Sunday, April 22, 2012

EURO Guest Julie Gray & USA Guest Dave Trottier Transcript April 22, 2012


#Scriptchat Topic:
EURO: Guest Julie Gray @Julie_Gray, discussing rewrites
USA: Guest Dave Trottier aka Dr. Format @DRTrottier

As a past guest of USA Scriptchat, Julie Gray bounces over the pond to talk rewrites with the EURO community. Dave Trottier, ScriptMag.com columnists and author of “The Screenwriter's Bible” and “Dr. Format Answers Your Questions,” answered questions and shared his expert advice. A golden transcript - Enjoy! @jeannevb

EURO moderator: Teenie Russell @teenierussell
USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb

EURO CHAT: 

@teenierussell: It's #scriptchat O'Clock!!! Tonight we're joined by @Julie_Gray as we talk about rewrites! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:00 pm      



 
@TaroJ: Hi everyone, hi @Julie_Gray #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:01 pm      



 
@teenierussell: Hi Julie! *waves* thank you for joining us tonight! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:01 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hey Teenie!n #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:01 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: You're so welcome! It's late in Tel Aviv! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:02 pm      



 
@Sandy_Nicholson: A photo finish! But I'm ready for #scriptchat Hello all!
April 22, 2012, 7:02 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Sandy! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:03 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @Sandy_Nicholson HI there Sandy, good to see you tonight #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:03 pm      



 
@eising: @Julie_Gray Hi there! In general, how much of a pauze do you take between the first draft and first rewrite? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:03 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @julie_gray Thanks for joining us! Is there a best approach to rewrites or is it just about finding what works for you? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:03 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Eising! I think it's a good idea to take a breather of a week or two. Go see movies. Read a book. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:04 pm      



 
@teenierussell: HI @eising @rosieclaverton #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:04 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Rosie - well, first interpret and then categorize your notes. Don't do a rewrite blindly. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:04 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Once you categorize your notes, take "passes" at your rewrite. A character pass, a structure pass, etc. Be focused. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:05 pm      



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat How are we defining "rewrite"? :)
April 22, 2012, 7:05 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @teenierussell @eising Hello hello! For once, I'm not on a train! Woop! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:05 pm      



 
@Sandy_Nicholson: @eising @Julie_Gray do you think you can wait too long and loose your hold on it? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:05 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Hi Rosie - well, first interpret and then categorize your notes. Don't do a rewrite blindly. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:05 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: If you don't remain focused, you can rewrite forever. And just have another version of the script - with the same problems. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:06 pm      



 
@TaroJ: Because we are rewriting on a computer not a typewriter, do you find people edit today not rewrite? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:06 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @julie_gray @eising Do you think what you watch or read can colour your writing? I'm really careful that I stay "in genre"! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:06 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Sandy - sure, you can be the judge of that. Just take a minute to gain a little distance. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:06 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Once you categorize your notes, take "passes" at your rewrite. A character pass, a structure pass, etc. Be focused. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:06 pm      



 
@alli_and_that: Hi all, thought I'd stick my nose in this week! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:06 pm      



 
@eising: @rosieclaverton I'm on a train this time… :-) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:07 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: You are always rewriting. But a real "rewrite" means you have some specific goals. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:07 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @taroj I like to print out a copy and scribble all over it (in different coloured pens) - it's easier to be ruthless. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:07 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Alli! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:07 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @HateTheHate I call it a rewrite once I have my rough draft down on paper #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Rosie - yes, of course! When I write a particular genre, I watch lots of that genre. I immerse myself! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@eising: @Julie_Gray Ok, I think I have to do my first rewrite pretty soon then! Thanks :-) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Rosie - I prefer to take notes on printed scripts too. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: If you don't remain focused, you can rewrite forever. And just have another version of the script - with the same problems. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@vickyhinault: @Julie_Gray Have you ever merged two characters into one to manage screenplay length? If so do you recommend it? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: It's important to get outside feedback though. Your own notes are one thing; you want another point of view completely. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:08 pm      



 
@alli_and_that: @rosieclaverton @taroj I am also a big advocator of printing and scribbles. Way easier. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:09 pm      



 
@Sandy_Nicholson: @rosieclaverton @Taroj I do the same, and then type the whole thing up again in a new file. Really makes things stand out. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:09 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @alli_and_that HI Alli, lovely to see you #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:09 pm      



 
@SiUttley: RT @Julie_Gray: Once you categorize your notes, take "passes" at your rewrite. A character pass, a structure pass, etc. Be focused. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:09 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Vicky! I have done that before - but NOT for page count. No, you want to do it if two characters are serving the same purpose #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:10 pm      



 
@scriptsmart: RT @Julie_Gray: You are always rewriting. But a real "rewrite" means you have some specific goals. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:10 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @sandy_nicholson @rosieclaverton @TaroJ Wow, doesn't that take FOREVER? I edit in the script from my written notes. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:10 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Page count can be reduced, 9 of 10 times, but looking at over long action lines. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:10 pm      



 
@Ludovicaa: Your Script Is Done: Now What? | Just Effing Entertain Me: @Julie_Gray http://t.co/P55RbipP #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:11 pm      



 
@HateTheHate: @teenierussell #scriptchat OK so post-first-draft! #gotIT #fiddlingWITHit :P
April 22, 2012, 7:11 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Don't get too worried about page count unless you are over the 125 mark. Just get the story right and the characters great. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:11 pm      



 
@Sandy_Nicholson: @rosieclaverton Takes an evening to do but it's worth it to hilight all the stuff that isn't worth typing back up. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:12 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @sandy_nicholson @rosieclaverton @TaroJ The thought of typing it all from scratch is daunting but I think sometimes it's the way #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:12 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Hi Ludovicaa! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:12 pm      



 
@teenierussell: I fear rewrites, I never really know where or how to start. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:13 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: Throwing this out there: how do you know when to stop? How do you know you're done rewriting? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:13 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Page count can be reduced, 9 of 10 times, but looking at over long action lines. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:13 pm      



 
@eising: @rosieclaverton I think everything colours writing, news events, walking on the street, visiting a museum… #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:13 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @teenierussell Me too. I find the first draft is a breeze and then I have no idea. But it's worse two or three drafts on. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:14 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Stop when you are no longer having fun. When you forgot what your goal was. When you are bored or feel lost. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:14 pm      



 
@Ludovicaa: . @Julie_Gray That is a massively useful blog post Julie! Thank you! http://t.co/DHxldGkV #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:14 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Everybody fears rewrites. 1) get feedback 2) interpret feedback 3) make a goal #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:14 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @eising Absolutely. And it should! I cut BBC articles with Evernote all the time for later plot harvesting... #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:14 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray Do you think tearing the script apart and using index cards after a 1st draft can be useful? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:15 pm      



 
@Ludovicaa: RT @Julie_Gray: Everybody fears rewrites. 1) get feedback 2) interpret feedback 3) make a goal #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:15 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Oh thank you, Ludovicaa! n #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:15 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @eising: @rosieclaverton I think everything colours writing, news events, walking on the street, visiting a museum… #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:15 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Stop when you are no longer having fun. When you forgot what your goal was. When you are bored or feel lost. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:15 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: The first (or rough) draft is, as they say, the "vomit" draft. Don't fall in love with it. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:16 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Everybody fears rewrites. 1) get feedback 2) interpret feedback 3) make a goal #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:16 pm      



 
@Ludovicaa: @Julie_Gray #scriptchat It is so easy both to fall in love with what you did, and to fall in hate with it.. :( which is what I do
April 22, 2012, 7:16 pm      



 
@TaroJ: @rosieclaverton @eising ah i've been loving using Evernote very useful for research #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:16 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: There are different "passes" you can do. Character. Theme. Structure. Logic. Action lines. Do each pass separately. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:17 pm      



 
@kanundra: Hey everyone :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:17 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Everybody fears rewrites. 1) get feedback 2) interpret feedback 3) make a goal #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:17 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @julie_gray when you read other scripts, what do you see being changed the least in rewrites? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:18 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: You have to interpret your notes. "I didn't get it" is premise/structure/logic problems #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:18 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @kanundra HI there! We're talking about rewrites with @Julie_Gray Jump right in :-) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:18 pm      



 
@scriptsmart: RT @Julie_Gray: Remember, writing IS rewriting; of course changes get made all the time. But when you sit do a rewrite, have a plan and a goal. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:18 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: I have worked with clients with rewrites that are nearly identical to the previous draft, lol #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:19 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @taroj @eising It's brilliant. I attach photos, files, everything. I sync it across all my devices. It's a writer's dream. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:19 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Writers need to learn to "kill their darlings" #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:19 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: There are different "passes" you can do. Character. Theme. Structure. Logic. Action lines. Do each pass separately. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:19 pm      



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat I think the rewrite process would be the most fun? #onlyGOTroughPLANSandIDEASatTHEmoment
April 22, 2012, 7:19 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Usually, a "darling" is a script in which the main character is A LOT like the writer. :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:19 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Marc - are you getting outside feedback though? You are only the best critic in a limited way. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:20 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: Sometimes, the note-givers problem isn't where they think it is. "Plot is soft" might be because "characters are weak". #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:20 pm      



 
@marcpaterson: @teenierussell Most rewriting goes on in my head, really abstract. Then when I've a sense of where to go, I edit/add #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:20 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: I love rewriting because it is making the script BETTER. How fun is that? As long as you know which direction to take. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:21 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: No, plot is soft because the plot is soft :) not enough conflict. Character is a somewhat separate issue. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:21 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray I start by fixing dialogue/ action scenes knowing it's really the last thing I should be doing #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:22 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Note givers usually know exactly where the problem is. The question is how good is the note giver at communicating? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:22 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: yes, dialogue and action lines are FUN to fiddle with and important. But structure and premise should be a priority #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:22 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @marcpaterson that sounds like an ideal way to do it. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:22 pm      



