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Jovan Alexander retweeted
In almost half the scripts I read, the second or third scene is the main character eating breakfast lunch or dinner and establishing the bulk of the exposition at a kitchen table.
#screenwriting
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You want to write a great first page? Give us a mystery. At least one, maybe more. Create a need to know in the mind of the reader. Compel us to keep reading like there's an itch we need to scratch. "Who's behind the mask?" "What's in the box?" "When is this taking place?" "Where are they?" "Why are they doing that?" "How did they get there?" It's like the six elements of journalism: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Read p. 1 of any script you like and chances are you'll find a dramatic question just like one of these.
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To all the fantastic writers out there, the creative souls, the artists, the directors, the actors... The ones who have been working so hard, and nobody's making your stuff, booking you, hiring you, turning your stories in movies, tv, film, etc... You are seen. Keep going.
Jovan Alexander retweeted
Let's not give up yet people, the breakthrough we've been waiting and working for might be way closer than we thinkā„ļø
Jovan Alexander retweeted
Someway, somehow, you will get your movie made. That's the magic of this town. The magic of a good story. The magic of sticking in this for the long haul.
Jovan Alexander retweeted
For Juneteenth, Iām posting that Iām available for Staff Writer & Writersā Assistant positions. I wrote my 1st professional script for Netflixās SPLINTER CELL as their WA. Prior, I was a Writersā PA on YOU S4 & THE AFTERPARTY S2.
A š§µ on how Iād be a valuable asset. 1/
Jovan Alexander retweeted
I know there are writers who would love to do a Notes Call who arent economically able to right now. I'd like to help. But I also need to live. So, if TWO writers who can afford it purchase Notes Calls this week, I will give 1 Notes Call away to a writer with an economic hardship.
And the 2 writers who purchase notes will get a discount and a Free Webinar of their choice! DM me if youre in!
Jovan Alexander retweeted
There are three primary ways to get your screenwriting read:
1. A phenomenal logline.
2. Pre-scrutinized (someone trusted recommends it)
3. Direct personal relationship.
#3 is the best and will always be the best, but it's harder to come by.
But people succeed with one of the first two ALL THE TIME.
Don't go hurling your pages out into the void. Have a strategy. (Complaining isn't a strategy.)
Know which route is the best for each project ahead of time.
No one owes you a read.
You want help with your screenplay? Then it cannot be designed just to advance your own goals. It must advance the goals of others, too.
Jovan Alexander retweeted
Screenwriters/filmmakers:
You donāt need Hollywood.
Hollywood needs you.
The sooner you realize that, the sooner you can make your art, without seeking approval from systems designed to keep you out.
Blaze your own trail. Donāt look back.
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Jovan Alexander retweeted
A lot of times, microbudget filmmakers canāt afford post production!
If youāre an editor whoās got some bandwidth to help out a filmmaker on a short film, comment below!
#microbudget #postproduction #editing #shortfilm
Jovan Alexander retweeted
Got an email from an awesome company in LA. They read one of my scripts last year and really liked it. Even though it wasn't a good fit for them, they want to meet and chat about what else I'm working on. I know it's just a general, but I cannot tell you how much I needed that boost at this point in my life.
Jovan Alexander retweeted
READ FOR OTHER WRITERS. Give notes, refer them, send them links to opportunities. So many writers are ME ME ME! READ MY WORK! LOOK AT ME! without ever giving back or paying forward. When you do things for others you always win- with learning, connections, friendships #scriptchat
#5: BUILD THE FRIENDSHIPāBe an asset, not a drag. Be the kind of friend YOU want to have.
It all comes down to being a team player. It's not always your turn at bat. But if you're there to support others, they'll be there to support you. #scriptchat
Jovan Alexander retweeted
The question about getting repped as a screenwriter/filmmaker is not always āDo you need a manager to launch your career?ā
Sometimes itās āDo you need to launch your career to get a manager?ā
Figure out which one is you, and plot your way forward one way or the other.
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Jovan Alexander retweeted
Nowās the time to enjoy Jessicaās first adventure as I finish her second one. Available in paperback, EBook, or Audible. #BookTwitter #YAforAdults #humor
