: @StarterScript Yep! Don't want to waste mytime w/ no-win writing. Must focus on stuff that has better chance 2 getnoticed. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@StarterScript: @IngridElkner So many professionals tryscripts about carnies. They're very popular but never get sold. it's an amazingworld! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@AndreaLMcNeill: Write what you know. Write what's in yourheart. F*ck the market. It's about characters, relationships and reallife.Writethat #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@IngridElkner: @StarterScript It's because we're so eager toresurrect our industry. We feel like we have to work our scripts that bitharder. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @StarterScript: You can write whatever yourheart desires. Just dont expect a busy agent 2 read it, rep it or anyone 2 buyit #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@rebelshea: @jeannevb *psssst* I walked in late. What's thetopic? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @LisaGProsek ideas TO write.3CATEGORIES: ideas that work dont work or they work but not worth time/energy#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@jeannevb: @StarterScript we have a few OZ writers who popin from time to time. Love 'em #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@lisamondello: @starterscript So in other words, in thebeginning we should stick with tried and true with a twist? n #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill Hi Andrea--I only tellpeople what to write if they want to sell a script-or approach Hollywood with ascript. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@Aschrei: @StarterScript How do I know if I've fallen inlove with what I'm writing and when I should let it go? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:16 am

@ConradSteeves: @starterscript Are you coming across scriptsabout the wall street protests or a politically critique of economic issues?#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@jeannevb: former HW exec @StarterScript. Pick his brain! RT@rebelshea: @jeannevb *psssst* I walked in late. Whats the topic? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@Scatoma: Strewnfields weekly chapter http://t.co/BkBMu2HV#amwriting #writing #bookbuzzr #scriptchat #fiction #novels #writers #reading#Books

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@Aschrei: RT @AndreaLMcNeill: Write what you know. Writewhat's in your heart. F*ck the market. It's about characters, relationships andreal life.Writethat #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@MBDymension: RT @IngridElkner: @StarterScript It's becausewe're so eager to resurrect our industry. We feel like we have to work ourscripts that bit harder. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill I don't tell people whatthey CAN'T write. Just what they should focus on if they dont have an agent ormanager #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@IngridElkner: @jeannevb No, I live here on Scriptchat.Greetings from Monday afternoon! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:17 am

@StarterScript: @ConradSteeves Wall St-I do a lot of workfor the producers of HBO's TOO BIG TO FAIL...and there will be more like thati'm sure #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:18 am

@rebelshea: @StarterScript Is the idea of needing to get areader's attention in the first ten pages true? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:18 am

@jeannevb: @StarterScript can you lend some insight intoagents? What to watch out for, etc? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@JAEL488: RT @StarterScript: @AndreaLMcNeill Hi Andrea--Ionly tell people what to write if they want to sell a script-or approachHollywood with a script. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@StarterScript: @Aschrei Most pro writers don't spend yearswriting 1 script. Churn out a new script every 6 months at least.3writing3rewriting #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@jeannevb: @IngridElkner *waves* #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@lisamondello: @starterscript Is there any genres thatproducers are more excited about seeing? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@PitchfestBob: *Sticks epic about a Native American carnyturned Hollywood Agent based on "The Great Gatsby" in a drawer.*#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: @StarterScript can you lend someinsight into agents? What to watch out for, etc? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@Silverwingscrpt: Hi Adam. What if we're writing piece thatperhaps isn't super saleable, but stands as strong writing sample, esp. for mgrquery? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@StarterScript: @rebelshea I have an ENTIRE chapter ongetting the reader's attention in the first sequence. I call it the dynamicopening #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:19 am

@jeannevb: @TinaKumley well, I have an epic period piece...#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@Jamie_LD: @PitchfestBob Well, if it's ala The GreatGatsby... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript *If* I'm only going to readONE script this week, which do you recommend to learn the most from?#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@StarterScript: @rebelshea Movies like XXX and BASICINSTINCT grab you, establish the tone, rating, and VALUE of the movie you'regonna see. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@LisaGProsek: RT @StarterScript: @Aschrei Most pro writersdont spend years writing 1 script. Churn out a new script every 6 months atleast. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @Aschrei pro writers dontspend years on 1 script... new script every 6 months at least.3writing3rewriting #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@StarterScript: @Silverwingscrpt I don't believe in"writing samples". If you don't have a rep, write something they wantto sell. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:20 am

@Jamie_LD: @tracinell I have 3 that need major rewrites.Taking a break from novels to get it done. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:21 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @rebelshea I have an ENTIREchapter on getting readers attention in 1st sequence--"the dynamicopening" #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:21 am

@StarterScript: @TheWriteScript I'll revise thequestion-Everyone should read 250 scripts that have sold to Hwd but not beenproduced. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:21 am

@tracinell: @Jamie_LD Go. Girl. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:21 am

@tracinell: @StarterScript write what an agent/producer cansay "yes" to. My personal mantra. :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:22 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @rebelshea XXX and BASICINSTINCT grab you, establish tone, rating, and VALUE of the movie youre gonnasee. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@StarterScript: @tracinell insight into agents--today iwould be focusing on getting a manager. they pick up new clients moreoften&getuagent #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@Silverwingscrpt: @StarterScript I understand. I guess it'sconfusing because the majority of specs end up being just that - writingsamples, yes? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@Jamie_LD: Good mantra. RT @tracinell: @StarterScript writewhat an agent/producer can say "yes" to. My personal mantra. :)#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@Screenwriter12: @Aschrei Most pro writers dont spend yearswriting 1 script. Churn out a new script every 6 months at least. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@DaveMcGlone1: @StarterScript I write comedy and recentcoverage says "funny enough to be successful" is being funny enoughto get attention?n #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @Screenwriter12: @Aschrei Most pro writersdont spend years writing 1 script. Churn out a new script every 6 months @least. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:23 am

