The transcript can also be read directly on Spotify here.
Moderated by Teenie Russell.
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Sunday, January 5, 2014
Euro Scriptchat Transcript with Producer/Writer Robin Bell, 5th of January 2014
Euro Scriptchat was joined by co-creator of Twisted Showcase, Robin Bell as we chatted about creating a web series, writing, producing, working with actors and lots more.
The transcript can also be read directly on Spotify here.
Moderated by Teenie Russell.
The transcript can also be read directly on Spotify here.
Moderated by Teenie Russell.
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Euro Scriptchat Transcript: Fact vs Fiction 13th October 2013
Tonight we set off to explore how much fact is really needed in a fictional story. Do we ignore all that we believe to be a fact for the sake of the story?
When it comes to a Historical drama, how much license do writers have to alternate the sequence of events in order to tell a stronger more powerful version?
Hope you enjoy the read which can also be read directly on Storify.
Moderated by @teenierussell
When it comes to a Historical drama, how much license do writers have to alternate the sequence of events in order to tell a stronger more powerful version?
Hope you enjoy the read which can also be read directly on Storify.
Moderated by @teenierussell
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Euro Scriptchat Transcript - Guest Jeanne V Bowerman on Adaptations, 6th of October 2013
Tonight Jeanne V Bowerman talked about the process of adapting a novel to screen. The transcript is full of little gems and great tips from securing the rights to adapting the screenplay. Put your feet up and enjoy the read.
You can also read the transcript directly on Storify.
Moderated by Teenie Russell
You can also read the transcript directly on Storify.
Moderated by Teenie Russell
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Transcript: Euro Scriptchat w/ Yvonne Grace, 7th of July 2013
TV Drama Producer/ Writer/Trainer Yvonne Grace joins Euro Scriptchat to talk about Structure, Storylines and finding out is an idea will work as a series.
Moderators: @teenierussell @TaroJ
You can also read it on Storify
Teenie Russell@teenierussell
It's #scriptchat O'Clock! Come join us as we talk about TV storylining, structure and more with @YVONNEGRACE1
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@Bang2write we're joined by @YVONNEGRACE1 tonight! It's all about TV series structure #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
Evening all! #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
Hi @YVONNEGRACE1 Thank you for joining us tonight!#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@rosieclaverton Hi there #scriptchat
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Debbie Moon@DebbieBMoon
#scriptchat Hello all!
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Vicky Hinault@vickyhinault
Hi everyone #scriptchat
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Taro@TaroJ
Hi #Scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
Got any questions for @YVONNEGRACE1 ? Fire away! :-)#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@vickyhinault hello @DebbieBMoon @Bang2write@rosieclaverton et al #scriptchat
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Ruzzle Kicks@antonsays
#scriptchat good evening
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Sally Abbott@SallyAbbott3
@teenierussell @yvonnegrace1 Hello-ha! #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what makes good structure? #scriptchat
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Vicky Hinault@vickyhinault
@teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 What is the key thing to look for in script readers experience to find a genuinely good one?#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@antonsays evening all #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@SallyAbbott3 @teenierussell come in, there's room! #scriptchat
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Michelle Goode@Sofluid
#scriptchat *waves*
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Taro@TaroJ
Hi @YVONNEGRACE1 so how do you you know if your idea is better suited to TV than feature #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@vickyhinault @teenierussell I assume you mean someone you want to assess your work? Experience is key #scriptchat
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Claire Yeowart@ClaireYeowart
Hi everyone! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Sofluid waving back #scriptchat
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Angela Jobson@jobbbo
#scriptchat Hello everyone.
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ if your idea is best told in more than one part #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@ClaireYeowart welcome! #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what defines good structure? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@jobbbo hello :) #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@YVONNEGRACE1 What questions do you ask of a series idea to see if it's got legs? #scriptchat
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Amanda Kane@amandakane88
#scriptchat I'm writing my very first short film - any advice for an aspiring writer?
