Screenwriting : Screenwriter Hangout by Lisa Duffy

Great idea, Lisa. I'd be interested depending on the day and time.

Excellent, Mark. Let's see if we can get a few more responses. What time zone do you live in?

Pacific for me.

I could give it a try. I work diff shifts at my job usually 12hrs a day. eastern time

Sounds interesting. Have any idea on when you'd be hosting these "hangout" sessions?

Thanks for your interest, everyone! Since we're all in different time zones, why don't you list what day/time works best for you and I can set up something that would accommodate everyone. For me, M-F at noon EST works great, or I can do 6pm EST, too.

I'd be interested!

Add me, but have no idea how that would work--lead me through it?

I.m in Fairfax, Virginia. I have two screen plays, one is docudrama and one is full feature. Same subject for both.

Have you already started a hangout or are you still in the planning stages? Would like to be a part of the conversation.

I'd be interested too! - Seattle, WA.

Great response! So glad so many people are interested. Donna, this is in the planning stages, yes. I will throw out several dates/times in a little while to see what works for everyone. If you're unfamiliar with Google Hangout, you might want to go and familiarize yourself with it http://www.google.com/hangouts/ Thanks, everyone! I'm looking forward to meeting you all!

Sure, why not... I'm PST.

I'd love too. Just tell me when - and I'm there Lisa

yeah sure Lisa

Okay, since we're all over the board as far as time zones goes, and since Google allows only 10 people per hangout, I'll offer 2 different dates/times and see if we can't get two going to accommodate everyone. How about one on Saturday, 11/2 at 2pm EST? Then how about one on Sunday, 11/3 at 5pm EST? If neither of those work for you, please let us know what time/date does work.

I'm interested in the Sunday one! Thanks Lisa for putting this together...

I'm interested. I will see if I can join Sunday. May be pitching then. If free I will join. Thanks for putting this together.

I'd be interested in the Saturday one. Do you have a link?

I am located in India . My time zone is GMT+5.30hrs.Can you accomodate me Lisa?

Hey Lisa…sounds like a positive step for some of us who spend most of their creative time in the back, in the dark, in the room…alone..sigh

Please post your time slots for the hangout…good luck...

Hi, Padma, How many hours ahead of EST time are you?

I'll take Sunday the 3rd at 5:30 est.

I am 10 hrs 30 mts ahead of EST.

sounds interesting...

I'm in NYC, and My iPad mini and I are pretty flexible as far as time...

I will join but you must be gentle... I am new to this and to Google Hangouts... my Google thingy is wcbs2008@gmail.com....

I'm good with Sunday 11/3 @ 5 pm.

My gmail is padnar1404@gmail.com . What is yours ? I can add it in my list.

writerseger@rocketmail.com

Thanks for your responses! Here's how to join a Google Hangout: - Get a gmail account (free) - add me to your circles (Lisa Duffy - I use the same headshot for Gmail as I do for Stage32) - On Saturday or Sunday at the appointed time, whichever works for you, log in. I will begin the hangout and invite you to join. Super easy! Let me know if there's a particular topic you'd like to discuss. I think starting with introducing ourselves and then maybe talking about the biggest creative challenges we're facing right now would be good. If the hangouts prove to be productive, maybe we can keep them going regularly with different topics.

writerleon3@gmail.com

Lisa, I would really like to know what the benefits are to using and why you enjoy it. I guess, after trying so many different kinds of these things I'm a little burnt. I don't want technology to get in the way of collaborating.

Hi, Michael! I also have used various forms of technology to connect with other people and Google Hangouts seem to have the most perfect conditions. Multiple people on at the same time, recording capabilities, editing capabilities, easy to use and free. As an emerging screenwriter, I've learned so much from other people in the industry. But I live in South Carolina and have 3 kids that keep me super busy so I thought it would be fun to start a discussion group with other screenwriters.

I'm interested if it's really going to happen.

Sure, I'm interested, but I wont be able to participate much until after my eye surgery.

Well, you have the requisite skills to be a screenwriter ...managing three kids. In time you will meet producers and you'll understand the similarities. Thanks, I just might give it a try.

Yep..I have to Google ID's: Dawinedog and jk.nvizhon let me know :)

Hi Lisa.. Is this Google hang out thingy, your starting.. Is it for U.S. writers? Or can us Redcoats join up?.. I'm U.K. G.M.T. zone..

what is your gmail account pl write Lisa and thanks .