@StarterScript: On what to write--if u r passionate aboutanidea, write it. Just dont expct 2sell. And make sure your next script ismarketable. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:24 am

@DaveMcGlone1: @ScriptStarter Obviously I've worked hard andthe script has a good plot and hits it's beats etcn #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:24 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @tracinell insight intoagents--focus on getting a manager. they pick up new clients moreoften&getuagent #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:24 am

@lisamondello: RT@Screenwriter12: @Aschrei Most pro writersdont spend years writing 1 script. Churn out a new script every 6 months atleast. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:24 am

@TheHalstead: I find that if I spend more than 6 months on ascript, it's too dense. There's too much in it to be absorbed in a 1 hour read.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:24 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript Getting your hands on that manyunproduced scripts is very difficult for most people. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:24 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript Interesting (read sold butunproduced scripts). Thanks. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:25 am

@MBDymension: What's the topic today folks? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:25 am

@StarterScript: Reading scripts--it doesnt count if you sawthe movie. That's too much info you're bringing to the table. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:26 am

@lisamondello: RT@StarterScript:..if u r passionate aboutanidea, write it. Just dont expct 2sell. And make sure your next script ismarketable #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:26 am

@ConradSteeves: @StarterScript I remember reading of theadvice: write what you love to express, put in drawer, write new script likelyto sell #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:26 am

@jeannevb: talking with former HW exec @StarterScriptdishing dirt RT @MBDymension: Whats the topic today folks? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:26 am

@Screenwriter12: RT @StarterScript: Reading scripts--itdoesnt count if you saw the movie. Thats too much info youre bringing to thetable. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:27 am

@StarterScript: Also, read scripts from the last 10 years.screenwriting changes over time--that is, what's put on the page. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:27 am

@JAEL488: RT @StarterScript: Reading scripts--it doesntcount if you saw the movie. That's too much info you're bringing to the table.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:28 am

@jeannevb: my tweet chat is running slowly. Apologies#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:28 am

@kim_garland: RT @StarterScript: Reading scripts--it doesntcount if you saw the movie. That's too much info you're bringing to the table.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:28 am

@StarterScript: @Silverwingscrpt U R correct. most scriptsend up as writing samples. after they didn't sell. 1st it has to go tomarket.... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:29 am

@JAEL488: @StarterScript - That's all I do... read scriptsand write - great advice. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:29 am

@Screenwriter12: RT @StarterScript: Also, read scripts fromthe last 10 years. screenwriting changes over time--that is, whats put on thepage. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:29 am

@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb it's probably the Grammy Awards slowingdown the chats. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:29 am

@tracinell: @StarterScript great insight tonight, pleasesir, may I have some more? #notashamedtobeg ;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:30 am

@StarterScript: i also rec not to write movies as franchisestarters. that limits the type of story u tell and 2 much effort goes intosetup #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:30 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @tracinell: @StarterScript great insighttonight, please sir, may I have some more? #notashamedtobeg ;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:30 am

@rcosgrove: Director - what my friends think I do… (couldn'tfind one, so I made one) #scriptchat #filmchat http://t.co/WXWiNwyC

February 13, 2012, 1:30 am

@_iamryanmoore: RT @StarterScript: Reading scripts--itdoesnt count if you saw the movie. That's too much info you're bringing to thetable. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:30 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: i also rec not to writemovies as franchise starters. limits the story u tell 2 much effort goes intosetup #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:31 am

@jeannevb: FYI on the bio page we posted of @STarterScriptthere's excerpt fr his book on the HW pass http://t.co/9zDURe67 #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:31 am

@StarterScript: Until you write a script, one hero only!Have a ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the United States!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:31 am

@Silverwingscrpt: RT @StarterScript: @Silverwingscrpt U Rcorrect. most scripts end up as writing samples. after they didn't sell. 1st ithas to go to market.... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: FYI on the bio page we posted of@STarterScript theres excerpt fr his book on the HW pass http://t.co/BZG66Iy8#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@rebelshea: @StarterScript I've written an action scriptwith a female lead. Is that likely to make it harder to sell? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@jeannevb: @StarterScript what do you think of screenwritingcontests? Do execs pay any attn at all to that? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: Until you write a script, 1hero only! Have a ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the United States!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@StarterScript: Biggest recommendation: Make sure your herois an EXPERT at SOMETHING. Even in Bridesmaids, KW is an expert pastry chef#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@lisamondello: RT@StarterScript: Until you write a script,one hero only! Have a ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the UnitedStates! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@Jamie_LD: I'm good there. RT @StarterScript: Until u writea script,1 hero only! ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the US!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD damn musicians #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:32 am

@MonaLiNYC: @StarterScript I try to if possible, read thescript while watching the film (if it's available). #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:33 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript "When in doubt, set itin high school." Love that advice. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:33 am

@lisamondello: RT@StarterScript: Biggest rec: Make sure yourhero is an EXPERT at SOMETHING. Even in Bridesmaids, KW is an expert pastrychef #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:33 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: Biggest recommendation: Makesure hero is an EXPERT @ SOMETHING. In Bridesmaids, KW is an expert pastry chef#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:33 am

@tracinell: RT @rebelshea: @StarterScript Ive written anaction script with a female lead. Is that likely to make it harder to sell?#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:33 am

@StarterScript: Other recommendations: Short timeframe(overnight, a few days, a week) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:33 am

@PitchfestBob: Or go to Alberta to shoot. the indie filmindustry there is welcoming and great.RT @StarterScript: Set it in the UnitedStates! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:34 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: Other recommendations: Shorttimeframe (overnight, a few days, a week) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:34 am

