Sunday, June 23, 2013

Transcript USA Scriptchat Guest The Black List June 23, 2013

Scriptchat Topic: Guest Franklin Leonard @franklinleonard of The Black List @theblcklst

Since the beginning of the chat didn't show up in Storify, I copied all of The Black List's Twitter feed. You'll find it at the bottom of the Storify transcript below. Enjoy!

Scriptchat Moderator: Zac Sanford @zacsanford

The Black List
@theblcklst
Simply put, we give writers from all over the world the chance to have their scripts evaluated at the standard of the industry #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst would you have idea what the most common notes are on scripts your readers read? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
Let's make sure we're keeping on topic and sending questions regarding The Black List site to @theblcklst #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@astype Entirely dependent on what kind of movie it is. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie Unfortunately, no, but our month five stats has a word cloud with some hints blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
Sorry. Late to the #scriptchat. Having a fun debate with @PitchfestBob on FB and got distracted :) Evening everyone & hello to @theblcklst
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@byChrisPhillips Exactly, and if your script isn't attracting attention, stop giving us your money. You'd be wasting it. #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst gotcha... scrolling through it now. thx! #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@RWWFilm Back at ya. Welcome. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
RT @theblcklst .@byChrisPhillips if your script isn't attracting attention, stop giving us your money. You'd be wasting it. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
RT @theblcklst .@byChrisPhillips if your script isn't attracting attention, stop giving us your money. You'd be wasting it. #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
What's the best screen play ever written? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
That is the #1 complaint I get from people -- I'm paying but not getting reads. You still need to be proactive to get eyes. #scriptchat
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Abdul Fataki
@A_Fataki
Anyone here us a screenwriting software other than Final Draft 8? #scriptchat #screenwriting
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The Black List
@theblcklst
On the topic of $, the average script is hosted for about 2 months and sees 1.4 paid evaluations. So average cost = ~$120 #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
On the topic of $, the average script is hosted for about 2 months and sees 1.4 paid evaluations. So average cost = ~$120 #scriptchat
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BAFTA Rocliffe Forum
@rocliffeforum
10 tips for writers on choosing a sample script extract & writing a 1 page treatment bit.ly/192X612 learn more #scriptchat
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BAFTA Rocliffe Forum
@rocliffeforum
10 tips for writers on choosing a sample script extract & writing a 1 page treatment bit.ly/192X612 learn more #scriptchat
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Farah Abushwesha
@farahabushwesha
10 tips for writers on choosing a sample script extract & writing a 1 page treatment bit.ly/192X612 learn more #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@zacsanford2 proactive how? #scriptchat @theblcklst
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Ngaire Genge
@AllInky
@theblcklst #scriptchat If a script is getting middle of the road numbers, will the reader reports help highlight the problems?
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
As an exec, I get a weekly list of scripts I might like based on my prefs & past ratings. But so many more scripts out there #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 It definitely helps to be proactive (querying, etc.), but if your script is highly rated, it'll attract reads. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@TheWrookie I get 5+ recs a week. There are others that won't be recommended to me. So query. Push your high score. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@AllInky They will. They're abbreviated coverage, but they get to the core of a script's issues, which is what matters most. #scriptchat
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Rolf Mohr
@rolfmohr
@astype if the short is outstanding it can lead 2 a development deal but in my experience visuals count more than story (sadly?) #scriptchat
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Rolf Mohr
@rolfmohr
@astype if the short is outstanding it can lead 2 a development deal but in my experience visuals count more than story (sadly?) #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst So post it and they will come isn't enough...#scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
RT @zacsanford2 @TheWrookie I get 5+ recs a week. There are others that won't be recommended to me. Query. Push your high score. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@zacsanford2 Zac, when you say be proactive to get eyes...concrete examples? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@theblcklst I submit a script and have a mediocre score. Take the notes, rewrite, resubmit. Is original score still linked? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@byChrisPhillips Post and have evaluated. If it's evaluated positively, they will come, but extra effort definitely helps. #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@byChrisPhillips @theblcklst that's my question, too. i think i'm missing something on what posting is actually doing. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 The original score is not linked. We treat rewrites as entirely new scripts. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@byChrisPhillips Trust me, if you have a good score, readers will come. But like having a rep, you still need to work 4 reads. #scriptchat