 
@marcpaterson: @teenierussell @Julie_Gray Yes, I always trim action to minimum. Where reading feels like wading thru concrete, I cut ruthlessly #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:23 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @julie_gray But could be because your protag is passive and couldn't handle conflict. You may fix the plot by changing character #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:23 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: The diff between good story analysts & poor ones is not their understanding of the issues but their ability to articulate them . #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:24 pm      



 
@kanundra: I like re-writing, but you need to have some outside input sometimes to help you out. That is what friends are for :0 #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:24 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray do you think it's inevitable though to write a character that is very similar to ourselves? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:24 pm      



 
@Storygeeks: So Julie, if I rewrite and change all my characters into robots will Paramount buy my script? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:24 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Plot and character are intimately connected, for sure, Rosie. But the comment "soft" refers, generally, to the premise #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:25 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Kanundra - friends - to a point. Then get a pro who doesn't care about hurting your feelings. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:25 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Storygeeks - YES if they also go on a road trip and you can get Bieber ;) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:25 pm      



 
@lisabethtea: RT @eising: @rosieclaverton I think everything colours writing, news events, walking on the street, visiting a museum… #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:25 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: dialogue and action lines are FUN to fiddle with and important. But structure and premise should be a priority #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:26 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: Relevant blogs: @phillbarron is nice about my note-taking: http://t.co/4P9z008x and I waffle about method: http://t.co/2Cs7HBbY #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:26 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Don't be afraid of rewriting - be excited. Get feedback. Gain perspective. Make a plan. Limit your focus and your time spent. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:26 pm      



 
@marcpaterson: @teenierussell My brain - and probably most people's - doesn't work in a linear way. Taking notes too. Catching thoughts. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:26 pm      



 
@Storygeeks: HA! :)n #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:26 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @teenierussell @Julie_Gray I feel that characters all have a little bit of you. But they can't fall for sparkling vampires... ;) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:27 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @julie_gray A good point. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:27 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: For sure, Marc. Writers are famously oblique. Whatever serves you best. You have some kind of "order" in your mind, as a writer. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:28 pm      



 
@TaroJ: RT @rosieclaverton: Relevant blogs: @phillbarron is nice about my note-taking: http://t.co/4P9z008x and I waffle about method: http://t.co/2Cs7HBbY #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:28 pm      



 
@kanundra: @Julie_Gray You do have to trust your own instinct with the story though, after all everyone will have a personal view on it. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:28 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Every character you write is a little bit of you, Rosie. That's how it works! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:28 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @rosieclaverton: @teenierussell @Julie_Gray I feel that characters all have a little bit of you. But they can't fall for sparkling vampires... ;) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:29 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Never confuse your instinct with your ego though. There's a difference. Only you will know where that line is. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:29 pm      



 
@teenierussell: We're half-way through a vey informative #scriptchat with guest @julie_gray as we talk about rewrites #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:30 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: For a structure/premise rewrite: check pages 10, 25, 50 and 75 and see if thereabouts, major plot points are happening. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:30 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @kanundra @Julie_Gray But if five people give you the same note, they probably have a point. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:30 pm      



 
@marcpaterson: @Julie_Gray Yeah, plot is a jigsaw puzzle but it can be switched around, re-ordered, added to. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:31 pm      



 
@TaroJ: How do you personally approach a rewrite once you have your notes / goals? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:31 pm      



 
@RouxHaHa: @Julie_Gray Great advice. Smaller chunks make sense. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:31 pm      



 
@teenierussell: Julie also runs the Just Effing Entertain Me competition - http://t.co/87h6rpQ2 #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:32 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Taro, I categorize the notes - character, theme, plot, structure, and then take passes at each element, individually. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:32 pm      



 
@Filmbizzy: RT @Julie_Gray: For a structure/premise rewrite: check pages 10, 25, 50 and 75 and see if thereabouts, major plot points are happening. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:32 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Yes, the competition opened its doors so it's a whole new season to win! Last year, @twatterer won and now he's signed a deal! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:33 pm      



 
@TaroJ: @Julie_Gray so it's not "A" rewrite it's a rewriting process of maybe no fewer than 5 rewrites #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:34 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Yes, the competition opened its doors so it's a whole new season to win! Last year, @twatterer won and now he's signed a deal! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:35 pm      



 
@teenierussell: If a writer meant to write a genre but it reads as a different one altogether, what would you suggest? Keep it at new genre? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:36 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: For sure, Taro. "Rewrite" is a bit of a confusing word. Everything after the first draft is in fact rewriting! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:36 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @teenierussell: Julie also runs the Just Effing Entertain Me competition - http://t.co/87h6rpQ2 #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:36 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: The FINAL rewrite you should do is a format, spelling, typo pass. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:36 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: The FINAL rewrite you should do is a format, spelling, typo pass. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:37 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Teenie, sometimes a story "wants" to be a different genre. Comedy is in fact horror, or vice versa. What serves the story best? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:37 pm      



 
@TaroJ: RT @Julie_Gray: For sure, Taro. "Rewrite" is a bit of a confusing word. Everything after the first draft is in fact rewriting! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:37 pm      



 
@richjudges: RT @teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: The FINAL rewrite you should do is a format, spelling, typo pass. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:37 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: In fact, a fun way to get unstuck is to question whether your script is the right genre! You might be surprised! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:37 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @teenierussell Some genres are settings e.g. sci fi. You might just need more comedic/romantic/action-packed elements to combine #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:38 pm      



 
@RouxHaHa: #scriptchat @Julie_Gray If character's names hve same sounding syllables, will it slow reader down? i.e. Jesse, Lucy, Stacey, etc. Change?
April 22, 2012, 7:38 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Rewrite death: not having a goal, making more and different problems. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:38 pm      



 
@ilparoliere: @teenierussell Let it be what it wants to be. Some stories are better suited to a genre other than what you intended. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:38 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Rewrite death: not knowing when to leave well enough alone. let go and move on. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:38 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray so just go with the flow and what feels right rather than insisting on something that it's not Accept the change :-) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:39 pm      



 
@majckagreen: Is there a standard format used in script writing?#scriptchat Thank you and have a nice day/evening :)
April 22, 2012, 7:39 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @Julie_Gray @rouxhaha Related qu: does changing a character's name sometimes help you change them? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:40 pm      



 
@ChrisseyLeyburn: @Julie_Gray What is the number one mistake people make when writing their first script? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:40 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @ilparoliere: @teenierussell Let it be what it wants to be. Some stories are better suited to a genre other than what you intended. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:40 pm      



 
@lisabethtea: RT @rosieclaverton: @teenierussell @Julie_Gray I feel that characters all have a little bit of you. But they can't fall for sparkling vampires... ;) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:40 pm      



 
@majckagreen: Hi @Julie_Gray Is there a standard format used in script writing?#scriptchat Thank you and have a nice day/evening :)
April 22, 2012, 7:40 pm      



 
@kanundra: @rosieclaverton I do agree, if five or more make the same points, you have a problem. Good call. But if they're all different? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:41 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Rosie - well, sure, if you're changing from Lily to Lilith or something; depends. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:41 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: macjckagreen - yes, there is. Use Final Draft and you should have no problem. Format is important. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:42 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Chrissy - writing too little conflict about characters who are too nice and/or ordinary. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:42 pm      



 
@TaroJ: @majckagreen there is indeed, I will find some links have a look at Celtx and Final draft as software to start with for format #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:42 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Kanundra - if you get five different sets of notes, at least four of your readers are not very good :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:42 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @kanundra You make final call. Two qus: Is it true to the logline? Does the change make it better or just make it different? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:43 pm      



 
@robinbailes: Read how successful writers work and you'll find they disagree violently. Anyone spouting hard and fast rules is selling a book #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:43 pm      



 
@majckagreen: TNX for your answer @Julie_Gray another ?: can you recommend any books about script writing for a total beginner? TNX again. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:44 pm      



 
@teenierussell: haha RT: @Julie_Gray ...if you get five different sets of notes, at least four of your readers are not very good :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:44 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @robinbailes: Read how successful writers work and you'll find they disagree violently. Anyone spouting hard and fast rules is selling a book #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:44 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: The only rule is that there are no rules. But it's good to understand the basics before jumping off into another direction. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:44 pm      



 
@wayneothewriter: RT @rdlln WGA 101 Greatest Screenplays http://t.co/tIb8nTJx #scriptchat #screenwriting
April 22, 2012, 7:45 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: majkagreen - there are many. I love the Heroes Journey, personally. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:45 pm      



 
@kanundra: @Julie_Gray I guess so. :) That is when I think you need to take it to a 'pro' and someone who has the experience. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:45 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @majckagreen Don't be a slave to any method. But I found "Save the Cat" by Blake Snyder to be a useful starting point. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:45 pm      



 
@TaroJ: @majckagreen the one book that really worked for me is Save the Cat by Blake Snyder, great read #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:45 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: The only rule is that there are no rules. But it's good to understand the basics before jumping off into another direction. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:45 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: @taroj @majckagreen Jinx #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:46 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Just Effing Entertain Me will be available on Kindle in just a few weeks, btw. :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:46 pm      



 
@Jamie_LD: RT @TVWriterChat: Tonight's #tvwriterchat we will be discussing "Finding a Mentor: and do you really need one." #scriptchat peeps join in.
April 22, 2012, 7:46 pm      