@JAEL488: RT @jeannevb: @StarterScript what do you think ofscreenwriting contests? Do execs pay any attn at all to that? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:34 am

@StarterScript: BIG RECOMMENDATION: Straight timeline. til usold a movie, keep yours out of the blender. No 500 days of summer, pulpfiction #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:34 am

@lisamondello: RT @StarterScript: Other recommendations:Short timeframe (overnight, a few days, a week) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:34 am

@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Sonny Mallhi contacted me last year toread the scripts of the RWA finalists. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:34 am

@LisaGProsek: RT @StarterScript: Until you write a script,one hero only! Have a ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the UnitedStates! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:35 am

@StarterScript: Also, if you haven't sold a script: noflashbacks or voice-over. They're for book adaptations and reshoots #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:35 am

@ConradSteeves: @StarterScript Keep a linear narrative#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:35 am

@sfelt: "@jeannevb: my tweet chat is running slowly.Apologies #scriptchat" During the Grammy's?

February 13, 2012, 1:35 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: BIG: Straight timeline. til usold a movie, keep urs out of the blender. No 500 days of summer, pulp fiction#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:35 am

@PitchfestBob: @TheWriteScript @StarterScript "When indoubt, set it in high school." Love that advice. #scriptchat #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:35 am

@LisaGProsek: RT @IngridElkner: A good script I'll put itdown for a minute, go, come back & try to press play on the DVD player,thinking I was WATCHING! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:36 am

@jeannevb: cool RT @Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Sonny Mallhicontacted me last year to read the scripts of the RWA finalists. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:36 am

@lisamondello: RT @StarterScript: Also, if you havent sold ascript: no flashbacks or voice-over. Theyre for book adaptations and reshoots#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:36 am

@lm_lawrence: RT @IngridElkner: A good script I'll put itdown for a minute, go, come back & try to press play on the DVD player,thinking I was WATCHING! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:36 am

@StarterScript: @JAEL488 Contests upset me because I haveoften read the scripts that place and I know they need real help from aconsultant #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:36 am

@StarterScript: @JAEL488 Recentl client hired me and sent mehis "Feedback" from 5 contests. The notes were garbage in every case.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:37 am

@jeannevb: @StarterScript imagine the ones that didn't place#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:37 am

@lindaleemeyer: RT @StarterScript: Until you write a script,one hero only! Have a ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the UnitedStates! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:37 am

@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb So I guess some execs watch thecontests. Of course we wasn't interested in them. I should have thrown mine inw/them #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:37 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @StarterScript: Also, if you havent sold ascript: no flashbacks or voice-over. Theyre for book adaptations and reshoots#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:37 am

@lisamondello: THAT is cool! RT @Jamie_LD: @jeannevb SonnyMallhi contacted me last year to read the scripts of the RWA finalists.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:37 am

@Jamie_LD: @lisamondello Haha, I didn't believe it was him.So I did email and phone check. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:38 am

@TheWriteScript: That high school line is from Adam's book,fyi. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:38 am

@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD hahaha wtf were you thinking?#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:38 am

@StarterScript: @JAEL488 They may look at contestwinners.Don't write "I was a quarterfinalist" in a query though. It's not abadge of honor #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:38 am

@JAEL488: RT @StarterScript: @JAEL488 Contests upset mebecause I have often read the scripts that place and I know they need real helpfrom a consultant #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:39 am

@IRLMorris: RT @TheWriteScript: @StarterScript "When indoubt, set it in high school." Love that advice. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:39 am

@lisamondello: @Jamie_LD I think I would have too. But socool! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:39 am

@IngridElkner: @StarterScript Yet movies like Bridesmaidsthat needed a lot of script work still get mde. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:39 am

@StarterScript: @Jamie_LD Reps more likely to followcontests then execs. if the script gets repped, the exec will get a lookanyway. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:39 am

@StarterScript: @tracinell There's nothing wrong withwriting a female lead as long as she's a senior in high school, in college, orunder 40. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:40 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript I was very surprised when Sonnycontacted me. I was the president of a screenwriting chapter of RWA.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:40 am

@rebelshea: @StarterScript Is it easier to sell a featurescript if you can point to a well made short film based on your writing?#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:40 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript I'd rather spend money to have agood consultant tell me what to fix, then query managers, rather than contest#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:41 am

@StarterScript: writing women under 40--they can be playedby actresses over 40. Write a 40something guy it will be played by someone near60:) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:41 am

@jeannevb: Commercial Break: #slaverybyanothername doc isairing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk local listings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:41 am

@Jamie_LD: @jeannevb Woohoo! I'll have to DVR it.#slaverybyanothername #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@jeannevb: @rebelshea I'm hanging on for the answer to thatone! re: short film #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@StarterScript: @rebelshea Nope. Maybe it could help get yourepped. There is a big difference between getting repped and selling ascript... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@TheWriteScript: @jeannevb DVR set. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@JAEL488: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @StarterScript: @JAEL488 ...Don'twrite "I was a quarterfinalist" in a query though. It's not a badgeof honor #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@tracinell: so my 28 yo fashionista sniper works. :) RT@StarterScript: @tracinell nothing wrong w/ writing female lead as long as <40. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@lisamondello: Marking my calendar. RT @jeannevb: CommercialBreak: #slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST #SBANpbs#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@LisaGProsek: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@StarterScript: @rebelshea But it will only lead toopportunities for you to submit your already completed feature spec to agentsand managers #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@GREGBIELA: @jeannevb Can I get another round? :-)#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:42 am

@Jamie_LD: I want to read that one. RT @tracinell: so my 28yo fashionista sniper works. :)... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:43 am

@jeannevb: @GREGBIELA *pours* #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:43 am

