| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Idea for TV show | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I have 2 greats ideas for a reality show. I have told couple of people about it and the response has ...
A: Generally speaking, this is the question I get asked most often. I'll give you the best answer I ...
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| Unsolicited material | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there are specific agencies that will read unsolicited material, specifically ...
A: I do not, and it seems you've done far more research than I ever have. I might suggest you contact ...
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| re: previous query | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Just sending you a new query as you suggested - I'm wondering if you have heard anything about the ...
A: No, your perseverance is admirable, but a bit too zealous. Agents don't typically respond to ...
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| Finding an agent from abroad | 11/2/2009 |
Q: Hoping you can give we some words of wisdom on how to go about finding a US agent for my TV work, ...
A: This is a new one on me, and being ill-equipped to answer, I have queried someone at my agency. I ...
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| Actor's direction in a screenplay | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have always been a bit confused about how much scene direction to put in a screen play. For ...
A: You're the not the only one who's confused, or at least uncertain. Like the writing of the dialog ...
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| Red Cloth, Yellow Cloth... | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I recently had my first book published entitled 'Red Cloth, Yellow Cloth' which very basically is ...
A: Ideally what you need is a literary agent. Call the major talent agencies (Endeavor, CAA, William ...
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| selling script | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I have done a sci-fi romantic comedy story and now i want to sell it to hollywood,being a first ...
A: First let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner; I've been ill. Before I can add any ...
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| Style/ Format: supered images | 9/16/2009 |
Q: 1. What's your take on writing superimposed IMAGES (not text)? Here's one example of how I've ...
A: If there's a convention for writing superimposed images in a screenplay, I'm not familiar with it. ...
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| Style/ Format: supered images/ double quotes | 9/16/2009 |
Q: 1. What's your take on writing superimposed IMAGES (not text)? Here's one example of how I've ...
A: 1. I have no issue with writing superimposed images. Make sure it's clear and has a point. 2. If ...
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| Pitching and Nurturing | 9/9/2009 |
Q: This follows up on a earlier exchange. Writer previously met two-time Oscar winning Producer at ...
A: This is a tough one because there's no right answer. On the other hand, that means there's no wrong ...
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| formatting | 9/9/2009 |
Q: If I have 2 scenes going on at the same time but in different places do I have to constantly write ...
A: If you search my previous answers for formatting, you'll see that there are relatively few strict ...
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| Historical Story | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have an idea for a screenplay that is based on actual historical events (think BLOW or AMERICAN ...
A: Now you've really left my wheelhouse. This is a purely legal question, and I won't even attempt an ...
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| Historical Story | 9/4/2009 |
Q: I have an idea for a screenplay that is based on actual historical events (think BLOW or AMERICAN ...
A: First let me say that this is a legal question, and I am not a lawyer. My opinion is just that, an ...
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| query letter | 9/4/2009 |
Q: two quick questions: 1) When approaching screenwriting agents with a query letter is it better to ...
A: 1. Why not use both snail mail and email? If you're able to get to the agent via email, you'll know ...
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| Four Quadrant v. Historical and Intimate | 8/28/2009 |
Q: This four-quadrant business is such a huge topic, and prompts some concern about stories that don't ...
A: I wish I could help you further, but answering the four-quadrant question was already on the fringe ...
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| buzzword explanation | 8/27/2009 |
Q: Could you explain the buzzword "four quadrant". It's being used more regularly by production ...
A: Certainly. "Four quadarant" refers to a movie that is designed to appeal to all "four quadrants" ...
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| Pitching | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Last spring I met an Oscar(Best Picture) producer who suggested he might be interested in a script ...
A: I think I understand, and it all sounds relatively routine in Show Business World. I think you can ...
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| Pitching | 8/22/2009 |
Q: Last spring I met an Oscar(Best Picture) producer who suggested he might be interested in a script ...
A: First off, congratulations. This is what I call a High Quality Problem. Your description is a ...
