2011-11-21 2:30 am authorViviAnna Hulloooooo? Anyone in the TVwriting house? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:30 am Jamie_LD @authorViviAnna I'm here! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:31 am gregorywalters Hello! Before we start, I thought people might be interested in Ken
Levine's "The Sitcom Room". http://t.co/ujju3d52 #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:31 am GrayJones Chat starting now! Talking writing goals and taking future topic ideas.
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:31 am Jamie_LD RT @gregorywalters: I thought people might be interested in Ken
Levine's "The Sitcom Room". http://t.co/fJubPh5z #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:32 am Jamie_LD I think more important than goals, it breaking down goals into small
bites, to accomplish more. Any thoughts? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:32 am OfficeHooky Hi everyone! Ken Levine's site is amazing, thanks @gregorywalters
for sharing. Anyone else been on it? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:32 am GrayJones My late father was a self made millionaire, & taught success
seminars. He was a firm believer that goals MUST be written down. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:33 am Jamie_LD @GrayJones Writing them down is paramount. But where, do you
need to see them daily? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:33 am GrayJones Case in point for me- I wrote down goal in Jan. that I would lose 50
lbs. Others I didn't write. Guess which one is happening? #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:34 am Jamie_LD @GrayJones You are rocking that goal! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:34 am authorViviAnna I write down my daily goals and paste them up beside my computer
screen, so I can tick them off one by onen #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:34 am BrandonEaston Hello everyone. n #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:34 am richmagahiz @GrayJones Is it good enough if it's on a post-it note on your mirror?
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am BrandonEaston I hope we can discuss issues of writing diverse characters outside of
your own perspectives. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am GrayJones My dad taught many things. Have 2-5 yr long term goals, 6 month
mid-term goals, then short term goals. Remind & revise often. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am Jamie_LD @BrandonEaston Got any thoughts on goal setting and such? #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am authorViviAnna @BrandonEaston hey, good to see you.n #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am OfficeHooky I have a hard time defining goals. I think rather expansively. Too
much so. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am Jamie_LD @BrandonEaston I'm writing that one down. Thanks. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:35 am authorViviAnna @BrandonEaston that would make a great topic for a chat #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:36 am GrayJones @richmagahiz Post-it notes are good reminders, but you also need a
place to keep your various goals organized. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:36 am gregorywalters I tweet my short-term (i.e., daily) writing goal & then I feel I have to do
it (not that anyone holds me accountable). #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:36 am authorViviAnna I agree with @GrayJones you should have long goals and short term
goals #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:36 am richmagahiz @OfficeHooky A goal has to be measurable to make it easy to know
whether you succeeded or not #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:37 am OfficeHooky @BrandonEaston That's not only a goal, it's a score! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:37 am GrayJones @OfficeHooky Yes-- as writers we're dreamers. Need lofty wide
reaching goals, but must also discipline to practical targets. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:37 am Jamie_LD @richmagahiz @OfficeHooky Writing goals like an outline, large goal,
then steps to achieve that goal. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:37 am authorViviAnna @richmagahiz totally agree, it should be measurable, winning an
oscar is not measureable, but writing 2 scripts/yr is #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:37 am gregorywalters @GrayJones Post-its have a way of becoming invisible for me. Once
they block the laptop screen, I toss them. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:37 am DimitriDavis And how further to go rt @richmagahiz: @OfficeHooky A goal has to
be measurable to know whether you succeeded or not #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:38 am Jamie_LD @DimitriDavis Are you good at writing out your goals? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:38 am GrayJones One very effective technique is to share your goals/targets with
others, and ask them to keep you accountable. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:38 am FilmTony RT @GrayJones: @OfficeHooky Yes, writers r dreamers. Need lofty
wide reaching goals, but also discipline to practical targets. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:39 am Jamie_LD I'm using my !Pad to keep track. There are great apps for this stuff,
and I tend to have it with me all the time. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:39 am authorViviAnna anyone want to share their goals? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:39 am GrayJones Some exercises to help you prioritize-- if you had only 6 mos to live,
what would you do? This is most important to you. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:40 am Jamie_LD @GrayJones If I only had 6 months, I wouldn't be writing, I'd be
enjoying my family. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:40 am GrayJones @Jamie_LD I'm obsessive with spreadsheets for practical targets,
and I also use visual mind mapping for prioritizing. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:40 am DimitriDavis rt @GrayJones: One very effective technique is to share your
goals/targets with others, and ask them to keep you accountable #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:40 am gregorywalters When I'm intensely writing, I do a weekly journal and set my goals for
the week. At week's end, I check in again... #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:40 am BrandonEaston My goal is just to keep writing. And find ways to pay bills in between
gigs. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:40 am richmagahiz @GrayJones Another is to associate a specific reward with the goal.
