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| Play submissions | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me when is the best time I should submit a play to a theatre if I wish to have ...
A: I think you can assume that the plays can be received on a rolling basis if they don't list a ...
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| jukebox musical | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I actually sent this same question to Arlene but I'm hoping you don't mind me asking you it as well. ...
A: Hmmm...the creative and logical sides of me are clashing...not a good thing haha. Um from the ...
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| graduate programs in screenwriting in CA | 10/18/2009 |
Q: I have a BA in Public Relations, and I am taking classes in screenwriting/playwriting/film at MTSU ...
A: I think its a good idea to apply to other schools, not only ones in CA. You want to pick a school ...
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| Questions on finding a screenwriting software program | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I'm an aspiring screenwriter. I have a screenwriter software program called, Movie Magic ...
A: Okay, I will say right off the bat, that I don't know which program you mean. I use Final Draft. And ...
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| first time writers | 5/21/2009 |
Q: how much money does a first time screen writer make if their first movie they wrote does well at the ...
A: As for salary it varies, depends on how much someone wants your script. And if you are lucky you can ...
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| I wonder.... | 4/22/2009 |
Q: First of all, thank you for your time. I am from Croatia and english is not my native language. I ...
A: I would say write it in Croatian and then have someone you trust, translate it into English. Maybe ...
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| writing a one woman show about a real person | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I've been acting professionally for a long time ( you can google me or imdb me) and I am dying to ...
A: Well you said you are on IMDB, google...look it up and see if anything has been done on her life. If ...
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| Really wanting to write a TV movie | 4/10/2009 |
Q: There is something I haven't understood: do tv writers first come up with an idea out of thin air ...
A: A outline doesn't have to be in prose style and sometimes it doesn't have to be bulleted either. You ...
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| USING HISTORY TO WRITE A SCRIPT | 3/15/2009 |
Q: My husband and I are busy putting a screenplay together set in Chicago in the 1930's. During ...
A: Well I think as long as you portray them in the light that the public or historians generally agree ...
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| Outlines | 3/14/2009 |
Q: I was wondering whether or not it is necessary to write an in depth outline before you begin writing ...
A: Okay...me personally I usually write a basic outline...meaning a idea or two about what the scene is ...
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| writing for TV etc. | 2/26/2009 |
Q: my name is James, i'm 15 and an aspiring actor/writer. I really want to work as a writer for TV ...
A: You can do all of this. I did my first indie television show in HS, we did it for our ...
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| writing for TV etc. | 2/25/2009 |
Q: my name is James, i'm 15 and an aspiring actor/writer. I really want to work as a writer for TV ...
A: So James, your ideas have you written scripts based on them? Or at least a treatment or outline of ...
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| WGA Registration | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Okay, I am a new screenwriter and have nearly completed a drama screenplay. I have heard that you ...
A: I've always copywritten the first draft and any additional draft that had significant changes...to ...
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| Question about Profession | 2/1/2009 |
Q: my name is Megan and I'm doing a school assignment where I must interview someone in the profession ...
A: Um...your first question...I have many but I guess I will go with my birthname...which is Anthony T. ...
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| Submitting an idea for a Sitcom | 1/25/2009 |
Q: How does one submit an idea for a sitcom and to whom? Thank you in advance.
A: Sitcoms are a tricky thing, usually you have to be on a show for a while and then executives begin ...
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| phenomena | 12/12/2008 |
Q: there is some phenomena I practice want to take your opinion on ? when I m writing a scene or ...
A: Well not sure what you mean by the first question...but it is true some production companies think ...
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| phenomena | 12/11/2008 |
Q: there is some phenomena I practice want to take your opinion on ? when I m writing a scene or ...
A: So I am going to answer your second first...it's caught my attention first and I think it needs to ...
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| playwriting in US | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I'm a young (aged 26) playwright from Italy and I'd like to take a playwriting class (or make such ...
A: I would try and find writing groups or playwriting classes to attend. You may also want to try ...
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| Selling script | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I noticed you have a great deal of experience in the film industry. I have written a couple of ...
A: I am sorry to say that, it is nearly impossible to get a screenplay through to production company ...
