Sunday, October 7, 2012

Writing for Children Transcript October 7, 2012


#Scriptchat Topic: Writing for Children

EURO moderator: Teenie Russell @teenierussell
USA moderator: Jeanne Veillette Bowerman @jeannevb

EURO CHAT:
 
@teenierussell: It's #scriptchat O'Clock! Come join us as we chat about Writing for Children! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:00 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: Howdie all. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:00 pm   



 
@TaroJ: Hi #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:01 pm   



 
@teenierussell: Do you write for children? TV or feature, come share your tips and know-how #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:01 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ Hi there #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm   



 
@robinbellwriter: RT @Bang2write: RT @Bang2write: 1 of my faves - The Single Screenwriter: Top 5 Reasons Your Fledgling Career Is In The C... http://t.co/EWEjtg2l #script ...
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: Hello hello #scriptchat :)
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell Where is @malber when we need him. His pilot is being made by Disney. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm   



 
@teenierussell: I have two small kids so admire anyone who has the power to keep them quiet for any length of time #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:02 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @malber Congratulations! @Jamie_LD #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:03 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: Strange business children's TV, as it's made by people who will never be the target audience! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:04 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: So a lot of it is down to perception of that audience, and everyone has a different view on what they want/like/need #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:04 pm   



 
@Bang2write: @teenierussell I have 3 #thehorror #scriptchat ;)
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy At CBBC, we visit schools (it's policy) BECAUSE that is the case. One department where no employee is target audience. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy I am convinced half of the people who write children's TV are under the influence of some substance #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @SohoGuy So true. I image the writers' room of a kid's show wouldn't fly with the parents. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:05 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @malber We are talking about writing for children on Euro #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup Yes, it never was that way: I was there from 2003-2010 and it really only kicked in properly around 2008 #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm   



 
@nathan_gower: My guest blog post on how the #50Kisses competition impacted my writing career. #ColtonsBigNight #indiefilm #scriptchatnhttp://t.co/bEIuSeoU
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @teenierussell Pinot Grigot tonight! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @Bang2write :-) and very different age groups too. I admire writers who can keep the whole family entertained #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:06 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Development Teams try to have fingers on that pulse and guide writers in the right direction. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@HateTheHate: #scriptchat ... thought you just stole the plot of another film and covered it in bright colours? #docHOLLYWOOD #CARS
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Jamie_LD I often find when people don't "get it
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell Children's drama (mid 80s-90s) was SO important to my creative development. Really want to do my own take on it. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Stepping Out it's called. Such a good idea really. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@TaroJ: @teenierussell @sohoguy ah you've been watching Adventure time and Gumball again :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: RT @malber: @Jamie_LD #scriptchat if u're writing comedy especially, don't dumb it down. kids r smart. maybe be more phys stuff but not dumb
October 7, 2012, 7:07 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup That's the one! Started when I was there when Anne Gilchrist realised we needed more of that research #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:08 pm   



 
@Bang2write: @teenierussell fabbo @melliebuse knows her stuff when it comes to kids' TV. Her progs have kept MS entertained since early 00s #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup The problem with some research is that it takes place in schools, where kids are just glad to watch telly! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy How does one even pitch something like Teletubbies and In the Night Garden? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@rdlln: Dirty dialogue: http://t.co/9eXLrace #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: I think it's hilarious that Mike sold 2 or 3 pilots to Spike TV, and then to Disney. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@malber: @Jamie_LD i've never written a kids feature script, though, so rules might be somewhat different. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Such a shame that really only CBBC make drama nowadays. It's becoming a one-voice product #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:09 pm   



 
@TaroJ: Just watched a bugs bunny movie and amazed at how violent it was and how toned down that can be today #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:10 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @malber That's true. I didn't think there may be a difference. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:10 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Loads of fantastic indies out there. CBBC is one of few broadcasters, not producers. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:10 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @teenierussell I think a lot of them come from well-established relationships with the commissioners and being trusted by them #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @SohoGuy Yes, & the archive stuff CITV show is - frankly - awful. Wish they'd spring for repeat fees (or commission new work) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @malber I think a kid's feature is more family oriented rather than just for the kid #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Yes, but what they want/think will work is just one voice in the industry #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:11 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Someone has to make a decision about what drama is made, and it's almost one person #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:12 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @Sonic_Screwup Are the newer CBBC big dramas, Wolfblood, WvsA, completely in-house or from indies? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:12 pm   



 
@ClaireYeowart: @TaroJ Tom and Jerry is so violent but it didn't do kids any harm. Now kids tv sometimes far too cautious or complete opposite #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:12 pm   