I've got a few purchases once I win #NaNoWriMo #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:41 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters This is a great idea. I'm not good a tracking back to
see how far I've come. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:41 am gregorywalters ...If I haven't met a goal or approached meeting it, I review whether it's
a worthy goal. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:41 am GrayJones Another exercise: if you had unlimited cash/resources, what wd you
do? This helps to define what you should aim for. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:41 am DimitriDavis @Jamie_LD I use timetables and deadlines with tasks / goals. Helps
me track progress and get me to work harder when I slack. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:41 am gregorywalters @Jamie_LD I just make it a Sunday morning habit. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:42 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters Ha, too funny. I just wrote a blog post for tomorrow
about habits. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:42 am follow_nicole I think goals must be reasonable and meaningful. I set daily, monthly,
and yearly goals for writing. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:42 am OfficeHooky I have many written goals and creative projects on this computer. All
digital yet I must write on yellow pad to accomplish. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:42 am TVWriterChat And that works too. RT @BrandonEaston: My goal is just to keep
writing. And find ways to pay bills in between gigs. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:42 am GrayJones @gregorywalters Just beware of "sour grapes." May need to assess
why it didn't happen & revise strategy, or re-prioritize. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:42 am DimitriDavis @Jamie_LD But prioritizing is an absolute must when handling
multiple goals and tasks. Helped me stop certain leisure actvties #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:43 am richmagahiz @Jamie_LD I set up some Google Calendars with tasks to be done at
a specific time #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:43 am GrayJones Weekly plan time is a GREAT habit. RT @gregorywalters:
@Jamie_LD I just make it a Sunday morning habit. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:43 am Jamie_LD @DimitriDavis Leisure activities, I know not of such things. lol #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:43 am BrandonEaston I know what it is I need to do. I just want to keep getting my graphic
novels done and build a name for myself. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:43 am Jamie_LD I love google calendar. RT @richmagahiz: @Jamie_LD I set up some
Google Calendars with tasks to be done at a specific time #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:44 am BrandonEaston I try to keep developing new material and then find time to turn that
into a pilot or a spec. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:44 am DimitriDavis @Jamie_LD I grew up under an off time = leisure time dad, so I've
had to learn better productivity habits on my own. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:44 am DimitriDavis RT @Jamie_LD: I love google calendar. RT @richmagahiz:
@Jamie_LD I set up some Google Calendars with tasks to be done at
a specific time #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:44 am richmagahiz @Jamie_LD It's convenient because I need to use it for the day job
anyway #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:44 am GrayJones Some writers work well with daily page count goals. Others work well
with imaginary deadlines for drafts. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am Jamie_LD My ultimate goal is to not have to work 60+ hours at our restaurant
anymore. I have to remind myself of this when I'm slacking #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am BrandonEaston The problem is that everything can get jammed up, so I set weekly
deadline for myself until each project is done. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am gregorywalters My problem is having multiple projects on the go. If I didn't set weekly
goals, I'd just keep adding new projects. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am Jamie_LD @BrandonEaston So true about getting jammed up. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am CarolHousel @GrayJones I'd do exactly what I'm doing right now at age 33!
Learning to be a better filmmaker :) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am authorViviAnna I prioritize my work every day, cuz I tend to work on 5 things at once,
so I will work on each project for 1hr, I keep track #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:45 am GrayJones MUST break down steps. Too many times I've said "I will write 3
scripts this yr" but didn't bcuz I didn't break down steps. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:46 am BrandonEaston @Jamie_LD I've had to do that, re: working tons of hours at a job I
hated and then had to find energy to write. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:46 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters I'm working on too many projects now too. I have to
prioritize the ones that are making money. (novels) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:46 am DimitriDavis RT @GrayJones: MUST break down steps. Too many times I've said
"I will write 3 scripts this yr" but didn't bcuz I didn't break down steps.