@TheWriteScript: @tracinell Under 40 female, an expert andthe fasionista bonus. Nailed it. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:43 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:43 am

@GREGBIELA: Ditto! RT @Jamie_LD: I want to read that one. RT@tracinell: so my 28 yo fashionista sniper works. :)... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@GREGBIELA: @jeannevb Keep the change... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@jeannevb: @StarterScript #1 rule re: biz side of a writer'scareer #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@MBDymension: Someone once said, "if you have a greatstory ,it will find its way." I don't remember his name LOL. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@StarterScript: @IngridElkner Bridesmaids got made becauseof judd apatow and kristin wiig. u can't read into the script they started with#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@tracinell: @Jamie_LD I'm a romcom addict. #someonehastobe!;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@Screenwriter12: RT @StarterScript: Biggest recommendation:Make your hero an EXPERT at SOMETHING. Bridesmaids: KW is an expert pastry chef#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@tracinell: me gots the skills. ;) RT @TheWriteScript:@tracinell Under 40 female, an expert and the fasionista bonus. Nailed it.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:44 am

@davanholt: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:45 am

@lisamondello: So am I! RT @tracinell: @Jamie_LD Im a romcomaddict. #someonehastobe! ;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:45 am

@jeannevb: @tracinell I read that quickly as "i'm acondom addict" @Jamie_LD HAHAHA #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:45 am

@JAEL488: @StarterScript - you filled my notepad with doesand don'ts - great chat tonight #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:45 am

@Jamie_LD: Me too. My protag is an expert in viticulture. RT@tracinell: @Jamie_LD I'm a romcom addict. #someonehastobe! ;) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:45 am

@lisamondello: @jeannevb LOL!!! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:46 am

@GREGBIELA: Same here! RT @JAEL488: @StarterScript - youfilled my notepad with does and donts - great chat tonight #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:46 am

@whomadewhoprods: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:46 am

@tracinell: @jeannevb Right. Isn't that what I said? ;)#toomuchinfo? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:46 am

@StarterScript: btw, if i missed any questions, feel free tore-ask them #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:46 am

@IngridElkner: @StarterScript It could have been such abetter movie with more work on the script... I kept getting bored, a no-no fora comedy #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:46 am

@StarterScript: My book is split into two parts-1) whatkinds of stories and heroes to write and 2) dealing with hollywood. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@TVWriterChat: Don't forget, we are discussing AmericanHorror Story on #tvwriterchat at half past the hour. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@DutchDoscher: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@StarterScript: Question to ask a manager interested inrepping u: What clients do you share with CAA, UTA, ICM, WME, Paradigm....#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@jeannevb: fyi @StarterScript's book also has essential q'sto ask agent or manager. Excellent tips! http://t.co/ZXNw8kaX #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@madcowley: @starterscript can you recommend sources forunproduced scripts? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: My book is split into twoparts-1) what kinds of stories and heroes to write and 2) dealing withhollywood. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript I couldn't even get through theBRIDESMAIDS script. Hadn't seen the movie yet. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:47 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: fyi @StarterScripts book also hasessential qs to ask agent or manager. Excellent tips! http://t.co/4wJj1FFh#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:48 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @jeannevb: fyi @StarterScripts book also hasessential qs to ask agent or manager. Excellent tips! http://t.co/0qOlvoKl#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:48 am

@IngridElkner: @Jamie_LD I haven't read the script. I'll goall crazy red pen on that thing! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:48 am

@HBwriterMike: RT @jeannevb: Commercial Break:#slaverybyanothername doc is airing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk locallistings :) #SBANpbs #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:48 am

@StarterScript: Rule in the book: page count counts. Ifurscript comes in at 90 pgs andit's not a contained thriller, you may not have amovie.n #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:49 am

@jeannevb: @Jamie_LD I wasn't impressed with BRIDESMAIDS atall. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:49 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: Rule in book: page countcounts. Ifur script is 90 pgs but not a contained thriller, may not have amovie. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @StarterScript: @madcowley I really likeinktip now. Its a great place to put your script out there. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@IngridElkner: @jeannevb @Jamie_LD You both make me cry withhappiness. I'm not alone in the world! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@StarterScript: @madcowley I like TriggerStreetbut dont gettoo wrapped up in giving feedback to other unrepped writers.blind leading theblind. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@Screenwriter12: RT @jeannevb #slaverybyanothername doc isairing on PBS tomorrow 9pm EST...chk local listingsn #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@Jamie_LD: @IngridElkner @jeannevb Haha. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb @Jamie_LD I didn't care forBRIDESMAIDS either. Thought it was just me. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@lisamondello: RT @StarterScript: @madcowley I really likeinktip now. Its a great place to put your script out there. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:50 am

@PitchfestBob: I liked BRIDESMAIDS, but I would also watch 2hours of Maya Rudolph ordering Chinese food. She's the bomb, yo. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:51 am

@OMGChrisMueller: RT @StarterScript: @madcowley I reallylike inktip now. Its a great place to put your script out there. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:51 am

@jeannevb: Here's @StarterScript's website where u can learnmore... well, maybe not "boxers or briefs" http://t.co/3srZF5gO#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:51 am

@kim_garland: Same here. RT @jeannevb: @Jamie_LD I wasn'timpressed with BRIDESMAIDS at all. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:51 am

@tracinell: Really? Did not know... @StarterScript:@madcowley I really like inktip now. Its a great place to put your script outthere. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:51 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: @madcowley I likeTriggerStreetbut dont get too wrapped up in giving feedback, blind leading theblind. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:52 am

@StarterScript: Also, I have a whole section on "Thefree Option". One point: You keep the rewrites and don't allow renewals ofthe option #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:52 am

