Lisa Johnson Mitchell: Screenwriter, author and director in Dallas, Texas.

Kathryn Zizek

Screenwriter

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10 months ago

What you can't show.

A couple of scenes in my screenplay are very graphic/disturbing. Do you think there's a risk to including that kind of content or does it attract just as many viewers as it deters?

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Sam Rivera

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10 months ago

Hi Kathryn Zizek I think this is a very mindful question, I used to be a sensitivity reader and wanting to know how you can make something risky being in good taste is super important especially when...

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Francisco Castro

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10 months ago

As a paid script reader for studios/networks/prod-cos for many years, "graphic/disturbing" is okay if it is integral to the story.

Kiril Maksimoski

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10 months ago

Depends...don't pitch to Hallmark :)

On a serious note no...and if it's horror, the gorier the better. Check out the latest successes it that field, although must say 70's and 80's were peak of the subject...those films were literally limitless.

Marcus Howell

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2 years ago

My Website -- take a look

Hi all, My website is up and running, I would love it if anyone could take a look, and comment. It is here https://marcushowell.uk

Take a look around it and see what you think..

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Marcus Howell

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2 years ago

Thank you all for your comments. I will look into that overlapping of text. I think it only occurs on a mobile. It is OK for a tablet or laptop.

Charles Y.N. Newton

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2 years ago

You’re right. I opened it on my phone

David Simpson

1 year ago

looks great. Easy on the eyes

Lisa Johnson Mitchell

Screenwriter, Author, Director, Producer

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1 year ago

Hi everyone! I'm teaching a virtual short story class through Project Write Now, starting 4/15 that lasts for six weeks. We'll read the greats, discuss craft, and also have some generative, in-class writing exercises. Won't you join me? https://projectwritenow.org/writers-institute/product/short-sto...

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Lisa Johnson Mitchell

Screenwriter, Author, Director, Producer

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1 year ago

Headed to London Tuesday to read an excerpt of one of my stories at the Putney Library! It's being included in the London Independent Story Prize 2023 Anthology and they're throwing a party, and have asked writers to read. Super excited! It will be rainy, but I've got my galoshes and am ready!