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| Style -- crosscutting and supermposed images | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I'm currently writing a historical screenplay that has lots of crosscutting -- lots of flashback ...
A: We're in such rareified subjective territory now that I might not agree even with myself from hour ...
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| Style -- crosscutting and supermposed images | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I'm currently writing a historical screenplay that has lots of crosscutting -- lots of flashback ...
A: Wow, that's a lot of words about stuff. Okay, I'll try to keep it short and sweet. 1. It's a ...
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| Movies | 8/18/2009 |
Q: What is the choir that provides dramatic movie backgrounds? The songs without words, just dramatic ...
A: I'm not a musician, but I believe what you're referring to is simply a choir. It's choral music. ...
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| font | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I am writing a script to make into a short film with some friends and I am stuck on the font. The ...
A: It's true, Courier New is old. It's been out for some time. I didn't check out the link you ...
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| Agents for tv writers | 8/2/2009 |
Q: So, I've written spec scripts for existing shows, one an hour crime drama the other a half hour ...
A: I'm happy to help in any way I can. But first, let me ask you to search the archives of my answers ...
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| Selling a cartoon | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I am currently working a cartoon project. I am doing research on writing the script for one. Once ...
A: There's no agreed-upon answer to these questions. It also depends upon what your creative ...
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| Screenwriting | 7/29/2009 |
Q: A very simple question really. About the so-called "guide lines" of screenwriting, it is said you ...
A: Paul, don't tell me you've put more than four lines of action in a row in your screenplay! Listen ...
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| Screenplay format | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Good day, I was wondering about CAPS, I introduced a character as PROFESSOR HADDEN in my script, ...
A: *There are no set-in-stone rules for capitals. Typically, the character is introduced in action ...
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| Questions on finding a screenwriting software program | 7/12/2009 |
Q: Roger. Your comment, <<Julian, I want to re-emphasize that, be it book or software, you're not ...
A: Classes are great; so are workshops. Make sure you get some feedback from students who have ...
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| Production companies info | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Good day, I'm ready to ship out some query letters for my script. I'm having trouble finding ...
A: Rick, you're right in that I'm not really the right person to ask. I've had representation almost ...
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| Questions on finding a screenwriting software program | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Roger. Thank you very much for your valued feedback and thanks for the link on John Truby. I ...
A: I'm not aware of any other software that breaks it down by genre in this way, save possibly ...
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| Next step | 7/5/2009 |
Q: Mr. Roger, my name is William or Bill Sivels. I am 19 years old and currently writing a cartoon ...
A: Although I have written many animated projects for TV and features, you're kind of leaving my area ...
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| Searching for a screenwriting software program | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I'm an aspiring screenwriter. I have a screenwriter software program called, Movie Magic ...
A: You've hit the mother lode with me on this topic; I love screenwriting software and have beta tested ...
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| Next step | 7/1/2009 |
Q: Mr. Roger, my name is William or Bill Sivels. I am 19 years old and currently writing a cartoon ...
A: I'll give it to you straight. If you're not an artist with a brilliant and unique style, you're not ...
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| Flashbacks | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Is it OK to use flashbacks within flashbacks? For example in Saving Pvt Ryan, the entire movie is a ...
A: I don't know that it would necessarily be more confusing. But I do start to get the feeling that it ...
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| Flashbacks | 6/6/2009 |
Q: Is it OK to use flashbacks within flashbacks? For example in Saving Pvt Ryan, the entire movie is a ...
A: It would be wrong of me to say you should never do this. Every rule has its exceptions. But your ...
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| script length | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I'm writing a very dialogue driven comedy script and when I say dialogue driven I'm saying Gilmore ...
A: I think it's fair to use Final Draft's "cheating" options to lessen the script length by a few pages ...
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| first time writers | 5/24/2009 |
Q: once an screenwriter is established how do they or where do they get medical insurance?...for a ...
A: Once a screenwriter is established by selling at least one screenplay or teleplay, they are required ...