@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: Here's @StarterScript's websitewhere u can learn more... well, maybe not "boxers or briefs"http://t.co/3srZF5gO #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:52 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: Also, I have a whole sectionon "The free Option". One point: You keep the rewrites and don'tallow renewals of the option #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:53 am

@LisaGProsek: @StarterScript You've made this a great#scriptchat! Thanks for all the helpful hints. I'll be buying your book! :)#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:53 am

@IngridElkner: @LisaGProsek @jeannevb @Jamie_LD Welcome,sister. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:53 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript Q: Do thrillers have to be actionpacked to sell? Can it just be an intriguing story? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:53 am

@tracinell: RT @LisaGProsek: @StarterScript You've made thisa great #scriptchat! Thanks for all the helpful hints. I'll be buying yourbook! :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:54 am

@LisaGProsek: @IngridElkner :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:54 am

@rickbata: @StarterScript Excellent info tonight. Thanks somuch! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:55 am

@jeannevb: 5 more minutes with @StarterScript... you'redoing great, Adam! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:55 am

@ConradSteeves: @Jamie_LD Good ?! I have a politicalthriller which is more than action with emphasis on character and narrativecontent. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:55 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript Ah, interesting. I'd say SE7EN,but a different twist. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@JAEL488: RT @jeannevb: 5 more minutes with@StarterScript... you're doing great, Adam! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@Aschrei: RT @StarterScript: Until you write a script, onehero only! Have a ticking clock! Present day only! Set it in the United States!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@StarterScript: Tip: never offer a kickback. never say"i'll give you a cut if you help me sell my script". agents andmanagers take 10%. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@kim_garland: Agree, great job! RT @jeannevb: 5 more minuteswith @StarterScript... you're doing great, Adam! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@Silverwingscrpt: RT @StarterScript: Question to ask amanager interested in repping u: What clients do you share with CAA, UTA, ICM,WME, Paradigm.... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@Screenwriter12: Thanks for the chat, @jeannevb and @starterscript!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@GREGBIELA: @StarterScript Thnx for the chat tonight!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@jeannevb: fyi @unkscreenwriter is teaching webinar for@writersstore on HIGH CONCEPT Wed 1pm PST http://t.co/f7902VWG #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript Managers aren't regulated as totheir % are they? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@StarterScript: anyone else will refer you to an agentbecause they know it is doing a FAVOR to the agent. No compensation from youbeats that #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:56 am

@GREGBIELA: @jeannevb I'd like to buy a round for the barfor last call. ;-) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:57 am

@IngridElkner: @Jamie_LD Yeah, well most of the action inSe7en is implied, so I guess so long as there's action, whether seen or unseen.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:57 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: anyone else will refer you toan agent because they know it is doing a FAVOR to the agent. No compensationfrom you beats that #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:57 am

@StarterScript: keep your title page clean--1 contactnumber, one email addy. No fake production companies, blog address, multipleaddresses #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:57 am

@Jamie_LD: @IngridElkner The only action in my script is aman being castrated without anesthesia. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:57 am

@kim_garland: Cheers! RT @GREGBIELA: @jeannevb I'd like tobuy a round for the bar for last call. ;-) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@jeannevb: @Screenwriter12 glad you and @PitchfestBob madeit! @starterscript #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@JAEL488: @StarterScript Seven #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@rebelshea: @Jamie_LD Hard Candy? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@jeannevb: Date night? ;) RT @Jamie_LD: @IngridElkner Theonly action in my script is a man being castrated without anesthesia.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@IngridElkner: @Jamie_LD I love this movie. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@StarterScript: @LisaGProsek Not true--Point Break/The Fastand the Furious...Oceans Eleven/Fast Five...Sea of Love/Basic Instinct#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@TheWriteScript: @GREGBIELA Thanks! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@jeannevb: LOVED that film! RT @rebelshea: @Jamie_LD HardCandy? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@tracinell: RT @StarterScript: keep your title page clean--1contact #, 1 email. No fake prod companies, blog address, multiple addresses#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:58 am

@JAEL488: RT @jeannevb: fyi @unkscreenwriter is teachingwebinar for @writersstore on HIGH CONCEPT Wed 1pm PST http://t.co/f7902VWG#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:59 am

@Jamie_LD: Call is SEVEN meets HARD CANDY and you have agreat film. RT @rebelshea: @Jamie_LD Hard Candy? #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:59 am

@StarterScript: @rebelshea I love Hard Candy! Only script Iever put down because i was disgusted by the topic, didnt know where it wasgoing. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:59 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript If you put that script down, youmight not like the one I'm rewriting at the moment. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:59 am

@LisaGProsek: @StarterScript You're right! I'll recalibratemy thoughts... #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 1:59 am

@scriptchat: Give @StarterScript a #FF for a great jobtonight! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:00 am

@marieszerobar: RT @elizabethkarr: :) rt @jeannevb If youhaven't checked out @Stage32online yet, read this & see why its communityrocks http://t.co/I6a0jMg8 #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:00 am

@StarterScript: Brian Nelson's DEVIL was amazing-HARD Candywriter. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:00 am

@Samuelnp032: @scriptchat Follow them they follow back #FF@KatyPerryisbest @LadyGagallday @bieberworldfun @NickiMinajrap

February 13, 2012, 2:00 am

@jeannevb: The bewitching hour is here. Thanks so much to@StarterScript for some great tips! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:00 am

@LisaGProsek: RT @scriptchat: Give @StarterScript a #FF fora great job tonight! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:00 am

