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My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-21

ScripTeach — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

GREAT post! Covers much, but most importantly your ending MUST reflect your theme!
RT @SPressfield: A Writer's Journal http://bit.ly/b3qZmc #
1 of my writers just won Script Savvy & speaks very highly of it:
http://bit.ly/atvmLS
RT @jeannevb: Looking for best screenwriting contests #

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-20

ScripTeach — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Back down at @TheNewSchool again. New student orientation advising.
Feel like I should be out getting new rulers & pencils myself! #
Uh, you're not using that phrase in the Seinfield sense I hope!
RT @marisabirns: Well when you're the master of your domain, you get tugs… #
It's the middle of August…thought everything was supposed to be quiet. School, consulting & filmmaking have all gone nuts at once! #
Moving slow today. Bad case of #RestlessLegs syndrome last night, couldn't sleep.
On the plus side, I now know a lot about Saturn's rings! #

Screenwriting Client Wins Script Savvy!

ScripTeach — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:25:12 +0000

Talented and prolific writer (and fimmaker) Irin Evers and his writing partner John Barlowe have won the June edition of the Script Savvy screenwriting contest with their fun comedy OUT OF SYNC. The logline lets you know exactly the focus of the action:

A disgraced manager attempts to reunite a former boy band, only to find out that the now 40 year-old “boys” are woefully past their prime.

Irin wrote to tell me that:

“Of all the contests I’ve placed in [Script Savvy has] gotten the most reads and Donna White (who runs it) really pushes to get the scripts out there.”

Good to hear and here’s to OUT OF SYNC being in sync with script readers & buyers soon. Congratulations Irin & John!

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-19

ScripTeach — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Cool! Look forward to it.
“@jeannevb: #scriptchat Sept. 5 Script Night: discuss script DUNE. Available for DOWNLOAD:
http://bit.ly/dyPlvs #
Ah, definitely not the bible! Although it does seem to share some of Leviticus's luridness.
RT @thrillerchick: No, it's LOLITA! #
Mark your calendars for the end of all things now known:
SyFy's "Sharktopus" debuts Saturday, Sept. 25 at 8 pm
http://bit.ly/aOeDLH #
Now who's sucking up!?
RT @jeannevb: *curtsy* RT @scripteach: Perfect #WritingWednesday blog post: Lessons Come w/Sting http://bit.ly/aK9BWk #
No idea–was just a shot at humor. What book is it?
RT @thrillerchick: @siwych Ummm… no. Is it anniversary of the Bible being published? #
No, but it's a really good book. And not because it mentions me.
Oh, okay…because it mentions me!
RT @moneymakermj: david troitter's book? #
THE BIBLE, right! Right?
RT @thrillerchick: It's the anniversary of the publication of my favorite book. Can you guess what it is? #
The _perfect_ #WritingWednesday blog post:
RT @jeannevb: Lessons Come w a Sting #scriptchat http://bit.ly/aK9BWk #
#DespicableMe Beautiful imagery & animation, but just like I thought from trailer: all looks, no story. Severely missed oppt. to add depth. #
Wow!
RT @SportaboutSarah: Peaceful kayak outing on #Alaska #039;s Inside Passage–then he spotted a dorsal fin http://bit.ly/a8gCmS
via @emilesvt #
3D #INCEPTION timeline: http://bit.ly/csbwzn
RT @storydepth: added FOUR sequences structure breakdown: http://bit.ly/a1z8up
Act 3 to follow. #
The original show helped ignite my love & pursuit of film.
RT @ebertchicago: An amazing … history of "At the Movies." http://j.mp/c1qa09 #
Is that good or bad?
;->
RT @jeannevb: u already have the job as my script consultant for life. #