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Julie Dole
@JewelDole
@theblcklst would you have idea what the most common notes are on scripts your readers read? #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
@rolfmohr thanks #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@zacsanford2 I was just going to ask that... what happens with rewrite swap. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@theblcklst Awesome and thanks for hte clarification. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie Highly recommend reading this in full: blog.blcklst.com/2012/10/the-wh… #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie Highly recommend reading this in full: blog.blcklst.com/2012/10/the-wh… #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
RT @theblcklst .@zacsanford2 The original score is not linked. We treat rewrites as entirely new scripts. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@JewelDole Best insight can be found in the word cloud in our month five stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@JewelDole Best insight can be found in the word cloud in our month five stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@JewelDole Best insight can be found in the word cloud in our month five stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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Nicole Avenia
@NicoleAvenia
@theblcklst Best to wait until after summer to send out a new spec and/or query, or does it only matter slightly? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst It makes sense to try and drive traffic to a post with coverage... #scriptchat
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The 7th Matrix
@The7thMatrix
@theblcklst Are scriptwriting standards any different for content intended for the digital space versus features? #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@theblcklst I'm not sure I get it. Just posting a script will get a read and an eval. or do you need to do more? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@RWWFilm Querying reps, prodcos, managers, etc. saying "Script is on the Black List. It got these scores. Is ranked highly. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@NicoleAvenia Impossible to say honestly. There's more time to read in the summer, but the business is definitely slower. #scriptchat
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Melinda Crump
@Mindy_Crump
@theblcklst is your service good for brand new screenwriters or should a more seasoned screenwriter use your services? #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@shannongans YES! haha read that first #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
.@theblcklst giving advice at #scriptchat right now twubs.com/scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Mindy_Crump Our service is for aspiring and aspiring professional screenwriters. Both have used it and found success. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Mindy_Crump Our service is for aspiring and aspiring professional screenwriters. Both have used it and found success. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
It will be more clear how valuable it is for both aspiring and professional screenwriters in the very near future. #scriptchat
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ReadWatchWrite (BMJ)
@RWWFilm
@theblcklst Q: Do you see significantly more reads on scripts that utilize the tagging options? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@jeannevb Hey you! Thanks for stopping by. Now get back to work. :) #missya #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@theblcklst Thoughts on what writer should consider before submitting script to be in best position to get most out of service? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@The7thMatrix Standards aren't that different in digital. Everyone wants a good story well told, regardless of medium. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@SarahAlexis4 Submit your best work. We also do recommend getting at least one paid read. #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst any big names (not spec) that we'd know about who have listed on BL to get a feel for their script? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
This! @Theblcklst Standards aren't that different in digital. Everyone wants a good story well told, regardless of medium. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @zacsanford2 Let's make sure we're keeping on topic and sending questions regarding The Black List site to @theblcklst #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie Even if we knew (and we don't know since people can use pen names) we wouldnt be able to say. Privacy is imp to us. #scriptchat
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The 7th Matrix
@The7thMatrix
RT @theblcklst Standards aren't that different in digital. Everyone wants a good story well told, regardless of medium. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
Whoops, forgot an RT in the last tweet. :) #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@RWWFilm Yes, tags are important (and will be more important soon). Don't have exact #s yet. Feature still very new. #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst How persnickety do readers get over amateur formatting errors? #scriptchat
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Ngaire Genge
@AllInky
@theblcklst #scriptchat You obviously deal with lots of industry people, do you see their traffic increasing at the site?