 
@LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@TaroJ: @SohoGuy @sifoulareel @teenierussell yup do much of drama kids experience now is from the US and Disney #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@MartynPDWriter: #scriptchat Stepping Up from @LAProductionsUK was the best kids tv I've seen in a loooong time
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@malber: @teenierussell great point. even more reason to not dumb it down: it has to appeal to both the kids and adult in audience #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @SiFoulaReel @teenierussell Same goes everywhere re: commissioning. We still have Disney and CN. But it's limited, yes. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@thinkStory: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@Pipbest: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:13 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SiFoulaReel Wolfblood is in-house, WvsA is BBC Wales/Freemantle Media. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:14 pm   



 
@Pipbest: RT @teenierussell: RT @teenierussell: I have two small kids so admire anyone who has the power to keep them quiet for any length of time #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:14 pm   



 
@teenierussell: How many target age groups are there for children's TV? Anyone know? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm   



 
@TaroJ: When pitching a kids show how much of a consideration for the producer is "Can I make and sell toys with this" #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @malber @teenierussell I think Russell T Davies has done great work in reminding us that kids love and want solid, deep drama #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @Sonic_Screwup Thanks. Still need to watch Wolfblood - it's all piled up on the Sky+! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @ClaireYeowart @TaroJ Not entirely true. Only need to watch a couple of eps of Young Dracula to see that. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm   



 
@malber: @teenierussell Director who did 2 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid movies says family humor can b sophisticated. i agree. see: Pixar. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:15 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @teenierussell Depends. Mostly 0-6 then 6-12, but CSC Media have four channels: Tiny Pop, Pop, Kix, PopGirl so 4 groups #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm   



 
@Pipbest: If you're writing for kids, join in #scriptchat now...
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm   



 
@_adamzaman: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @Jamie_LD: I think it's hilarious that Mike sold 2 or 3 pilots to Spike TV, and then to Disney. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @TaroJ When I originate ideas, that's on my mind, because there's so little cash to be made from just making it #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:16 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ For the BBC, no. For Disney/Nick it is more likely, but merchendising is usually easier with kids' content anyhow simply…#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm   



 
@robinbellwriter: @SiFoulaReel @sonic_screwup wolf blood is marvellous stuff #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm   



 
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ I meant more cartoons.Young Dracula fantastic programme though #scriptchat.
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ …because of the stories'/show's colourful, lively natures. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm   



 
@TaroJ: @Sonic_Screwup @claireyeowart As a parent you see things differently and the cartoons I watched would not appear on cbeebies #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:17 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @malber Pixar films are an all time favourite here, although there's a limit to how many times I can watch Cars + still enjoy it #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:18 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @SohoGuy: @teenierussell Mostly 0-6 then 6-12, but CSC Media have four channels: Tiny Pop, Pop, Kix, PopGirl so 4 groups #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:18 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: I was at the screening of Wizards v Aliens, and wondered how long it would've taken to develop had the SJA team not done it #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:18 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: Do you think having a proven track-record is more important in children's than any other part of the industry? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:19 pm   



 
@robinbellwriter: @SohoGuy we're you impressed by it? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:19 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ @claireyeowart Talking entirely different age ranges. What you watch and what you're 'meant' to watch are different. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ True from the BBC's POV, but with Indies I can imagine they would take a more commerical view #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@Pipbest: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: @malber @teenierussell I think Russell T Davies has done great work in reminding us that kids love and want solid, deep dra ...
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@stuarthadley: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: Strange business children's TV, as it's made by people who will never be the target audience! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@Pipbest: RT @ClaireYeowart: RT @ClaireYeowart: @TaroJ Tom and Jerry is so violent but it didn't do kids any harm. Now kids tv sometimes far too cautious or complete ...
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @TaroJ @claireyeowart T/J more CBBC age range. 6-12. Cbeebies is anything up to 5. Cbeebies has 'trust' remit, unlike CN or WB. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @robinbellwriter Yes, very much. Was much younger than I thought it would be, but it had depth to it as well as silliness #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:20 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @TaroJ They may do, but only insofar as satisfies the requirements of the Broadcaster. Indies are slaves to commission. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:21 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ @claireyeowart Exactly. At 10, I was watching cartoons & kids tv. I was also watching Twin Peaks. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:21 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy Children are a more difficult audience because they lose interest very quickly so having the the proven track-record... #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:22 pm   



 
@malber: @stuarthadley @sohoguy yeah, but kid's tv writers were once kids. parts of childhood r changing, but there are still universals. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:22 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy They're brutally honest. Same classes used so they know how it works. They don't try to please. Massive learning-curve. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:22 pm   



 
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ when I was 9 I was a fan of both Bagpuss and The X Files. Certainly wasn't meant to be watching the latter #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy has to be an advantage. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: It's also about an individual broadcaster's/commissioner's taste tho too. Dick and Dom and Tracy Beaker went then came back #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: So sometimes the "this is what kid's like" Bible gets altered to suit the time/what someone personally likes I find #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:23 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @Pipbest @malber @teenierussell But, sadly, with solutions contrived by villain idiocy rather than hero intelligence. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:24 pm   



