Summary
Do you ever get frustrated with the notes you receive on your scripts from producers, representatives, and executives? Sometimes the notes you get don't make sense to you or feel like they will undermine your big ideas. But, this doesn't have to be the case. There is an art to receiving notes as a writer, and a way to properly understand and respond to those giving you notes. If done correctly, you can maximize the opportunities that notes bring you to build trust with executives and improve any draft.
No matter where you are in your writing career, getting notes is a part of the job. And the higher up you go in the industry, the more crucial it is to be able to take notes, address the notes, and work with the note-givers professionally.
In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you'll learn why the notes process is so important, what the different types of notes are, and why they matter. You'll also learn tricks of the trade on taking notes and building strong relationships with those giving the notes. This is extremely important information for writers at every level.
Taking you through the rules of the road on how to receive feedback on your scripts is literary and talent manager Spencer Robinson of Art/Work Entertainment. With over 20 years of experience, Spencer has had clients in films from directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski, and more. In television, his clients have worked on projects from Netflix, HBOMax, Amazon Prime, The CW, Cinemax, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, and TBS, to name a few.
Using his extensive experience helping writers develop and sell their scripts, Spencer teaches you the do's and don'ts of script notes so that you can make the best impression on executives at the biggest streamers, studios, and companies in town while always improving your scripts in the process.
Whether you're getting feedback on a draft of your first script, or your 10th, being able to take notes is an invaluable tool that you'll use your entire career. This webinar will show you how to take notes professionally, why notes matter, and ensure that you walk away prepared for success.
TESTIMONIALS FROM PREVIOUS EDUCATION FROM SPENCER:
"Had a great time learning and progressing my knowledge of the craft of writing and working directly with a mentor who is a professional in the industry. Spencer was fantastic to be taught by! Thank you!"
- Natalie A.
"Spencer's teaching style is the best! His patience and easygoing approach is ideal and unique to him. Kudos to Stage 32 and to Spencer!"
- Armando O.
What You'll Learn
What Are Notes?
- Why will you get notes?
Who Will Give You Notes
- Representatives
- Producers
- Studios and Networks
Different Types of Script Notes
- Broad notes
- Page notes
Conducting Yourself On A Notes Call
- Listening and responding
- How to deal with notes you disagree with
- What to do on a notes call
- What NOT to do on a notes call
Giving Notes
- How to give constructive notes
- When you will use this as a writer
Q&A with Spencer
Who Should Attend
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn learn why the notes process is so important, what the different types of notes are, and why they matter.
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to learn why the notes process is so important, what the different types of notes are, and why they matter.
Producers looking to learn why the notes process is so important, what the different types of notes are, and why they matter.
Actors looking to learn why the notes process is so important, what the different types of notes are, and why they matter.
Executive
Spencer Robinson is a literary and talent manager at Art/Work Entertainment who's been in the industry for over twenty years.
His clients have been in films with directors Quentin Tarantino, Steven Soderbergh, Clint Eastwood, Gore Verbinski and more. In the TV world, his clients have been regular cast members on shows for Netflix, The CW, Cinemax, CBS, NBC, FX, Starz, Nickelodeon, EPIX, TBS and more. Spencer’s clients have also recurred on series for Freeform, TNT, AMC, Showtime and many more. He currently has a client writing on 2 Netflix series, and another client who just sold a show to Amazon. He also reps a writer who currently has a project at Aggregate Films, which has a deal at Netflix. One of Spencer’s clients had her first film shot for Netflix last year.
Art/Work's writing clients work in both features and television on broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms.
Testimonials
"I cannot speak highly enough of Spencer Robinson. His lab was absolutely life changing for me. Spencer's knowledge of the script writing process and his first hand insights into the industry were invaluable. Spencer has an uncanny ability to pin-point issues with your script and his notes really helped to elevate the story and characters of my TV Pilot. He is thoughtful, empathetic and understands the challenge of being a writer."
-Emma S.
"Spencer will get those who are ready on their way to a kickass first draft that you can send for coverage, which is what I did. 2 Considers and I'm in rewrites now to move that needle. This was my first ever TV pilot!"
- Erika N.
"Spencer was amazing!"
- Summer K.
"Had a great time learning and progressing my knowledge of the craft of writing and working directly with a mentor who is a professional in the industry. Spencer was fantastic to be taught by! Thank you!"
- Natalie A.
"Spencer's teaching style is the best! His patience and easygoing approach is ideal and unique to him. Kudos to Stage 32 and to Spencer!"
- Armando O.
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