Coffee & Content: Showrunner Glen Mazzara On What Stands Out In A Spec Script

Coffee & Content: Showrunner Glen Mazzara On What Stands Out In A Spec Script

Coffee & Content: Showrunner Glen Mazzara On What Stands Out In A Spec Script

Happy Sunday, Creative Army!

Have you had a creative weekend so far? I have some content here for you that is sure to get the creative juices flowing, so grab your coffee, and let's dive in.

First up, in this video from the Writers Guild Foundation, acclaimed showrunner Glen Mazzara (THE ROCKIE, THE DARK TOWER) discusses the challenges of being a screenwriter, advice for new writers, and the importance of including fun in a spec script. It's great insight into what a showrunner looks for when reading work from writers of all levels.

Next, I'm often asked what is the best piece of advice I can give to new filmmakers, and the answer is so simple: RELAX. It's so easy to get worked up in this business over your own creations, the work of others, communication, and on and on and on... The best thing you can do is to take a breath and relax as you're going through it. Check out this video to see what I mean.

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Wishing you a very happy, healthy, & creative Sunday.

Cheers,

RB

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Richard "RB" Botto

Richard "RB" Botto

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5 Comments on Richard RB's Article

Love it!
a year ago
Maria Baltazzi
Director, Producer, Content Creator
a year ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
We couldn't be more aligned, Maria Baltazzi. Almost like we share a brain.That "hell yeah" includes personality, willingness to collaborate and, of course, an understanding of how the business end of things work.
a year ago
Maurice Vaughan
Screenwriter
Glen Mazzara talks about what stands out to him in a spec script, RB. The main things that stand out to me when I read a spec (when I’m giving feedback or just reading a spec to learn) are incredible characters, dialogue, and scenes. And some themes stand out to me like anti-bullying, which I write about.
a year ago
Maurice Vaughan
Screenwriter
You're right, RB. That should encourage writers, filmmakers, actors, etc. to submit other places if an opportunity doesn't work out. I have a short script that one producer didn't like, but others did.
a year ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
And this is why you always have to remember that it's a subjective process. What might not connect with Glen might connect with someone else. 
a year ago
William Joseph Hill
Actor, Screenwriter, Filmmaker
Great advice as always, RB! Relax...and avoid magical thinking. Those two pieces can solve a lot of frustration.
a year ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
Very true, my friend.
a year ago
João Janeira Nobre
Camera Operator, Videographer, Editor, Screenwriter
Thanks !
a year ago
João Janeira Nobre
Camera Operator, Videographer, Editor, Screenwriter
Richard "RB" Botto GOOD COFFEE ON STAGE32 !
a year ago
João Janeira Nobre
Camera Operator, Videographer, Editor, Screenwriter
Richard "RB" Botto EXACTLY GENTLEMAN!
a year ago
Maurice Vaughan
Screenwriter
I’ve had a great creative weekend, RB. I got some writing done, rewrote part of a script, and networked. Incredible videos! Glen Mazzara said “keep writing” after rejection. He’s right. It’s easy to spend our time focusing on the rejection, but we gotta learn from the rejection, keep pitching, and keep writing. Like Justin Groats said in the Screenwriting Lounge yesterday, “Revaluate, correct, and try again.” And fantastic advice for filmmakers, writers, everyone, RB: “Relax.” Thanks for sharing!
a year ago
Richard RB Botto
Actor, Producer, Screenwriter, Voice Artist
"Subjective" should be pinned to every writer's laptop. That doesn't mean we accept rejection or notes out of hand, but it's a simple reminder that all it takes is one "Yes".
a year ago
Maurice Vaughan
Screenwriter
That's been helping me, RB ("always remembering that it's only one person's opinion").
a year ago
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