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The Black List
@theblcklst
Looks like people are taking a break for halftime. I know there are more questions. Ask away! #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@theblcklst What should a writer do to make sure they have the best chances for a high score before submitting to the site? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@pquade Our readers will definitely note formatting errors for the benefit of the writer, but unless they're egregious (1 of 2) #scriptchat
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We're days away from... #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/ykIyN3dEGm
THE BLACK LIST@THEBLCKLST·2 HOURS AGO
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@pquade Hopefully you're using FD or MM and won't have any formatting errors (and read through for typos as thoroughly as poss). #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@pquade Unless they're egregious, formatting errors aren't likely to affect a score. #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
need to check the transcript later to see if there is talk of TV scripts on the Black List #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@AllInky Traffic is definitely increasing, especially with each success story. And it's about to increase even more. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@pquade As a reader, if I'm enthralled in the story, I'm less likely to notice formatting mistakes or typos. So hook 'em. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@authorViviAnna I asked, Vivi. :) #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst Those would be good stats to have...#scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@authorViviAnna Check the transcript, but the short answer is: not yet but soon. #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
Best way of getting reads? Is it social networking? Connecting with others on twitter, Facebook? #scriptchat
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The 7th Matrix
@The7thMatrix
@theBlcklst Do you accept screenplays written in languages other than English? Do you have bilingual readers? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@authorViviAnna Hopefully coming soon was the answer. :) #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@theblcklst Oooh, I like the look of that. New look for site navigation? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
This. RT @zacsanford2 @pquade As a reader, if I'm enthralled in the story, I'm less likely to notice formatting mistakes. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
This. RT @zacsanford2 @pquade As a reader, if I'm enthralled in the story, I'm less likely to notice formatting mistakes. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@captainhaystack You'll find out soon enough. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@The7thMatrix Currently we only accept English language screenplays. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@sacsanford2 I guess with digital you can't slip a $20 in there... #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I know I'm asking a lot about animation, but are looking for different qualities in animation script than a live action script? #scriptchat
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Jeff
@hoosierhyphen
@theblcklst when industry uses 'pass, consider, rec' is there any coaching the readers on how that translates to a 1-10 scale? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Al_1701 See my previous comment on digital. It always comes down to a good story well told. Always. #scriptchat
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Drew Broadhurst
@agilistine
@theblcklst have you ever used adobe story for writing a screenplay? #scriptchat
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alli parker
@alli_and_that
Lurking and reading! #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@Al_1701 Was responding, but @theblcklst's "good story well told" is true to any genre. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@hoosierhyphen 1-10 rating is an expression of how likely they'd be to rec the script to a peer or superior in the industry. #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
@theblcklst I know. It's just I've heard animation scripts tend to have more vivid description to the action. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@Al_1701 There's a little bit of different formatting for certain things that you can find by googling. :) #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
@SarahAlexis4
@theblcklst With good story well told on top, what other elements have you noticed in common with the best scripts/successes? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Al_1701 Can't speak to that, but @GoIntoTheStory did a great interview with Pixar's Mary Coleman gointothestory.blcklst.com/2012/02/gits-q… #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I've researched animation screenwriting extensively and I a few scripts based on existing shows for practice laying around. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@SarahAlexis4 Awareness of the commercial marketplace. Still setting a high bar for what it tries to accomplish and doing it. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@agilistine Not familiar, and right now, we make a website. We don't write screenplays. Anyone used Adobe Story? #scriptchat
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Eric Haywood
@Eric_Haywood
RT @jeannevb: .@theblcklst giving advice at #scriptchat right now twubs.com/scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst I assume it all starts with high coverage ratings... #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@theblcklst Any genre that you feel is getting a lot of reader love, but not a lot of industry love? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@byChrisPhillips Within our ecosystem, that's the single greatest predictor of success, yes, but it's not all. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 There's some data comparing reader ratings vs. industry downloads in the Month Five stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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Andrés Serrato H.
@Palestrapublica
@theblcklst what about english language screenplays but outside USA or UK #scriptchat
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Ngaire Genge
@AllInky
@theblcklst #scriptchat Your turnaround time seems really good. You must have a good number of readers on staff?
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 But it's very difficult to make absolute claims in that regard because of the subjectivity of the form itself. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
RT @theblcklst There's some data comparing reader ratings vs. industry downloads in the Month Five stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst Do you have specific readers per genre like Nicholl's or does everybody read everything? #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@theblcklst I know a lot of readers who love westerns, but it's tough for the town to make 'em. Only reason I ask. :) #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Palestrapublica We welcome English language screenplays from anywhere. One sold from Sweden just two weeks ago. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Palestrapublica We welcome English language screenplays from anywhere. One sold from Sweden just two weeks ago. #scriptchat