 
@TaroJ: Anyone seen Frankenweenie yet? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:24 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup True. Sometimes the results can be confusing. I remember a drama that was axed after bad feedback, yet came back #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:24 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @malber: @stuarthadley @sohoguy kids tv writers were once kids parts of childhood r changing, but there are still universals. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:25 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @malber @stuarthadley Very, very true. And some still haven't grown up! (i.e. me!) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:25 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @taroj @claireyeowart CBBC kids' most watched progs are W'loo Road and Family Guy. We can't 'rival' tonally, only qualitatively. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:26 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: There's also that myth that you can't be a good children's TV writer/producer if you're not a parent #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:26 pm   



 
@ozzywood: Final Draft - only $199 -- http://t.co/wSkq8CXu Buy now and receive the Screenplay Checklist for free. #scriptchat #amwriting #screenwriting
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @RhodesRa I think had SJA not ended, that may - MAY - have taken longer, but with RTD in charge it was probably a quick decision #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @malber @stuarthadley @sohoguy Kids relate to people. Contexts may be more heightened or extreme, but human core is universal. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: RT @ClaireYeowart: RT @ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup @TaroJ when I was 9 I was a fan of both Bagpuss and The X Files. Certainly wasn't meant to be watching ...
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: There's also a danger of paying TOO much attention to what children say they want - they need to be surprised and challenged #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:27 pm   



 
@teenierussell: How long on average are children's Dramas? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:28 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: I often found focus groups and research just served to prove what the broadcaster needed rather than genuinely find out views #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:28 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Found this to be absolute bollocks. In fact 'my kid didn't like this ergo it's bad' is discouraged for us. Thankfully. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:28 pm   



 
@TaroJ: What's interesting watching with kids is they know badly made, badly told stories and will lose interest. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:29 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Detachment is important. After all, your kid may be a totall wuss/gore-hound. Can't be used as a generalisation. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:29 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: Recall kids saying they watched 'Big Brother', but when you asked them about it they didn't - it was just said to look cool #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm   



 
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup that's really interesting to hear about Family Guy. Same when I was little, South Park was the in thing #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @teenierussell Live-action runs at half-hour, conventionally. Animation, depending on its age range, either 11 mins an ep or 30. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup And it's often used by people to support their own personal agenda #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:30 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @Sonic_Screwup: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @teenierussell Live-action runs at half-hour, conventionally. Animation, depending on its age range, either 11 mins a ...
October 7, 2012, 7:31 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @melliebuse @SohoGuy @taroj Exactly. Indies are dependent on commission, so it has to work that way for them. Very hard! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT ‏@melliebusen Indies are forced into taking a commercial view because no broadcaster fully finances a show. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm   



 
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup is it still universal rule of 1 min per page for children's or does this vary? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT: @melliebusen@Sonic_Screwup @taroj This is true of animation. Less true of live action. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell What are the top rated kid shows in UK? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:32 pm   



 
@teenierussell: We are half-way through Euro #scriptchat and chatting about Writing for Children #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:33 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup @melliebuse @TaroJ It can also make things better: why use a phone in the show, when you can invent your own! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:34 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @ClaireYeowart Yessir! Tis general measurement for screentime per page in anything. Writing technique doesn't change for kids. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:34 pm   



 
@ClaireYeowart: @Sonic_Screwup good, thanks, that's what I always go by. Was just checking! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:36 pm   



 
@SherwoodOaks: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:36 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD not sure, can't find the figures. I suppose it depends on age group too. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:37 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: Can you imagine if 'Up' had been Pixar's first movie? With an old man and a dead wife? Never would've happened #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm   



 
@TaroJ: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell BBC pretty much has a monopoly on the free to air for kids but lots of US shows on cable #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @Jamie_LD in this house the popular shows are Peppa Pig, Ben 10 and Jake and the Neverland Pirates #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @stiggybenaud Absolutely. I think sometimes people forget that "kids" are lots of individuals, not one mass of viewer taste #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:38 pm   



 
@ange1ina: RT @Bang2write: RT @Bang2write: Enter #Thrillfest for your chance to win a tkt to @londonswf. Details: http://t.co/iCPu7mRa #scriptchat #thrillers Good ...
October 7, 2012, 7:40 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: @stiggybenaud Absolutely. I think sometimes people forget that "kids" are lots of individuals, not one mass of viewer taste ...
October 7, 2012, 7:40 pm   



 
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy Ah, but everyone remembers being a child... #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:40 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Jamie_LD @teenierussell Tracy Beaker, Dick and Dom, Sarah Jane Adventures, Horrible Histories I believe. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:41 pm   



