The Creative Writing Life

Ross Berger joined the Creative Writing Life podcast to discuss writing video games and to share what it's like to teach at USC. IMDb - https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm1785725/credits His books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1P5JP6H https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XH3N3D2 FROM ROSS: I'm a consumer-focused creative leader with over fifteen years of content creation experience, who's worked for both SMB and Fortune 500 companies. I embrace the future of content and have a long track record of working on new content platforms before they reach mainstream (YouTube, Virtual Reality, app creation). As a constant learner and trend predictor, I define my professional areas of expertise in two ways: Writing, Narrative Design, and Transmedia Strategy. I have written for television, new media, second-screen experiences, virtual reality, and video games. I've also helped companies develop entertainment franchises and soon-to-be-released brands through the writing of story bibles and content road-maps. Today, the different ways in which stories are told and brands are communicated require nimble thinking, intense collaboration, and a fluency in different media. I rise to the occasion under such demands. Project Management and Producing. I'm not just a creative. I'm also someone who welcomes the managerial demands of a project. Where 40% of my day is devoted to content creation, 60% is set aside for managing relationships with stakeholders, overseeing budgets and schedules, and leading co-workers and vendors to reach the quality bar for any given deliverable. I thrive on collaboration and do my level-best to remove any obstacle that a co-worker might face in their day-to-day. --- Learn more from Paul's and Justin's books, both on Amazon! Go Ahead and Ask 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