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Vivi Anna
@authorViviAnna
@theblcklst thanks for reanswering that for me. :-) #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@theblcklst So a)write a good story. b)post to site. c)pay for a couple evals. d)get good ratings. e)brag about scores. f)sell. #scriptchat
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Noah Hughey
@noahhughey
@theblcklst how do I get u my script & what are the different services/evaluations u can you do with it once you have it #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 Funny you mention that, westerns do tend to get high scores, but I suspect that they're generally well written. #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
interesting q RT @zacsanford2 @theblcklst Any genre you feel is getting a lot of reader love, but not a lot of industry love? #scriptchat
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Kim Garland
@kim_garland
interesting q RT @zacsanford2 @theblcklst Any genre you feel is getting a lot of reader love, but not a lot of industry love? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@noahhughey All of your questions will be answered here: blog.blcklst.com/2012/10/the-wh… #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@noahhughey You can find all the prices/services on @theblcklst's site. :) #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@battyink That's oversimplifying it (and we'd recommend against bragging), but that's the gist of it. #scriptchat
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Melinda Crump
@Mindy_Crump
RT @battyink So a)write a good story. b)post to site. c)pay for a couple evals. d)get good ratings. e)brag about scores. f)sell. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@theblcklst Based on evals, is there one thing that writers tend to do often to cause their script to be a pass/low score? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@pquade Readers are assigned based on genre preferences. e.g. Romcom lovers don't read Horror and vice versa #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
@theblcklst Sounds simple enough. Thanks. #scriptchat
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Declan O'Dwyer
@thelastsouthpaw
@theblcklst Hi. I used the paid read service & found the reviews invaluable in understanding how my script was perceived. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Cjameson9 The goal should be industry love. That's where your movie gets made and you get paid. But reader love can help. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Cjameson9 The goal should be industry love. That's where your movie gets made and you get paid. But reader love can help. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
@Cjameson9 I know you didn't ask me, but you need industry love AND reader love to move up the reader chain in the industry. #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@theblcklst "Peer Views" site addition = views of script info only, or does BL plan to open access of reads to peers? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
RT @thelastsouthpaw I used the paid read service & found the reviews invaluable in understanding how my script was perceived. #scriptchat
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Andrés Serrato H.
@Palestrapublica
@theblcklst #scriptchat that's excelent!!! Congrats!!!
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@captainhaystack We have no plans to allow writers to download their peers' scripts. Think impressions. You'll see. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 Probably the most common failure is writing something that isn't particularly ambitious and writing it poorly. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@zacsanford2 Probably the most common failure is writing something that isn't particularly ambitious and writing it poorly. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
RT @theblcklst Probably the most common failure is writing something that isn't particularly ambitious and writing it poorly. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Palestrapublica We've had scripts submitted from more than 40 countries. #scriptchat
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Julie Dole
@JewelDole
RT @zacsanford2 @theblcklst Any genre you feel is getting a lot of reader love, but not a lot of industry love? #scriptchat #scriptchat
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Julie Dole
@JewelDole
RT @zacsanford2 @theblcklst Any genre you feel is getting a lot of reader love, but not a lot of industry love? #scriptchat #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@JewelDole Check out the Month Five stats. It gets pretty deeply into that question: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
@zacsanford2
15 minutes left with our guest @theblcklst. Get those last minute questions in & don't forget to check the transcript tomorrow. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
Just over fifteen minutes left, but we're gonna stick around for fifteen more after 6 PM PST. Why? Procrastination. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
Just over fifteen minutes left, but we're gonna stick around for fifteen more after 6 PM PST. Why? Procrastination. #scriptchat
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Robert Cornero
@RobertCornero
@franklinleonard - Will there ever be some kind of reader rating/feedback mechanism implimented on the site? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
But get your questions in now so we can get them all answered before we go. #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @theblcklst Just over 15 minutes left, but we're gonna stick around for fifteen more after 6 PM PST. Why? Procrastination. #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst how'd you end up buddying up with the great Scott for @Gointothestory #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@RobertCornero There is already a reader feedback mechanism. & if there's a particularly big problem, we want to know about it #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
RT @theblcklst We're gonna stick around for fifteen more after 6 PM PST. Why? Procrastination. #scriptchat enabler.
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BAFTA Rocliffe Forum
@rocliffeforum
10 tips for writers on choosing a sample script extract & writing a one page treatment bit.ly/192X612 learn more #scriptchat
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Farah Abushwesha
@farahabushwesha
10 tips for writers on choosing a sample script extract & writing a one page treatment bit.ly/192X612 learn more #scriptchat
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Jeanne V Bowerman
@jeannevb
RT @theblcklst .@JewelDole Check out the Month Five stats. It gets pretty deeply into that question: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
How much love do stories with a female lead get compared to a male lead? #scriptchat
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Ngaire Genge
@AllInky
@theblcklst @scriptchat Do you read scripts yourself?