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| I wonder.... | 4/24/2009 |
Q: First of all, thank you for your time. I am from Croatia and English is not my native language. I ...
A: I don't see any reason why not, as long as you're honest about it. In fact, it may help you. You ...
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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: In order to answer your question as best I can, I must ask you several questions of my own: *What ...
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| a monologue i wrote | 4/19/2009 |
Q: I'm auditioning for LV Academy For the performing arts and i got frustrated looking for a monologue ...
A: I'm not reading your monolog because I can't comment on specific examples of writing. However I ...
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| Formatting | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Roger. Final Draft software dilineates between "Continued"(used at the beginning of a page/end of a ...
A: Certainly. You may use a "CONT'D" as a "dialog extension" following the character name above any ...
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| copyrighting | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I have a question about copyrighting that I hope you would be able to answer. I am interested in ...
A: I'm sorry, but this is a complex legal question I'm not equipped to answer, since I am a writer, not ...
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| Pitching a TV Show from abroad | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I'm a film student and currently residing in Malaysia. I would like to make a pitch for a TV show in ...
A: PLEASE don't change the country of your residence on my advice! Just had to say that. Even if ...
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| Pitching a TV Show from abroad | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I'm a film student and currently residing in Malaysia. I would like to make a pitch for a TV show in ...
A: WGA registration and copyright have nothing to do with one another. Although both are forms of ...
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| how do you open it? Do you state what is seen---the setting or state that the film begins? | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am trying to write a film treatment for a movie script(s) for a film trilogy. I just don't know ...
A: It sounds from your question that you're new at writing screenplays. Am I wrong? I ask because ...
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| Agents & Spec Scripts | 3/8/2009 |
Q: First and foremost I would like to say thank you for donating your time to inform us about this ...
A: You've got it right. But I would expand my horizons as well. Consider finding producers as well as ...
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| Example of a TV show format description | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I'd like to register a description of a TV show format with WGA. Can you comment on the document ...
A: Don't worry too much about the format. Make it one page. Describe the premise as clearly and ...
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| screenwriting genre? | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Hey, I'm only 15 but i enjoy writing and acting a lot in particular script writing and I write a lot ...
A: The short answer, James, is that I don't know. In fact, nobody does -- no matter how many ...
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| Best way to go... | 3/4/2009 |
Q: First I would like to thank you for the opportunity of just asking you a question. I know you don't ...
A: Given my experience, if it were up to me, I'd do anything I could to get the project made. Even if ...
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| Halfway finished writing a comedy.. two questions | 2/25/2009 |
Q: Roger, I was researching a question on how to format a certain scene in a movie that a friend and ...
A: First, sorry for the delay in answering. I've been deep in production. To answer your first ...
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| Spec Screenplay | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Because I am a new screenwriter, the only hope I have of ever selling a screenplay is to write a ...
A: No rules about this. Personally I don't care for it: who are "we," exactly? If we see Bob smash a ...
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| Spec Screenplay | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Because I am a new screenwriter, the only hope I have of ever selling a screenplay is to write a ...
A: First off, don't worry too much about this whole question. If your script is compelling and clearly ...
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| half hour drama | 2/13/2009 |
Q: hey i'm writing a half hour urban drama thats kind of like one tree hill. i was wondering how would ...
A: It depends, Orean. If you're a newcomer with no experience, they may ask to buy your idea outright. ...
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| half hour drama | 2/13/2009 |
Q: hey i'm writing a half hour urban drama thats kind of like one tree hill. i was wondering how would ...
A: Get copies of the trades -- Variety and Hollywood Reporter -- and look for the pages on TV ...
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| Writing a play from a movie | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I want to take a movie and turn it into a play. (The movie is not based on a book.) What legal steps ...
A: If you research the archives of my previous answers, you will find some of the information that may ...
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| Pilot Package | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I've just finished writing a half-hour comedy pilot and would like to send it out to ...