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-18

ScripTeach — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Working @TheNewSchool open house – mad bizee! Going hoarse talking to so many interested (& interesting) students. #screenwriting #
I'm sure I speak for all: it is we who thank YOU! @jeannevb: psst @NevadaGrey @JLichtenberg A BIG, heartfelt thank you. http://bit.ly/aK9BWk #
Thanks! To save space I used URL to send them to a site w/fuller info @rosspruden: Em dashes are one long dash, typographic width of 1 "m". #
You have targeted the exact challenge!
RT @marisabirns: Oh, so tonight you have to be on your best behavior to entice new students. #
Getting ready to head to @thenewschool Screenwriting Certificate Open House TONIGHT:
http://ht.ly/2nMPk
All you wanted to know…and more! #
Today's "Newspaper" of last 24 hours worth of #screenwriting related articles & tweets:
http://paper.li/tag/screenwriting #
And two dashes at the end of a dialogue section means someone else speaking is cutting off the speaker. #screenwriting #
…ellipses are used in dialogue to suggest a character trails off from what they're saying, leaving it unfinished. #screenwriting #
Just asked differences between ellipsis & dashes. Here is a good official description:
http://bit.ly/b1bsoj
But specifically in scripts… #
Watched #MadMen ep last night. Some _great_ lines but end MOS moment w/Peggy & Pete was best. Proof again dialogue is "regretful 2nd choice" #
Screenwriting Certificate Open House TONIGHT!
RT @thenewschool: http://ht.ly/2nMPk #
Be sure to add botox!
RT @jeannevb: I'm making a voodoo doll RT @scripteach: Bring me the head of Robert Redford!http://bit.ly/a1m9oD #
Bring me the head of Robert Redford!
RT @jeannevb: http://bit.ly/a1m9oD this lead to my overdrinking last night. But alas today is a new day #
Thankfully he wore a helmet
RT @script23: "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" radio host Sagal Back Home After Bicycle Accident
http://bit.ly/bE5YHu #

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-17

ScripTeach — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

This is better than ALL of #StarWars 1-3!!
RT @LandoIsTheMan: Nearly 300,000 views. let's get it to half a million!! http://bit.ly/bCS7gl #
Just turned in summer grades 2 weeks ago; now will rep screenwriting at #TheNewSchool Open House tomorrow at 6pm!
http://bit.ly/b0UGxI #
Thanks, but right now school is still off, so it's okay. Will keep in mind tho!
RT @tvscriptdoctor: if you're too busy, I'll take some! #
When it rains, it pours: came home to find 3 scripts to analyze in various snail & email boxes. On top of 3 I already have. #screenwriting #
Today's "Newspaper" of last 24 hours worth of #screenwriting related articles & tweets:
http://paper.li/tag/screenwriting #
He's so tall, you'd think he'd be easy to spot!
RT @realdaveed: I believe the sailor is still unidentified… #
Ventured into Times Sq. Sat to see this statue commemorating famous picture of WW II VJ celebration kiss.
http://twitpic.com/2fczlo #
That image will haunt to my grave…but giggling will be heard in casket!
RT @FreddoJr: Chewbacca humps Han Solo's leg #starwarsdeletedscene #
End of An Era!
NYC film lab DuArt stops traditional film processing to go 100% digital.
Saw it coming, but still sad.
http://bit.ly/b3C2mY #
#MondayMorning F.U. du juor:
Alarm clock was set for early shoot…but sound was turned off! Record-setting shower & out the door launch! #

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-16

ScripTeach — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Thanks goodness for the transcript!
RT @jeannevb: @scripteach posting transcript in minutes… hold ur hats.. it's EXPLOSIVE! #scriptchat #
Her's salt shaker–please rub in!
RT @KageyNYC: Yep, best ever RT @scripteach: Double D'oh! RT @jeannevb: OMG U MISSED BEST #SCRIPTCHAT EVER #
Double D'oh!!
RT @jeannevb: OMG U MISSED BEST CHAT EVER! @JaneEspenson guest! RT @scripteach: Why do I always get to #ScriptChat as it ends? #
D'oh! Why do I always get into #ScriptChat as it's ending!? #
What can I say… this is my home area, altho next town over
RT @TIME: Behind the scenes at a redneck fishing tournament
http://su.pr/1O27fu #
DC rapper uses #TheWarOfArt for inspiration.
RT @SPressfield: Thank you to @tabiBonney in Wash. Post interview: http://tinyurl.com/27dxyx3 #