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie Had been a fan of his for a long time, found his blog in the same spirit of what we do. Asked him to join the fam #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie We were lucky, and I am proud, that he said yes. #scriptchat
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The 7th Matrix
@The7thMatrix
@theblcklist Unfortunately I must leave, but thank you for taking time to answer questions! #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst he's priceless for us neophytes! @gointothestory #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LIScreenWriter Screenwriting has an established form, like a sonnet. Rules can be broken, but there needs to be a good reason #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LIScreenWriter Screenwriting has an established form, like a sonnet. Rules can be broken, but there needs to be a good reason #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@Al_1701 Great question. We recently added a Passes Bechdel Test tag, but haven't yet analyzed the numbers. Info soon. #scriptchat
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VINCE CONSIDINE
@JAEL488
What do you think is the biggest problem with storytelling in Hollywood? #scriptchat @theblacklist
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Julie Dole
@JewelDole
@theblcklist RT: How much love do stories with a female lead get compared to a male lead? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@TheWrookie He's priceless for neophytes and old-timers. Like I said, we're very lucky to have him as part of the family. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@The7thMatrix Happy to answer them. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@JAEL488 Lack of ambition driven by the very real financial pressures currently facing the industry. #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
Better to put a lot of vision in a script or leave it as bare as possible for a director's vision? #scriptchat
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Ngaire Genge
@AllInky
@theblcklst #scriptchat Do you get a lot of feedback from writers? Does it influence new changes on the site?
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LIScreenWriter Unlikable protagonists are fine, but they come with certain obstacles that must be overcome. #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@LIScreenWriter My humble two cents: as long as your protagonist is interesting/engaging, "likability" isn not a big concern. #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst There has been a lot of talk lately about the gender gap in screenwriting. How are the stats of submissions to BL? #scriptchat
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Soon... Very very soon... #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/5CvY3XRwEe
THE BLACK LIST@THEBLCKLST·2 HOURS AGO
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LIScreenWriter Industry standard remains 90-120. Beyond that, it better be exceptional to merit the length. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LIScreenWriter Industry standard remains 90-120. Beyond that, it better be exceptional to merit the length. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
This. RT @captainhaystack as long as your protagonist is interesting/engaging, "likability" isn not a big concern. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
This. RT @captainhaystack as long as your protagonist is interesting/engaging, "likability" isn not a big concern. #scriptchat
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Dwayne Conyers
@dwacon
@theblcklst Some readers seem more subjective about likeability than others though... #scriptchat
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Robert Cornero
@RobertCornero
I recently placed as a semi-finalist on the Tracking Board. Is it beneficial for me to upload to blcklst or just redundant? #scriptchat
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@theblcklst
.@astype Tell your story in a way that is going to make it most gripping. Worry about the director once they get involved. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@AllInky We do get a lot of feedback and it absolutely influences how we build the site. That's the purpose after all. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@pquade We don't have gender submission numbers. Our Twitter followers are 65% male though. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@dwacon Absolutely true. Just like audiences. #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@dwacon The likability Issue is definitely a game of personal preferences -- some love anti-heroes, others cast it as a problem #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
@battyink
Is the Black List named after Shane Black, Jack Black, or the Black Knight in Monty Python and the Holy Grail? #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@RobertCornero Absolutely beneficial. We've had an unrepped Nicholl finalist get signed less than a month after uploading. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@RobertCornero Absolutely beneficial. We've had an unrepped Nicholl finalist get signed less than a month after uploading. #scriptchat
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Julie Dole
@JewelDole
@theblcklist RT: How much love do stories with a female lead get compared to a male lead?#scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst Also, are you tracking age of writer in your overall stats? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst How has drama faired this year? People haven't been too hip to the genre, lately. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@battyink It's a dual reference to the Hollywood Black List of the McCarthy era & an inversion of assumptions based on color #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
What's the number of scripts sold each year? #scriptchat #GeneralQuestion
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VINCE CONSIDINE
@JAEL488
@theblcklst @RobertCornero #scriptchat wow
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@pquade We are not. We want the process to be as blind as possible. #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@byChrisPhillips Check the stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@byChrisPhillips Check the stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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Connor Dillon
