William Schumpert: Author, concept artist and screenwriter in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Mackenzie Kristjon
No aspect of writing makes you rich.

I came across this article in The Guardian and thought people here might find it interesting. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2020/aug/27/no-aspect-of-writing-makes-......

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'No aspect of writing makes you rich' - why do authors get a pittance for film rights?
'No aspect of writing makes you rich' - why do authors get a pittance for film rights?
Joanne Harris has revealed that she was paid only £5,000 for the film rights to Chocolat. So why do some authors get the big bucks and some have to settle for the crumbs?
Mackenzie Kristjon

Oh neat. What kind of fiction do you write?

William Schumpert

I work retail for a living and write horror. I was one of those who thought that making a living as a writer would instantly work. Then again that was back in college. Recently had a pitch meeting and...

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David E. Gates

I get told repeatedly how good my work is, but still waiting for that option call.

Shawn Maus
Who the heck is this guy?

On June 20, 2020, I graduated from the David Lynch School of Cinematic Arts at the Maharishi International University with an MFA in Screenwriting. I just launched my website: www.shawnmaus.net and would love to get your feedback, and of course, connect with you!

Here's a little bit more about me: 

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Shawn Maus

William, it had its moments!

Debbie Croysdale

Hi Shawn welcome Stage 32. Great you met David Lynch, I've always been a fan of his Avant Garde ethos but unfortunately I only ever got to see him online masterclass. Apparently David does transcenden...

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Martin Foroz

Welcome, Shawn!

Shyina Crayton
Screenwriter looking to collaborate with other unique minds

Hi!

My name is Shyina. I write fantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, and a little drama. I joined this community to continue to perfect my passion and meet like-minded people at the same time. I love to write fantasy because I can build my worlds, speak a different language, and uniquely dress my character. 

My...

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Annabella Dal Canto

Great! I'm a Dop , and i like to make lights for fantasy movies even though my last job was a horror ^^ it's interesting that your best movie is the neverending story it's also my favorite book ^^

Don Thompson

WELCOME!

Alex Marroquin
Authors and screenwriters

How many of you are published authors as well as screenwriters? Did you start with one before moving onto another? Maybe doing both? I myself am both. I had a horror novella published last December and just starting to write the 2nd draft of my first full-length script.

I look forward to hearing from you all.

Arran McDermott

I'm a screenwriter but I also write novels and published my first book last year. Since I'm not sure if I want to be a screenwriter or a novelist full time I try and come up with stories that can easi...

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J.M. Gulmire

I'm working on both. Screenwriting has helped me a lot with my novel writing and vice versa.

Geoff Hall

Alex Marroquin Hi Alex, I’m a published author for both fiction and non-fiction, as well as a produced screenwriter. My dystopian novel, “0w1:believe” was published in June 2021....

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Jose Portillo
Lack of diversity in judges, mentors, and winners

Being a writer of color, I'm often looking for judges or winners who may have a similar background as myself, just to gauge whether my story will connect with the readers and or mentors, but I'm finding a real lack of diversity on the judges and winners for some really good competitions. Does this d...

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Karen "Kay" Ross

Thank you for starting such a fantastic conversation, Jose Portillo! If you get a chance, I posted a Roundtable Discussion in the Acting Lounge, but it addresses a lot of your concerns: https://www.st...

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Jose Portillo

Thanks, Karen! I'm halfway through it now! A great point made by Chris Rock. I think giving notes is something that could be done in teams of two. Two different perspectives from two different analyst...

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Karen "Kay" Ross

I do think part of the uphill climb is getting people excited about the "new". For example, seeing Michael Peña as a hilarious supporting character in a Marvel film is great (hell, seeing him kill it...

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Brandon Brown
Software

To my fellow screenwriters: What software do you use? Personally I just started on Word and moved to Celtx, but I know Final Draft is the industry standard. Is it 100% necessary to use final draft?

Opinions welcomed

Maurice Vaughan

I use WriterDuet. Easy to use. You can import and export fdx. (Final Draft) scripts with WriterDuet.

Martha Caprarotta

I also use Fade In Pro. It gives you the option to save export your scripts in Final Draft form if you need to.

Dan MaxXx

i have Fade In and FD 11. When I go from Fade In to FDx file, the conversion changes bold words & italics to normal font, and the page count is off slightly. I am using Fade In’s courier screenplay font to FD courier.

Thom Reese
Requested

Hi all, I got some cool news from Jason Mirch yesterday. My screenplay, The Problem with Plums, has been requested by both Untitled Entertainment and Dashon Productions. This came after getting a double recommend on my script coverage. Stage 32 got the word out, so thanks, Jason, and Nick, and your team!