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:47 am Jamie_LD @BrandonEaston I don't hate the restaurant, just tired of it after 16
years. Want to afford a manager or two. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:47 am GrayJones I'm a jack of all trades, so fall easily into too many projects. I often
need to mind map to re-focus on most important goals. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:47 am OfficeHooky I spent so much money on an Organization Pro. Just doesn't work for
me. Post It Notes are a waste. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:47 am Jamie_LD Twins separated before birth, you and I. RT @GrayJones: I'm a jack
of all trades... #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:48 am authorViviAnna one goal I have for 2012, learn to say no LOL Too many projects to
do #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:48 am richmagahiz @GrayJones If you can get each step so that you can complete it in
one or two sittings you can make lots of progress #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:48 am Jamie_LD For you, this is too true. RT @authorViviAnna: one goal I have for
2012, learn to say no LOL Too many projects to do #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:48 am OfficeHooky You, @grayjones, are kicking some organizational science! Thanks
to you and everyone! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:49 am authorViviAnna @Jamie_LD but I won't say no to my girl Jamie. :-) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:49 am Jamie_LD I've never been good at completing something that can't be done in
one sitting. Writing fiction is teaching me patience. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:49 am follow_nicole @GrayJones I definitely don't do the page count. I put a goal for an
act, or a certain beat in the story. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:49 am GrayJones I'm a very visual thinker- I literally map out the areas of my life on
large paper, draw lines, symbols, etc. to evaluate. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:49 am Jamie_LD *smooch* I'm here for you too. RT @authorViviAnna: @Jamie_LD but
I won't say no to my girl Jamie. :-) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:50 am Jamie_LD @follow_nicole In writing, I'm a scene girl myself. I need to finish a
scene in one sitting. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:50 am nobull408 Hey @OfficeHooky Welcome to #tvwriterchat! Thanks for the
support for @gameoverseries
2011-11-21 2:50 am writermya @GrayJones you mean a step outline? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:50 am GrayJones It's also crucial not to carelessly assign goals. Need to be sober &
realistic about what you can achieve in set amt of time. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:50 am OfficeHooky I effing HATE Post-It Notes. But use them all the time. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:50 am richmagahiz @Jamie_LD Can't write a whole script in one sitting, but maybe a
scene? Some stage directions? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am DimitriDavis RT @GrayJones: It's also crucial not to carelessly assign goals. Need
to be sober & realistic about what you can achieve in set amt of time.
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am writermya @Jamie_LD Amen. Ditto. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am timmmccoy RT @GrayJones: My dad taught many things. Have 2-5 yr long term
goals, 6 month mid-term goals, then short term goals. Remind &
revise often. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am Jamie_LD If I can find time to write (2 businesses, 80+ hours/week) anyone can.
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am GrayJones Actually a script outline is a good way to think about your
goals/smaller targets. RT @writermya: you mean a step outline? #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am DimitriDavis @GrayJones Push yourself to steadily increase your performance,
though. Grow as you go. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:51 am DimitriDavis Damn straight. rt @Jamie_LD: If I can find time to write (2 businesses,
80+ hours/week) anyone can. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:52 am Jamie_LD @richmagahiz I go for the scene in a sitting. Then I make notes for
the next scene. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:52 am writermya RT @TVWriterChat: And that works too. RT @BrandonEaston: My
goal is just to keep writing. And find ways to pay bills in between gigs.
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:52 am GrayJones Yep! RT @DimitriDavis: Push yourself to steadily increase your
performance, though. Grow as you go. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:52 am Jamie_LD @DimitriDavis Yeah! lol #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:52 am gregorywalters I spend 90 minutes each day commuting by ferry. It's ALWAYS
writing time. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:53 am JasmineMcAtee Just poking my head in to say hello to everyone! I'll definitely be
reading this transcript later. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:53 am richmagahiz @DimitriDavis And when life throws you for a loop (you get sick or
something), you need to regroup gracefully #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:53 am Jamie_LD @JasmineMcAtee *waves* #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:53 am OfficeHooky @BrandonEaston It does seem you have a system to hitting your
goals that works. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:54 am DimitriDavis Never punish yourself for failed goals. rt @richmagahiz And when life
throws you for a loop, you need to regroup gracefully #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:54 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters Perfect. I only drive 15 minutes, but I use the time to
dictate notes. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:54 am DimitriDavis Why I love public transit > car. rt @gregorywalters: I spend 90
minutes each day commuting by ferry. Its ALWAYS writing time. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:54 am JasmineMcAtee @OfficeHooky You hate Post-it notes?! That almost warrants an
unfollow... #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:54 am gregorywalters It's been said here before. Lofty goals are impressive, but it all starts
with the butt in the chair. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:54 am GrayJones When daughter born, took steady job as VP of production company.