I'm interested - I'm GMT - but you've probably filled your two 10 people slots already. If you've got a standby list.. great idea, btw!

BTW, my gmail account is veritatemregnat@gmail.com.

Hi my gmail account is pandaarcher1314@gmail.com

Excellent, Tom! BTW, it's open to all no matter where you are. Would love you red coats to join in :) Were you interested in Saturday's or Sunday's hangout?

Leon Segers, Bill Joyce, Jonathan Kramer and Jill Adams, I have 5 slots available for Sunday @5pmEST and 8 slots available on Saturday @2pmEST. Padma, I will try to see what I can work out for you since you are so far ahead of us time wise.

So far I have Debbie Weed, Jennifer Copeland, Bert Morgan and Donna Carbone for Sunday @5pm and Mark Souza on Saturday @2pm. If anyone else wants to join in, let me know. Looking forward to meeting you all :)

Hi Lisa.. Just fire me me into any time slot you have left.. Anyone will do..

Deborah Weed and I are close friends and she is a student in my Writing the Feature Screenplay class. You are going to love her! She is sooooo talented.

Lisa the Saturday slot is best for me.... And while us Texans believe we are from another world we are only one time zone away!

sounds like a good idea, I will try and join best Martin

As long as it doesn't create problems I'm interested.

yes, I would like to join at your time frame - writerleon3@gmail.com

My gmail: LadyDesEnfants@gmail.com

My gmail: jk.nvizhon@gmail.com

Leon, Mary Ellen and Jonathan - I'll put you in for Saturday.

OK Lisa.. I added you to my DaWineDog circle

sounds great...writerleon3@gmail.com

I'd like in too if possible. PST prettymeadow222@gmail.com

Mine is souza.writes@gmail.com

Hi Lisa, if I'm not too late can you fit me in for the 2pmEST Saturday slot? Thanks.

I'm in for sunday. already added you, Lisa.

Hi, that would be so cool

On board for this....

This sounds good.

Great idea -- but may need a different forum tool -- google hangout is limited to 10 people

Okay, for Saturday, I have Mark Souza, Tom Paini, Bill Joyce, Jill Adams, Leon, Mary Ellen, Jonathan and Linda Meyer. Excellent! On Sunday I have Debbie Weed, Jennifer Copeland, Bert Morgan, Donna Carbone, Marvin Wilson, and Krystle Adams. So there's one slot left on Saturday, and three slots left for Sunday. Just let me know if you'd like to reserve one.

P. S. - I tried to be as thorough as possible, so if I've missed someone, please forgive me :)

Thank you Lisa!

Lisa..am new to Hangouts..I added you to a Google+ page, so on Sat, what is the procedure?..Will your hangout show up on the upper right when I log into Google+ or?

Greetings! This may be easier to use than google hangouts and more than 10 can participate at a time. Just post when you would like regular time slots to take place. Also it can be used anytime by anyone. Let me know if this is agreeable. You can contact me at lindaleemeyer@yahoo.com Thank You. I've created an online community and I'm hoping you can join us. It's called Meet ups for stage 32 members. The center of this community is our message board. Stop by and read what others have written, or post your own messages. To join the discussion, simply go to http://forums.delphiforums.com/screenwriters32/start Meet ups for stage 32 members is part of Delphi Forums. In most cases, you'll be able to check out the forum without registering. Registration is required to post a message, but it's quick, easy and free. Your free Delphi Forums membership also gets you in to hundreds of other forums like mine. Hope to see you at Meet ups for stage 32 members! L. Meyer

The current time slot is fine on google hangouts, but e-mail addresses need to be supplied for getting more into the group. I tried to ad those whose emails were provided but not everyones email went through.

What topics does everyone want to discuss?

LindaI joined but I could not see anyone in this group what to discuss we can just encourage each other like each other scripts at least read other scripts . Of course not all will like genre we write for exm I am not into fantasy

I'm jill@haybooks.com, btw - Sat slot, but anyone feel free to add me.

Looks like if I want an actual chat room on Delphi I will have to come up with 15 dollars, which will have to wait until my paycheck goes in tomorrow.

Here is the chat room. Must have Java to use it. http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/chat/pchat/LaunchChatWindow.asp?webtag=...