A: I would include three things, depending upon their availability. First, a cover letter. This ...
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| pitch | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I have an concept for something I envision on HBO as a series. Where do I begin? Do I need an ...
A: If you search my previous answers under relevant keywords, you'll probably find something useful. ...
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| pause | 1/28/2009 |
Q: if I want to signal a pause in a script, say after a character says something dramatic. How do I ...
A: Sure, why not. There's no rule about this, except that it's awkward to do it as a dangling ...
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| Please help | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I fell I have a good grasp of English, and it has always been my best subject. My problem is that I ...
A: This is not my area of expertise, but I'll answer as best I can. The most important thing is to do ...
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| a few more questions | 1/25/2009 |
Q: what is a day in the office like? when did you realize you wanted to be a writer? if you could write ...
A: Describing a day in the office would be too lengthy for this space. I have written since I was ...
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| POV | 1/23/2009 |
Q: a quick question on formatting. If I have a large part of my story taking place on a film set and I ...
A: I hate to say it, but if the POV of the "on-set camera" is important to your storytelling, I think ...
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| i need copyright for a story inspired by a true events? | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a writer and my first script has been optioned. The production company is already working in ...
A: I am not a lawyer, and the question you are asking is a legal one. I can only offer you my opinion ...
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| accentuating | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Schulman just a quick question. In a screenplay how do I accentuate a word in a speech? Capital ...
A: For a long time, italics were forbidden, because in olden days, typewriters couldn't do italics, and ...
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| CUT TO: | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Schulman I have 2 situations where I don't know how to use the CUT TO:'s. 1) The scene involves ...
A: This depends upon how much time we spend in the "movie within the movie." If you're going to spend ...
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| Network with filmmakers/writers/actors | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have a website that I would like to promote and I believe a great way to establish our image is by ...
A: Go to the Writers Guild of America West website at www.wga.org. You might also try screenplay.com, ...
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| Pitching | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have just written a Christian play and I want the production to be in April of this year. I have ...
A: As a screenwriter I'm not experienced enough in the theater to be able to answer your question, but ...
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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: First, let me apologize for the delay in reply. A technical problem made it impossible for me to ...
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| Formatting Montage Sequence | 12/7/2008 |
Q: I am currently writing a screenplay that takes place in a restaurant. The main character just got a ...
A: First let me apologize for the delay in responding. A technical problem prevented me from accessing ...
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| Inspired By... | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I was inspired by a short story I read (often) at bedtime to my young children. The screenplay I am ...
A: Oh yes, you must get rights and permission. Imagine if someone read an original screenplay of yours ...
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| Script selling... | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I noticed you have a great deal of experience in the film industry. I have written a couple of ...
A: First let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner. A technical problem on the Web side ...
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| same as above | 11/8/2008 |
Q: Lastnight as i was falling asleep. i had an idea. I'm creative, but i just a construction worker ...
A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. A technical glitch on the website prevented me from ...
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| Movie to dvd | 11/5/2008 |
Q: For a selling script do I need to put scene numbers? Also is their an agency you can recommend I can ...
A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. A technical glitch on the website prevented me from ...
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| Heading and End | 10/15/2008 |
Q: Roger, I am working with a partner on this movie script and he has aHow do you write a character ...
A: The term "POV" would be used in a "SHOT" formatting, the same you would use, for example, to write ...
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| Dream | 10/12/2008 |
Q: When I was in 6 grade in Ethiopia, I published a short story and sold few copies to students and ...
A: Nazreth, if you sent a board of scientists a proposal that was written in a mathematics none of them ...
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| Script Writing Mentorship - High School Senior Project | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be willing to be my mentor for my senior project, which I've decided ...
A: Bryce, I'll probably have to say no to your flattering request, as my current production schedule ...
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| script short | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Roger, I am working with a partner on this movie script and he has aHow do you write a character ...
A: The whole one-page-equals-one-minute thing is a very crude tool that's become standard but isn't ...
