Archive for October, 2007
Strike
Hey guys, this just in from Variety. As we know, the TV season is what will suffer most because of a strike. Too bad many of the new fall shows and several returning shows have not really held up. There is almost nothing to watch, although Big Bang Theory, Pushing Daisies, and Bionic Woman seem like strong additions to the prime-time [...]
Expo Prep
For those of you going to the Screenwriter's Expo (24-28), you represent the Guild. In that regard, please don't be shy. Get contact information from any speakers you liked or thought would be great to bring up here. Here are some tips to stay sane at the Expo: General: - Bring snacks so you don't have to spend a ton of money at the hotel [...]
WGA Strike Vote Approved (90%)
Hi Everyone. I know there's one question that's keeping many of us up at night, "Is there going to be a WGA strike?" We can only guess what is going to happen, but the WGA writers came out in droves and voted 90% for the strike authorization vote (SAV). According to several of our Hollywood sources, the strike is supposed to start on [...]
Formatting and Parking
Anyone else exhausted from the past weekend? I know I am. But, I am excited about applying Hauge's theories on character, especially the discussion about identity vs. essence. A couple of things: 1. FORMATTING: I want to allay your fears that you may be formatting incorrectly after Hauge's assessment of our scripts. He mentioned using David [...]
Full House
I just got home from tonight's well-attended meeting starring the ovo-lacto Michael Hauge. After playing the opening clips from Brokeback Mountain and Wedding Crashers, he covered a lot of ground regarding openings, developing your hero, how to ask a question properly, and common mistakes that screenwriters make, including improper formatting and [...]
Holy Sheet (with Blake Snyder) and The Story Master (Michael Hauge)
Just got back from Blake Snyder's Beat Sheet Workshop at the Freehold Theatre. All twelve of us (9 NWSG Members, including a founding member/ex-Guild President) started with either a germ of in idea, a concept, or even a solid premise for three separate stories. We pitched them to the group and together we chose the strongest piece for each [...]
Seventy-Five is the New Fifty
A quick apology regarding the Michael Hauge Workshop. I sent some incorrect pricing information out and caused some confusion. The workshop is in fact $75 for NWSG Members, NOT $50. So far we have 19 registrants, so there is plenty of room left. But, please register ASAP so we can prepare for this event.
Catherine Ann Jones: The Way Of Story
I just met with the delightful Catherine Ann Jones. She is in town for her Way Of Story workshop in Edmonds and a book signing in U-District. My favorite story is when she heard Indian music for the first time - at her marriage to Raja Rao in Paris, with non other than Ravi Shankar playing during the reception. She'd love to come up this April [...]