@connorhavok
@theblcklst how well do sword and sandals sell be it TV shows or full lengths? #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@battyink "None shall pass!" Plenty have. So, not the Black Knight -- thankfully! #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@astype I'd refer you to @GoIntoTheStory's historical study of spec sales. Linked previously in this chat. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst Another useful tool. Thank you...#scriptchat
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Noah Hughey
@noahhughey
@theblcklst do the evaluations note any possible legal hindrances to the script getting made #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LIScreenWriter Someone with experience and knowledge of the industry whom you trust to be direct and honest. Also, us. #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
Thanks to @theblcklst and others that answered my questions during #scriptchat
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The Black List
@theblcklst
.@LisaMGerry Just over half of our readers are women. I believe it's 54% #scriptchat
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@LisaMGerry The best Black List rating I got was from a female reader, FWIW… #scriptchat
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@theblcklist RT: How much love do stories with a female lead get compared to a male lead? (Didn't see the answer yet) :) #scriptchat
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@theblcklist RT: How much love do stories with a female lead get compared to a male lead? (Didn't see the answer yet) :) #scriptchat
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.@noahhughey We do try to note possible legal hindrances with scripts, though our readers are not lawyers. Shouldn't be gospel. #scriptchat
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.@LIScreenWriter We'd recommend using our site to get feedback on the script. Best and least expensive way. #scriptchat
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At 7pm PST I'll be tweeting a #screenwriter commentary along with the West Coast airing of #SweetHomeAlabama on Lifetime #scriptchat
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@theblcklst If a script is really great and a studio really wanted to make it, is there such a thing as a legal hinderance? ;) #scriptchat
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.@LIScreenWriter Email us your resume for consideration but ALL readers need a minimum of one year reading for a major Hwood co. #scriptchat
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Zac Sanford (backup)
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Hey y'all. I have to bow out early, but wanted to thank our guest @theblcklst for answering all our questions. #scriptchat
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.@LIScreenWriter No TV pilots yet, but soon. #scriptchat
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.@pquade Yes, absolutely though many legal hindrances can be overcome with enough money. #scriptchat
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.@pquade Yes, absolutely though many legal hindrances can be overcome with enough money. #scriptchat
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Sarah A Newman
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@theblcklst Thanks so much for joining us and fielding questions. Looking forward to whatever you guys are cooking up. #scriptchat
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@pquade If you don't own the underlying rights, that could create a legal hindrance. #scriptchat
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Sticking around for fifteen more minutes to enable our (and possibly your) procrastination. Ask away! #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
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@theblcklst Great chat tonight. Thanks... #scriptchat
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@theblcklst thanks for hanging w/us tonight :) #scriptchat
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Val Sherman
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@theblcklst r reader scores based on how likely the script would sell in today's market or solely bassed on quality of script? #scriptchat
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@theblcklst
RT @zacsanford2 @pquade If you don't own the underlying rights, that could create a legal hindrance. #scriptchat
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Scott Myers
@GoIntoTheStory
Screenwriting News (June 17-June 23, 2013) bit.ly/19tfpN3 #scriptchat #screenwriting
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audrey
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lurking, but really appreciate this Q/A @theblcklst #scriptchat
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Will pull the transcript later after @theblcklst's extended 15 minute stay. :) #scriptchat
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I want to repeat the point about $. Average writer spends about $120 per script. Best value on the market by far. #scriptchat
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I want to repeat the point about $. Average writer spends about $120 per script. Best value on the market by far. #scriptchat
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@theblcklst Great chat - Hr went quick #scriptchat
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RT @theblcklst I want to repeat the point about $. Average writer spends about $120 per script. Best value on the market by far. #scriptchat
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.@theblcklst is still on #scriptchat answering questions. If you have anymore, throw them out there!
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Robert Cornero
@RobertCornero
Just wanted to say "Thanks!" for answering all the questions this evening! #scriptchat
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.@screenwriternyc Scores are based on how likely the reader would be to recommend it to their peers or superiors in the industry #scriptchat
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@theblcklst #scriptchat Been an interesting chat - nice to see behind the site a little! Thanks much for the opportunity!