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Sharita@14Shari
Have we started yet? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@rosieclaverton is there enuf material for more than 1 char? are there more than 3 beats to each storyline? can you crossover?#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@rosieclaverton by crossover I mean interconnect with other storylines #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@yvonnegrace1 Thanks! Good starters to mull over! #scriptchat
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robinbellwriter@robinbellwriter
Hi all #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 beat is a sequence of scenes, I take it?#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari trying to ans this in 140! if the script has a natural 'shape' this means the structure is solid if it has #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@robinbellwriter hello sir #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
#scriptchat “@2weddings: @teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 any examples online of TV series bibles?”
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ also, a commerciality is important in tv so the story needs to resonate to a wide audience #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 For a tv pilot series, do u have to know the story arc for the first two seasons? #scriptchat
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robinbellwriter@robinbellwriter
@YVONNEGRACE1 I find 3 page brief treatments for TV series work for me. What could I explore with longer treatments#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell @2weddings I am wracking my brain - can't think of any - I will do a blog on the subject if it helps! #scriptchat
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
Ooh, I'm online for #scriptchat for once! Hello, all!
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what is your process in developing a tv series? how do you start and take off from there? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari no, you should know what happens in the first season; an outline of general arcs for the first is sufficient #scriptchat
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Gary Thomas@2weddings
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell yes please! :) #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@robinbellwriter character arcs across the series as a whole; episode outlines of two eps, more back story #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@euripidean hello there! #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 What are the biggest mistakes you see from TV spec scripts? #scriptchat
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robinbellwriter@robinbellwriter
@YVONNEGRACE1 would love to immerse in a big expansive series bible. Maybe indulgent but think my next project demands it#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari with a very strong treatment, then an episode outline plus storylines for at least 4 subsequent eps #scriptchat
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
@teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 Couldn't fit my #scriptchat on to that one. :-/
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Michelle Goode@Sofluid
#scriptchat Most TV scripts; one-offs or series, can only ever be a calling card. What would you recommend writers have in their portfolio?
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Angela Jobson@jobbbo
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell @2weddings That would be very useful indeed, its an area that there isn't much info about#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@euripidean don't forget the #scriptchat so everyone can join in. Great question!
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Fluid Eye Films@fluideyefilms
@YVONNEGRACE1 wave #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@robinbellwriter be careful. do if for yourself. if you are pitching it to a prod don't add the bible until they ask #scriptchat
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Gary Thomas@2weddings
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell also, would u need a series bible for something u know will only be 3 episodes? #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what has to be in the treatment besides the main characters and their story arc? What makes a good treatment? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell a script that is best told as a single. Not enough material, not enough subtext to balance the text #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@2weddings @teenierussell no, you don't need a bible for this length a strong treatment; ep 1 outline, plus storylines #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 Could the lack of material sometimes be fixed by adding a B Storyline? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari a treatment is a selling doc+a means for you to clarify the world, the chars, the narrative throughline+the tone#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari a good treatment has all of those things - have a look@my blog, (after!) I bang on about treatments a fair bit!#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
We're half-way through Euro #scriptchat with guest@YVONNEGRACE1 Join us with your questions as we explore if your TV idea has legs!
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell @euripidean yes, you could need more story or poss you are not looking for as many beats as there actually are#scriptchat
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Claire Yeowart@ClaireYeowart
@YVONNEGRACE1 instead of writing lots of specs, should writers focus more on 1 page pitches/ treatments to sell? #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@jobbbo @YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell @2weddings there are loads online, in The TV section of the B2W bit.ly bundles#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell you need an A a B and a C at least to get a good tv ep going and this will ensure more material for further eps#scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 can you explain the difference between a beat and a scene? A beat is a sequence of scenes? #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@YVONNEGRACE1 Do you have any tips for developing supporting characters beyond archetypes? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@ClaireYeowart writers should be writing those aswell as scripts - get good at selling your idea in short, succinct ways #scriptchat
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell Cheers! Think I always tend to think of ep 1 as beginning, 2, middle and 3 end! #scriptchat
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Gary Thomas@2weddings
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell bit.ly/16gW3a8 ooh I found this ages back & forgot about it! V useful from @mikejonestv#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @jobbbo @teenierussell @2weddings thanks lucy - coming to the rescue! #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
Here's the TV Writing & Series Bible section of The Reqd Reading List bitly.com/bundles/o_4h0h… @YVONNEGRACE1@teenierussell #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@jobbbo @teenierussell @2weddings definitely going to write a blog about tv bibles next! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@2weddings @teenierussell @mikejonestv ah well done Gary, I have that one on my website - it's a corker #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
Lee's site is best -- TV Writing - directory of TV Scripts & Series Bibles bit.ly/12c0tBP #scriptchat @YvonneGrace1 @teenierussell
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell @euripidean I'd look at the characters and ask what other stories they might get involved in#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 I usually write ep1 and a small paragraph with what happens in eps2-6 Should I be writing much more for other eps? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell I want to stress about bibles tho, its more imp in tv to do a great treatment than a bible #scriptchat
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@euripidean @YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell Yeah, a 3-parter is like a long film, I think. More like a film than a returning series#scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell can you talk us thru the treatment: what's in it, exactly? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell no, in your treatment, a small para is sufficient for further eps. Prods need to feel their input is vital #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 Is there a demand for 3-parters?@EddieRobson #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell if you over present in your treatment, a prod will feel you've gone too far w/o their aid #scriptchat puts them off!
