The Creative Writing Life

Jenny Frankfurt joined us to discuss the Finish Line Script Competition, being a manager, and all sort of fun creative talk. https://finishlinescriptcomp.com ABOUT JENNY Jenny Frankfurt is the founder of the Finish Line Script Competition. Finish Line is based on the idea that rewriting is essential to being a successful writer and we provide development notes when requested in order for writers to rewrite and resubmit new drafts (for free) throughout the competition. This mimics a studio, network or production company process and helps the writer prepare for a serious career in the entertainment industry. Prior to Finish Line and her work as a script consultant, Jenny was a film and television literary manager/producer with her own company, Highstreet Management based in Los Angeles. Highstreet represented writers around the globe, specializing but not limited to breaking UK, European & Australian writers and directors into the US market. She sold television shows (both reality and fiction), features and staffed television shows for almost 20 years. Jenny began her career in representation after graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts by working at the William Morris Agency in New York where she worked for a legendary film, tv and playwright’s agent, who represented such writers as Eric Bogosian, William Mastrosimone, Warren Leight, Eric Overmyer and Jon Robin Baitz. From NYC Jenny moved to Los Angeles where she worked at ICM with clients such as Susan Sarandon, Louis Malle, Johnny Depp, Lasse Hallstrom and Will Smith. After deciding management would give her more freedom to produce and influence her client’s careers she started working with manager Rick Yorn and clients such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz, Claire Danes and Benicio Del Toro among others. Jenny tried her own hand at producing the independent feature JOHNNY HIT AND RUN PAULINE, to which Emma Thompson was attached as Executive Producer. Jenny then started working with manager Benny Medina at Handprint Entertainment, representing talent, literary and production clients. She soon became Head of Handprint’s Literary Department. --- Learn more from Paul's and Justin's books, both on Amazon! Go Ahead and Ask Creative Writing Life

 Ashley Scott Meyers on NFTs for Movies Check out his film!  https://tubitv.com/movies/654467/the-rideshare-killer ABOUT ASHLEY  After graduating from college Ashley Scott Meyers moved from his childhood home in Annapolis, Maryland, to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career as a screenwriter. During his first three years in Los Angeles, Meyers wrote or co-wrote eight feature length screenplays, earned his first few dollars as a screenwriter, and saw two of his original screenplays get produced. Meyers sold Dish Dogs to 7.23 Productions. Dish Dogs was co-written with long time friend and writing partner, Nathan Ives. It's a semi-fictitious account of their travels across the country working as dish washers ("dish dogs") in various restaurants. Dish Dogs stars Sean Astin, Mattew Lillard, Brian Dennehy, Shannon Elizabeth, Maitland Ward, and Richard Moll. Independent producer / director Douglas DeMarco produced Meyers' screenplay Reunion which eventually found distribution in some art house theaters around the world. During his initial years in Los Angeles, Meyers returned to school and earned a Masters degree in Mass Communications, with a screenwriting emphasis, at Cal State, Northridge (CSUN). Over the next few years Meyers continued to option and sell many screenplays. Some of the highlights include: Rushlight, a film noir script Meyers wrote while at CSUN was produced and stars Josh Henderson, Beau Bridges, Aidan Quinn, and Haley Webb. Meyers was hired to write a martial arts action screenplay by Big Boss Creative entitled, Ninja Apocalypse. It stars Ernie Reyes Jr, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Christian Oliver. Man Overboard, also co-written with Nathan Ives, was sold to and produced by Treasure Entertainment. It's a broad comedy anchored in the world of boat sales. It won the Los Angeles Film & Script Festival. Meyers co-wrote a feature comedy script, Turkey Day, with Mark Brown (Barbershop) that was optioned to Evergreen Pictures, LLC (based at Universal). Ashley Scott Meyers' writing credits are listed on the Internet Movie Database (imdb.com) at this URL: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0583488/ Please leave reviews for the  Creative Writing Life Podcast!  #creativewriting #podcast 

Rich Hosek, Arnold Rudnick, and Loyd Aurbach discuss writing a book on poltergeists, trio of authors, and going from screenwriting to the novel world. Check out A Raney/Daye Investigation - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08K7L2P8Y   More links:   https://www.richhosek.com/ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Loyd-Auerbach/author/B001HCZ2Y4?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://www.amazon.com/stores/Arnold-Rudnick/author/B002RDPLAW?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0395923/ imdb.com/name/nm0748860/ imdb.com/name/nm1992963/  Enjoy the #CreativeWriting Life #Podcast Enjoy the #CreativeWriting Life #Podcast !!! 

PT Hylton joins Justin and Paul to discuss:    Roadmap Writers  Screenwriting Management  Writing novels and creating audiobooks P.T. Hylton lives in Eastern Tennessee where he spends his time hiking, reading, and absently plucking on a guitar. He loves strong coffee, brown ale, and a good plot twist. He does his best writing when his beagle is snoring at his feet. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00J8K7KWY/about #creativewriting #screenwriting

Gerald Hanks joins Paul and Justin to discuss the VOTE Screenplay Writing Method, Contests, and Managers. https://www.networkisa.org/profile/geraldhanks Biography Gerald Hanks has written several award-winning short films from such festivals as the Houston International Film Festival, the Texas Shorts festival, and the West Coast International Film Festival. His feature comedy script, "Scaredy Cat", made the finals of the National Lampoon Comedy Gold Screenwriting contest. His feature drama script, "Prodigal", won the Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifiting Screenplays. Gerald has been a screenwriting judge for various contests, as well as providing script consultations for private clients. Gerald has also presented and modereated panels on the screenwriting process at sci-fi conventions, including Houston's Comicpalooza and Lafayette's Louisana Comic-Con. You can find our more about Gerald's approach to screenwriting as his blog, Story Into Screenplay (www.storyintoscreenplay.com).

