Come to this month's in person S32 Meetup
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Come to this month's in person S32 Meetup
https://www.stage32.com/meetups/1970/April-Stage-32-Phoenix-In-Person-Meetup
I have a kernel of an idea that I think could be developed into a movie and/or series. But I am not a screenwriter nor a polished author. I'm a retired grandmother who simply is trying to understand how this works. Clearly there are thousands of 'good ideas' out there that could be developed and I d...
Expand postHi, Judy Tenen. I agree with Terri Jay and Göran Johansson about hiring a ghostwriter, writer, or writing partner.
If you have a half-hearted desire to promote your concept, it'll show when you pitch,...
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A funny thing happened to me last week. As I finally got the fantasy trilogy I've been working on ready for querying, I submitted the copyright application for all 3 books at the same time. This is because group applications cost less. Since I knew I wouldn't be querying until I finished all 3, it m...
Expand postLeonardo Ramirez I first heard Andy Weir's story of getting The Martian published while taking of tour of Sony Pictures studio lot in Hollywood. I love that story.
Yeah, Terrence Sellers. It’s a great story.
Ghostwriters...we put the "boo" in books. But what does ghostwriting actually look like?
Like many others, I used to think of ghostwriting as being a "sellout"...at least, until I stumbled into it during an editing gig in 2019. Ever since then, I've been ghostwriting content for thought leaders, incl...
Expand postThanks, Jonathan Jordan. I mainly get clients because I'm active on Stage 32. Thanks again for having this AMA. It's incredibly helpful!
For anyone who's interested in more info about freelancing rates (ghostwriting, editing, etc.), a good starting point is to check out the EFA rates page. https://www.the-efa.org/rates/ If you're just...
Expand commentThanks Jonathan Jordan. Where would I find story development (fiction/consulting)?
Thanks for sharing the link, Jonathan Jordan.
Jonathan Jordan thanks for your answer, Jonathan. I’m so glad your answer won’t lead to any kneecapping, or some such torture. Do you think that your ghostly gigs helped you gain confidence for screen...
Expand commentI'm working on a novel and I've just been rereading as I edit the close-to-final draft. I think it's lit spec fic, but at this stage it might fit best as YA. I'm a bit worried because I wanted it to be literary and if it's YA that's a (lower?) more pop - less critical, class of writing?
Bill McCormick I love that. I guess it's my packaging mentality, I'm trying to get my stories as finished, the finished ones, into the suits who read them and make the decisions. I know my writer-self...
Expand commentI'm curious if you ever want to write something that isn't "hyper violent dystopian scifi" and if so how would you go about packaging it?
PolyD Flynt my way of dealing with this, and it's not for everyone, was to come up with generic, but intriguing, covers that tied the titles together. Basically, you get the idea of what's inside with...
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Book Trailers to enhance bringing story to film.
I published my memoir No Stone Unturned: A Remarkable Journey to Identity in 2021 and asked a book support group from Ireland called Books Go Social to create a Book Trailer.
Book on Amazon has 108 heartfelt reviews mostly five stars.
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Hey All - be sure to check out May’s Education Schedule brought to you by our amazing head of community, Ashley Smith!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/stage-32s-may-2024-education-schedule-3710?......
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This was a very insightful article in my opinion. It seems that writers, no pun intended, became a trope for us writers out there.
https://www.cartoonshateher.com/p/writers-cant-stop-writing-about-writer......
Expand postAshley Renee Smith I watch it every year too!
Terrence Sellers, It's our Christmas Eve tradition! =)
Tom Kapinos admitted himself that Californication is a "writer's fantasy. There's no reality in which beautiful women are throwing themselves at the feet of middle aged novelists".
The character of Ha...
Expand commentI have four novels traditionally published and I blow my royalty checks at Starbucks. On the last one, I was short and had to come up with 74 cents. Since I'm in there so often, the barista spotted me...
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Hey, Writers!