 
@majckagreen: RT @Julie_Gray: Chrissy - writing too little conflict about characters who are too nice and/or ordinary. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:46 pm      



 
@majckagreen: RT @ChrisseyLeyburn: @Julie_Gray What is the number one mistake people make when writing their first script? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:46 pm      



 
@Leytonrocks: @TaroJ @majckagreen his beat sheet is a good model to bld your story around #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:47 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @rosieclaverton @majckagreen I agree that Save the Cat is great but I find it more useful once you've already started writing #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:47 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Story telling is story telling and the Greeks pretty much had it right a long time ago. Different teachers use different labels #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:47 pm      



 
@TaroJ: RT @Julie_Gray: Just Effing Entertain Me will be available on Kindle in just a few weeks, btw. :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:47 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Just Effing Entertain Me will be available on Kindle in just a few weeks, btw. :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:48 pm      



 
@GregStorm: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @TVWriterChat: Tonight's #tvwriterchat we will be discussing "Finding a Mentor: and do you really need one." #scriptchat peeps join in.
April 22, 2012, 7:48 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Blake was a friend of mine, and I miss him dearly, but I found the beat sheet too labeled and limiting for me. Use what suits u #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:48 pm      



 
@Astinland: RT @ozzywood: TSD Revisited: : Video: Scriptwriting with Sean Astin - It kinda looks wrong. A... http://t.co/HISW8pqk #screenwriting #writing #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:49 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: If you don't already read Just Effing Entertain Me, you will have 1st crack at the book and read up on the competition 2 #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:49 pm      



 
@Leytonrocks: RT @kanundra: I like re-writing, but you need to have some outside input sometimes to help you out. That is what friends are for :0 #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:50 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Does anybody else have specific questions about rewriting? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:50 pm      



 
@daniel_dinnie: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @TVWriterChat: Tonight's #tvwriterchat we will be discussing "Finding a Mentor: and do you really need one." #scriptchat peeps join in.
April 22, 2012, 7:50 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray I think many books have something to give especially when stuck but ultimately one has to find their method #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:50 pm      



 
@majckagreen: Is it possible to live from writing? (by that I mean being a writer w/out having another job) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:50 pm      



 
@Leytonrocks: RT @Julie_Gray: Everybody fears rewrites. 1) get feedback 2) interpret feedback 3) make a goal #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:51 pm      



 
@teenierussell: 10 minutes to go until the end of #scriptchat with @julie_gray Does anyone have any more questions on rewriting? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:51 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: majckagreen - it's not easy. I consider getting paid frosting, personally. I write because i love to write. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:51 pm      



 
@robinbailes: Screenwriting book? Patrick McGilligan's Backstory 1-5. Interviews with screenwriters from 20s-90s. Better than any How To guiden#scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:52 pm      



 
@Leytonrocks: @Julie_Gray is that different from giving up on a script? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:52 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: I agree, Teenie, it's not one size fits all. Find what speaks to you. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:52 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Very few writers actually make a full time living on writing. But don't let that stop you. Do it for the joy of it. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:53 pm      



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat when do you know to stop rewriting? #OCD #perfectionist
April 22, 2012, 7:53 pm      



 
@teenierussell: When do you stop rewriting? Do you think confidence also plays a part in how much you rewrite? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:53 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: Sometimes, Leyton, ya gotta know when to fold 'em. It's a skill. I write lots of stuff that never sees the light of day. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:53 pm      



 
@teenierussell: @HateTheHate haha, snap #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:53 pm      



 
@TaroJ: When is it time to stop rewriting. How do you know you done and not improving the story? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:54 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: When to stop: confidence, great feedback, being expert in executing changes, these all come from experience. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:54 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: You get a gut feeling when your writing is good. The trick is to know whether you are telling yourself the truth :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:54 pm      



 
@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Sometimes, Leyton, ya gotta know when to fold 'em. It's a skill. I write lots of stuff that never sees the light of day. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:54 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: And also, Taro, if you aren't sure - get more feedback. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:55 pm      



 
@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: When to stop: confidence, great feedback, being expert in executing changes, these all come from experience. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:55 pm      



 
@Julie_Gray: But even the best, most experienced writers will humbly tell you that writing is HARD! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:56 pm      



 
@Leytonrocks: @TaroJ I think we edit ourselves as we go too much cos we are on computers - easily caught up in correcting #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:56 pm      



 
@majckagreen: @Julie_Gray I also write because of<3,but Im in the process of deciding what2do in life,maybe:continue writing&do sth else?#scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:56 pm      




@Julie_Gray: I write for the #huffingtonpost and most of my writing get deleted before I submit. I know when I suck. I can feel it. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:56 pm      




@Julie_Gray: majckagreen - if you love writing. KEEP WRITING. Expression is a beautiful thing! Never stop! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:57 pm      




@Julie_Gray: Sometimes screenwriting isn't your strong suit. Maybe a novel is. Maybe short fiction is. Maybe poetry is. Write, write, write! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:58 pm      




@teenierussell: @Julie_Gray writing for others is harder because you're not necessarily in the right frame of mind but have deadline #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:58 pm      




@Julie_Gray: When I write for the Huffpo - when i write anything, I am writing for myself. If others like it, it's truly authentic :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:59 pm      




@teenierussell: Yes! RT: @Julie_Gray Sometimes screenwriting isn't your strong suit. Maybe a novel is. Maybe short fiction is. Maybe poetry is. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:59 pm      




@rosieclaverton: RT @Julie_Gray: Sometimes screenwriting isn't your strong suit. Maybe a novel is. Maybe short fiction is. Maybe poetry is. Write, write, write! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:59 pm      




@robinbailes: @majckagreen @Julie_Gray For what it's worth I quit my job to write for a living. I'm poor but happy. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:59 pm      




@majckagreen: @Julie_Gray thank you that is sooo beautiful you made my week (the one that is coming) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:59 pm      




@majckagreen: RT @Julie_Gray: majckagreen - if you love writing. KEEP WRITING. Expression is a beautiful thing! Never stop! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 7:59 pm      




@majckagreen: RT @Julie_Gray: Sometimes screenwriting isn't your strong suit. Maybe a novel is. Maybe short fiction is. Maybe poetry is. Write, write, write! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:00 pm      




@rosieclaverton: @teenierussell @Julie_Gray But sometimes the deadline forces you to focus. I prefer writing my specs to competition deadlines. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:00 pm      




@TaroJ: Thanks @Julie_Gray and everyone else lots of great advice tonight #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:00 pm      




@matthewburke: RT @Julie_Gray: yes, dialogue and action lines are FUN to fiddle with and important. But structure and premise should be a priority #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:00 pm      




@teenierussell: We've just reached the end of another #scriptchat Thank you so much @julie_gray for joining us tonight! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:00 pm      




@Julie_Gray: My day job is writing too. I wouldn't live any other way. But I also do work here in the Middle East to teach others writing. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:00 pm      




@Leytonrocks: RT @Julie_Gray: Writers need to learn to "kill their darlings" #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:01 pm      




@rosieclaverton: Thanks for the awesome #scriptchat @Julie_Gray !
April 22, 2012, 8:01 pm      




@Julie_Gray: Thank you guys! That was super fun! Make sure to visit http://t.co/QzKCdEe8 and http://www.storiesnoborders :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:01 pm      




@majckagreen: @Julie_Gray so to find out which you should write, you should write and try to get it out/published etc.? #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:01 pm      




@Leytonrocks: @Julie_Gray I found taking out characters entirely a good exercise #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:01 pm      




@teenierussell: Make sure to check out Julie's competition - http://t.co/87h6rpQ2 and great blog filled with advice! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:02 pm      




@majckagreen: @Julie_Gray THANK YOU! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:02 pm      




@teenierussell: RT @Julie_Gray: Thank you guys! That was super fun! Make sure to visit http://t.co/j1yD1phy and http://www.storiesnoborders :) #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:02 pm      




@teenierussell: Thank you everyone for joining us tonight. #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:03 pm      




@Julie_Gray: Keep smiling, Majckagreen! Keep writing! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:03 pm      




@devt: Oops! Just missed you @Julie_Gray! Next time! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:04 pm      




@teenierussell: Next week Euro and USA will be chatting to guest @Joshua_Caldwell Make sure to join us then! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:04 pm      




@TaroJ: RT @teenierussell: Next week Euro and USA will be chatting to guest @Joshua_Caldwell Make sure to join us then! #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:05 pm      




@Leytonrocks: @marcpaterson @teenierussell I record feedback given to me and process it after ... That way I can listen and qn #scriptchat
April 22, 2012, 8:05 pm      




@teenierussell: Later tonight USA will be chatting to @DRTrottier author of The Screenwriter's Bible - 8pmEST #scriptchat




USA CHAT:


 
@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with guest @DRTrottier aka Dr. Format. I'm going to be gushing for the next hour. #fanlove
April 23, 2012, 12:00 am    



 
@rdlln: Good evening @DRTrottier + thanks for joining us for #scriptchat tonight. I'm tweeting from the past via @hootsuite so please excuse any...
April 23, 2012, 12:00 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: It's #scriptchat time...
April 23, 2012, 12:00 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Jeanne, I have a bucket of water handy in case my fingers start on fire. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:00 am    



 
@jvartus: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK with guest @DRTrottier aka Dr. Format. I'm going to be gushing for the next hour. #fanlove
April 23, 2012, 12:01 am    



 
@dandollar: prefer teaching or writing? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:01 am    