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| Legend: A Biographical Music Play. | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Carter, My Name is Spencer and I am a screenwriter, who also loves plays and after seeing a ...
A: You really are not listening or reading this are you? Why do you need to know the longest running ...
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| Legend: A Biographical Music Play. | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Carter, My Name is Spencer and I am a screenwriter, who also loves plays and after seeing a ...
A: Okay, maybe you I should clarify for you. 1) Lord of the Rings: the Musical runs about 2hrs ...
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| Legend: A Biographical Music Play. | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Carter, My Name is Spencer and I am a screenwriter, who also loves plays and after seeing a ...
A: Okay first I am going to ask you SLOW DOWNNNN!!! I am not shouting at you... okay I am but it's not ...
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| resumee/portfolio? | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I am a freshman in high school and am interested in screenwriting and storyboard writing. I was just ...
A: My college entrance portfolio was geared toward writing for the stage and the screen. Even though I ...
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| Re: Writing | 8/28/2008 |
Q: How are you? Maybe you can help me out. recently graduated with a B.A. in English, and I am having ...
A: Well if you want to write for entertainment, I would say take some creative writing, playwrighting ...
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| play format program | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Where could I get a free or cheap program to format screenplays? I'd appreciate any help.
A: I have two ideas...try www.scriptbuddy.com...its a web based program. All you have to do is plug ...
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| how to create characters and conflict | 6/11/2008 |
Q: alright i want to create this television drama series called "CHOICES" and i want it to be like a ...
A: Alright...try and come up with a original premise first...a arc or storyline. It seems like you are ...
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| can screenwriting be a full time career? | 6/7/2008 |
Q: can screenwriting be a full time career? and also i have a 50 page screen play. could that be turned ...
A: I would say a four degree in film is worth it, or theatre arts...so you can get a grasp of the ...
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| What to include in a script (and what not) | 5/2/2008 |
Q: Before I start asking my question(s), I just wanted to say thanks for doing this. I accidently got ...
A: First off, you aren't Shane Black so making your script read interesting is quite frankly a knock ...
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| does the writer of a movie go to the place where the movie is shot? | 4/26/2008 |
Q: does the writer of a movie go to the place where the movie is shot? and if they do and the writer is ...
A: If the writer wants, the writer is usually on set with the film as it progresses. Some directors are ...
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| Screenplays | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I'm writing a screenplay,and would like the characters to be watching an old movie on television in ...
A: I would say that unless it is absoultly necessary to the plot or story don't put a specific film in ...
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| important | 3/27/2008 |
Q: secondly: ======== when writing a scenes I didnt want only to imagine it musically but also I want ...
A: First you need to believe in yourself. Just tell yourself if you really believe in your stories then ...
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| copyright | 3/12/2008 |
Q: We have a spec screenplay in which a character sings songs from her youth. These are real songs. ...
A: A spec...may eventually see production...so I would lean towards getting permission. That is so you ...
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| Showing a television screen within a movie | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am trying to find out what the proper format might be to include a sports commentary TV show ...
A: CU. TV. CONTINOUS (for close-up on television) ------------------------------------- INT. _______ ...
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| Music for musicals or plays | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I need to know if, when a person writes a play or musice, that is biographical, would their music be ...
A: What we are dealing with here is a case of royalty, and I will use the example of the late Peter ...
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| multiple submissions of scripts | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Rules for entering playwriting competitions often state that a play must not have been produced ...
A: I think you should contact someone who is in charge for these competitions and let them know. I mean ...
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| what to do now? | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old and studied film at my university in England. I have just recently completed ...
A: I would say, go to your University and try and get some students and others who are very passionate ...
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| College Programs | 11/9/2007 |
Q: I'm a 55 year old female. I've been writing stage plays seriously for about five years. Would it ...
A: Have you been produced at all? I don't really see the benefits of getting a Masters in Dramatic ...
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| rights? | 10/19/2007 |
Q: i need to know if i can right a movie for a franchiase that already exist. how would someone get ...
A: First this hard enough for established writers to get. But pretty much you need to be hired by the ...