@Jamie_LD: Yes! RT @scriptchat: Give @StarterScript a #FFfor a great job tonight! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@rebelshea: I'll have to look that up. Hard Candy wasawesome. RT @StarterScript: Brian Nelson's DEVIL was amazing-HARD Candy writer.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@jeannevb: NEXT WEEK join us for @byDougRich, writer of DIEHARD 2, HOSTAGE, BAD BOYS and more #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @scriptchat Give @StarterScript a #FF for agreat job tonight! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@lisamondello: Fantastic chat. Thanks for the info!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@TheWriteScript: @StarterScript Thanks, Adam. Appreciateyour comments tonight. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@StarterScript: @Jamie_LD Hopefully he deserves it. If wehate him enough, there's no limit to how far you can go. work is in the setup.#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@IngridElkner: @StarterScript Thanks for an insightful chat!#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@tracinell: @StarterScript thank you ever so for guesting#scriptchat, awesome night. *saved last cookie for you* :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@JAEL488: @StarterScript Thank you! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb Great chat! Thanks so much...asalways! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@jeannevb: Also, next week Balls of Steel RETURNS to@scriptmag! http://t.co/7atjGjR8 #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@StarterScript: @TheWriteScript Thanks for quoting my book!:) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@GREGBIELA: RT @jeannevb NEXT WEEK join us for @byDougRich,writer of DIE HARD 2, HOSTAGE, BAD BOYS and more #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:01 am

@Jamie_LD: 30 minutes to #tvwriterchat We are discussingAmerican Horror Story #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:02 am

@jeannevb: @LisaGProsek love our #scriptchat community. Thxfor joining us each week!

February 13, 2012, 2:02 am

@tracinell: follow him. for reals. #SS RT @scriptchat: Give@StarterScript a #FF for a great job tonight! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:02 am

@LisaGProsek: RT @jeannevb: Also, next week Balls of SteelRETURNS to @scriptmag! http://t.co/IdPs2Q4H #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:02 am

@kim_garland: Yay, Doug! RT @jeannevb: NEXT WEEK join us for@byDougRich, writer of DIE HARD 2, HOSTAGE, BAD BOYS and more #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:02 am

@jeannevb: RT @Jamie_LD: 30 minutes to #tvwriterchat We arediscussing American Horror Story #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:02 am

@tracinell: Thanks @jeannevb and #treefort for another greatnight. :) #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:03 am

@LisaGProsek: @jeannevb I love the community, too! Greatpeople! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:03 am

@MonaLiNYC: "@jeannevb: fyi @unkscreenwriter isteaching webinar for @writersstore on HIGH CONCEPT Wed 1pm PSThttp://t.co/krIGJKVg #scriptchat">Woot!

February 13, 2012, 2:03 am

@jeannevb: Thanks to all of you for joining us each week& keeping the chat's energy high and fun quotient even higher! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:03 am

@jeannevb: @tracinell love finding you guys some goodguests! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:04 am

@scriptchat: RT @MonaLiNYC: "@jeannevb: fyi@unkscreenwriter is teaching webinar for @writersstore on HIGH CONCEPT Wed 1pmPST http://t.co/krIGJKVg #scriptchat">Woot!

February 13, 2012, 2:04 am

@StarterScript: Interesting questions tonight! I may takesome and expand them into actual columns with full sentencesn #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:04 am

@rebelshea: @StarterScript @jeannevb Thanks for the chat.Lots of good info. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:04 am

@IngridElkner: Scriptchat group, renamed: 'Bridesmaids, Meh'#scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:04 am

@jeannevb: You are very welcome! RT @rebelshea:@StarterScript @jeannevb Thanks for the chat. Lots of good info. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:05 am

@jeannevb: Yes! RT @StarterScript: Interesting questionstonight! I may take some and expand them into actual columns with fullsentencesr #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:05 am

@Jamie_LD: @StarterScript Thanks for being our guesttonight. Great chat. #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:05 am

@LisaGProsek: That's great! :) RT @IngridElkner: Scriptchatgroup, renamed: Bridesmaids, MehI #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:05 am

@jeannevb: @StarterScript I'll post the transcript in alittle bit and send you the link. Thanks again, Adam. Great job! #scriptchat

February 13, 2012, 2:05 am

Hollywood Exec Adam Levenberg Guest February 12, 2012

2012-02-08T06:33:00.000-08:00

Adam Levenberg @StarterScript is one of Hollywood's most indemand screenwriting consultants. As a reader for USA Films (BEING JOHNMALKOVICH, TRAFFIC), Adam recommended scripts such as HOLLYWOODLAND and SYLVIA,which were both produced by the studio. After working as a Creative Executivefor Intuition Productions (THE STEPFORD WIVES, PASSENGERS), Adam moved on toOne Race Films (XXX, THE CHRONICLES OF RIDDICK, THE PACIFIER, FIND ME GUILTY,FAST & FURIOUS) where he was promoted to be the company's DevelopmentExecutive.

At One Race, Adam's responsibilities includedinteracting with every major literary agency in order to cover the spec marketand meeting with the industry's top screenwriters to hear pitches and help fillwriting assignments for the many original and sequel projects on the company'sslate. After leaving One Race to open ENDZONE CONSULTING, Adam's clients nowinclude one of Hollywood's biggest producers as well as a legendary two timeAcademy Award winning actor. Adam is a graduate of the USC School of CinematicArts with a degree in Critical Studies.

Don't miss the chance to pick an exec's brain Sunday February 12th, 5pm PST, and check out Adam's site, Hire a Hollywood Exec. His new book The Starter Screenplay: How to Write a Screenplay Hollywood Wants to Read is now available on Kindle.

Here's an excerpt from Adam's book:

HOLLYWOODDOESN’T PASS, THEY JUST DON’T CALL BACK

If you’re wondering why you have notheard back on a submission, it is likely the company reviewed the material andpassed.

It takes less than oneminute fora production company employee to pick up and put down over 90% of unrepresentedmaterial. Even if your script is technically proficient, your concept,characters and dialogue may not be strong enough to keep a reader engagedbeyond ten pages.