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| Transitions in a Screenplay | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I have read many differing opinions on scene transitions such as CUT TO: and FADE TO:. Is it true ...
A: You understand completely about the CUT TO: thing. About the series of shots and montage, I ...
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| Transitions in a Screenplay | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have read many differing opinions on scene transitions such as CUT TO: and FADE TO:. Is it true ...
A: There are many differing opinions because there is no factual answer. So leave it me to give you ...
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| short film option | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I wrote a short play, and an actor in LA wants to option the film rights for a year, for a dollar. ...
A: "They would take care of you" can mean anything from give you half the profits to ignore you ...
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| Reasonable option for "Indie Project" | 9/9/2008 |
Q: What is a reasonable purchase price to ask from an "Indie Producer who wants to option my script? ...
A: Unfortunately this is outside my area of expertise. I leave those sorts of questions to my agent ...
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| Character diagalog | 9/4/2008 |
Q: Roger, I am working with a partner on this movie script and he has aHow do you write a character ...
A: If both characters are saying exactly the same thing at the same time, you simply format it thusly: ...
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| On screnplays | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Right now, i'm trying to figure out which university to transfer to once i do my two years in ...
A: Every success story in show business is unique; it's one of the fields of endeavor that has no set ...
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| Page Break | 9/1/2008 |
Q: For a selling script do I need to put scene numbers? Also is their an agency you can recommend I can ...
A: If page count isn't an issue for you, you can put a page break wherever you like, but it's not ...
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| Selling a script | 8/30/2008 |
Q: For a selling script do I need to put scene numbers? Also is their an agency you can recommend I can ...
A: If the program cuts an action paragraph in two in order to continue it on the next page, you can ...
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| Selling a script | 8/29/2008 |
Q: For a selling script do I need to put scene numbers? Also is their an agency you can recommend I can ...
A: No, scene numbers are only used in production scripts. Production scripts are used on the stage ...
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| Re: Getting into Writing | 8/28/2008 |
Q: How are you? I don't know if I am asking the right question, but I was wondering how would I get ...
A: I'll be honest in the spirit of trying my best to help. If you're having trouble finding a job ...
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| Script Software | 8/21/2008 |
Q: I have sent you a few emails regarding a script I have that I would like to have put in script form, ...
A: Theresa, I apologize if emails have gotten by me -- I don't see any outstanding emails on my ...
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| Movie Script | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a movie script that I would like to have put into script form, I can not find anyone who can ...
A: There's a lot in my previous answers about this; just search previous answers with keywords like ...
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| Animated series pitch | 8/6/2008 |
Q: Roger, My friend and I have created a Bible to pitch an animated series. The Bible is 30 pages ...
A: I'm afraid I can't offer TOO much help here due to my ignorance. Here goes: 1. This sounds good. ...
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| Inspiration Legality | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to write play based on a book. What are the legal issues of writing a play that will ...
A: I'm not a lawyer, and my advice should not be construed as expert in that context. I can't take ...
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| Inspiration Legality | 8/3/2008 |
Q: I would like to write play based on a book. What are the legal issues of writing a play that will ...
A: If the book is merely inspiration, you need not do anything. All art is based on the feelings ...
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| The Pitch! | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have created a comedic TV show and have my first legitimate pitch next week. Do you have any ...
A: There's the old story: a writer gets on an elevator with a studio executive at the lobby level. ...
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| TV writing | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I'm interested in TV soap opera, drama, sitcom writing. Can you directly submit specs directly to ...
A: First, let me suggest you search the database of my answers (and others' on this site) about this ...
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| Who is the right person for the rights | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Could you suggest me that Who is the right person who can guide to obtain the rights of American ...
A: This is outside my area of expertise; I generally answer questions about screenwriting. However, I ...
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| movie script | 6/3/2008 |
Q: hi my name is rachel and I am currently planning to write a movie script which I would like to take ...
