"What scares writers the most? http://fionajphillips.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/sharing-our-writing.html"
Writing for Screens, Big and Small
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Calling all screenwriters! TV, features and web series -- if you write scripts, this is the place to chat about it. Produced, not-yet-produced, everyone welcome.
Location: TV/Theater/Film
Members: 16
Latest Activity: May 11
Ask Questions - Share Advice
When you write for screens - any screen - you write in sound and image as well as words on a page. And I, for one, think this is the most exciting time to be a screenwriter since the invention of moving pictures.
Feel free to share questions and advice, as well as projects and success. I've started two discussions: The Nitty Gritty for how-to questions and Share Your Success for links to projects. Add your own discussions or let me know other topics you'd be interested in.
Looking forward to getting to know you and your work --
Laura
Discussion Forum
To Share or Not to Share? Social Media in Question.
Started by Clene` S. Elder. Last reply by Sarah Byrne Feb 26. 5 Replies 1 Like
I am the resident cynic – especially when it comes to social media. In my personal life, I am an anit-Facebooker. But, when it comes to writing I know that I need to get out there. So far, She…Continue
The Nitty Gritty
Started by Laura Brennan. Last reply by Laura Brennan Apr 28, 2012. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Formatting, flashbacks, techniques, dialogue, Final Draft, Word conversions, brads and locking the script... Chances are someone else has already torn their hair out facing the same problem you're…Continue
Tags: craft, technique, tv, screenwriting
Share Your Success!
Started by Laura Brennan. Last reply by Clene` S. Elder Apr 22, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes
This is the place to post links to you webseries, book trailers, movies, and TV episodes. Include blog links, Twitter handles, and other ways to follow you. Shameless self-promotion welcomed and…Continue
Tags: self-promotion
LIE trailer
Started by Caroline Bock. Last reply by Clene` S. Elder Apr 22, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
Shameless promotion -- check out the trailer I wrote and produced for my critically acclaimed young adult novel -- LIE -- with the help of a fabulous young filmmaker, Heather Smith. Check out at …Continue
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Comment by Lenore Norrgard on May 11, 2013 at 7:46pm -
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Comment by Laura Brennan on January 25, 2013 at 10:21pm
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Oooh, good article on things web series creators should think about. It looks like the blog hasn't been active in several years, but the tips are from people who produced webisodes, so from the trenches. 9 Things Web Series Producers Should Know.
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I just posted some advice on designing a web series. If that's what you're up to, check it out. *Why* you want a web series dictates the design of the series more than any other factor. At least, that's what we discovered (a bit late!) with Faux Baby.
Here's the link to my post: Hey, Kids, Let's Put on a Show!
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Okay, so I'm new to the group leader thing and I really have no idea what I'm doing!
Now that that's out of the way... what are people working on and how can I be of service?
Denise, how is your adaptation going? I've adapted other people's work into movies - it's hard with a novel, because really a screenplay is much shorter. You can't fit as much story or character stuff into it. I'm going the other way now and seeing if one of my feature pitches wouldn't be better as a novel. That's not cake, either!
Who else is working on a project?
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Comment by Denise Baer on October 4, 2012 at 12:59am -
Hello Everyone,
I'm new to the group, so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm a native of Chicago but currently live in Germany. The reason I joined is because I've wanted to make my book, Net Switch, into a screenplay, and I believe this will be a great place for me to learn.
Take care.
Denise
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Comment by Clene` S. Elder on May 1, 2012 at 3:41am -
@ Shavon:
Thanks so much for your interest. The piece will address 10 controversial topics within African American history - everything from slavery to present day. The entire work is written in poetic dialogue, monologue and soliloquy. To develop this concept, I really studied Shange's original work "For Colored Girls..." Hopefully things will go well.
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@ Shavon: Hi! Right this minute, I'm writing my novel and - since pitching season and staffing season out here in LA are nearly upon us - I've been busy helping my clients with their TV scripts and pitches. On the backburner, I have a comedy screenplay I'm writing with a friend and a passion project that I'd love to finish this year... but the novel comes first. One thing at a time!
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Comment by Shavon Brown-Robinson on April 28, 2012 at 10:34pm -
@ Clene
That sounds so interesting. I'd love to hear more about it!
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Comment by Shavon Brown-Robinson on April 28, 2012 at 10:33pm
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@Laura A Comedy , Drama and I'm working on a children's fantasy script now, how about you?
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Comment by Clene` S. Elder on April 22, 2012 at 3:23pm
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Hey Laura!
I am writing a choreopoem for the theater based on the overall African American experience. Thus far, things are moving along. We shall see!
-Clene`
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