Scripts & Scribes

S&S Live (Episode 10): Fellowship Insider Tips w/  Carole Kirschner (Director of the CBS Diversity Writers Mentoring Program and WGA Showrunner Training Program) and we'll be talking about advice on making your fellowship application stand out, what the interview process is like, common mistakes or errors seen in applications, what the programs will look like this year as we near (hopefully) the end of the pandemic and answer questions live from the chat.

Intro Music ("For the Love") & Outro Music ("Fire & Rain") by Can't Stop Won't Stop: https://linktr.ee/cswsmusic

Carole's Book - HOLLYWOOD GAME PLAN: https://amzn.to/3sqeieH 

Carole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CaroleKirsch 

Carole's Website: https://www.carolekirschner.com/  

WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode:  https://youtu.be/-fx9gHkY7-Y

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S&S Live (Episode 9): The Manager/Client Relationship w/ Lit Manager Scott Carr of Management SGC and screenwriter/filmmaker Jonathan Stokes (upcoming WILDCAT on Apple+ and 5x scripts on the annual Black List).  We talk about finding, signing and working with a lit manager, adding an agent to the team, expectations and responsibilities of both client and rep, evolution of the relationship and answer questions live from the chat.

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Scott on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sgcarr82 

Jonathan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathanwstokes 

Jonathan's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR0zh36oXaj7EYNSAfseIvg 

Jonathan's Website: https://www.jonathanwstokes.com/

WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/Wk2qH8f6sR4

Screenwriting books talked about in the episode:  

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell: https://amzn.to/3d7lrfu 

The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler: https://amzn.to/3t6QzkQ 

Story: Substance, Structure, Style and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert Mckee: https://amzn.to/3uJl0xB 

The Seven Basic Plots by Christopher Booker: https://amzn.to/39WUKYM

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S&S Live (Episode 8): "The Assistant Route" w/ veteran support staffers Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Shelby Enlow (SUNNYSIDE, BUCKTOWN)  and Ed McCarthy (PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME).  We talk about breaking in as an assistant as a route to the writers' room, what it takes to be a support staffer, where to find the rare and sought after positions and answer questions live from the chat.  

Erin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Erinsk8 

Shelby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shelbyenlow 

Ed on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EdMcCarthy1  

WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/hdYnMAMUGds

NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #9): Forging A Strong Manager/Client Relationship w/ lit manager Scott Carr of Management SGC and screenwriter Jonathan Stokes (upcoming WILDCAT on Apple+). Saturday 4/10 @ 11 AM PT.  

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S&S Live (Episode 7): "The Multi-Hyphenate" with TV writer (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS), producer (PALM SPRINGS, WHIPLASH) and filmmaker Gabby Revilla Lugo. We talk about the path to becoming a multi-hyphenate, indie filmmaking, fellowships and answer questions live from the chat.  

Gabby on Twitter: https://twitter.com/gabbyrevlugo 

WATCH a VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/ZDR9Lvc0qJg

NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #8):  The Assistant Route w/ veteran support staffers Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Shelby Enlow (SUNNYSIDE, BUCKTOWN)  and Ed McCarthy (PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME).

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***Apologies for all the technical issues. This episode is cut into three sections due to the constant problems we were having. Hopefully it's still helpful to you and we hope to have a smoother stream next time. Thanks for sticking with us!***

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S&S Live (Episode 6): "From Idea to Story" with WME Story Editor & founder of THE INSIDE PITCH, Christopher Lockhart, TV Writer & #WGAVirtualMix founder Jelena Woehr and TV Writer (Disney's SYDNEY TO THE MAX) Aaron Wiener join the live stream to discuss how to create engaging loglines, taking your initial idea to a fully developed story and answer questions live from the chat.  

Chris @ The Inside Pitch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theinsidepitch

Jelena on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jelenawoehr

Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wieneraaron

Aaron's website: https://wieneraaron.com/ 

WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode: 

Part 1 of 3: https://youtu.be/HNR8vZH2aI0

Part 2 of 3: https://youtu.be/0m0ujzTYmqw

Part 3 of 3: https://youtu.be/3ZlpFeJA0nI 

NEW LIVESTREAM (S&S Live #7): The Multi-Hyphenate w/ TV writer (A MILLION LITTLE THINGS) and producer (PALM SPRINGS, WHIPLASH) Gabby Revilla Lugo joins to talk about working as a writer, producer and filmmaker, how she got her break in the industry and what her fellowship experience was like. Monday 3/29 @ 12 PM PT.  

UPCOMING LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #8): The Assistant Route with Writers' & Showrunner's Assistant Erin Conley (SHADOW & BONE, IRON FIST), Showrunner's Assistant Shelby Enlow (NBC's SUNNYSIDE) and Writers' Assistant Ed McCarthy (Amazon's PAPER GIRLS, DARE ME on USA). Saturday 4/3 @ 10 AM PT.  

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S&S Live (Episode 5): "Getting Your Script Pro Ready" with Liz Alper (THE ROOKIE, HAWAII 5-0) WGAw Board of Directors member, Hilliard Guess (SyFy's DEADLY CLASS) Co-Chair WGA Committee of  Black Writers and Jorge Rivera (APB on Fox) Vice-Chair WGA Latino Writers Committee. We talk about the past, present and future of diversity in the entertainment industry and answer questions live from the chat.  