The chances of breaking into theindustry via query letter are few and far between. These submissions are nottaken seriously by production companies—usually the person requesting is anassistant and they hand it over to interns to read.

Don’t be like an anxious teenagerawaiting SAT results. Mark your calendar for a month and follow up then.

APASS BY ANY OTHER NAME

Hollywood hates to pass. Usually ifyou do get a call or email, you’ll be told:

…It’s not for us at this time.

…We are developing a similar projectalready.

…Someone else is developing a similarproject.

…This script is great! It’s just notright for our company.

…Our slate is full. (I’m not if sureanyone’s used this in the past decade.)

…I really like the writing but thescript is not commercial.

…Come back with anactress/actor/director attached.

All of these statements are more orless ways of passing on your screenplay AND your writing.

“Not for us at this time” ismeaningless. Unless you’re operating on the assumption that time travel devicesare on the horizon.

“Our slate is full” is justbullshit—there’s no such thing as a production company with too many projects.The company hires more vice presidents when that happens.

The “similar project at our company”or “around town” claim is an easy out, as sometimes it’s true. But if theexecutive thinks there is ANY chance of your script selling, they’ll email itto agents and managers to gain favors. The exec may also discuss your otherideas or pitch you ideas to write for them on spec.

The comment about commerciality canbe true. But if they think you’re the next Charlie Kaufman, they’ll refer yourmaterial to an agent or manager.

It’s a complete blow off when acompany tells you to come back with a talent attachment. Does it need to besaid that they’d reconsider if Tom Cruise wants to star in your project? Thisresponse may be honest if a studio executive calls an agent and lists specificactors or actresses they need to move the project forward. But when a producersays this to an unrepresented writer, it’s a surefire “PASS!”

WHAT SHOULD I BELIEVE?

Just because a company passes on yourproject doesn’t mean you lack talent or aren’t good enough to eventually becomea professional screenwriter. You can gain insight into their responses byassessing the following criteria.

Consider how long the passconversation runs. Are they off the phone in under a minute? Not a good sign.This means they don’t care what other scripts you have or what you’re writingnext. Time to hire a consultant because you need to seriously up your game.

The conversation lasts longer if theyreally like your writing. Do they discuss the script at length and makesuggestions? If so, ask if they would like to read a rewrite in a few months.Or help you develop the rewrite.

Does the executive ask what otherscripts you have? Email the loglines and let them choose what to read next. Dothey ask what you’re working on now? Sometimes an exec will make it clear theirdoor is open to your material. Hang on to their contact info.

If your spec gets multiple “no thank you” passes, stop submittingfor now and put that energy into learning how to write stronger material.

To read more, get it instantly on Kindle.

Lynn Dickinson Tweets from Writer's Boot Camp Breakfast

2012-02-01T13:25:00.000-08:00

Lynn Dickinson @LifesizeLD often tweets live from Writer's Boot Camp events. Today, she brought us the breakfast panel. Enjoy!

@LMDLive: The scheduled panelists for this morning's WGAPanel are: Tamara Krinsky, Kimberly Myers, and Kay Schaber Wolf. #WBCBkfst#Scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 4:13 pm

@LMDLive: TAMARA KRINSKY is the WGA's New Media ProgramManager and a new media producer. #WBCBkfst #scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 4:15 pm

@LMDLive: KAY SCHABER WOLF, a 9-year WGAw veteran, is theGuild's Independent Film Executive. #WBCBkfst #scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 4:19 pm

@LifesizeLD: I'm live tweeting from the Writers Boot CampWGA panel event as @LMDLive. Follow me there or watch #WBCBkfst. #scriptchat#tvwriterchat

February 1, 2012, 4:45 pm

@LMDLive: Writers: Working w/an Indy producer? Contact Kayat the WGA with any questions (even hypothetical ones) as early as possible.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 4:55 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA considers $5million budgets and below tobe "low budget" and is happy to work with them within their means.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 4:56 pm

@LifesizeLD: WRITERS: I'm live tweeting from the Writer'sBoot Camp WGA panel. Follow me at @LMDLive for WGA info. #WBCBkfst #scriptchat#amwriting

February 1, 2012, 4:58 pm

@LMDLive: Much of what the WGA has to do is education. Thereare so many rights and points of leverage for writers to know about. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 4:59 pm

@LMDLive: The resources available to writers at the WGA areastounding. Get on the phone with them early!! (Esp. for low budget projects).#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:00 pm

@LMDLive: The new media side of the WGA is new, andevolving. Great resources and information available for online writers.#WBCBkfst #scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 5:03 pm

@LMDLive: They now use the term "professionalstoryteller" in new media, differently from "professionalwriter." #WBCBkfst #scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 5:04 pm

@LMDLive: The "T-word" (Transmedia) just came up.The guild is keeping tabs on how the technology and use of it is evolving.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:06 pm

@LMDLive: The Transmedia train is a lot farther along thetrack than most people think! ~Tamara Krinsky WGA New Media Program Mgr.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:07 pm

@LMDLive: "Content is content, and you're going towatch it on the best available screen at any given moment." TamaraKrinsky, WGA #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:07 pm

@LMDLive: "As the viewing experience improves, we'relikely to see more longer form content created for the digital space."Tamara Krinsky #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:08 pm

@LMDLive: New, smart TVs are getting better and better eachyear. Soon, they will be the norm. #WBCbkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:09 pm

@LMDLive: Tamara Krinksy (@tamarakrinsky) is the WGA NewMedia Program Manager. Contact her re: writing for web series, etc. #WBCBkfst#Scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 5:11 pm