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
@teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 @EddieRobson God, I hope so!#scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 can explain the difference between a beat and a scene? or is it the same? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell @EddieRobson looking at current output, the serial (4/6 parter) is fave 3 parters are hard cos they're limited#scriptchat
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@YVONNEGRACE1 a parter is an episode? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari a beat is a moment in the time of the storyline. a scene will have perhaps 5/6 beats pushing the sline forward #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 How about Soaps, how do they differ in structure to TV Drama? #scriptchat
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell Limited how? I'm interested as I'm trying to break the story for a 3-parter now. #scriptchat
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell I know there are more 4-6 parters around but I don't think it'll stretch further. #scriptchat
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Debbie Moon@DebbieBMoon
@YVONNEGRACE1 @14Shari hmm, seems we have different definitions here :) #scriptchat
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Wallace Brown@NamingJasonC
@YVONNEGRACE1 #scriptchat. Just woken up. Recovering from the tennis. Hey all. Cld u give an example of when yopu say, "over presenting".
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell up to 8 pgs, title, logline, para setting out 'the world' char biog plus storyline arc over ep1 #scriptchat
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Roland Moore@RolandMooreTV
@YVONNEGRACE1 Hi Yvonne, where do you stand on using photos in character breakdowns? I've seen it a lot recently.#scriptchat
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Taro@TaroJ
In the UK what is more useful a spec script or a spec version of an existing show i.e Doctors for BBC #Scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@DebbieBMoon thats why I asked #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell and sugg of further storylines for other eps o+say how many eps too; format #scriptchat
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Jacob Krueger Studio@jacobkrueger
Structure actually happens on two levels. ow.ly/9qzl8#screenwriting #scriptchat
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Taro@TaroJ
@NamingJasonC @YVONNEGRACE1 example of over presenting? Boris Becker on the tennis :-) #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@RolandMooreTV hi sir, I wouldn't - but if you have an actor in mind, sugg them in the treatment #scriptchat
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell That's interesting as I'm usually afraid of presenting something that looks half-arsed.#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ tricky both really depends on what the prod is looking for specs are better in my view for getting a sense of the talent#scriptchat
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@TaroJ Everyone I've met says spec script. Don't pitch eps of existing shows, they all have their own process for development#scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 how do you come up with ideas? tricks to find fresh pov? #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@YVONNEGRACE1 Do certain genres lend themselves to specific season lengths? e.g. 13x45 scifi v 8x60 crime #scriptchat
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Jim@jimmytwiz
Think I got the beginning and the end just need to beef up the B story a bit. #scriptchat #writing #screenwriting
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@NamingJasonC giving too much information on story for eg 'he does this then she does that' it's dull+not nec broad strokes pls#scriptchat
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Taro@TaroJ
@EddieRobson that's what I thought, I've heard it quite common in the US #scriptchat
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Roland Moore@RolandMooreTV
@YVONNEGRACE1 Great,thanks. Seen that done along the lines of "Timothy Spall?" in the chr biog #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell they have more storylines, more characters, more interlocking slines per ep #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell interesting cos I've heard that described as a bible as well as a treatment :) #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what services do you offer to screenwriters?#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 Is there an ideal number of characters for Drama? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@EddieRobson @teenierussell in terms of the territory you can explore+the depth you can go - your idea may suit a 3 part#scriptchat
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@TaroJ Yeah, I gather that's how they do things there. Don't think they'd take a pilot script by a new writer seriously #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari check me out here scriptadvice.co.uk #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 link doesn't work #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 thank you very much for answering our questions. Great chat ! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell no, in my world that is a treatment a bible is a much more detailed doc EE bible wd break yr toe#scriptchat
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Claire Yeowart@ClaireYeowart
Thanks @YVONNEGRACE1 great #scriptchat!