 
@LisaGProsek: Yay! :) RT @SarahAlexis4: Its #scriptchat time... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:01 am    



 
@jeannevb: For those who don't know @DRTrottier, 1st off... *slaps face* what!???? He is the 1 & only author of The Screenwriters Bible #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:01 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @jvartus I adore gushing.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:01 am    



 
@jeannevb: prob not good to throw tequila on them then ;) RT @DRTrottier: I have a bucket of water handy in case my fingers start on fire. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:01 am    



 
@art1032: hello #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:02 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dandollar Great question. I think I love teaching a bit more than the writing. Although one can teach through writing. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:02 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Jeanne, my drink of choice is a Roy Rodgers on the rocks. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@jeannevb: GET THIS: Dr Format Answers Your Questions http://t.co/ZrWCOtaS I have it on my desk AT ALL TIMES #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@tracinell: heading into #scriptchat with the great @DRTrottier! C'mon, it's fun. :) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@caramumfordfilm: RT @jeannevb: Its #SCRIPTCHAT OCLOCK with guest @DRTrottier aka Dr. Format. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @DRTrottier with extra grenadine #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@rdlln: @DRTrottier what do you think of @celtx for formatting purposes? I'm holding off on Final Draft until I sell my 1st spec. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@jeannevb: *noted* RT @DRTrottier: Jeanne, my drink of choice is a Roy Rodgers on the rocks. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:03 am    



 
@120pgs: RT @jeannevb: GET THIS: Dr Format Answers Your Questions http://t.co/ZrWCOtaS I have it on my desk AT ALL TIMES #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:04 am    



 
@DRTrottier: I'm open to any questions unless there is a particular topic. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:04 am    



 
@tracinell: *tosses a box of junior mints* 1 for you @DRTrottier! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:04 am    



 
@jeannevb: Go ahead and ask Dave any questions you have on formatting, writing, industry...anything. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@rdlln: @DRTrottier when breaking up dialogue w/ action is it still in fashion to use (CONT'D) after the speaker's name? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @rdlln Don't like celtx for what it's missing. I only recommend the two biggies. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@ilparoliere: @DRTrottier Is there often a difference between what you feel is your better work and what receives good feedback? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier the classic starter Q is always what do you get asked most by writers? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@DRTrottier: If a producer asks for a script, he/she wants a MMSW, FDX, or PDF. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @jeannevb: @DRTrottier the classic starter Q is always what do you get asked most by writers? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:05 am    



 
@paidtobenice: Read 2 #screenplays that sold this weekend. Both relied heavily on #VoiceOver. VO retrending? Were told not to do that in school #ScriptChat
April 23, 2012, 12:06 am    



 
@zacsanford2: Sorry I'm a little late. My note has been signed by the horrible LA Traffic. Thanks for being here @DRTrottier #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:06 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @rdlln Yes, use the CONT'D. Your software will do that for you. Although the script will not be thrown out if missing. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:06 am    



 
@zacsanford2: Agreed! RT @DRTrottier: @rdlln Dont like celtx for what its missing. I only recommend the two biggies. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:06 am    



 
@dandollar: what is the absolute coolest experience you've had in the business? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:06 am    



 
@caramumfordfilm: RT @DRTrottier: If a producer asks for a script, he/she wants a MMSW, FDX, or PDF. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:06 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Voice overs. Great topic. Usually a red flag, because usually it means "obvious exposition." More... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:07 am    



 
@lady3jane: RT @DRTrottier: Trottier here, ready to rip. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:07 am    



 
@DoubleNW: OH WOW, @jeannevb. I did not know @drtrottier had a twitter. I owe this guy so much 4 teaching me so much... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:07 am    



 
@DRTrottier: ...VO narration should add an additional layer of meaning or humor. Even so, go easy on it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:07 am    



 
@Jamie_LD: @DRTrottier I'll see your Roy Rogers and raise you a Cranberry and soda. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:07 am    



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: Don't even talk to me about Voice Over.Tough to know how to use so as not to take the reader out of the intimacy of the story. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:07 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Any format missteps you often see writers make that negatively affect the flow of reading scripts? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:08 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dandollar Obviously, scriptchat has been the coolest experience in the biz. In second place would be a Disney deal. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:08 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: ...VO narration should add an additional layer of meaning or humor. Even so, go easy on it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:08 am    



 
@jeannevb: No1 can hide fr us ;) RT @DoubleNW: WOW, @jeannevb. I didnt know @drtrottier had a twitter. I owe this guy 4 teaching me so much #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:09 am    



 
@zacsanford2: Problem with amateur writers using VO is they use it as a crutch... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:09 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @SarahAlexis4 A script does not have to be perfect but if formatting missteps add up to distractions, you're in trouble. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:09 am    



 
@tracinell: She's baack! :) RT @SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Any format missteps u see writers make that negatively affect flow of reading? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:09 am    



 
@jeannevb: RT @DRTrottier: @dandollar Obviously, scriptchat has been coolest experience in the biz. In second place would be a Disney deal. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:09 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @Jamie_LD Deal on that cranberry and sodan #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@rdlln: @DRTrottier when should you use brand names? How specific is too specific? For ex. iPod vs. mp3 player, Glock vs. gun, etc. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@sdigda: RT @jeannevb: #impasse is just $75 shy of an even $6K... come on... someone make a pimp's day http://t.co/6SeSy6nH #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @SarahAlexis4 A script doesnt have 2b perfect but if formatting missteps add up to distractions, ure in trouble. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @tracinell haha hi! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@jeannevb: @tracinell I'm going to have to get @SarahAlexis4 as a new @scriptmag reporter #perfectquestions #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @zacsanford2 You got it. Don't use VO as the easy way to reveal exposition. Great VO is extra work #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:10 am    



 
@lady3jane: RT @DRTrottier: Voice overs. Great topic. Usually a red flag, because usually it means "obvious exposition." More... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:11 am    



 
@jvartus: RT @DRTrottier: ...VO narration should add an additional layer of meaning or humor. Even so, go easy on it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:11 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @rdlln Don't worry about brand names. Just write a great script. The Legal Dept will work that out after script is sold. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:11 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @zacsanford2 You got it. Dont use VO as the easy way to reveal exposition. Great VO is extra work #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:11 am    



 
@Jamie_LD: Anyone interested in screenwriting should follow @DRTrottier check out his books & site http://t.co/yuytTw61 #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:11 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Who are you writing for? Not the actors, director, producer, etc. You are writing for a reader. Keep that in mind. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:11 am    



 
@dandollar: anyone else cringe at the intro VO to the descendants?n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@adrianjamestv: RT @TomGregoryActor: When we got tired of rewrites we decided to film something! #writing #scriptchat #screenwriters http://t.co/rt3x5XHK #WhenTheSunGoesDown
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@Jamie_LD: RT @DRTrottier: Who are you writing for? ... You are writing for a reader. Keep that in mind. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@jeannevb: fyi, at EURO chat today, @julie_gray was the guest. Watch for transcript after this chat. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@tracinell: Do, it. :) RT @jeannevb: @tracinell Im going to have to get @SarahAlexis4 as a new @scriptmag reporter #perfectquestions #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Forgive me if I miss your question in this fast-paced thrilling adventure. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@SeanScottThomas: @jeannevb And by GRAB THE READER, you mean literally, right? Promise not to press charges? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@malber: @DRTrottier i feel like brand names can sometimes add to the tone/mood of a script. part of an author's voice. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @DRTrottier Super picky Q: what's the proper way to format an ellipsis in a script - w/ or w/o spaces between/before/after? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:12 am    



 
@tracinell: Truth! RT @DRTrottier: Who're u writing 4? Not actors, director, producer, etc. U are writing for a reader. Keep that in mind. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@malber: @dandollar it's hard to do a book adaptation. that's why so many have VO used (because interiority is such a big part of books) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@rebelshea: @dandollar Thankfully it doesn't continue through out the movie. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @malber: @DRTrottier i feel like brand names can sometimes add to the tone/mood of a script. part of an authors voice. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb I saw some of the Euro chat tweets, good stuff! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@jeannevb: Did u know @DRTrottier has been writing for @scriptmag for 16 years...since it's inception!? That's a lot of #screenwriter love #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @SeanScottThomas Grab the reader by the lapels and slap his/her face. You do that by being clear, readable, and inteesting #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:13 am    



 
@crystalscott: RT @jeannevb: Go ahead and ask Dave any questions you have on formatting, writing, industry...anything. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:14 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @malber You can't get the entire novel into a script. Make sure you "get" the novel, choose the most visual scenes and start #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:14 am    



 
@ChristinaDM2066: @DRTrottier what r ur thoughts on flashbacks? I hear conflicting opinions. I like them, only when they work of course#scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:14 am    



 
@jeannevb: @SeanScottThomas bitchslap me on pg 1... #nocharges #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:14 am    



 
@art1032: @DRTrottier Your doing great, it gets crazy in here lol:) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:14 am    



 
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 Julie's great #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:14 am    



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: @malber Look also at film noir of the 40s - 50s. Most have voice over. Watch them now and some hold up, some don't. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:15 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @SeanScottThomas Grab reader by lapels & slap his/her face. Do that by being clear, readable & interesting #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:15 am    



 
@malber: @DRTrottier agreed. i think some adapters use VO as a crutch to get in more than they can show visually. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:15 am    



 
@LisaGProsek: RT @DRTrottier: Who are you writing for?Not the actors, director, producer, etc.You are writing for a reader. Keep that in mind. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:15 am    



 
@dandollar: proudest single line of dialogue you've ever written. no context allowed. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:15 am    