Nathan Graham Davis joins the group to discuss breaking BACK into Hollywood, getting old scripts made, and going pro as a screenwriter!  Screenwriter | Author | Producer FROM NATE:  I write about things that fascinate, thrill, and scare me. With a background in the business and financial worlds, I enjoy finding ways to get stuff made. Keep an eye out for AFTERMATH, directed by Patrick Lussier and starring Dylan Sprouse, Mason Gooding, Dichen Lachman, and Megan Stott. Coming out later this year! Representation: Jeff Belkin @ Zero Gravity Check out Going Pro, the latest series on my YouTube, following my attempt to turn my momentum into a full-time screenwriting and producing carer. FIND HIS CREDITS: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10181436/ #Screenwriter #Screenwriting

This week on the Creative Writing Life podcast, Chip Street joins Justin and Paul to discuss #screenplay #options! Watch the YouTube video here - https://youtu.be/QS4lfrK48G4  21 Things You Need To Know About Screenplay Options: The Indie Screenwriter's Guide To Protecting Yourself And Getting The Best Deal Kindle Edition by Chip Street GET THE BOOK  Chip Street on Optioning Your Screenplay 21 Things You Need To Know About Screenplay Options: The Indie Screenwriter's Guide To Protecting Yourself And Getting The Best Deal Are you an indie screenwriter looking to protect yourself and secure the best deal in a screenplay option? Look no further than Chip Street's 21 Things You Need To Know About Screenplay Options: The Indie Screenwriter's Guide. Based on his own experiences and negotiations, Chip offers valuable insight and tips on navigating the option process. He even enlisted the help of a top lawyer to mark up contracts and go over potential points of concern or negotiation. With Chip's guidance, you'll feel more informed and confident in your own negotiations. And, with Chip's own successful track record as a professional screenwriter in various genres, you can trust that his advice is well-informed and effective. Don't miss out on Chip Street's expert advice in 21 Things You Need To Know About Screenplay Options: The Indie Screenwriter's Guide. Protect yourself and secure the best deal for your screenplay today. About the Author Chip Street is a professional screenwriter in a variety of genres. His feature screenplay "Rocket Summer" has sold and is looking for funding and distribution. He also has multiple options on other properties, and dozens of shorts and industrials produced. IMDB credits include screenwriter (additional writer), story consultant, short screenwriter, art director, and director. He's also been a screenplay contest judge and a juror for film festivals. Placements include: Semi-finalist Slamdance (co-writer). Top 20% Austin FF (co-writer). Top 15% Nicholl. Finalist Shriekfest Screenplay Competition. Chip's articles on writing and storytelling have been cited, referenced, or quoted by SimplyScripts, Script Magazine, the BlueCat Newsletter, IndieWire, JohnAugust.com, Bleeding Cool, ScriptTips, Scriptchat, MovieOutline.com, No Film School, and Wikipedia.

Justin and Paul discuss writing tools for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how we can all leverage AI to improve our process. Such tools include ChatGPT, SudoWrite, and NovelAI.  https://chat.openai.com https://www.sudowrite.com/app https://novelai.net

Justin and Paul discuss what they did in 2022 and how they are working to achieve their 2023 writing goals. Listen in for advice on how to set writer goals and achieve them.  #Screenwrting #NovelWriting #Game Writing

20Books Vegas just opened up again for registration, so Brian Drake joined us AGAIN to discuss the conference with Justin. Also, this year, Justin joined a Skyrim designer to discuss writing for games.  http://20booksvegas.com/ What is 20Books Vegas all about? Here’s the introduction speeches and high-powered author panel from 20Books Vegas 2022. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrqmZBt-FWUWnxWD2x5Ucg 20Books Vegas 2022 was by far the biggest and best of the 20Books shows (we’ve had a bunch). It is the biggest show in the world focused on self-publishing although there is something for every author, traditional or indie. Why would you come to Las Vegas in November to be with up to 2500 authors, publishers, and industry professionals? Because we believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed if they take the knowledge and experience and apply it to their author business. What if you could ask a question of someone who is where you want to be? What would that question be? Vegas gives you that opportunity. We had over 300 authors making full-time money from their writing. There will be something for everyone. Be warned, no one is going to carry you and make you an overnight sensation. You have to do that for yourself by applying what over 100 guest speakers have to offer. Are you ready to excel, reap the rewards of your good work? Then take control of your author career. There is no other conference like 20Books Vegas. This show is predicated on the principle of giving back. It is run without any profit. We run this show because philanthropy is a part of our lives. We make our money off our fiction. We don’t need to make it from other authors. So we don’t. We get our reward when we see others We have our Live Events YouTube Channel so you can see the types of presentations we have made along with our daily material. Please follow the 20Booksto50k(R) Live Events channel for a great source of information on all things publishing. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTrqmZBt-FWUWnxWD2x5Ucg