After 4 yrs, hated it. Set goal- within 2 months, back in TV. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am Gunthorn1138 RT @GrayJones: It's also crucial not to carelessly assign goals. Need
to be sober & realistic about what you can achieve in set amt of time.
#tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am SPCWrite to join in there's TV Writer chat, use hashtag #TVWriterchat.
2011-11-21 2:55 am Jamie_LD Hate 'em, but can't live without 'em RT @JasmineMcAtee:
@OfficeHooky You hate Post-it notes?! That almost warrants
unfollow... #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am Gunthorn1138 RT @GrayJones: I'm a jack of all trades, so fall easily into too many
projects. I often need to mind map to re-focus on most important
goals. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am Jamie_LD Amen RT @gregorywalters: It's been said here before. Lofty goals are
impressive, but it all starts with the butt in the chair. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am richmagahiz @gregorywalters Except if you're trying to lose weight, when you
need to get that butt back out of the chair #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am DimitriDavis @GrayJones That's drive! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:55 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters So what do you do to get your butt in the chair? #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:56 am writermya RT @GrayJones: Yep! RT @DimitriDavis: Push yourself to steadily
increase your performance, though. Grow as you go. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:56 am Jamie_LD Question for everyone: So what do you do to get your butt in the chair
and start writing? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:56 am christydena RT @kingisafink: RT @jamie_ld: As always, another fantastic Balls of
Steel post by @jeannevb for @scriptmag http://t.co/adpQzfy5
#scriptchat #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:56 am Jamie_LD Hey @malber aren't you on the computer tonight? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am gregorywalters @Jamie_LD I just put on a big ol' pot of coffee. I was raised not to
waste so I keep writing at least until the pot's gone. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am writermya @Jamie_LD Sometimes, I just remember I need to retire my mother.
#motivation #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am JasmineMcAtee @Jamie_LD Agreed on can't live without 'em! (And a *waves* back at
you!) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am GrayJones If my butt's not in the chair, it's either bcuz I didn't set specific
goals/targets or no one is holding me accountable. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am richmagahiz @Jamie_LD I bought myself a very comfy seat cushion a couple of
weeks back #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am OfficeHooky I have a goal to get a big fan of @nobull408 a job. It's ironic Office
Hooky will find jobless work. But I strive with burden. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:57 am writermya RT @Jamie_LD: Amen RT @gregorywalters: It's been said here
before. Lofty goals are impressive, but it all starts with the butt in the
chair. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:58 am malber @Jamie_LD ahoy, ahoy :) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:58 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters I love it! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:58 am Jamie_LD I was missing your lovely face on my feed. RT @malber: @Jamie_LD
ahoy, ahoy :) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:58 am GrayJones Hey, Mike! RT @malber: @Jamie_LD ahoy, ahoy :) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am Jamie_LD Me too. RT @fatherdowling: @Jamie_LD I love @JaneEspenson
writing sprints. So much easier to write for an hour... #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am DimitriDavis How am I going to hit any life goals if I don't have $, and where's $ if I
don't work? Gets me back to the chair. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am Jamie_LD @writermya Very good #motivation #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am malber @Jamie_LD what's the topic tonight, guys? hey @grayjones! #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am DimitriDavis Also considering satisfaction. Am I really happier doing ____? Or
sitting down and working? Answer is always clear. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am Jamie_LD @richmagahiz Haha, I just bought a new deck chair. So far it's
working. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am BrandonEaston I usually think about all the really cool stuff I have in my head and how
it needs to be read and seen by others. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 2:59 am GrayJones Topic: setting goals, and topic suggestions for chats. RT @malber:
what's the topic tonight, guys? hey @grayjones! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:00 am Jamie_LD @malber Goal setting and what makes you sit down and write. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:00 am malber @GrayJones i feel like we should do a comedy specific night and
then a drama/procedural chat too. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:00 am Jamie_LD Make that desk chair, as in office chair RT @Jamie_LD:
@richmagahiz Haha, I just bought a new deck chair. So far it's
working. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:01 am OfficeHooky @Jamie_LD Wow! How do you find all that time? And this chat?
