Write That Script http://writethatscript.com Screenwriting, outlining, theorizing, schmoozing, sucking-up, and moving back to LA Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:57:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en ©Steve Trautmann steve@writethatscript.com (Steve Trautmann) steve@writethatscript.com(Steve Trautmann) Screenwriting, writing, movies, film, screenplay, Hollywood, Entertainment Business 1440 Screenwriting, writing, movies, film, screenplay, Hollywood, Entertainment Business, Story Structure A podcast for screenwriters who have moved beyond the 3-Act structure. Steve Trautmann, the guy behind Kitchona Software and Screenplay Outliner, discusses various aspects of screenwriting and Hollywood. A podcast for screenwriters who have moved beyond the 3-Act structure. Steve Trautmann, the guy behind Kitchona Software and Screenplay Outliner, discusses various aspects of screenwriting and Hollywood. Steve Trautmann Steve Trautmann steve@writethatscript.com No no http://writethatscript.com/WTS_grey_Logo144.gif Write That Script http://writethatscript.com 144 144 The Secrets of Sub-Plots http://writethatscript.com/2008/05/20/the-secrets-of-sub-plots/ http://writethatscript.com/2008/05/20/the-secrets-of-sub-plots/#comments Tue, 20 May 2008 05:03:48 +0000 Steve http://writethatscript.com/?p=27 Episode #5 is about Sub-plots and there’s lots of talk about Indiana Jones.

Also, those of you who have been waiting for the How to be a Reader Teleseminar, the wait is over. Use the form below to attend the seminar live on Thursday the 22nd of May. It starts at 6pm PDT (9pm EDT). It will run about 2 hours and you should learn everything you need to know to get started as a Hollywood script reader. And best of all it’s FREE. That’s right, no charge! Also, make sure you submit any questions you have about coverage, analysis, or being a reader when you get to the teleseminar page.

]]> http://writethatscript.com/2008/05/20/the-secrets-of-sub-plots/feed/ 26:53 Episode #5 is about Sub-plots and there's lots of talk about Indiana Jones. Also, those of you who have been waiting for the How ... Episode #5 is about Sub-plots and there's lots of talk about Indiana Jones. Also, those of you who have been waiting for the How to be a Reader Teleseminar, the wait is over. Use the form below to attend the seminar live on Thursday the 22nd of May. It starts at 6pm PDT (9pm EDT). It will run about 2 hours and you should learn everything you need to know to get started as a Hollywood script reader. And best of all it's FREE. That's right, no charge! Also, make sure you submit any questions you have about coverage, analysis, or being a reader when you get to the teleseminar page. Screenwriting,,The,Biz Steve Trautmann no No The Joys of Multiple Story Narratives http://writethatscript.com/2008/05/04/the-joys-of-multiple-story-narratives/ http://writethatscript.com/2008/05/04/the-joys-of-multiple-story-narratives/#comments Mon, 05 May 2008 04:20:06 +0000 Steve http://writethatscript.com/?p=23 In Episode 4, I discuss the concept of the Multiple Story Narrative. There’s also an update on the How To Be a Reader Teleseminar, and I play around with an old piece of software that plays sound effects. You can also get the chance to win free coverage from me, and a 30 minute phone consultation.

]]> http://writethatscript.com/2008/05/04/the-joys-of-multiple-story-narratives/feed/ 33:40 In Episode 4, I discuss the concept of the Multiple Story Narrative. There's also an update on the How To Be a Reader Teleseminar, ... In Episode 4, I discuss the concept of the Multiple Story Narrative. There's also an update on the How To Be a Reader Teleseminar, and I play around with an old piece of software that plays sound effects. You can also get the chance to win free coverage from me, and a 30 minute phone consultation. Screenwriting,,writing,,movies,,film,,screenplay,,Hollywood,,Entertainment,Business,,Story,Structure Steve Trautmann no No Why the Three-Act Story Structure System Sucks!!! http://writethatscript.com/2008/04/13/why-the-three-act-story-structure-system-sucks/ http://writethatscript.com/2008/04/13/why-the-three-act-story-structure-system-sucks/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 03:50:20 +0000 Steve http://writethatscript.com/?p=21 Three acts are three too many in my opinion, and in this episode I tell you why. Kit Bowen makes another appearance. Please leave me feedback on the podcast. You can email me by hitting the Contact Me tab at the top of the page or by calling (641) 715-3900 Ext. 47952. Be sure to leave me your name, whether you are interested in the How To Become a Reader Tele-seminar, and then any comments, questions or suggestions. I will play messages and respond to them on the next podcast.

]]> http://writethatscript.com/2008/04/13/why-the-three-act-story-structure-system-sucks/feed/ 31:08 Three acts are three too many in my opinion, and in this episode I tell you why. Kit Bowen makes another appearance. Please ... Three acts are three too many in my opinion, and in this episode I tell you why. Kit Bowen makes another appearance. Please leave me feedback on the podcast. You can email me by hitting the Contact Me tab at the top of the page or by calling (641) 715-3900 Ext. 47952. Be sure to leave me your name, whether you are interested in the How To Become a Reader Tele-seminar, and then any comments, questions or suggestions. I will play messages and respond to them on the next podcast. Screenwriting Steve Trautmann no No How to Write Coverage http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/24/how-to-write-coverage/ http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/24/how-to-write-coverage/#comments Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:50:08 +0000 Steve http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/24/how-to-write-coverage/ Here’s the coverage instructions I wrote for Roger Corman’s company that I referenced in episode #2. It’s just a short two page example of the format along with some notes on how to analyze scripts and write the coverage reports. This is what was handed out to prospective readers.

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]]> http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/24/how-to-write-coverage/feed/ A Thank You, an Apology, and 2 Promises http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/23/a-thank-you-an-apology-and-2-promises/ http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/23/a-thank-you-an-apology-and-2-promises/#comments Sun, 23 Mar 2008 20:45:11 +0000 Steve http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/23/a-thank-you-an-apology-and-2-promises/ In episode #2 of Write That Script I talk with Kit Bowen from Hollywood.com. I’ve also been fighting a cold so please excuse the stuffy sinuses and the occasional coughing. This episode took a little longer to get out than I wanted because of the issues I have with Screenplay Outliner, and also the virus coursing through my body. I do want to thank everyone for their emails, and please keep them coming or leave comments on the website.

]]> http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/23/a-thank-you-an-apology-and-2-promises/feed/ 35:59 In episode #2 of Write That Script I talk with Kit Bowen from Hollywood.com. I've also been fighting a cold so please excuse ... In episode #2 of Write That Script I talk with Kit Bowen from Hollywood.com. I've also been fighting a cold so please excuse the stuffy sinuses and the occasional coughing. This episode took a little longer to get out than I wanted because of the issues I have with Screenplay Outliner, and also the virus coursing through my body. I do want to thank everyone for their emails, and please keep them coming or leave comments on the website. Screenwriting,,The,Biz Steve Trautmann no No Podcast #1 - What is this all about? http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/02/test/ http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/02/test/#comments Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:29:19 +0000 Steve http://writethatscript.com/?p=3 In this episode the Write That Script Podcast kicks off with a short show about what to expect from this podcast, things like screenwriting, movies, screenplays and other similar entertainment biz topics.

]]> http://writethatscript.com/2008/03/02/test/feed/ 7:19 In this episode the Write That Script Podcast kicks off with a short show about what to expect from this podcast, things like screenwriting, movies, ... In this episode the Write That Script Podcast kicks off with a short show about what to expect from this podcast, things like screenwriting, movies, screenplays and other similar entertainment biz topics. Screenwriting Steve Trautmann no No