A: Rachel, this question is extremely general and is almost impossible to answer fully. First, I would ...
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| question please | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I wan to know whats the factors & standards must be put in film makers mind to let the movies ...
A: Your English makes it somewhat difficult to completely understand your question; I assume English is ...
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| need to ask | 5/31/2008 |
Q: because I want to improve my screen write with some shots & camera movement & angles so I required ...
A: Instead of an online source, allow me to recommend a book I think will answer all your questions and ...
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| How to write a short cooking segment script | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I am a Registered Dietitian who is creating sports related cooking segments. Can you suggest ...
A: To better answer your question, I have a couple of questions of my own. --Is this a program in ...
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| Movie based on a book | 4/15/2008 |
Q: i would like to make a movie based on a book, i already had chosen the book, but I am not sure what ...
A: Your first step is to option the rights to the book. This means you pay a negotiated sum of money ...
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| TV | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Schulman, Hello. I have about 500 ideas for reality shows. I won't list them here, but suffice to ...
A: This question really is unanswerable, because in essence what you're asking is, "How do I have a ...
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| need to ask | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I m making self studies on screen writing & also plays writing my question is , can you tell me ...
A: For movie scripts, try Drew's Script-O-Rama on the Internet. For TV scripts, try TWIZ TV on the ...
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| using film clips in screenplay | 4/2/2008 |
Q: In my screenplay, I would like to have my characters watching an old movie on television. This would ...
A: The best way to definitively answer this question is for your producers to contact the owners of the ...
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| sitcom writing question | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I'm writing a half hour sitcom that takes place the majority of time in a post office, thus I have ...
A: There are no hard-and-fast answers to your questions, but I'll tell you what I would do, and think ...
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| Questions about adapting scripts | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I have a question regarding the laws about adapting movie scripts or screenplays into scripts for ...
A: I'm terribly sorry your question has languished; for some reason it didn't drop into my inbox and it ...
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| Structure | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Schulman, I hope my email finds you well. I am writing today to ask two questions. Firstly, how ...
A: I wouldn't worry too much about Syd Field, either specifically or generally. You've obviously read ...
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| Registering My Screenplay | 1/20/2008 |
Q: Schulman, Because of the fact that I am not a native speaker of English, I would like to get an ...
A: First let me say that your written English is better than 80 percent of the people who write me! ...
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| Screenwriters and show runners | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I'm a reader of your blog and also a french student. I realize I really don't know well the american ...
A: There really are no definitive answers to your questions; the theory and fog surrounding the strike ...
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| Screenwriters and show runners | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I'm a reader of your blog and also a french student. I realize I really don't know well the american ...
A: I took a look at the LA Times article you mention, and it does assume a bit of knowledge on the ...
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| what to do now? | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am 24 years old and have just completed writing my second film script of which I am proud of. It ...
A: As this is a commonly asked question, I'd like to start by reprinting here a portion of an answer I ...
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| How to pitch | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My name is Bob Bazer, I am a comedian. Myself and two other comics have written a pilot for a ...
A: Since this is an oft-asked question, I'd like to start by replaying here a portion of an answer to ...
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| Cartoon series creator | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I am currently working with an established Producer/friend in trying to get my idea for a cartoon ...
A: If your project were live action, I'm afraid the picture would be brighter; cartoon creators are ...
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| Training / Scriptwriting | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Roger Hello. Let me ask a question, maybe you can help me out. I read frequently your Blog. I ...
A: Let me start by recommending what you NOT do. I took Robert McKee's famous screenwriting seminar, ...
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| inspired by true events | 12/6/2007 |
Q: I am interested in writing a script based on a true crime story, using many articles and a ...
A: First, I apologize for not replying sooner. For some reason, I didn't notice your question on my ...
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| TV (SOAP) DRAMA WRITING | 12/4/2007 |
Q: I have a fair knowledge of writing feature screenplays. Now, I have to write a script for a TV half ...