Running a chat is huge time commitment in and of itself. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:01 am gregorywalters As for future topics, what if we agree to a TV spec script month sort of
like #NaNoWriMo? Weekly check-ins on Sunday. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:01 am Jamie_LD @malber We are! I want to pick a script and break it down, see what
makes it work. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:02 am jeannevb This. RT @malber: @GrayJones i feel like we should do a comedy
specific night and then a drama/procedural chat too. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:02 am DimitriDavis @OfficeHooky She makes the time. All about priorities and making
decisions. @Jamie_LD #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:02 am malber @Jamie_LD what makes me write is desperation. if i'm not writing, i
have to get a real job & that makes me desperate #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:02 am Jamie_LD @OfficeHooky I think I help myself by helping others with #scriptchat
and #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:03 am DimitriDavis @malber A strong dose of desperation is great. Inject some into your
characters. ;) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:03 am malber @gregorywalters that's a great idea! we could also read a
professional script per month and discuss why it's working or not. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:03 am GrayJones Like it! RT @gregorywalters: what if we agree to a TV spec script
month sort of like #NaNoWriMo? Weekly check-ins on Sunday. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:03 am Jamie_LD @malber I need that desperation. I make plenty of money with my
businesses. It's a good thing, but bad for motivation. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:03 am DimitriDavis So true. rt @Jamie_LD: @OfficeHooky I think I help myself by helping
others with #scriptchat and #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:04 am GrayJones Like that too! RT @malber: we could also read a professional script
per month and discuss why it's working or not. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:04 am OfficeHooky @gregorywalters Commuting does offer special 'alone' time to get
work done. I yearn for a 90 minute ferry ride commute! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:04 am gregorywalters @malber Love the idea of all of us reading/discussing a common
professional script! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:04 am DimitriDavis RT @GrayJones: Like it! RT @gregorywalters: what if we agree to a
TV spec script month sort of like #NaNoWriMo? Weekly check-ins on
Sunday. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:04 am Jamie_LD FYI we are planning to pick a script each month, and break it down to
see why it works. We will be doing pilots. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:04 am GrayJones Sure! & I'd add scifi/fantasy. RT @malber: comedy specific night and
then a drama/procedural chat too. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:05 am gregorywalters @OfficeHooky Oh, there are down sides! My life is based on a ferry
schedule. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:05 am malber @Jamie_LD yeah, that's a problem. i've been there before. i need
crazy desperation to keep working. or deadlines from staffing #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:05 am Jamie_LD FYI cont.: But this script analysis will only work if people are willing to
take the time to read the scripts in advance. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:06 am Jamie_LD @malber If I hated the restaurant as much as I did 5 years ago, I'd be
in great shape. lol #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:06 am NYstana @Jamie_LD Deadlines really help. Making friends holding me
accountable. Guilt is also a good one. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:06 am OfficeHooky @JasmineMcAtee Well, I dislike Post-It Notes because my preference
is to spray paint my To-Do List on the walls inside my home #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:06 am Jamie_LD @NYstana It's always nice to have friends who understand your
writing, and hold you accountable. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:06 am Carterkalel RT @TVWriterChat: And that works too. RT @BrandonEaston: My
goal is just to keep writing. And find ways to pay ...