I think adding another forum is confusing. Lisa has set this thing in motion (what an angel), and unless I hear from her that the meeting location is changing from Google Hangout to Delphi, I plan to log into Google Hangout on Saturday.

I'll stick with Lisa.. It's her idea to begin with..

I think this is a cool idea! I'd love to join in but unfortunately this weekend and next are booked, but keep me in mind for future gatherings. Lisa I added you to my Google circle: rickhardin1138@gmail.com.

I agree that this is Lisa's idea. I was just trying to find a way where everyone could be online at the same time and in the same discussion. I can even turn it over to Lisa if she wants it. Her choice. If no one wants to use it I will cancel the site in 2 weeks. Here it is again if you want to try it out between a couple of you: http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/chat/pchat/LaunchChatWindow.asp?webtag=...

Hey, everyone! I am so glad there's been a big response and I'm looking forward to Saturday's and Sunday's discussions. I am happy to start the conversations and hope it can be a catalyst for many productive conversations whether they happen with me on Google Hangouts or some other venue that someone else initiates. I think the important thing is conversation. I know I've been needing to bounce ideas off of other people so I'm hoping to learn a lot from you all.

I have Lisa on my hangout now .

I would love that. How do I chime in?

Hi, Damien! Just grab a Gmail account from Google if you don't already have one. Then look for me (veritatemregnat@gmail.com) and add me to your circles. Then on Sunday at 5pm EST sign in to your account and I'll invite you to the hangout. It should be fun and informative!

Hi, Padma, please be patient with me… after this weekend, I'll try to get another hangout going at a time that is reasonable for you to attend. Thinking of that… would you mind sending me some options for that? I know you're 10 hours ahead of us, but I don't know when your free time is. Thanks!

Lisa, I have a question about google hangout. I've avoided joining in on those because I don't know how much data/bandwidth it uses? We don't have unlimited internet here, where I live right now. I know that's hard to believe these days but Verizon doesn't offer it in the package my sis needs for the rest of the family. In any case, I just wondered if you or anyone else knew if it eats up data like a podcast or video would? Thanks, Neva

Hi Jacqueline.. Just read your above post.. You know without putting a fly in the ointment... I did think the same myself.. Head for the writers lounge, and just start a wee hangout there.. It's a great idea from Lisa, people getting to know one another, you know really talking.. Getting to know them, well as much as you can through a keyboard and screen.. Getting to know there work.. Giving advice, or getting it.. I think It'll work (given a chance).. Could always bring it up in conversation with Lisa.. See what she says..

Hey Jacqueline! Threads are great, no problem with those. I just offered a hangout because it's live and people can get to know each other and exchange ideas in real time, face-to-face. It's definitely not the only way, I just wanted to try it. I'm open to any kind of discussion. Have a great weekend :)

I'm in.

Hi, Phil, welcome! Does today at 2pm EST work for you? If so, what is your gmail address?

andersonkeys@aol.com

Lisa, you had put me on Saturday--is this time official for me also? Give us direction ha ha ha MEg

MEg - Sure, unless 2pm EST doesn't work for you.

Hi, Martine! You're not too late, there are a couple spots left for Sunday at 5pm EST. Just let me know what your Gmail address is so I can include you. Mine is veritatemregnat@gmail.com. I look forward to meeting you!

Hey Lisa.. I didn't realize we had a choice.. I'd actually prefer to join the group Sunday..is that cool?

Well, the best laid plans… Google hangout didn't work! Thanks to everyone who took the time to be present and sorry we couldn't connect. It worked for me last week, not sure why it didn't work this time. I'm sorry for the inconvenience and I look forward to connecting with you here.

Lisa..I think there's a good chance it had to do with Google services.. Was everyone having the same problem as I was with the plug in which seemed to update but obviously didn't?

Maybe… you might be right. I just hate wasting peoples' time, though, you know?

I'm pretty sure Gmail is connected with Hangouts so when you monitor the status here, http://downrightnow.com/gmail you'll notice on the chart that there's been problems

Oh that's so funny: I thought it was ME! (says more about my personality, I guess). It was my first attempt, I planned Sat night dinner with The Husband around this (no problem, he likes to eat early and he's so supportive about doing this).. thought I was all organised with Google+ chat, turns out I hadn't actually downloaded the software. Finally got there in the end and - I had to laugh - they told me 'everyone's left.' I felt like the girl spending so long getting dressed for the party that by the time everyone got there, party was over. Lisa, I think this is wonderful that you're doing this. If you want to chat any time privately, email me - jill@haybooks.com - and maybe we could start by skyping? Til then - anyone reading this - it's a lovely idea, and now that I've got the software, I'm up for a raincheck.

p.s. Just saw the comment about wasting people's time: that's so sweet, but it's truly not a problem. It's not like my time is that valuable anyway.. yet.