 
@Jamie_LD: RT @DRTrottier: @malber U cnt get the entire novel in2 a script. Make sure U "get" the novel, choose most visual scenes & start #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:15 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @AndreaLMcNeill Right, the best voiced over scripts have that extra layer of meaning, drama, and/or comedy. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:16 am    



 
@jeannevb: @malber one of the few films VO worked for me was SHAWSHANK #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:16 am    



 
@DRTrottier: One reason Chinatown is so good is its a detective story (mental work) without narration telling you what he's thinking #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:16 am    



 
@dwacon: Greetings all! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:16 am    



 
@dandollar: @jeannevb oh man, i melt everytime i hear red's voice #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:17 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dandollar Dan, I'm blocking on that one. If something pops into mind, I'll share. There's oh so much. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:17 am    



 
@stacy_chambers: RT @zacsanford2: RT @DRTrottier: Who are you writing for? ... You are writing for a reader. Keep that in mind. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:17 am    



 
@CrispyPhoenix: RT @DRTrottier: One reason Chinatown is so good is its a detective story (mental work) without narration telling you what he's thinking #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:17 am    



 
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 I'll make sure to assign you to a George Clooney interview #jobperks @tracinell #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:18 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @jeannevb Shawshank is dear to my heart. Yes, great voice-over. Notice what it adds--that's the key #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:18 am    



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: @dandollar SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is pure brilliance. Seamless artistry. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:18 am    



 
@ozzywood: Nicholl Applications: Around the World in Screenplays http://t.co/ZtkSsvHc #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:18 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Love that movie! So great. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:18 am    



 
@dwacon: @DRTrottier It also helps if Morgan Freeman is your V.O. Just sayin...n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@ozzywood: How to get into a Film Festival - Advice from a Festival Director http://t.co/tW1DoTXw #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dandollar Red originally written as Irish. When asked in the movie, why he's called Red, he answered "Must be my heritage." #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier maybe we can make tonight's transcript your next e-book :) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@writingnewman: I've read scripts where writers use brand names and others use vague descriptions, ex. John throws his iPhone or similar device. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@tracinell: @DRTrottier any formatting/writing pet peeves that make you groan, "Amateur." #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @AndreaLMcNeill Shawshank. Powerful Big Event and powerful crisis. More.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:19 am    



 
@Jamie_LD: Amen! RT @AndreaLMcNeill: @dandollar SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION is pure brilliance. Seamless artistry. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:20 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Also, for Shawshank, the Rule of Contrasts. The dark crisis is so dark that the light is an incredible contrast -- redemption #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:20 am    



 
@SeanScottThomas: Trust me, I'll BITCHSLAP you. RT @jeannevb bitchslap me on pg 1... #nocharges #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:20 am    



 
@Angie_Lavallee: @DRTrottier I wrote my first(mental work) script studying your 5th ed....#thescreenwritersbible #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:20 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: Sheesh, twitter and scriptchat gave me grief tonight. Wanted to stop in and say hi to David. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:20 am    



 
@dandollar: what's everyone's favorite script they've recently read? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @soulsinger check this out RT @ozzywood: Nicholl Applications: Around the World in Screenplays http://t.co/xZWEUvHv #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@ozzywood: Read Joss Whedon's hilarious skit about gender equality and evil robots http://t.co/1coWedqQ #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @tracinell Lots of pet peeves, but let's start with biggest formatting flub -- handling scene headings (slug lines). More.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde *waves* hi, beautiful! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@dwacon: @ozzywood Been in a couple already...n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@tracinell: @CelluloidBlonde *waves wildly* :) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:21 am    



 
@DRTrottier: ...Understand master scene headings and secondary headings. Master heading names the master (primary) location. More.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:22 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @tracinell Lots of pet peeves, lets start w/ biggest formatting flub, handling scene headings (slug lines)... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:22 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: ...Understand master scene headings and secondary headings. Master heading names the master (primary) location. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:22 am    



 
@DRTrottier: ...Secondary locations are secondary headings. Master: INT. RICK'S PLACE - NIGHT Secondary headings: BAR, ROULETTE ROOM, etc. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:22 am    



 
@malber: @dandollar i really loved the one i just finished! of course, i'm a tad biased. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:22 am    



 
@DRTrottier: I read in a script EXT. SWAMP DAY. Next heading: BATHROOM. Where in the swamp is the bathroom? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:23 am    



 
@dandollar: @malber that's cheating :) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:23 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: 2ndary locations are secondary headings. Master: INT. RICKS PLACE-NIGHT Secondary headings: BAR, ROULETTE ROOM, #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:23 am    



 
@BookishQua: RT @ozzywood: Read Joss Whedon's hilarious skit about gender equality and evil robots http://t.co/1coWedqQ #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:23 am    



 
@jvartus: RT @DRTrottier: @tracinell Lots of pet peeves, but let's start with biggest formatting flub -- handling scene headings (slug lines). More.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:23 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: @tracinell Hey. [smile] #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: I read in a script EXT. SWAMP DAY. Next heading: BATHROOM. Where in the swamp is the bathroom? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Don't know if all that made sense, but pet peeve is: Where am I? How about this heading: INT. CHRISTMAS DAY - DAY #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@ozzywood: How The Hunger Games Should Have Ended makes a good case for the book's original ending http://t.co/xnR9W0vw #screenwriting #scriptchat...
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier swamps are getting swanky these days ;) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: Dont know if all that made sense, but pet peeve is:Where am I? How about this heading:INT. CHRISTMAS DAY - DAY #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@writingnewman: If the first ten pages are a slow burn, the script usually lacks drama. Always start with a hook, don't explain too much, yet. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:24 am    



 
@dwacon: @DRTrottier If this were a Wayans Brothers film... I could see a toilet sitting in a swamp with a pristine roll of Charmin. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:25 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Another pet peeve: "Obvious exposition." He: Darling, where did we go on our Honeymoon She: Hawaii. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:25 am    



 
@dandollar: so different apartment areas are not primary headings? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:25 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @jeannevb LOL on the swanky swamps.n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:25 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @DRTrottier Are you saying, don't do: ex. INT. RICK'S PLACE - ROULETTE ROOM - NIGHT? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:25 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @writingnewman Yes, don't reveal all exposition at once. Common problem. Give us enough to intrigue. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:26 am    



 
@dwacon: @DRTrottier Maybe they meant Christmas Valley, Oregon? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:26 am    



 
@tracinell: @DRTrottier yes, makes sense... screenwriters must ALWAYS be Clear, Concise, Creative, even (especially) in slug lines. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:26 am    



 
@malber: @JennaAvery i don't think he's saying DON't do that. I think he's saying you don't have to, as long as you set up RICKS first. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:26 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dandollar Good example: Master: INT. DAN'S HOUSE - DAY Seconday headings: BATHROOM, BEDROOM, LIVING ROOM, STAIRS, etc. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:27 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier *curtsy* I'm here for your amusement ;) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:27 am    



 
@dwacon: @DRTrottier A better interrogatory: “Honey… what did we DO on our honeymoon?” and the reply, “What… or, who?” #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:27 am    



 
@DRTrottier: If someone would please install a whiteboard, I could show you. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:27 am    



 
@malber: @JennaAvery then you can do ROULETTE ROOM later without a master heading (as long as you haven't left the building) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:27 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: RT @jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde *waves* hi, beautiful! #scriptchat || Back atcha smooch!
April 23, 2012, 12:27 am    



 
@writingnewman: RT @DRTrottier: @writingnewman Yes, don't reveal all exposition at once. Common problem. Give us enough to intrigue. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier Another pet peeve: "Obvious exposition." He: Darling, where did we go on our Honeymoon She: Hawaii. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@ozzywood: The Art of Titles http://t.co/tuQesq3p #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @malber Yes, that makes sense. I like it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @malber Yes, you're reading me. Rick's Place is the primary location. Any place inside Rick's is part of that primary loc #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @writingnewman Yes, dont reveal all exposition at once. Common problem. Give us enough to intrigue. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: RT @malber: @JennaAvery then you can do ROULETTE ROOM later without a master heading (as long as you havent left the building) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Go to http://t.co/ifMS2zRG, click on "Articles," and read #1 Formatting Flub, or similar title. It will all be clear. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:28 am    



 
@dandollar: @DRTrottier great! that is one way i usually do it, i will stick with that #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:29 am    



 
@jeannevb: that's in our upgrade plans RT @DRTrottier: If someone would please install a whiteboard, I could show you. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:29 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @jeannevb http://t.co/Cse89XV6! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:29 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Can you clarify the use of Continuous in slugs? Is it for when something tracks from 1 scene directly into next? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:29 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier Go to http://t.co/5ppTep7q, click on "Articles," read #1 Formatting Flub, or similar title. It will all be clear. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:29 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @CelluloidBlonde Max, what a pleasure to see you! Best always.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:29 am    



 
@art1032: RT @DRTrottier: Go to http://t.co/ifMS2zRG, click on "Articles," and read #1 Formatting Flub, or similar title. It will all be clear. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@tracinell: @DRTrottier Q. Is it used anymore? RT @SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Can you clarify the use of Continuous in slugs? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@JennaAvery: RT @SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Can you clarify the use of Continuous in slugs? Is it for when something tracks from 1 scene directly into next? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @AndreaLMcNeill Yes, as long as inside Rick's place, we can use secondary headings without the INT or EXT a/c already estab #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@AFWnews: @DRTrottier (David Trottier) is a guest in #scriptchat right now by the way http://t.co/oQtqC0Qa
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: @DRTrottier (David Trottier) is a guest in #scriptchat right now by the way http://t.co/96eMkmNY
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@jeannevb: Here's @DRTrottier's article w example of proper SLUG LINE formatting http://t.co/9SRri7ld #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:30 am    