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2011-11-21 3:07 am SarahAlexis4 Hi all! Love the idea of reading pilot scripts to analyze and discuss
together. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:07 am malber @Jamie_LD i think people would read the pilots, especially because
they'll get something out of the chat if they do. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:08 am Jamie_LD If everyone agrees, I'd like to spend last 10 minutes having you pick
topics for future chats. Cuz we're doing this for you #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:08 am Jamie_LD @malber Would you like to pick our first script to analyze? Please? #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:08 am malber @Jamie_LD one of the great things about writing with a partner: you
have built-in accountability and deadlines. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:09 am GrayJones Honestly, it takes about 45 minutes tops to read a 1 hour pilot. If we
can't do that in a month we shouldn't be aiming for TV. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:09 am richmagahiz @malber @Jamie_LD Well at least partway through #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:09 am Jamie_LD @malber Or not. lol You know what I'm talking about. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:09 am Jamie_LD RT @GrayJones: Honestly, it takes abt 45 min to read 1 hour pilot. If
we can't do that in month we shouldn't be aiming for TV. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:10 am BrandonEaston I have a sci-fi space adventure pilot that I need some feedback on,
any takers? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:10 am malber @Jamie_LD sure, i can find a pro pilot to chat about. how will we
distribute it? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:10 am gregorywalters @Jamie_LD I think people will read the scripts in advance. If not,
that's a week to be a lurker. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:10 am OfficeHooky @christydena WOW!!! HELLO!!!! (sorry for that to everyone who
doesn't know. Now, hopefully, you do) #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:10 am movielady RT @OfficeHooky: I effing HATE Post-It Notes. But use them all the
time. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:11 am richmagahiz @GrayJones Reading carefully enough to know what's good and
what's bad might take a little longer #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:12 am malber @gregorywalters they should. it doesn't take that long and it's so
important to professionalizing oneself.n #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:12 am OfficeHooky @christydena For about 12-18 months I've been fawning you! And
serendipity abound a goal was to chat with you!! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:12 am malber @richmagahiz well, if it's professional, most will be good. i think it's
just about learning craft from pros. not taking notes #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:12 am Jamie_LD @malber We can just let everyone know where to find it, if it's
available online. Free is better. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:12 am GrayJones Still, need to be done. RT @richmagahiz: Reading carefully enough to
know whats good and whats bad might take a little longer #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:13 am DimitriDavis @richmagahiz Have you read a ton of scripts already, watched a ton
of TV while analyzing? That helps you pick out quality. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:13 am DimitriDavis RT @GrayJones: Still, need to be done. RT @richmagahiz: Reading
carefully enough to know whats good and whats bad might take a little
longer #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:14 am GrayJones Link to massive Lee Thomson free TV script archive:
http://t.co/nnLhlVo2 #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:14 am richmagahiz @DimitriDavis Nah, I'm a neophyte #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:14 am Jamie_LD @malber Thanks for joining in. I hope your wife doesn't want to kill
me. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:15 am Jamie_LD So any other topics you'd love to have discussed on the chat? #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:15 am malber @Jamie_LD i had a friend of Free Agents and even though it got
cancelled, i really liked it. want to do the pilot? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:16 am Jamie_LD @malber Perfect. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:16 am DimitriDavis Oooh, goodies. rt @GrayJones: Link to massive Lee Thomson free
TV script archive: http://t.co/Gvwv1edU #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:16 am SarahAlexis4 Maybe we can do a chat like a script clinic? People shout out
problems they're facing in script and others chime in w/ advice. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:16 am malber @jamie_LD here the link! http://t.co/Qz4qJgcB #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:16 am Jamie_LD @Jamie_LD And if you know of any TV writers who'd be willing to
chat with us? Just sayin. If they are as cool at you... #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:17 am DimitriDavis @richmagahiz Read & watch. Devour content. It's helps you on so
many fronts and levels. But analyze while you do it. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:17 am OfficeHooky Sorry, all, for any premature emasculation, but if you missed it,
@christydena RT'd something here at #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:17 am Jamie_LD @OfficeHooky She RT my tweet about the Balls of Steel post in
@scriptmag #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:18 am OfficeHooky @Jamie_LD Well, christ, jesus, get her in here soon! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:18 am jolenejahnke RT @GrayJones: Link to massive Lee Thomson free TV script
archive: http://t.co/nnLhlVo2 #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:19 am GrayJones Topic: though it's been done before, we should revisit "what to spec"
towards the new year. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:19 am gregorywalters @malber I've added the Free Agents pilot as a favorite. Will be ready
whenever we decide to discuss it. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:19 am Jamie_LD @malber Thanks for the link. I'll post it on the chat for the script night.