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We'll answer every question asked before 6:15 PM PST. Keep firing away. #scriptchat
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Andy Silverman
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@theblcklst Thanks for answering all my questions. Even the snide ones. I will reactivate my posting and get evaluated #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@theblcklst Thanks for the intriguing teases of the "big announcement," Franklin. Cheers. As always, thanks for your time. #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst don't forget to pimp @TheBlackBoard :) #scriptchat
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.@captainhaystack big announcementS. There'll be a few in the next month. #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
How are science fiction and fantasy scripts being accepted? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
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@theblcklst It seems that the best thing to do is read up on the stats and understand what's working...#scriptchat
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.@Al_1701 Check the stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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Wayne Heavey
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@theblcklst Want to get my screenplay on the black list.. how is this possible? #scriptchat
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.@byChrisPhillips Best thing to do is write a brilliant script. The rest will take care of itself. #scriptchat
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.@byChrisPhillips Best thing to do is write a brilliant script. The rest will take care of itself. #scriptchat
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.@byChrisPhillips Best thing to do is write a brilliant script. The rest will take care of itself. #scriptchat
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.@OfficialWayneH Start by reading this: blog.blcklst.com/2012/10/the-wh… #scriptchat
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.@OfficialWayneH Start by reading this: blog.blcklst.com/2012/10/the-wh… #scriptchat
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Noah Hughey
@noahhughey
@theblcklst Should I copyright my script before sending it to you guys? Copyright it even if I don't send it to you guys? #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst It seems to me a lot of people have asked about what genres are selling. Does it make sense to chase trends? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst True. I'm thinking about how Drama isn't fairing as well as Thriller or Action. #scriptchat
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T.A. Snyder
@captainhaystack
@theblcklst Excellent! Look forward to all of them. #scriptchat
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.@noahhughey We recommend registering it with the @WGAEast wgaeast.org/script_registr… #scriptchat
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.@noahhughey We recommend registering it with the @WGAEast wgaeast.org/script_registr… #scriptchat
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.@LisaMGerry Ratings, then logline. Industry professionals want great scripts first and foremost, within preferred genre ideally #scriptchat
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@captainhaystack
@byChrisPhillips Thrillers (especially contained thrillers) seem to be fairly bulletproof to trends. #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst why WGA east instead of west? #scriptchat
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.@byChrisPhillips Not true based on download #s. Check the stats: blcklst.com/monthfive #scriptchat
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Robert Cornero
@RobertCornero
@theblcklst @noahhughey @WGAEast Is there a particular reason you suggest East over West? #scriptchat
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Cali Z. Hayes
@calikazam
On that note, I'm working on transforming @xwebseries into an honest-to-god TV pilot script. Here we gooooo... #amwriting #scriptchat
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.@pquade They've been our partner since November. #scriptchat
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.@RobertCornero They've been our partner since November 2012. #scriptchat
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Five more minutes. We'll answer every question asked before 6:15 pm PST. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst Your stats package is amazing. Certainly looks like Drama is doing well for itself. #scriptchat
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David A. Youngquist
@Al_1701
I'm out for the night. This has been very informative. See you next week. #scriptchat
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A.Stype
@astype
Write for stars or just write what you'd want to see? #scriptchat
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.@byChrisPhillips It's just the beginning. We're stats junkies and believe that we owe our customers that transparency. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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.@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
RT @theblcklst .@astype Write something brilliant. The actors will come to you. #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst "every question" With the advent of .pdf circulation, should I short stock in brass brads? #scriptchat
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Julie Dole
@JewelDole
@theblcklst Looking at the reader evaluation word cloud, I see that 'character' is largest - and unsexed ;) #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst Last question...do you have actors downloading or just producers? #scriptchat
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.@pquade Possibly, but I'm sure there's other uses for them. #scriptchat
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.@byChrisPhillips We do have actor members of the site. Also, agents, managers, producers, studio execs, financiers. #scriptchat
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quade
@pquade
@theblcklst Thank you so much for doing this. Much appreciated.mlove you all. #scriptchat
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Two more minutes. Last chance to get your questions in. #scriptchat
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Despina
@TheWrookie
@theblcklst should we bother spec'ing period piece or wait til rep'ed to try that? #scriptchat
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.@TheWrookie Write something great. Period. Plenty of period pieces have gotten writers repped and/or sold. #scriptchat
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Hecky
@aftervertue
@theblcklst will BL have a presence at #scriptnotes100? #scriptchat
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Christopher Phillips
@byChrisPhillips
@theblcklst Starting to see a theme here :-) Thanks again...#scriptchat
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.@aftervertue Possibly. Wedding to attend on the east coast that weekend. #scriptchat
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Nikki Syreeta
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@theblcklst What if you have scripts in different genres? Does that ruin your scores? #scriptchat
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Ford L Thompson
@flt2828
#scriptchat #baseline_intelligence Can any one give me a review on this film analysis group? ...Thank you
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@astype
@theblcklst can you just write a good script for me? #scriptchat
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.@NikkiSyreeta Each script is evaluated separately. Can't hurt you. #scriptchat
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This reminds me, Angelenos, next Saturday. This is a must attend: wgfoundation.org/screenwriting-… #scriptchat
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This reminds me, Angelenos, next Saturday. This is a must attend: wgfoundation.org/screenwriting-… #scriptchat
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.@astype Wish we could help you. But if you do write a good one, we can definitely help you get it to industry professionals. #scriptchat
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Studying Aristotle’s “Poetics” – Part 6(A): The 6 Parts of Tragedy bit.ly/1aFqsV1 #scriptchat #screenwriting
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Thanks everyone for the great questions. Keep an eye on the site. Big things happening. #scriptchat
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Thanks everyone for the great questions. Keep an eye on the site. Big things happening. #scriptchat
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@theblcklst Very exciting stuff...#scriptchat
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Have a great night everyone. Read scripts. Watch movies. Write pages. Follow @GoIntoTheStory and @TheBlackBoard. See you soon! #scriptchat
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Have a great night everyone. Read scripts. Watch movies. Write pages. Follow @GoIntoTheStory and @TheBlackBoard. See you soon! #scriptchat
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Have a great night everyone. Read scripts. Watch movies. Write pages. Follow @GoIntoTheStory and @TheBlackBoard. See you soon! #scriptchat
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@zacsanford thanks for leading #scriptchat tonight! I can grab transcript
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THE BLACK LIST TWITTER FEED: Since the feed copies backwards, please scroll down to the bottom and read from the bottom up. 