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-15

ScripTeach — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

It should go to 11!
“@jaredmoshe: Wondering about volume” #
Uh, good point! @jeannevb: maybe where MEN shop haha RT @scripteach: Nice idea…but clothes are cheaper than liquor! #scriptchat

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-14

ScripTeach — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

Another big Friday night in NYC!
Going to the gym with Hil and then having pizza.
Too much excitement, I know. #FB #
[waves hands above water in agreement]
RT @Sofluid: @scripteach We shall conquer the blub! lol #
Yes, I know what you blub-blub-blub…
RT @Sofluid: I always seem to get script reading requests right when drowning in other commitments. #
"CUT TO:" is _way_ overused. We know you're cutting to next scene…because it follows next!
Use it for very special emphasis only…rarely. #
Today's "Newspaper" of last 24 hours worth of #screenwriting related articles & tweets:
http://paper.li/tag/screenwriting #
Excellent point!
RT @CriticalTodd: Good guidelines for any social occasion!
RT @ScripTeach: Make sure you have clean feet & no sock holes #
Great. Make sure you have clean feet & no sock holes–gotta take shoes off!
RT @CriticalTodd: It is officially on my list of places to try! #
Good! You're now officially in charge of Twitter "We see" chastising.
RT @zaniacmedic: It's gone. Came up w/prose much better than "We see" #
IFP Announces New Initiatives for 2010 Independent Film Week: IFP Labs & IFP Showcase Screening Series
http://bit.ly/cVZ1v5 via @indiewire #
Yakiniku was good–reasonable, tasty & fun.
RT @CriticalTodd: I'll have to check it out-I end up in East Villy at least once or twice a week #
I was glad I didn't have to sit on folded Wookie legs!
RT @marisabirns: Yakiniku? So you're sitting in the floor! My old neighborhood… #
I see.
Well, 1 isn't terrible. But no more!
RT @zaniacmedic: I searched my latest 72 page script & found – EGADS! – 1 incident of "We see " #

My Twitter Updates from 2010-08-13

ScripTeach — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0000

I think I'm eating Japanese, I think I'm eating Japanese I really think so!
http://bit.ly/dmMcpr #
Good $ answers!
RT @GoIntoTheStory: Reader question: How much money is my script worth? http://bit.ly/daypbJ #screenwriting #scriptchat #
Today's "Newspaper" of last 24 hours worth of #screenwriting related articles & tweets:
http://paper.li/tag/screenwriting #
Lock the freezer — #Cathy comic strip to end after 34 years!
http://nyti.ms/9NoVU8 #
Agree. Anything impeding flow must go!
RT @thinkStory: me, too, think it takes "us" right out of the story flow. (who is this "we" anyway?) #
Bingo!
RT @zaniacmedic: "We see" in scripts is easy; therefore it's a crutch for many looking for a shortcut to good prose. #
Reading Neal Stephenson's CRYPTONOMICON on iPhone. Doesn't feel near beer to me!
RT @ebertchicago: Digital books are like Near Beer. #
Have to admit, I really dislike the term "We see" in scripts. We see EVERYTHING in description, so it's redundant. Write tighter w/out it. #
Rrrrrrraaaaahhhhhhhooonnnnn!
(Wookie-speak for yep)
RT @marisabirns: With your height and gait, you'd certainly be easy to find in NYC. #
As someone 6'5" & walks like Chewbacca, I may have to get!
RT @GuyKawasaki: Star Wars fashion: The Adidas Wookiee Jacket http://u.nu/3eime #