Embarking on the journey of becoming a successful screenwriter involves delving into the intricacies of storytelling at various levels. In today's blog, a Stage 32 member is sharing the first 3 levels of his 9 Levels of Story method!
https://www.stage32.com/blog/the-9-levels-of-story-par...
Expand postAshley. This was nice. I am a lover of theoretical analysis. As a medical professional, I go at a story like I'm making a diagnosis, beginning with the microscope and enlarging.my perspective. In reti...
Expand commentHas anyone ever had a reader sign an NDA? ;)
Thanks, Ashley! I was thinking on a muuuuch smaller level ;) -- even when having, say, actor friends, people like me who often use audition material or scripts by others that are not produced, to work...
Expand commentIt's never silly to wonder and ask! I'm so glad you reached out to the community and I hope you'll continue doing so. But the important thing to remember is that no one will ever write something the w...
Expand commentHi Lynelle Paulick - very nice to meet you. I've never had anyone sign an NDA for a draft. Once my script is polished, I do register it with the US Copyright office. And I'm with Ashley on this, it's...
Expand commentI keep all my multiple draft levels. I don't allow anyone, except my wife, to read my first draft. The first pass is awful. At least mine is. My wife agrees. Anne LaMotte calls it the SFD. By the time...
Expand commentMay I get an opinion on using this AI platform as a first-review feedback mechanism? I'm hearing both "really good idea" and "reallllllly bad idea"!
you can ask PI, GPT, and Gem to act or roll play as a screen writer and it will do it just like one. I have more of these.
It's a great tool to help with loglines, especially when you struggle with sharing a story in a single sentence.
I'll also echo the same thought as many: while I'm generally against AI in this field of endeavour, if you're doing it for some basic research or to inspire you (maybe creating some visuals to help pu...
Expand commentI have read some AI generated novels and they are awful. As an English professor, it concerns me because some people are actually reading them. I'm finding that AI is great for generating scenarios. A...
Expand commentOne of my students works with Scrivener. For writing, organizing and adding notes. Is this tool interesting for writing in general?
Great informations Jonathan Jordan
I use Scrivener, it works exports to most formats. They have a screenwriting format as well — fantastic, affordable tool.
Allow me to make a comment about Scrivener. I have used this program for years. They continue to upgrade and I own the latest edition. It is a complex and quirky program. The creators are obviously br...
Expand commentJohn Roane - I can certainly understand the frustration especially after losing a manuscript. Although I've used it for years, I wouldn't push anyone to work with something they're not 100% comfortabl...
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Allow me to make a comment about Scrivener. I have used this program for years. They continue to upgrade and I own the latest edition. It is a complex and quirky program. The creators are obviously br...
Expand commentAllow me to make a comment about Scrivener. I have used this program for years. They continue to upgrade and I own the latest edition. It is a complex and quirky program. The creators are obviously brilliant individuals, but I truly believe they don't think like writers. They think like computer programmers. I attempted to download the manual for the new version and it's 750 pages. What's wrong with that picture"? I was working on my novel when it suddenly disappeared. I couldn't find it, so I emailed Literature and Latte. They told me some steps that didn't work, so I ended up giving them control of my computer. It required several days for them to find it. Since then I am afraid of it and use Word. I am the type of writer that when I want to write, I want to do it. Scrivener has become so cumbersome from my point of view that I spend too much time with the workings of the program rather than my writing. I purchased a new manual from Amazon, one of those supposedly easy use explanations. All it does is make me feel stupid.
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John Roane I believe your comment is in the wrong place. What post were you commenting on? I can move it to correct one so others, who can help you, can see it.. Otherwise I will need to delete this....
Expand commentJohn Roane I believe your comment is in the wrong place. What post were you commenting on? I can move it to correct one so others, who can help you, can see it.. Otherwise I will need to delete this. Thank you.
Move it where it needs to go. Thanks. I have had problems with Scrivener, and out of frustration, am now using Word to write my novel. I does the same thing as Scrivener, just in a different way. After years of using it, I am very proficient with it.