Oh sorry if you need a gmail address, it's: jill.adams.uk@gmail.com

I tried to get in but I am not too au fait with computers and google.

Don't sweat it. It was a great idea and a valiant effort. We'll find a way to make this work.

I really think it would be important for all to monitor this site: http://downrightnow.com/gmail to determine whether Google services are working for the Hangout. If you look now, you'll see it says "up" though a major disruption occurred over 4 hours ago which is right around the time we were to have had our hangout. Let's try again tomorrow and see :)

Hi Lisa.. Hi Folks.. I'd like to apologise first off.. I had to go out earlier this evening.. Missed the hangout.. "But!" I've just read some of the above posts.. There was problems with "Google" again.. (surprise - - surprise) Not the first I've heard about, concerning stuff like this.. Not to worry.. We can always try again!.. If it doesn't work?.. Why not start your thread - - right here?.. P.S. As for wasting people's time Lisa?.. Nonsense!. Not one person is thinking that.. It's a great idea.. If it doesn't work with Google.. It'll work here!.. Just fire it off and we'll all join in...

Tom, Jonathan, Mark, and Jill, thanks for being flexible! As screenwriters, I guess you have to be, eh? Let's go ahead and try again at 5pm today with the Sunday crowd. If it works and turns out to be a productive event I'll let you know. Very glad to connect with you all :)

I'd be interested in joining in today!

Where is this at?

Hi, David - You've got the last slot available. All you just let me know what your Gmail address is. Mine is veritatemregnat@gmail.com. Join my circles, I'll join yours, then at 5pm EST I will invite everyone to the hangout. Yesterday, Google was down during the time we were supposed to have the hangout but I'm hoping today will be successful. Also, just make sure you have a web cam and the latest version of Google. I look forward to meeting you.

Hi, Brian. We're trying this via Google Hangouts. Since it only allows 10 people at a time, today's hangout is already full. But, if we do another one I'll be sure to let everyone know.

For those who are attending today's Google Hangout at 5pm, please make sure you have a web cam, the latest version of Google, and if I encounter problems like I did yesterday, I will message you to let you know. Looking forward to it!

Bert Morgan - What is your Gmail address? There are a ton of Bert Morgans!

Marvin Wilson, Krystl Adams, Damien Michael and David Sears, I need your Gmail addresses to add you...

I don't know if it's me!.. Or Google!.. But I just can't seem to get past the landing page, before the bloody screen freezes up.. and I have to start again.. That's been 3 times.. It must be me!..

For those who can't get on the Hangout session today, you could still use the Delphi chat room instead. No cameras or voice capability needed. Just a keyboard to type with. Your choice on whether or not to set this up for your use. Here are the links. http://forums.delphiforums.com/screenwriters32/chat http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/chat/pchat/LaunchChatWindow.asp?webtag=... http://forums.delphiforums.com/n/chat/pchat/LaunchChatWindow.asp?webtag=...

Sorry! I've been having issues with Google. My email is krystlenadams@gmail.com

Tom Paini, it could be the web browser your using. Internet explorer keeps freezing on me too. Try Mozillas firefox, safari or google chrome. One of them might work better.

Hi Linda.. I've got Mozilla and Bing, as well as Google.. Try them both.. Still the bloody same.. I'll keep trying.. If it does'nt work in the next 10 mins.. I'll let you know..

Terrific idea!

Just curious if Hangouts worked on Sunday.. hopefully it went well!

Sure sounds good

Hello, everyone. Sunday's hangout went well - no snafu's. Donna and Deborah were able to be there and we had a nice time getting to know each other and a productive conversation. I'd like to do another one a few weeks from now if anyone is interested. Would love to hear about any screenwriting topics you'd like to discuss if you attend. I'll start a new thread for that in the next few days. Have a great week :)

I cant understand I have included your name but I am geting mo posts

try - http://forum.writerarena.com/

Interested when the next on is...