The Black List ‏@theblcklst 58m
Have a great night everyone. Read scripts. Watch movies. Write pages. Follow @GoIntoTheStory and @TheBlackBoard. See you soon! #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 59m
Thanks everyone for the great questions. Keep an eye on the site. Big things happening. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
This reminds me, Angelenos, next Saturday. This is a must attend: https://www.wgfoundation.org/screenwriting-events/craft-day-2012/ … #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
Two more minutes. Last chance to get your questions in. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
Five more minutes. We'll answer every question asked before 6:15 pm PST. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
We'll answer every question asked before 6:15 PM PST. Keep firing away. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
I want to repeat the point about $. Average writer spends about $120 per script. Best value on the market by far. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
RT @zacsanford2 @pquade If you don't own the underlying rights, that could create a legal hindrance.  #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
Sticking around for fifteen more minutes to enable our (and possibly your) procrastination. Ask away! #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
This. RT @captainhaystack as long as your protagonist is interesting/engaging, "likability" isn not a big concern. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
Soon... Very very soon... #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/5CvY3XRwEe

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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
But get your questions in now so we can get them all answered before we go. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
Just over fifteen minutes left, but we're gonna stick around for fifteen more after 6 PM PST. Why? Procrastination. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
RT @thelastsouthpaw I used the paid read service & found the reviews invaluable in understanding how my script was perceived. #scriptchat
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 The Black List ‏@theblcklst 1h
.@Cjameson9 The goal should be industry love. That's where your movie gets made and you get paid. But reader love can help. #scriptchat
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This. RT @zacsanford2 @pquade As a reader, if I'm enthralled in the story, I'm less likely to notice formatting mistakes. #scriptchat
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We're days away from... #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/ykIyN3dEGm
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Looks like people are taking a break for halftime. I know there are more questions. Ask away! #scriptchat
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It will be more clear how valuable it is for both aspiring and professional screenwriters in the very near future. #scriptchat
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RT @zacsanford2 @TheWrookie I get 5+ recs a week. There are others that won't be recommended to me. Query. Push your high score. #scriptchat
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On the topic of $, the average script is hosted for about 2 months and sees 1.4 paid evaluations. So average cost = ~$120 #scriptchat
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Thanks @zacsanford2. Here is @Gointothestory's breakdown of spec sales from 2012. It links to other years http://gointothestory.blcklst.com/2013/01/2012-spec-script-sales-analysis-genres.html … #scriptchat
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Coming soon to a browser near you... #scriptchat pic.twitter.com/7QZBFJyYty

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And those feature film initiatives will make the TV side easier (and more powerful) when we do launch it.  #scriptchat
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TV is still TBD though it will happen soon. There's been some feature film initiatives we wanted to complete first. #scriptchat
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But we do a lot more than that via @gointothestory and @theblackboard. And there's big stuff coming that will further that. #scriptchat
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And if their scripts are good or one of our almost 2K industry pros might like it, we make them aware of it. #scriptchat
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Simply put, we give writers from all over the world the chance to have their scripts evaluated at the standard of the industry #scriptchat
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.@GoIntoTheStory is the official screenwriting blog of the Black List. #scriptchat
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Having said that, let's get to it. Questions, comments, concerns. #scriptchat
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Let's start this #scriptchat with a few introductions of the Black List family: @gointothestory @theblackboard @terrykhuang Follow them too.
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We're here and ready to #scriptchat. Let's do this.

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