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell if you dropped it obv #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@RolandMooreTV @YVONNEGRACE1 yes I've noticed that recently; noise IMHO #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell again, depends on format. I would say odd numbers are better than even+no more than 7 if a serial #scriptchat
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Taro@TaroJ
Thanks @YVONNEGRACE1 and everyone else, next week we have an open topic so hopefully see you all then #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell lol, I get that - I always recommend accompanying "pitch material" for spec pilots 4-10 pgs only #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell but of course, depends again on the storyline ensemble pieces usually have 4/6/8/ or 3/5/9 #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 never thought about odd numbers but I can picture that. #scriptchat
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Scott Myers@GoIntoTheStory
6-part interview series: Screenwriter Arash Amel ("Grace of Monaco") bit.ly/1adQ4dL #scriptchat #screenwriting #movies
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@ClaireYeowart that was quick - hope I was helpful #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
Thank you @YVONNEGRACE1 for joining us! That was a great chat! #scriptchat
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Richard Cosgrove@rcosgrove
@YVONNEGRACE1 Does a TV bible hold char histories, continuity + world rules, writer does and don'ts? @Bang2write@teenierussell #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ fastest hour I've ever spent! thanks for having me#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell you are welcome - I had a lovely time! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@rcosgrove @Bang2write @teenierussell yes, it is much more of a 'branding' document for that partic show #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
It's #scriptchat O'Clock! Come join us as we talk about TV storylining, structure and more with @YVONNEGRACE1
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@Bang2write we're joined by @YVONNEGRACE1 tonight! It's all about TV series structure #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
Evening all! #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
Hi @YVONNEGRACE1 Thank you for joining us tonight!#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@rosieclaverton Hi there #scriptchat
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Debbie Moon@DebbieBMoon
#scriptchat Hello all!
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Vicky Hinault@vickyhinault
Hi everyone #scriptchat
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Taro@TaroJ
Hi #Scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
Got any questions for @YVONNEGRACE1 ? Fire away! :-)#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@vickyhinault hello @DebbieBMoon @Bang2write@rosieclaverton et al #scriptchat
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Ruzzle Kicks@antonsays
#scriptchat good evening
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Sally Abbott@SallyAbbott3
@teenierussell @yvonnegrace1 Hello-ha! #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what makes good structure? #scriptchat
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Vicky Hinault@vickyhinault
@teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 What is the key thing to look for in script readers experience to find a genuinely good one?#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@antonsays evening all #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@SallyAbbott3 @teenierussell come in, there's room! #scriptchat
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Michelle Goode@Sofluid
#scriptchat *waves*
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Taro@TaroJ
Hi @YVONNEGRACE1 so how do you you know if your idea is better suited to TV than feature #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@vickyhinault @teenierussell I assume you mean someone you want to assess your work? Experience is key #scriptchat
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Claire Yeowart@ClaireYeowart
Hi everyone! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Sofluid waving back #scriptchat
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Angela Jobson@jobbbo
#scriptchat Hello everyone.
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ if your idea is best told in more than one part #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@ClaireYeowart welcome! #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what defines good structure? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@jobbbo hello :) #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@YVONNEGRACE1 What questions do you ask of a series idea to see if it's got legs? #scriptchat
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Amanda Kane@amandakane88
#scriptchat I'm writing my very first short film - any advice for an aspiring writer?