Now to pick the night. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:20 am GrayJones Topic: just after Jan. 1, would be fun to share our new year
resolutions. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:20 am Jamie_LD We will be having open topic next week on the chat, because of US
Thanksgiving, but 2 weeks to pilot analysis? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:20 am BrandonEaston What to spec sounds excellent. I would love to do a sci-fi roundtable
on here sometime. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:21 am OfficeHooky @Jamie_LD Balls of Steel is - by the way - just perfect. Love it. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:21 am malber @gregorywalters cool. also, we can try to figure out why it didn't get a
big following! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:21 am Jamie_LD @BrandonEaston I'm writing a SciFi Steampunk pilot right now. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:21 am gregorywalters What to spec: http://t.co/OVY5dhkq #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:22 am gregorywalters @malber Yes, that's the puzzle to solve. If it's a good spec, then what
went wrong? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:22 am GrayJones Off topic: get questions in for Pam Douglas (Writing the TV Drama
Series) -- you could win Ross Brown's "Byte Sized TV" book. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:22 am Jamie_LD So, one script a month for analysis? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:23 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters Or if it's a shitty show, how the hell did it get picked
up? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:23 am malber @Jamie_LD one month sounds like plenty of time to me. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:23 am richmagahiz @gregorywalters @malber But it could have been one of the 1000
other things that go into the production besides writing... #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:23 am Jamie_LD @gregorywalters @malber We need to find one everyone agrees is a
dud, and figure out how the hell it sold too. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:23 am GrayJones Good to get our butts in gear! RT @Jamie_LD: So, one script a month
for analysis? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:24 am gregorywalters @Jamie_LD Yes, one script a month is exciting and doable. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:24 am richmagahiz @Jamie_LD Casting couch? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:24 am Jamie_LD Yes, @jeannevb rocks it with that column. RT @OfficeHooky:
@Jamie_LD Balls of Steel is - by the way - just perfect. Love it. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:24 am BrandonEaston @Jamie_LD Would you like to read mine? #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:24 am gregorywalters @richmagahiz That's what writers need to know. There is so much
involved in a show beyond a writer's control. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:25 am GrayJones Topic idea: Jane Espenson as guest. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:25 am OfficeHooky @DimitriDavis Ok, but you can't make time. If you can, I'd love that
recipe, #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:25 am Jamie_LD @BrandonEaston Absolutely. I'll DM you my email. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:25 am scriptchat RT @Jamie_LD: Yes, @jeannevb rocks it with that column. RT
@OfficeHooky: @Jamie_LD Balls of Steel is - by the way - just
perfect. Love it. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:25 am malber @Jamie_LD @gregorywalters not a bad idea. prime suspect, playboy
club, charlie's angels reboot all got canned quick! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:26 am BrandonEaston @Jamie_LD Cool, thanks! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:26 am jeannevb Thx! RT @Jamie_LD: Yes, @jeannevb rocks it w that column. RT
@OfficeHooky: @Jamie_LD Balls of Steel is just perfect. Love it #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:26 am OfficeHooky @Jamie_LD You definitely help others. This is a top chat. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:26 am Jamie_LD She's a bit busy with #once at the moment. RT @GrayJones: Topic
idea: @JaneEspenson as guest. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:26 am GrayJones TV Writer Podcast with @Alancrossss, co-developer of Weird Science
& writer of tons of great shows should be up late tonight. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:27 am BrandonEaston By the way, I'm on a live webshow tonight, talking about writing at
9PM PACIFIC TIME - http://t.co/cviy2uZx #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:27 am Jamie_LD Thanks. Couldn't do it without Gray, Vivi and Zac. RT @OfficeHooky:
@Jamie_LD You definitely help others. This is a top chat. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:27 am BrandonEaston Night everyone, see you next week. #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:27 am GrayJones Cool! RT @BrandonEaston: By the way, Im on a live webshow
tonight, talking about writing at 9PM PST - http://t.co/Bbi1BB3C #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:27 am Jamie_LD RT @BrandonEaston: By the way, I'm on a live webshow tonight,
talking about writing at 9PM PACIFIC TIME - http://t.co/TbK38gpX #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:29 am Jamie_LD If you need more #tvwriterchat fix during the week, tune into
@GrayJones podcasts for great interviews www.tvwriterpodcast.com
2011-11-21 3:29 am DimitriDavis @OfficeHooky Ask @Jamie_LD, I'm sure she has the recipe. #
tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:29 am malber @BrandonEaston good luck on the webshow! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:29 am Jamie_LD @malber Thanks for joining us Mike. Cheers! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:30 am GrayJones Thanks all for joining in! Great chat tonight. Gotta sign off to upload
the podcast. Ciao! #tvwriterchat
2011-11-21 3:30 am Jamie_LD Okay, folks I'm going to pull the transcript. If you come up with chat
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