What do you use to transcribe interviews for your book?
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What do you use to transcribe interviews for your book?
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.
I started with a novel, but my editor said that my writing style was more suitable for screenplays. I think that was her polite way of saying that I sucked at novel writing. Anyway, upon her advice, I...
Expand commentI've published 3 books and turning them all into screenplays. I found it easy to do both but the only struggle I had was trying not to direct the scene.
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....
Expand postDea, I agree....I always choose my music depending upon which story i'm writing....i've got a new idea for what will be my 2nd screenplay, so i'll be looking for music that was on the radio locally at that time.
fabuloso idea. just seeing this. hoping it can get me past my writers' block on this latest story. I would consider drinking to loosen me up but music sounds more productive. thanks!
The only time I wrote with music was when I worked on my play about Tchaikovsky and his life. Otherwise the music comes from me in the form of the thread of dramatic tension and the emotional rhythm o...
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I got a Stage 32 email/notation that this might be the thread I should subscribe to if I'm pursuing the book adaption--the book to film process. Might that be correct? I'm in the beginning stages of the process, got my pitch, log lines and a screenwriter on deck. My agent is standing by. I realize I...
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I have two synopses that I am confused with which to choose. I am hoping to receive help from the great minds of Stage32.
This is the first one.
Daimu Zoyld, a being with six pairs of golden wings, who was also one of the two direct angels positioned to attend to the affairs of Sen Ateski, the god of...
Expand postIs it for a book or a script? For a book you need a brief synopsis for the story and the chapters. For a script you only need a brief synopsis for the story.
Thanks, Mr. Williams, it is for a book. so in chapter one should the introductory paragraph before the, In a big Dazzling throne room....... be removed?
Hey, Bright Gabriel! Thanks so much for reaching out!
I have a suggestion for how to get more responses. A lot of the screenwriters on this platform do a script exchange for notes. In your case, maybe...
Expand commentHi, I run a YouTube channel that mixes nature footage and poetry. I've been looking to meet more poets who would be interested in writing for the channel. Does anyone here have any ideas on how I can reach more poets? Organizations or meetups?
Looking for NOLA playwrites to pitch an idea and seek advice.
I went to East Jefferson High School way way back in the day. I've written three screenplays set in New Orleans. They take place mostly in the French Quarter. I haven't sold anything. New Orleans was fun.
Hi, folks. Just looking to chat up any authors who are pursuing book-to-movie processes. I'm getting my toes wet. Anybody else out there with the same game plan? I'm multi-published with an agent and manager. I'm also a writer advocate and teacher of sorts. -- Chris
Congrats Alex! I would love to pick your brain and learn. Does anyone know of a good coach/professional service to evaluate my treatment? I'm writing a treatment of my novel and need to get it right b...
Expand commentI think if a book is optioned whoever options would do this themselves? One of my books just got a request for more material from a scout (it checks out), and they just wanted the ms. Another one is w...
Expand commentI think as a novelist it would difficult for me to produce a screenplay treatment let alone an actually screenplay. I'm too rooted in thinking in words, being in love with the written word. It seems t...
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Long time Stage32 member, but new to this lounge. I'm finishing my debut novel, an adaptation of one of my screenplays, and I'm wondering if anyone here does beta reads, or knows a good place to find them. I've had zero luck with Goodreads, and am considering Fiverr, but wondering if any of you have...
Expand postThere's a company called Beta Reads that offers beta reading at a cost ($85 and up). I've never used them and to be honest, as a freelance book editor as well as novelist, it sounds more like a manusc...
Expand commentThanks, Richard. I'll check back with you. Maybe you could do round two. Thanks, Robin! It's a free template, David. Thanks, Martin! I've since found a few. Good Reads finally produced a couple for me...
Expand commentThese quotes from the original Jeopardy! host can give you ideas on crafting your stories. https://screencraft.org/2021/01/11/10-inspiring-alex-trebek-quotes-for-screenwriters/?utm_source=drip&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=10+Things+Screenwriters+Don’t+Need+to+Worry+About
The American Dream is a Lie. We are the ones who make the USA strong. We, the undocumented people."
Hi all. I'm working on a TV episodic pilot about Immigration in America, and was wondering if any of you had suggestions on how to get your pilot script to the right channels to be considered.
I'm also...
Expand postHey Mehul, great to have you as part of the community! Have you considered pitching your projects through our Script Services Pitch Sessions? We have a number of producers, studio executives, and lite...
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Oooo... what a great question! In the past, when I was working in unscripted TV, we'd use a local woman who did transcription services. It allowed us to fully delegate the task to her and let her be r...
Expand commentOooo... what a great question! In the past, when I was working in unscripted TV, we'd use a local woman who did transcription services. It allowed us to fully delegate the task to her and let her be responsible for the full delivery. You can still go with the fast, free way, but be prepared to do quality assurance when receiving it, which doesn't really save you time. If you'd like, I'll see if I can dig up her info for you!
Thank you but I am looking for an app for. a specific reason.