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Sharita@14Shari
Have we started yet? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@rosieclaverton is there enuf material for more than 1 char? are there more than 3 beats to each storyline? can you crossover?#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@rosieclaverton by crossover I mean interconnect with other storylines #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@yvonnegrace1 Thanks! Good starters to mull over! #scriptchat
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robinbellwriter@robinbellwriter
Hi all #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 beat is a sequence of scenes, I take it?#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari trying to ans this in 140! if the script has a natural 'shape' this means the structure is solid if it has #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@robinbellwriter hello sir #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
#scriptchat “@2weddings: @teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 any examples online of TV series bibles?”
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ also, a commerciality is important in tv so the story needs to resonate to a wide audience #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 For a tv pilot series, do u have to know the story arc for the first two seasons? #scriptchat
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robinbellwriter@robinbellwriter
@YVONNEGRACE1 I find 3 page brief treatments for TV series work for me. What could I explore with longer treatments#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell @2weddings I am wracking my brain - can't think of any - I will do a blog on the subject if it helps! #scriptchat
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
Ooh, I'm online for #scriptchat for once! Hello, all!
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what is your process in developing a tv series? how do you start and take off from there? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari no, you should know what happens in the first season; an outline of general arcs for the first is sufficient #scriptchat
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Gary Thomas@2weddings
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell yes please! :) #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@robinbellwriter character arcs across the series as a whole; episode outlines of two eps, more back story #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@euripidean hello there! #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 What are the biggest mistakes you see from TV spec scripts? #scriptchat
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robinbellwriter@robinbellwriter
@YVONNEGRACE1 would love to immerse in a big expansive series bible. Maybe indulgent but think my next project demands it#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari with a very strong treatment, then an episode outline plus storylines for at least 4 subsequent eps #scriptchat
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
@teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 Couldn't fit my #scriptchat on to that one. :-/
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Michelle Goode@Sofluid
#scriptchat Most TV scripts; one-offs or series, can only ever be a calling card. What would you recommend writers have in their portfolio?
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Angela Jobson@jobbbo
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell @2weddings That would be very useful indeed, its an area that there isn't much info about#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@euripidean don't forget the #scriptchat so everyone can join in. Great question!
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Fluid Eye Films@fluideyefilms
@YVONNEGRACE1 wave #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@robinbellwriter be careful. do if for yourself. if you are pitching it to a prod don't add the bible until they ask #scriptchat
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Gary Thomas@2weddings
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell also, would u need a series bible for something u know will only be 3 episodes? #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what has to be in the treatment besides the main characters and their story arc? What makes a good treatment? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell a script that is best told as a single. Not enough material, not enough subtext to balance the text #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@2weddings @teenierussell no, you don't need a bible for this length a strong treatment; ep 1 outline, plus storylines #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 Could the lack of material sometimes be fixed by adding a B Storyline? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari a treatment is a selling doc+a means for you to clarify the world, the chars, the narrative throughline+the tone#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari a good treatment has all of those things - have a look@my blog, (after!) I bang on about treatments a fair bit!#scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
We're half-way through Euro #scriptchat with guest@YVONNEGRACE1 Join us with your questions as we explore if your TV idea has legs!