 
@jolenejahnke: @DRTrottier "We see" used to be a big no-no, but seeing seeing a lot more specs taking liberties with this lately. Thoughts? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:31 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @DRTrottier If the location is in space, do you use NIGHT / DAY? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:31 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @SarahAlexis4 CONTINOUS means "this scene follows the previous scene without any jump in time. Use when not otherwise obvious #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:31 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: @DRTrottier Good to see you too. Smooch! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:31 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @CelluloidBlonde: @DRTrottier (David Trottier) is a guest in #scriptchat right now by the way http://t.co/TqKm9epn #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:31 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier @CelluloidBlonde... 2 of our present and former guests in one chat room :) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:31 am    



 
@JennaAvery: RT @jeannevb: Here's @DRTrottier's article w example of proper SLUG LINE formatting http://t.co/9SRri7ld #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @jeannevb: Heres @DRTrottiers article w example of proper SLUG LINE formatting http://t.co/hIdS4oJW #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@stacy_chambers: Howdy. Won't be too active on #scriptchat tonight b/c I'm attending from my phone. But I'm here. :-)
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@dandollar: How do you feel about how lean and quick action writing is nowadays? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @jolenejahnke Avoid "taking liberties." Go the extra mile. Direct the camera without using camera directions when you can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @elizabethkarr Thank you. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@malber: @jeannevb i would LOVE a whiteboard feature! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@ozzywood: Joss Whedon: Hollywood's golden boy http://t.co/TwjH6lMB #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:32 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @writingnewman Yes, dont reveal all exposition at once.Common problem.Give us enough to intrigue. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:33 am    



 
@JennaAvery: This makes me so happy. RT @ozzywood: Joss Whedon: Hollywood's golden boy http://t.co/VfIMeK8h #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:33 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dandollar Lean and quick is good, but dramatize dramatic moments. Don't write: There is a gunbattle and Jim is shot. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:33 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier @jolenejahnke Avoid "taking liberties." Go extra mile. Direct camera without using camera directions when u can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:33 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: @DRTrottier Thank YOU! Lotsa good info here. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:33 am    



 
@jeannevb: FYI, @DRTrottier teaches courses and also mentors... more info here http://t.co/2xPjvWqF #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:33 am    



 
@tracinell: Skype! Chat feature! RT @malber: @jeannevb i would LOVE a whiteboard feature! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:34 am    



 
@jeannevb: @malber all I need to do is find a nerd to create one for us ;) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:34 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Take opportunities to characterize--use specific verbs. Rather than "He is walking," write "He staggers" or "He sashays" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:34 am    



 
@caramumfordfilm: RT @DRTrottier: Lean and quick is good, but dramatize dramatic moments. Dont write: There is a gunbattle and Jim is shot. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:34 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @dandollar Lean & quick is good, but dramatize dramatic moments. Dont write: There's a gun battle & Jim is shot. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:34 am    



 
@JennaAvery: Vokle! Video Q&A AND chat. :) RT @tracinell: Skype! Chat feature! RT @malber: @jeannevb i would LOVE a whiteboard feature! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:34 am    



 
@malber: @DRTrottier what are your thoughts on trying to be funny in comedy scene descrip. and action lines? annoying or helpful w tone? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@scriptcat: Development hell can be grueling. Are you ready for a slog? Scriptcat weighs in: http://t.co/qwVmIQZA #screenwriting #scriptchat #writetip
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @DRTrottier:@dandollar Lean & quick is good, but dramatize dramatic moments.Dont write: There is a gunbattle and Jim is shot. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @jeannevb *rasies hand* nerd here. :) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@ozzywood: Little Screen, Big Characters http://t.co/c5D7xmfc #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: Good lord, people we give you the power of the internet and you want a dry erase board. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier Take opportun to characterize use specific verbs.Rather than "He is walking," write "He staggers" or "He sashays" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: @malber Send me a DM later about this whiteboard feature. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: Back away from the anachronisms. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:35 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @malber Trying to be funny is not funny. Comedy show grow out of characters and situation. Gags entertain us for 15-20 min. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@scriptcat: Have you answered the call to a #screenwriting adventure? Scriptcat's The Hero's Journey as #Screenwriter: http://t.co/kZeSo849 #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@dwacon: @malber @jeannevb Technically one could upload an image with twitpic or yfrog and attach it to their post... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @DRTrottier really curious about the CONTINUOUS question - how to use correctly in sluglines? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@CrispyPhoenix: @DRTrottier - thank you for this tonight - clearing up a lot of mistakes in sluglines for me!! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @AndreaLMcNeill And make it snappy. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @CelluloidBlonde: Back away from the anachronisms. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@dandollar: @DRTrottier I mean like: "Gun raised -- cocks -- FIRES"... sooo chopped up #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@jeannevb: @JennaAvery @tracinell @malber sweet jesus, we'd be talking all over ea other & drawing mustaches on everyone's faces! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@scriptcat: Scriptcat's Top 10 Daily Habits of a #Screenwriter now on MY BLANK PAGE: http://t.co/nun3e2w4 #screenwriting #scriptchat #writer #amwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @malber Good question. Wonder myself about matching voice/tone of script in general with description and action. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:36 am    



 
@chasffisher: Brain not up to writing even after 2 coffees. Therefore time for " story research" (aka watching movies) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:37 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @DRTrottier: Take opportunities to characterize--use specific verbs. Rather than "He is walking," write "He staggers" or "He sashays" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:37 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @JennaAvery INT. HOUSE - DAY John opens the door. EXT. HOUSE - CONTINUOUS John steps out. More.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:37 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: @jeannevb I'm drawing a mustache on you right now but you keep moving down the screen, so annoying. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:37 am    



 
@stacy_chambers: RT @DRTrottier: Take opportunities to characterize--use specific verbs. Rather than "He is walking," write "He staggers" or "He sashays" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:37 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Jenna, the example is correct, but you don't need CONTINUOUS because it's already obvious. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:37 am    



 
@DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:38 am    



 
@malber: @DRTrottier absolutely characters should drive comedy. but does "Her room looked like Rainbow Bright puked all over it" work? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:38 am    



 
@JennaAvery: @DRTrottier So no need to add CONTINUOUS to every slug? Just when it changes to new day or night? do you ever do NEXT DAY? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:38 am    



 
@writingnewman: Theme and tone are key when evaluating a script. You have to read your material objectively so you know what needs re-writing. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:38 am    



 
@JennaAvery: RT @DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:38 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @SarahAlexis4 Definitely stick to your own voice in writing description, and use good writing techniques at the same time. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:38 am    



 
@jolenejahnke: RT @DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@Watsoneggar: RT @tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @dandollar Lean & quick is good, but dramatize dramatic moments. Dont write: There's a gun battle & Jim is shot. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: I've read competition scripts that make me crazy, 120 pages of "continuous" time designations. Urk. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: Author of The Screenwriter's Bible @DRTrottier is on #scriptchat now! 5 to 6 pm PST every Sunday. Ask him questions!
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde don't worry, I have a margarita mustache already ;) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@jvartus: RT @DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @malber I like the rainbow line. Again, a reader wants to read something that's interesting to read. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@gogorach: RT @elizabethkarr: Author of The Screenwriter's Bible @DRTrottier is on #scriptchat now! 5 to 6 pm PST every Sunday. Ask him questions!
April 23, 2012, 12:39 am    



 
@JennaAvery: RT @elizabethkarr: Author of The Screenwriter's Bible @DRTrottier is on #scriptchat now! 5 to 6 pm PST every Sunday. Ask him questions!
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@dandollar: RT @DRTrottier: @SarahAlexis4 Stick to your own voice in writing description, use good writing techniques at the same time. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @CelluloidBlonde Right. Use CONTINUOUS only when it's necessary. If it's already clear, you don't need it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Any narrative devices/formatting styles that are useful specifically in certain genres? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: I was told comedy, what makes something funny, is the unexpected. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@JennaAvery: RT @DRTrottier: @CelluloidBlonde Right. Use CONTINUOUS only when it's necessary. If it's already clear, you don't need it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @DRTrottier And that was interesting to read...for me. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:40 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @CelluloidBlonde Right. Use CONTINUOUS only when its necessary. If its already clear, you dont need it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:41 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Just a second, I gotta stick my hands in the bucket of water and cool them off. Ahhhhh.... Okay continue.n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:41 am    



 
@zacsanford2: @sdigda No. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:41 am    



 
@ozzywood: Wanna work in the movie industry? You MUST read this. | myPDFscripts http://t.co/gJl2e0A0 #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:41 am    



 
@caramumfordfilm: RT @elizabethkarr: Author of The Screenwriters Bible @DRTrottier is on #scriptchat now! 5 to 6 pm PST every Sunday. Ask him questions!
April 23, 2012, 12:41 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @AndreaLMcNeill Give a character some kind of pretense and then bring him/her down a notch. That's funny. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@tracinell: You're doing great! RT @DRTrottier: Just a second, I gotta stick my hands in the bucket of water and cool them off. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: @DRTrottier I've always thought what you have to say about active verbs is particularly important, David. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @AndreaLMcNeill Give a character some kind of pretense and then bring him/her down a notch. Thats funny. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@rebelshea: @DRTrottier How would you format a phone conversation? This feels awkward every way I try it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier have you met @malber yet? He's a cool TV writer guy... DEATH VALLEY on MTV #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:42 am    