Liz on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizAlps 

Hilliard on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScreenwritersRR 

Jorge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/riverag3000  

WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/fL-z0_QrMSY

NEXT LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #6): From Idea to Story w/ Christopher Lockhart of WME, TV writer Aaron Wiener (DIsney's SYDNEY TO THE MAX) and writer & #WGAVirtualMix founder Jelena Woehr.

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S&S Live (Episode 4): "Building Your Writing Career" with literary manager and producer John Zaozirny.  In this episode we discuss collaborating with a lit manager,  thinking about writing as a profession, the steps and stages to building your career as a working writer and answer questions live from the chat.  

John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnzaozirny 

John's Screenwriting Book Recommendations: 

Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too! by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant - https://amzn.to/2OsZ8Hw 

The Writer Got Screwed (but didn't have to): Guide to the Legal and Business Practices of Writing for the Entertainment Industry by Brooke A. Wharton - https://amzn.to/2Q4Z7dr 

Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting by William Goldman - https://amzn.to/3ctSvwv 

WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/lnXnzPLwZCk

NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #5): Diversity in Hollywood w/ Liz Alper (THE ROOKIE, HAWAII 5-0) member of the WGA Board of Directors, Hilliard Guess (SyFy's DEADLY CLASS) Co-Chair of the Committee of Black Writers and Jorge Rivera (APB on Fox) Vice-Chair of the WGA Latino Writers Committee. Saturday 3/20 @ 10 AM PST.  

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S&S Live (Episode 3): "Getting Your Script Pro Ready" with writer/producer Ian Shorr (INFINITE, CBS' TRAINING DAY), screenwriting career coach and author Lee Jessup and TV writer Andrew Zuber (STITCHERS on Freeform, Nickelodeon's RBUK). In this episode we discuss getting your screenplay in the best shape possible before being read by industry pros, how to tell if your script is ready and answer questions live from the chat.

Ian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IanShorr

Lee on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LeeZJessup

Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRealZuber

WATCH the VIDEO version of this Episode: https://youtu.be/pszkyPjJWp0

NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #4): Building a Writing Career w/ lit manager and producer John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. Saturday 3/13 @ 12 PM PT.

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S&S Live (Episode 2): "Breaking into the TV Writers Room" with writer/producer/showrunner Paul Guyot (LEVERAGE, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS) and TV writer Brenden Gallagher (Netflix's WARRIOR NUN). In this episode we discuss various ways to break into the writers room, how to get a showrunner meeting, what makes a writer stand out in interviews and we'll answer questions live from the chat.  

Paul Guyot website: https://paulguyot.net/

Brenden on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brendengallager 

WATCH the episode on VIDEO via YouTube:  https://youtu.be/zzQYvD8msbs

NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #3): How to Know if Your Script is Pro Ready w/ screenwriter Ian Shorr (INFINITE, TRAINING DAY), TV writer Andrew Zuber (STITCHERS, RBUK) and screenwriting career coach and author Lee Jessup. Saturday 3/6 @ 3 PM PT.  

Paul's Recommended List: 

WGFoundation Resource Center: https://www.wgfoundation.org/resource-center

The War of Art by Steven Pressfield - https://amzn.to/3r3i8KC101 

Habits Highly Successful Screenwriters by  Karl Iglesias - https://amzn.to/3szzKOQ

On Writing by Stephen King - https://amzn.to/3bJiQ9E

Making Movies by Sidney Lumet - https://amzn.to/2ZWO1Zw

Show Me the Magic by Paul Mazursky - https://amzn.to/2NOR4jT

Brenden's Recommended List: 

Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman - https://amzn.to/3bNoibh

Writing Movies for Fun and Profit by Thomas Lennon and Robert Ben Garant - https://amzn.to/3b0CKO1

Backwards and Forwards: A Technical Manual for Reading Plays by David Ball - https://amzn.to/3r2G7d4

Dan Harmon's Story Circle - https://channel101.fandom.com/wiki/Story_Structure_101:_Super_Basic_Shit

And Neon just released this book of the storyboards to Parasite  - https://amzn.to/3q0UInR 

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S&S Live (Episode 1): "Finding Representation" with literary manager Daniel Seco of Empirical Evidence. In this episode we discuss why screenwriters need managers and what they do, when is a writer ready to begin the search for representation, the best ways to reach out and connect with potential reps and Daniel answers questions live from the chat.

WATCH THIS EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/q8KRBnZznG0

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THANK YOU! - Elena Perez for the generous tip! We appreciate it! :) 

SORRY FOR THE ABRUPT END TO THE VIDEO. The power went out and so we were unable to finish the episode, but Daniel Seco has graciously agreed to return to do another Q&A at a date in the near future. Stay tuned.  

Daniel Seco on Twitter: @DanielJSeco  

NEXT WEEK'S LIVESTREAM EPISODE (S&S Live #2): How to break into the TV writers' room with Paul Guyot (writer/producer/showrunner - NCIS: NEW ORLEANS, LEVERAGE) and Brenden Gallagher (TV writer - WARRIOR NUN on Netflix). Saturday 2/27 @ 10 AM PT. 

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