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| Age Discrimination? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Does age, say a "senior citizen", prevent obstacles to get your writing efforts fairly reviewed? I ...
A: First and foremost, age shouldn't dictate if your writing is reviewed fairly. If you are a good ...
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| Format | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I am currently writing a psychological thriller in which 70% of the action takes place inside a ...
A: You can do it either way...place it as normal action or show it as imagined. Personally I wouldn't ...
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| Rights of a co-writer of a screenplay | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I have written a full novel of 626 pages I am contemplating on co-writing the screenplay with ...
A: Yes, he would get half the rights of the screenplay because he is writing it with you. But the story ...
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| treatment vs. script | 8/20/2007 |
Q: Carter, What is the advantage of writing a script over a treatment? If I am correct to assume it is ...
A: In all honesty. I think you should always write a script...it saves the studio time. They may like ...
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| Formatting and Flashbacks | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am putting together a script and need some advice. If one of the characters is heavily accented ...
A: To answer your first question, you need to go with the plain English but state the character has a ...
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| SOUNDTRACKING A MUSICAL | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I have been involved with costumed childrens shows for over fifteen years where everything - music, ...
A: The short answer is no, but the complex answer is still not very likely. A musical is a show with ...
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| the ending ... I need a second opinion | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have written a play where the ending takes place three years later. The teacher that I approached ...
A: Well that depends, alot of plays leap forward in time. What is the circumstance, that makes it have ...
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| Writing a book tinto a play | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I was very interested in turning a book into a play that I would want to perform at my college. The ...
A: Wow, I am going to you to leave that be...not that it's not a great idea but I think Oprah's company ...
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| Musical Comedy | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I have written book, music and lyrics for three musical comedies that were very well received at the ...
A: I congrat you on your the warm reception your musicals have received. I think the next steps would ...
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| Formatting lyrics in a musical | 7/1/2007 |
Q: Mr. Carter, I am currently writing a musical, an endeavour I am attempting for the first time. ...
A: Not to sound rude but that is a very stubborn attitude. And as dramatist I will tell you pretty much ...
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| Writing Screenplays for a Book | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I wanted to know if we can write screenplay for any book before taking author permission and then ...
A: No you cannot write a screenplay for a book. More than likely the book has already been optioned ...
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| Musical | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I love theater and I have directed many shows. I decided I wanted to take a shot at writing a ...
A: You just have to believe in your compelling story and dialogue that captures the best moments of ...
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| Musical | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I love theater and I have directed many shows. I decided I wanted to take a shot at writing a ...
A: Okay...first do you know what the story is? If so then do you know your ideal space or the space you ...
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| Getting your foot in the door | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have finished writing a screenplay that is ready for representation. I bought the book "Guide to ...
A: I would say keep doing what you are doing but be sure the agents are accepted unsolicited ...
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| playwritting | 2/23/2007 |
Q: do you know any Good book for playwriting (theatre/musical)? (how to write, what to do (and not)..), ...
A: First thing first...you cannot write a play based on a already existing or previously aired show. ...
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| Playwriting | 2/4/2007 |
Q: What book or course in playwriting would you recommend?
A: The Playwright's Guidebook: An Insightful Primer on the Art of Dramatic Writing by Stuart Spencer ...
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| learning to write plays and musicals | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Mr. Carter: Thank-you so much for your reply. It really helped. It's kind of funny you mentioned ...
A: I know that Second City offers skit writing but it will help you learn. And yes playwriting courses ...
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| learning to write plays and musicals | 1/11/2007 |
Q: .. Being a big fan of plays and especially musicals here in Chicago, I want to take playwriting ...
A: Sorry about the delay, I was installing a new computer and it took me awhile to get the Internet ...
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| how to write a good outline | 12/30/2006 |
Q: i'm a first time screenwriter and just finished my first screenplay it was my final draft. but no ...
A: Your best bet, I believe is to watch one of your favourite films and write a outline from it or read ...
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| Theatre | 12/14/2006 |
Q: What Two things are necessary to involve the audience in a performance?
A: First the story has to be compelling...this includes compelling characters too. You have to have a ...
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