 
@sdigda: @zacsanford2 thank you - was working something as an exercise but figured "if it isn't going to go anywhere..." #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: [That's not water.] #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@ozzywood: The Secret to a Great First 10 Pages http://t.co/71bQ52BJ #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@rdlln: @DRTrottier in SWB you mention outer space as ex. of no day or night w/ about scene in a windowless room or deep in a mine shaft #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@zacsanford2: Good Q. RT @rebelshea: @DRTrottier How would you format a phone conversation? This feels awkward every way I try it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @CelluloidBlonde: @DRTrottier Ive always thought what you have to say about active verbs is particularly important, David. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @ozzywood: The Secret to a Great First 10 Pages http://t.co/wbS6kzOh #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@malber: @rebelshea i almost always use INTERCUT: for phone convos. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @CelluloidBlonde Thanks. And I usually prefer specific words to the word "beat." For example..... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:43 am    



 
@ozzywood: Impressive - Saving Mr. Banks http://t.co/iG8NEKfZ #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:44 am    



 
@dandollar: i'll quote an earlier guest we had: "F*** char. bios!" Do you feel the same way about backstories, or are they important? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:44 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier haha you're doing great! Don't electrocute yourself! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:44 am    



 
@DRTrottier: ...Character on the phone, when he listens, we write beat. Instead: "nervously" or "polishing his gun" more interesting. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:44 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier @CelluloidBlonde Thanks. And I usually prefer specific words to the word "beat." For example.... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:44 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: @tracinell @DRTrottier Same thing in acting. Choose an active verb to play. More specific the better. #writingactingintersection #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Hey, we only have 110 pages. Look for opportunities to characterize, such as "beat" example. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@malber: Hi. :) also working on a feature currently RT @jeannevb: @DRTrottier have you met @malber yet? Hes a cool TV writer guy... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@sdigda: @dandollar why no bios? cop out to char dev? or just wasted pages? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@RT1138: RT @ozzywood: The Secret to a Great First 10 Pages http://t.co/71bQ52BJ #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@zacsanford2: @malber I use INTERCUT but I've seen so many different variations of how it is formatted. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Someone says something shocking. Describe another character's facial expression or gesture to help us get inside character #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier Character on phone, when he listens, we write beat. Instead: "nervously" or "polishing his gun" more interesting. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:45 am    



 
@art1032: RT @DRTrottier: ...Character on the phone, when he listens, we write beat. Instead: "nervously" or "polishing his gun" more interesting. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@writingnewman: The '8-9/10' scripts I grade have a defined theme. The '5/10' or less usually lack theme. Read it objectively and take notes. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@HorganDavid: RT @elizabethkarr: Author of The Screenwriter's Bible @DRTrottier is on #scriptchat now! 5 to 6 pm PST every Sunday. Ask him questions!
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@AFWnews: RT @drtrottier: I usually prefer specific words to the word "beat." For example..... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: RT @drtrottier: I usually prefer specific words to the word "beat." For example..... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@dandollar: @sdigda some people think they're wastes of time. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @zacsanford2 It can vary. The main thing is to be clear so the reader knows what you are doing. Little format goofs are ok #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: Someone says something shocking. Describe another characters facial expression/gesture help us get inside charac #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@rdlln: @DRTrottier but is it better to err on side of specificity? "slides her iPhone across the table" vs. "slides her smart phone" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:46 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Q: Any advice on attacking the writing of action scenes to keep pace brisk and deliver impact? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@jeannevb: 14 more min to pick Dr. Format's @DRTrottier brain... but you can have a few of his brain cells 24/7 here http://t.co/xAxbyhGN #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@AFWnews: RT @drtrottier: ...on phone, when he listens, we write beat. Instead: "nervously" or "polishing his gun" more interesting. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: RT @drtrottier: ...on phone, when he listens, we write beat. Instead: "nervously" or "polishing his gun" more interesting. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@FilmTVDiversity: RT @elizabethkarr: Author of The Screenwriter's Bible @DRTrottier is on #scriptchat now! 5 to 6 pm PST every Sunday. Ask him questions!
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @zacsanford2 It can vary. main thing, be clear so reader knows what you are doing. Little format goofs are ok #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @rdlln Specific is almost always better--helps the reader visualize #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: Stuck in traffic so late to the party but *had* to stop in to say how much I love @DRTrottier column in @scriptmag. Thx #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:47 am    



 
@ozzywood: Scene Description Spotlight: “Basic Instinct” http://t.co/f6zYA7Sa #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@sdigda: tx 4 answer RT @dandollar: @sdigda some people think theyre wastes of time. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@ozzywood: Screenwriting Advice From The Past: Action [Part 1] | Go Into The Story http://t.co/TumGM3ww #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@jeannevb: @CelluloidBlonde @DRTrottier I always polish my gun while I'm on the phone...who doesn't? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: @rdlln Specific is almost always better--helps the reader visualize #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Wow, only 14 more minutes. This has gone fast. Apologies for comments or questions I'm missing. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@caramumfordfilm: RT @DRTrottier: @rdlln Specific is almost always better--helps the reader visualize #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:48 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @wayneothewriter Love the Dallas Screenwriters. Thoroughly enjoyed that group. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:49 am    



 
@rebelshea: @malber I've used INTERCUT the most. Always looking for a better approach though. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:49 am    



 
@DRTrottier: I said specific is good, but don't overload the reader with details. Say as much as you can with as few words as you can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:49 am    



 
@writingnewman: A 'good read' makes me remember the characters a week later. Make each character 'pop'. Unique body language, ticks. #scriptchat #intern
April 23, 2012, 12:49 am    



 
@DRTrottier: I said to say as much with as few words, but that does not apply to dramatic, emotional, key scenes. Milk the moment! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@zacsanford2: RT @DRTrottier: dont overload the reader with details. Say as much as you can with as few words as you can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier re: saying as much as u can w few words... this is why Twitter is a great writing tool! #140chars #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@malber: @rebelshea i think it depends on what u want 2 accomplish. sometimes i'll just use (over the phone) parenthetical 4 a fast convo #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @writingnewman Yes, quirks, idiosyncrasies, even a prop. Give us a handle so we can hang onto this character #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@ozzywood: James Cameron briefly talks Terminator 5 | Flickering Myth http://t.co/uaKeJUAR #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @DRTrottier I said specific is good, but dont overload reader w/details.Say as much as u can with as few words as you can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@dwacon: @rdlln In the end, the producer’s product placement deal will determine whether it is iPhone, Droid, or whatever... #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:50 am    



 
@writingnewman: Be clear, visual, simple. Remember, you're telling a story with words and pictures. #scriptchat #intern
April 23, 2012, 12:51 am    



 
@Scatoma: Strewnfields weekly chapter http://t.co/BkBMu2HV #amwriting #writing #bookbuzzr #scriptchat #fiction #novels #writers #reading #Books
April 23, 2012, 12:51 am    



 
@writingnewman: RT @DRTrottier: @writingnewman Yes, quirks, idiosyncrasies, even a prop. Give us a handle so we can hang onto this character #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:51 am    



 
@tracinell: Ah-ha. RT @DRTrottier: specific is good, but dont overload reader w/ details. Say as much as u can w/ as few words as u can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:51 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @DRTrottier: I said 2say as much w/as few words, but that does not apply to dramatic, emotional, key scenes.Milk the moment! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:51 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @dwacon Exactly, Don't worry about product placement in a spec. It's all going to change for the shoot later. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:51 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @writingnewman: A good read makes me remember characters a week later. Make each character pop. Unique body language, ticks. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:52 am    



 
@MonaLiNYC: Peeping to see if connection between @DRTrottier and MovieMagic screenwriting software mentioned...(Yes, a tiny history there) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:52 am    



 
@writingnewman: I read a spec where the protagonist carried a diet coke can with her throughout the film. Remembered her simply because of that. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:52 am    



 
@rdlln: @DRTrottier love to have you drop in sometime for a quick comment or guest review on http://t.co/QV6qetRa #scriptchat #writershelpingwriters
April 23, 2012, 12:52 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @writingnewman: Be clear, visual, simple. Remember, youre telling a story with words and pictures. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:52 am    



 
@jeannevb: @malber once your feature is out... I smell a #scriptchat guest #mwhahaha
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@rebelshea: @malber Makes sense. I often only show 1 side of convo to keep it simple, unless the two locations are important for the action. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@ozzywood: Scriptchat: David Trottier aka Dr. Format to Guest on USA Scriptchat Sunday April 22, 2012 http://t.co/8filS9GU #scriptchat #amwriting...
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @tracinell RT @writingnewman A good read makes me remember characters week l8r.Make character pop.Unique body language,ticks. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@sdigda: how often do ethnicity or gender change? MT @DRTrottier Dont worry @ product placement in a spec. Its all going 2change ...later #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: Say as much with as few words, but that does not apply to dramatic, emotional, key scenes. Milk the moment! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @MonaLiNYC Yes, The Screenwriter's Bible was consulted to create ScriptThing and ScriptThing became MovieMagic Screenwriter #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @DRTrottier: Lets return to one of our original premises: Youre writing for a reader. You have to get past that reader. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:53 am    