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell @euripidean yes, you could need more story or poss you are not looking for as many beats as there actually are#scriptchat
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Claire Yeowart@ClaireYeowart
@YVONNEGRACE1 instead of writing lots of specs, should writers focus more on 1 page pitches/ treatments to sell? #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@jobbbo @YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell @2weddings there are loads online, in The TV section of the B2W bit.ly bundles#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell you need an A a B and a C at least to get a good tv ep going and this will ensure more material for further eps#scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 can you explain the difference between a beat and a scene? A beat is a sequence of scenes? #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@YVONNEGRACE1 Do you have any tips for developing supporting characters beyond archetypes? #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@ClaireYeowart writers should be writing those aswell as scripts - get good at selling your idea in short, succinct ways #scriptchat
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell Cheers! Think I always tend to think of ep 1 as beginning, 2, middle and 3 end! #scriptchat
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Gary Thomas@2weddings
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell bit.ly/16gW3a8 ooh I found this ages back & forgot about it! V useful from @mikejonestv#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @jobbbo @teenierussell @2weddings thanks lucy - coming to the rescue! #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
Here's the TV Writing & Series Bible section of The Reqd Reading List bitly.com/bundles/o_4h0h… @YVONNEGRACE1@teenierussell #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@jobbbo @teenierussell @2weddings definitely going to write a blog about tv bibles next! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@2weddings @teenierussell @mikejonestv ah well done Gary, I have that one on my website - it's a corker #scriptchat
44 MINUTES AGO
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
Lee's site is best -- TV Writing - directory of TV Scripts & Series Bibles bit.ly/12c0tBP #scriptchat @YvonneGrace1 @teenierussell
44 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell @euripidean I'd look at the characters and ask what other stories they might get involved in#scriptchat
43 MINUTES AGO
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 I usually write ep1 and a small paragraph with what happens in eps2-6 Should I be writing much more for other eps? #scriptchat
42 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell I want to stress about bibles tho, its more imp in tv to do a great treatment than a bible #scriptchat
41 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@euripidean @YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell Yeah, a 3-parter is like a long film, I think. More like a film than a returning series#scriptchat
41 MINUTES AGO
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell can you talk us thru the treatment: what's in it, exactly? #scriptchat
40 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell no, in your treatment, a small para is sufficient for further eps. Prods need to feel their input is vital #scriptchat
40 MINUTES AGO
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 Is there a demand for 3-parters?@EddieRobson #scriptchat
39 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell if you over present in your treatment, a prod will feel you've gone too far w/o their aid #scriptchat puts them off!
39 MINUTES AGO
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Jane Harrison@euripidean
@teenierussell @YVONNEGRACE1 @EddieRobson God, I hope so!#scriptchat
38 MINUTES AGO
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 can explain the difference between a beat and a scene? or is it the same? #scriptchat
38 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell @EddieRobson looking at current output, the serial (4/6 parter) is fave 3 parters are hard cos they're limited#scriptchat
37 MINUTES AGO
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 a parter is an episode? #scriptchat
36 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari a beat is a moment in the time of the storyline. a scene will have perhaps 5/6 beats pushing the sline forward #scriptchat
36 MINUTES AGO
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 How about Soaps, how do they differ in structure to TV Drama? #scriptchat
35 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell Limited how? I'm interested as I'm trying to break the story for a 3-parter now. #scriptchat
34 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell I know there are more 4-6 parters around but I don't think it'll stretch further. #scriptchat
33 MINUTES AGO
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Debbie Moon@DebbieBMoon
@YVONNEGRACE1 @14Shari hmm, seems we have different definitions here :) #scriptchat
33 MINUTES AGO
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Wallace Brown@NamingJasonC
@YVONNEGRACE1 #scriptchat. Just woken up. Recovering from the tennis. Hey all. Cld u give an example of when yopu say, "over presenting".