Thom Reese

Thanks for the good words, Bill.

Martin Reese

Great news, Thom! Good luck!

Michael Mandaville

Now that's a cool even. Congrats there Thom.

Karen "Kay" Ross
Marvel's What If

Who's excited for this?! They had me at "Captain Carter" LOL

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi33734681?ref_=hm_hp_i_1&listId=ls053181649

Karen "Kay" Ross

Ooo, thanks for the link, David!

William Schumpert

The design looks good, and what stories they’ve teased are promising.

Karen "Kay" Ross

The next question may have a LOKI SPOILER:

You've been warned...

I wonder if the end of the LOKI series will connect to the "What If" Series? Will it play to like the Animatrix where it's just from the...

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Script Update

Hey everyone how is everyone doing? I just sent in my bible pitch to a development executive at Paramount Plus and he loved it! I was so pleased in talking to him, he ask for my pilot script and I sent it to him. I hope he finds my script enjoyable and I can't wait to see where this takes off!

William Schumpert

Congrats!

John Ellis

OB Nwani any update?

OB Nwani

No updates at the moment but thanks for asking.

Isabeau Vollhardt
I can't write without music...can you?

So I'm working on TheCasebookOfElishaGrey vol IX (what???? I so did not plan that, but the characters did) and when I write, I'm under the headphones. I've got a whole basket of playlists on my youtube channel Cinnabarswan1 and this is what i just listened to while getting to this page. https://www....

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Jill Godley

Most of the time I do, mostly Sam Smith station on Pandora.

Morgan Aitken

I write self obsessed purple crap with music playing. So unless I need a particularly smarmy bit of prose, I prefer the sound of silence. Or life going on around me.

Morgan Aitken

Jill, Sam Smith is a singer too? I thought he was an A-lister and stage fighter. Didn't he beat someone up at the Oscar's?

Tessa Shaffer
The 100 No's Challenge

I wanted to echo that here for authors with the "100 No's Challenge". I had made it...

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Rutger Oosterhoff

Tessa, I like your Fun and Games, but that's just what it is.

While sending those 100 queries out, did you do your homework? (If not, don't wory. Less than 1% of the writers on this site did/does.) Che...

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Tessa Shaffer

Yes, Karen! =D It'd be a great New Years Resolution! I believe the year I did it, I started in the summer and kept it rolling through the new year, but by the following summer I had so many opportunit...

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Rutger Oosterhoff

Thanks for the info about 'querying books compared to pitching scripts", Tessa. I did not know that! You also did a good job not only being represented by an agent but also being part of that agency a...

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William Schumpert
It’s been a while

Sorry for the absence. I’ve been off Stage32 for a while, as I lost my password and had to request a new one. In the meantime I’ve been working on my second manga. All the writing, drawings, editing, and ads are ready to go. Plan on teasing it on social media today.

PS- I haven’t been told where to...

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Bob Harper

Welcome back.

Karen "Kay" Ross

We're glad to have you back, William Schumpert! And wherever you'd like to post is great - I'll just keep you on the Animation Lounge list until you tell me otherwise long-distance high-five...

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Cee Whirx
New update on Sika film project (part 1)

I have some good news! Things are moving along well between me and my screenwriter Destini as we're currently talking about where to take the direction of the story. Hopefully we'll come up with something great in the near future.

William Schumpert

It’s been a while since we talked. I’ve been absent from Stage32 due to technical issues. Been working on my second manga if you’re still looking for a concept artist or artist in general.

https://www....

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Karen "Kay" Ross
The Film That Lit Your Fuse

Among other fun questions, Deadline has started this series to uplift our inspiration. I love hearing which movies grown actors identified with as children. Of course, Donnie Yen watched Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan movies! LOL!

https://...

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C F Pepper

Tommy Luca . Hi Tommy, yes indeed they all influence my writing and how I would direct my screenplays.. Some other greats for me are, John Houston, The Maltese Falcon, George Stevens, Shane and Howard...

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Kinney Scott

OK..

Arhynn Descy

Karen "Kay" Ross not sure Gorky Park stands the test of time! Lol It's an 80's movie directed by Michael Apted and starring william Hurt (who I love as an actor).

Creating the sound for The Mandalorian

Hello fellow creatives! I thought I would share this video, and interview with Blake Collins who is a Foley Mixer and worked on this film. Foley to me is a very enjoyable experience, and it opens up a world of creative possibilities.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWGNjyn9EAk...

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Sandeep Sharma

Kevin Gamble Thank you for posting this!

Kevin Gamble

Sandeep Sharma My pleasure Sandeep, I will be posting more useful information, so keep a look out!

Karen "Kay" Ross

Sandeep Sharma You know it! * long-distance high-five *

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