 
@kingisafink: RT @DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat via @elizabethkarr
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@writingnewman: Before I write dialogue, I say to myself, 'actions speak louder than words.' In this business, that's god damn right. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @DRTrottier: Lets return to one of our original premises: Youre writing for a reader. You have to get past that reader. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@phillipapip: RT @DRTrottier: Take opportunities to characterize--use specific verbs. Rather than "He is walking," write "He staggers" or "He sashays" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@ozzywood: On Flashbacks. http://t.co/0OCyYG7V #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@tracinell: RT @DRTrottier: Lets return to one of our original premises: Youre writing for a reader. You have to get past that reader. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@JLichtenberg: RT @ozzywood: On Flashbacks. http://t.co/0OCyYG7V #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:54 am    



 
@jvartus: RT @DRTrottier: Let's return to one of our original premises: You're writing for a reader. You have to get past that reader. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@SarahAlexis4: Think bottom line is to make the reader forget they're reading and truly transport them into the world w/ clarity of your words #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@stacy_chambers: @DRTrottier Do you think it's important to maintain one character's POV during a scene? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@dandollar: RT @elizabethkarr Lets return to one of our original premises: Youre writing for a reader. You have to get past that reader. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @writingnewman: Before I write dialogue, I say to myself, actions speak louder than words. In this biz, thats god damn right. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @writingnewman Movies are primarily visual. It's stageplays that are primarily verbal--mostly dialogue. Novels go inside. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@dwacon: @WriteCoachKiki My patron saint Shane Black directly addressed the reader. Although, no one should dare try that at home… #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @SarahAlexis4 Amen! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @stacy_chambers: @DRTrottier Do you think its important to maintain one characters POV during a scene? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:55 am    



 
@jeannevb: Amen RT @writingnewman Be4 I write dialogue, I say to myself, actions speak louder than words. In this biz, thats god damn right #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @stacy_chambers Depends on the scene. Sounds like a cop out, but true. :-) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@RobbG88: Will 6th Edition Bible be available in Kindle/ePub?n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@keithman07: @zacsanford2 Very true. One of the biggest problems I had with earlier drafts was a heavy reliance on VO. Ended up removing it #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: @dwacon Love Shane Black #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@rdlln: .@zacsanford2 @DRTrottier guess I'll have to place in the top 10 http://t.co/L3JG9NuI so I can win some Movie Magic software. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@sdigda: RT @DRTrottier @writingnewman Movies r primarily visual.Its stageplays that r primarily verbal-mostly dialogue.Novels go inside. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@writingnewman: @DRTrottier reminds me of a script I read that was written by a famous novelist. Read like a novel, wanted to rip my eyes out! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:56 am    



 
@dandollar: read this in morgan freeman's voice RT @elizabethkarr: RT @writingnewman: In this biz, thats god damn right. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:57 am    



 
@ozzywood: Movie Moments Through the Generations http://t.co/Hn5HLxqn #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:57 am    



 
@corkyloesch: RT @kingisafink: RT @DRTrottier: One of the principles of good spec writing is clarity. Readers read fast. #scriptchat via @elizabethkarr
April 23, 2012, 12:57 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Shane Black; "And you know what I mean. You're a highly paid development executive...." Nope, don't try this at home. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:57 am    



 
@WriteCoachKiki: @DRTrottier @dwacon Yes, he can. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:57 am    



 
@RobbG88: A scene at the bar, another in a backroom (both inside the restaurant) - would you have one master and 2 secondary? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:58 am    



 
@ozzywood: How to Get the Most Out of a Script Evaluation | Script Magazine http://t.co/OLS1sbEp #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:58 am    



 
@ozzywood: Screen Tasmania | Wide Angle Tasmania - POV masterclass with Karel Segers http://t.co/2IdL49cR #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@Brainardman: RT @ozzywood: James Cameron briefly talks Terminator 5 | Flickering Myth http://t.co/uaKeJUAR #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



  
@JLichtenberg: RT @ozzywood: Scriptchat: David Trottier aka Dr. Format to Guest on USA Scriptchat Sunday April 22, 2012 http://t.co/8filS9GU #scriptchat #amwriting...
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@DRTrottier: Did I detect a five-second pause? Am I waring anyone down? #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@CelluloidBlonde: "This is the kind of house I'm going to buy if this script sells." ~ Shane Black (paraphrased) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@rdlln: RT @DRTrottier: @rdlln Specific is almost always better--helps the reader visualize #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@ozzywood: Aspiring screenwriter: Go Hollywood or go indie http://t.co/zOL5qyne #screenwriting #scriptchat #botw
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@JLichtenberg: RT @ozzywood: Movie Moments Through the Generations http://t.co/Hn5HLxqn #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@DRTrottier: @RobbG88 I probably would, depending on the dramatic goals of the scene. Master heading restaurant and then secondaries. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 12:59 am    



 
@elizabethkarr: @DRTrottier & #treefort Thank you for a wonderful hour. Have favorited a zillion tweets. (my filing cabinet). #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@GinyMacGregor: Love writing dialogue...#scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier you're about to cross the finish line! Get the ice ready for those hot fingers #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@LisaGProsek: @DRTrottier Thanks so much for being here for #scriptchat! Learned many great lessons tonight! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@DRTrottier: @ozzywood Thanks for the mention. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@rdlln: Thanks for joining us for #scriptchat @DRTrottier They need to start stocking hotel rooms w/ The Screenwriter's Bible
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@tracinell: Another great guest, thank you @DRTrottier for being here tonight! Here's a 2nd box of junior mints, you earned it! ;) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:00 am      



 
@CelluloidBlonde: @DRTrottier Nice chat, and good seeing you, David. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@DRTrottier: This has been a ton of fun! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@tracinell: Thank you, #treefort what a great night. *muah!* #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@SarahAlexis4: @DRTrottier Thanks for being a guest and taking the time to field all our questions. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@jolenejahnke: @DRTrottier Fantastic. Thank you for sharing your time with us! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@dandollar: Thanks so much! @DRTrottier #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@zacsanford2: @DRTrottier Thanks for being a wonderful guest tonight. Lots of great answers and advice! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@jeannevb: Thank you so much @DRTrottier for letting us pick your brain! You rocked it. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@DRTrottier: Love junior mints, too. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@JennaAvery: @DRTrottier Thank you so much! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@WriteCoachKiki: @DRTrottier Thx so much! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@RobbG88: Thank you, David! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@DRTrottier: I just have one last thing to say: Thanks to all for the intelligent questions and comments. And keep writing! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@jeannevb: THIS! RT @rdlln: Thx 4 joining us for #scriptchat @DRTrottier They need to start stocking hotel rooms w/The Screenwriters Bible #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@art1032: @DRTrottier #Treefort Thank u for another great #scriptchat loads of great info as usual:)
April 23, 2012, 1:01 am      



 
@GinyMacGregor: Just in time to say "Good bye" #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:02 am      



 
@jeannevb: @tracinell *muah* back at ya #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:02 am      



 
@DRTrottier: Jeanne promised me you'd be good, and you are good! I wish you the best. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:02 am      



 
@tracinell: @DRTrottier it's official, we can be eternal friends. #nopressure ;) #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:02 am      



 
@DRTrottier: Have a pleasant evening, everyone! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:02 am      



 
@jeannevb: I'll pull the transcript in a few minutes and post when it's live. Thank you chatters for all the great Q's! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:02 am      



 
@DRTrottier: @tracinell Yes. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:03 am      



 
@jeannevb: best community ever RT @DRTrottier: Jeanne promised me youd be good, and you are good! I wish you the best. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:03 am      



 
@wayneothewriter: Thanks @DRTrottier great chat #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:03 am      



 
@AndreaLMcNeill: @DRTrottier Enjoy your evening. Thank you. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:03 am      



 
@DRTrottier: @jeannevb "muah" to you. Gonna sign off. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:03 am      



 
@dwacon: This was awesome! Thanks all!n #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:04 am      



 
@WriteCoachKiki: RT @rdlln: Thx 4 joining us for #scriptchat @DRTrottier They need to start stocking hotel rooms w/The Screenwriters Bible
April 23, 2012, 1:04 am      



 
@malber: @jeannevb i could probably be talked into that :) though specifics might be scant before anything official potentially happens. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:04 am      



 
@stacy_chambers: @DRTrottier Thanks for answering our questions! Can't wait to check out your site. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:04 am      



 
@jeannevb: @DRTrottier thanks your family for us! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:04 am      



 
@DRTrottier: Just had a wonderful session with #scriptchat Great people.
April 23, 2012, 1:04 am      



 
@WriteCoachKiki: @dwacon Thanks for bringing up Shane Black - always puts a smile on my face. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:05 am      



 
@WriteCoachKiki: @malber Ah-ha...... waiting patiently. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:05 am      



 
@AutumnRinaldi: Are you fighting against inserting camera angles or cinematography into your script? #scriptfrenzy #scriptchat #amwriting
April 23, 2012, 1:05 am      



 
@Angie_Lavallee: RT @jeannevb: THIS! RT @rdlln: Thx 4 joining us for #scriptchat @DRTrottier They need to start stocking hotel rooms w/The Screenwriters Bible #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:05 am      



 
@jeannevb: Our short film #impasse was born on Twitter (voyeurism coffeehouse). Help your pimp out #prettyplz http://t.co/6SeSy6nH #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:06 am      



 
@malber: @DRTrottier thanks for the great chat. very helpful info to the newbies and a great refresher for the old hands. #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:06 am      



 
@DepthPersuasion: RT @DRTrottier: I said to say as much with as few words, but that does not apply to dramatic, emotional, key scenes. Milk the moment! #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:07 am      



 
@jeannevb: FYI, if ur looking for doable contest (15 pgs) that wins 10 finalists a mentor, chk this 1: http://t.co/I1D2o9Qx #discount #scriptchat
April 23, 2012, 1:07 am      


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