33 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell up to 8 pgs, title, logline, para setting out 'the world' char biog plus storyline arc over ep1 #scriptchat
33 MINUTES AGO
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Roland Moore@RolandMooreTV
@YVONNEGRACE1 Hi Yvonne, where do you stand on using photos in character breakdowns? I've seen it a lot recently.#scriptchat
33 MINUTES AGO
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Taro@TaroJ
In the UK what is more useful a spec script or a spec version of an existing show i.e Doctors for BBC #Scriptchat
33 MINUTES AGO
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Sharita@14Shari
@DebbieBMoon thats why I asked #scriptchat
33 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell and sugg of further storylines for other eps o+say how many eps too; format #scriptchat
32 MINUTES AGO
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Jacob Krueger Studio@jacobkrueger
Structure actually happens on two levels. ow.ly/9qzl8#screenwriting #scriptchat
32 MINUTES AGO
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Taro@TaroJ
@NamingJasonC @YVONNEGRACE1 example of over presenting? Boris Becker on the tennis :-) #scriptchat
31 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@RolandMooreTV hi sir, I wouldn't - but if you have an actor in mind, sugg them in the treatment #scriptchat
31 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell That's interesting as I'm usually afraid of presenting something that looks half-arsed.#scriptchat
31 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ tricky both really depends on what the prod is looking for specs are better in my view for getting a sense of the talent#scriptchat
30 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@TaroJ Everyone I've met says spec script. Don't pitch eps of existing shows, they all have their own process for development#scriptchat
30 MINUTES AGO
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 how do you come up with ideas? tricks to find fresh pov? #scriptchat
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Rosie Claverton@rosieclaverton
@YVONNEGRACE1 Do certain genres lend themselves to specific season lengths? e.g. 13x45 scifi v 8x60 crime #scriptchat
29 MINUTES AGO
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Jim@jimmytwiz
Think I got the beginning and the end just need to beef up the B story a bit. #scriptchat #writing #screenwriting
29 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@NamingJasonC giving too much information on story for eg 'he does this then she does that' it's dull+not nec broad strokes pls#scriptchat
28 MINUTES AGO
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Taro@TaroJ
@EddieRobson that's what I thought, I've heard it quite common in the US #scriptchat
28 MINUTES AGO
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Roland Moore@RolandMooreTV
@YVONNEGRACE1 Great,thanks. Seen that done along the lines of "Timothy Spall?" in the chr biog #scriptchat
27 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell they have more storylines, more characters, more interlocking slines per ep #scriptchat
27 MINUTES AGO
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell interesting cos I've heard that described as a bible as well as a treatment :) #scriptchat
27 MINUTES AGO
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 what services do you offer to screenwriters?#scriptchat
27 MINUTES AGO
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 Is there an ideal number of characters for Drama? #scriptchat
27 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@EddieRobson @teenierussell in terms of the territory you can explore+the depth you can go - your idea may suit a 3 part#scriptchat
26 MINUTES AGO
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Eddie Robson@EddieRobson
@TaroJ Yeah, I gather that's how they do things there. Don't think they'd take a pilot script by a new writer seriously #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@14Shari check me out here scriptadvice.co.uk #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 link doesn't work #scriptchat
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Sharita@14Shari
@YVONNEGRACE1 thank you very much for answering our questions. Great chat ! #scriptchat
23 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell no, in my world that is a treatment a bible is a much more detailed doc EE bible wd break yr toe#scriptchat
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Claire Yeowart@ClaireYeowart
Thanks @YVONNEGRACE1 great #scriptchat!
22 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@Bang2write @teenierussell if you dropped it obv #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@RolandMooreTV @YVONNEGRACE1 yes I've noticed that recently; noise IMHO #scriptchat
22 MINUTES AGO
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell again, depends on format. I would say odd numbers are better than even+no more than 7 if a serial #scriptchat
21 MINUTES AGO
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Taro@TaroJ
Thanks @YVONNEGRACE1 and everyone else, next week we have an open topic so hopefully see you all then #scriptchat
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Lucy V Hay@Bang2write
@YVONNEGRACE1 @teenierussell lol, I get that - I always recommend accompanying "pitch material" for spec pilots 4-10 pgs only #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell but of course, depends again on the storyline ensemble pieces usually have 4/6/8/ or 3/5/9 #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
@YVONNEGRACE1 never thought about odd numbers but I can picture that. #scriptchat
19 MINUTES AGO
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Scott Myers@GoIntoTheStory
6-part interview series: Screenwriter Arash Amel ("Grace of Monaco") bit.ly/1adQ4dL #scriptchat #screenwriting #movies
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@ClaireYeowart that was quick - hope I was helpful #scriptchat
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Teenie Russell@teenierussell
Thank you @YVONNEGRACE1 for joining us! That was a great chat! #scriptchat
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Richard Cosgrove@rcosgrove
@YVONNEGRACE1 Does a TV bible hold char histories, continuity + world rules, writer does and don'ts? @Bang2write@teenierussell #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@TaroJ fastest hour I've ever spent! thanks for having me#scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@teenierussell you are welcome - I had a lovely time! #scriptchat
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YVONNE GRACE@YVONNEGRACE1
@rcosgrove @Bang2write @teenierussell yes, it is much more of a 'branding' document for that partic show #scriptchat
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