@LifesizeLD: I'm live tweeting the WGA event at WBC - as@LMDLive. Find me there! #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:12 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA new media division tweets at @WGANewMedia.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:12 pm

@LMDLive: Check out the Hollywood Writers Report for statson writer employment in the biz. It's on the site at WGA.org. #WBCBkfst#scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 5:13 pm

@LMDLive: Kimberly Myers is the Director of Diversity forWGAw. There are various committees in the guild with diff. diversity missions.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:14 pm

@LMDLive: There are 8 different diversity committees at thewriters guild - w/different missions - WBC WGA Panel - #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:19 pm

@LMDLive: Many diversity missions with the guild: Writers ofcolor, writers w/disabilities, writers portrayals of diverse characters, etc.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:19 pm

@LifesizeLD: I'm Live Tweeting the WGA Panel from Writer'sBoot Camp right now! Follow me at @LMDLive for all the haps. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:20 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA directly supports the creative mission ofindividuals via member support, outreach & education to content creators.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:21 pm

@LMDLive: Check out the guild's Low Budget Agreement fornarrative theatrical screenplays - There are provisions for deferred pay.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:27 pm

@LMDLive: Whether you're a member or not, if you're workingwithin parameters of a guild agreement - you're entitled to WGA protection.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:29 pm

@LMDLive: Any professional writers who honor WGA agreements(member or not) can get WGA assistance on their deals. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:29 pm

@LMDLive: It's easy for the producer to say "we can'tafford the guild" and that can be intimidating. It's not true. Get theinfo. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:30 pm

@LMDLive: There are all kinds of aspects to a deal that canprotect writers and help producers get a project made. Call WGA before thedeal! #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:31 pm

@LMDLive: There are plenty of producers out there whoactually find incentive in the WGA agreements. #WBCBkfst Don't dismiss the ideatoo easily.

February 1, 2012, 5:32 pm

@LMDLive: WRITERS: use the WGA as a resource, whether youare a member or not. Work within their agreements and they'll help you out.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:33 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA *wants* projects to get made. They aren'tin the business of making it harder for legitimate producers. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:33 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA can help a writer identify the opportunitycost to any given deal. There are future ramifications to projects you do now.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:34 pm

@LMDLive: Writers - you can get WGA assistance in cuttingyour very first deal - even on a low budget, indy, film. Use it!! #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:36 pm

@LMDLive: Rates. Credit. Residuals. Pension. Health. Veryspecific benefits to working with the Guild. (Plus the intangible stuff).#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:38 pm

@LMDLive: In new media, the writer can quickly become acontent owner. Know the value of what you have and what you're creating.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:39 pm

@LifesizeLD: WRITERS: Follow @LMDLive and/or #WBCBkfst now.Live Tweeting from the WGA Panel at Writers Boot Camp. #WBCBkfst #scriptchattvwriterchat

February 1, 2012, 5:40 pm

@LMDLive: There are now more ways than ever to get into theWGA (TV, Film, New Media...) #WBCBkfst #scriptchat #tvwriterchat #amwriting

February 1, 2012, 5:41 pm

@LMDLive: The New Media contract at the WGA is very simpleand straightforward. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:41 pm

@LMDLive: In the WGA new media contract, all minimums arenegotiable. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:42 pm

@LMDLive: Credit is a very big deal in new media. You'redoing this to establish yourself and get your work noticed. #WBCBkfst#scriptchat #amwriting

February 1, 2012, 5:45 pm

@LMDLive: Learn about Separation of Rights. As thecreator/writer, you want to know which rights you're selling/holding on to.#WBCBkfst #scriptchat

February 1, 2012, 5:46 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA New Media Agreement describes very clearlywhat appropriate writer credits look like. There is a credit intention signed.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:48 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA wants to help you get work and helpprojects get made. It's a mistake to think the guild will ruin your deal.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:53 pm

@LMDLive: Q: What's the future of Webisodes? A: still yet tobe determined. Convergence will play a big part as content crosses media forms.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 5:57 pm

@LMDLive: Novelists & playwrights R "professionalwriters," but that's not "employment" in the WGA - worth askingif you qualify. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:03 pm

@LMDLive: Be very aware of how the "rights chain"gets twisted up in transmedia. Call the WGA early!! It's never "just sayno!" Ask!! #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:05 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA wants you to get your work made AND keepyou protected. That's their mission. Call them. They're very accessible.#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:05 pm

@LMDLive: Issues of credit and ownership and rights oftenarise years later. Know your situation. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:06 pm

@LMDLive: There is progress in getting Video Game writerscovered. There is a VGWriters Caucaus and an award within the WGA. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:09 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA is excited about expanding into VideoGames - which are sometimes covered and sometimes not - call them. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:10 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA is especially focused on Video Games asthey relate to other content (TV, Film) in a transmedia context. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:11 pm

@LMDLive: The writer credits and payments are differentbased on original and derivative works - it's all on the WGA website. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:12 pm

@LMDLive: Writers - familiarize yourself with the WGAminimum basic agreement - it's on the site, and lets you know the various rates#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:14 pm

@LMDLive: Some writers register every draft, before eachpitch. WGA registration is legal proof of what & WHEN you wrote it.Copyright too! #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:16 pm

@LMDLive: The WGA Foundation (WGFoundation.org ) has manyevents for writers, and the WGA library is open to the public. Gr8 resource!#WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:18 pm

@LMDLive: The magazine Written By is published by the WGAfor writers. Read it! #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:18 pm

@LMDLive: @LMDLive: There are tons of resources available towriters on the WGA (Writers Guild of America) website: #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:19 pm

@LMDLive: The panel is wrapping up! Thanks for following!Hope you enjoyed the tweets. #WBCBkfst

February 1, 2012, 6:22 pm