A: I don't know if I can be of much help to you; I've written half-hour television and features, but ...
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| Story Writing | 11/28/2007 |
Q: I would like to start writing stories as a hobby. Not just any stories, but stories about my life. I ...
A: This is the most difficult question I've ever received. It is at once all-encompassing and ...
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| now what | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have written a television script that is roughly thirty pages.. But now I don't know how to get ...
A: The first thing I would do is try and cut at least a couple of pages. A tight script will show you ...
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| now what | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I have written a television script that is roughly thirty pages.. But now I don't know how to get ...
A: I know you wish an answer; unfortunately, all I have right now are more questions. 1. Is this a ...
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| Outline | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I'm entering a writing competition, and it's asking for an 'outline' for a pilot episode for a ...
A: These details help greatly; I'm afraid my answer would have been off the mark otherwise. I can only ...
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| Novel to screenplay conversion | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am an aspiring screenplay writer. I have several books I can envision going to the big screen and ...
A: I'm very excited that you've gotten this far; you've obviously done a good job of tracking down the ...
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| Outline | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I'm entering a writing competition, and it's asking for an 'outline' for a pilot episode for a ...
A: I'd like to answer your question as precisely as possible, so please provide a bit more detail. ...
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| concerning screenwriting as a serious consideration | 10/3/2007 |
Q: schulman, Firstly, I have been fascinated, like so many others, with movies and books all ...
A: They often say screenwriting isn't brain surgery, and in no sense is this more true than in terms ...
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| Great idea for a TV show -- format for submission | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I believe I have a brilliant idea for a TV show. Of course, I realize that every putz in LA thinks ...
A: A lot of people ask me this question. That's not to say it's pedestrian; rather, it represents the ...
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| LOL | 9/16/2007 |
Q: using LOL as a primary topic in a screenplay. Who owns the copyright?
A: First let me say I'm not a lawyer, and this is a legal question. Anything I say should be taken in ...
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| Multiple submissions | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Roger, theatres take so long in replying to submissions (understandably so) that I'm wondering if ...
A: Robert, I hope I haven't kept you waiting too long, but since I'm not qualified to answer your ...
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| Adapting my own manuscript into a play | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have my own manuscript, a memoir, which I want to adapt into a one person solo play. Most books ...
A: I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "process," but I'll take my best guess and do what I can to ...
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| TV drama | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Do you have any tips for writing serial drama for TV? I am working on a story in eight parts and ...
A: I'm sorry, this is one of the things that I have never done, and I don't feel qualified to answer. ...
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| idea protection | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I'm registered with the writers guild of America and I signed a submission release form with a ...
A: First and foremost, I must tell you that I am not an attorney and that this is a question for ...
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| screenwriting | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I want to write a screenplay that is satirical. I know exactly what it is about. How do I start?
A: There are as many ways to begin a screenplay as there are writers. Some like to write character ...
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| 1st time pilot writer | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I'm re writing my 1 hour drama, my question is by what page should all your main characters be ...
A: There's no hard and fast rule here. Generally speaking, the sooner the better. If your script has ...
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| Cost of script | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have just finished my script. The genre is Science-Fiction Action. I think that my ideas are ...
A: This is a good question, but difficult to answer. There are so many variables in determing what a ...
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| This might be a stupid question | 6/15/2007 |
Q: Are there any rights that need to be aquired to write and produce a story inspired by the bible.
A: There are no stupid questions. To my knowledge, there are absolutely no rights to the Bible. It is ...
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| Where to go next? | 5/28/2007 |
Q: i have a burning question regarding film scripts. I've finished mine, and will be registering it ...
A: Oh, the "Six Degrees of Separation" concept is an old saw that says every person on the planet is no ...
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| Where to go next? | 5/26/2007 |
Q: i have a burning question regarding film scripts. I've finished mine, and will be registering it ...
A: I doubt very much that any studio will consider your script unless it is submitted by an accredited ...
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