 
@TSNN_Rachel: Confused here. I thought #scriptchat was at 8 EST? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:41 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @TSNN_Rachel Hello, we're the UK branch! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:42 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @TSNN_Rachel this is the Euro chat that takes place at 8pm BST, the US chat is at 8EST and the topic will be the same #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:42 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @TSNN_Rachel You're welcome to join in here too though :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: What do we think is the best way to get your show commissioned? Budget? Idea? Track record? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SiFoulaReel ha, we sound like a Bank now :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm   



 
@teenierussell: Has anyone here written a Children's Feature? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: Somehow managed not to get edited when we realised our finale of @professorphlegm S1 included a treasure called 'Merlin's Horn'. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:43 pm   



 
@TSNN_Rachel: thanks @teenierussell - I used to live in Europe (twice!) :) n #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:44 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: @teenierussell *hides money he's been taking from people as 'deposits'* #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:44 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy *sobs*…I don't think even a commissioner could answer you confidently. Tis the eternal question. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:44 pm   



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @sohoguy - so TRUE about "Up" #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: There's also a lack of certain things on kid's TV, like coverage of gaming, because it's considered bad or adults don't 'get' it #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy As a newbie I'd like to think that idea and budget and a great pitch would help a little :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm   



 
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy I had no track record at all when Wolfblood was put into development, so in my experience, no... #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup Answer it Sophie, answer it! ;-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:45 pm   



 
@CockneyCharmer: @SohoGuy #ScriptChat it would appear that Track Record tends to get show on air, especially comedy on BBC
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @DebbieBMoon How did you approach CBBC with the idea (which is a fab idea btw)? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @TSNN_Rachel then you'll feel at home here (almost) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm   



 
@TSNN_Rachel: @SiFoulaReel Hello! Thanks for the welcome. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:46 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy A newbie so this is just IMO. But seems to me to be clear, central idea, memorable characters, and PLENTY of material. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:47 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @DebbieBMoon *phew* glad track record isn't all that's considered #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy …ideas with plot enough to run and run. Clear ideas with warmth and heart, easy to understand and fall in love with...#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm   



 
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy #scriptchat Through a BBC writersroom competition for new CBBC ideas, about 3 years ago
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @teenierussell I'll have to check those out. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:48 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy …with interesting take on subject matter/story/relevant themes. Relevancy important. Not necc. 'modern'. But relevant. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:49 pm   



 
@Jamie_LD: @SohoGuy Thanks. I've never heard of these. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:49 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @Sonic_Screwup: RT @Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy A newbie so this is just IMO. But seems to me to be clear, central idea, memorable characters, and PLENTY of ...
October 7, 2012, 7:49 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @DebbieBMoon Ah how interesting. The BBC, bless them, are good at that sort of thing. Oh we need to keep them going! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:50 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy…War Horse hardly 'contemporary' but its themes are as relevent today as they were then. What we do for those we love. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:51 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy But I say this as someone pretty new to Development. So this is really just my sort of…'grasp'…of it thus far. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup Yes, that's a perceptive point. And again why RTD is so good at this stuff: he makes sci-fi human and relevant #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy @DebbieBMoon Always lots of opportunities at the Beeb, although also very competitive. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @Sonic_Screwup It's all good though :) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:52 pm   



 
@juliaswain: RT @ozzywood: RT @ozzywood: Final Draft - only $199 -- http://t.co/wSkq8CXu Buy now and receive the Screenplay Checklist for free. #scriptchat #amwrit ...
October 7, 2012, 7:54 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @Bang2write curious, do you see many scripts for children's TV in the spec pile? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:54 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy Wolfblood good example too. Genre surface, but about kids dealing with being different. Universal. Relevant. Exciting. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:55 pm   



 
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy @Sonic_Screwup #scriptchat All the best sci-fi, and fantasy, is really about what it means to be human. Whether for kids or adults
October 7, 2012, 7:55 pm   



 
@Bang2write: @teenierussell yes I see lots. Most aimed at the Dr Who type audience or in vein of X Men. V few new ideas/voices #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:56 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: @DebbieBMoon @Sonic_Screwup And a great way for kids to experience more mature storylines do you think? #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:56 pm   



 
@Bang2write: @teenierussell almost without exception all the writers I've seen w/ a good Cbeebies style idea have gone on to get TV work #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:56 pm   



 
@neskri: RT @SohoGuy: RT @SohoGuy: So sometimes the "this is what kid's like" Bible gets altered to suit the time/what someone personally likes I find #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:57 pm   



 
@DebbieBMoon: @SohoGuy @Sonic_Screwup #scriptchat Absolutely.
October 7, 2012, 7:57 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @Bang2write almost without exception all the writers Ive seen w/ a good Cbeebies style idea have gone on to get TV work #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:57 pm   



 
@grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Go On Your Own Quest, Week 12: Prep http://t.co/w962xXu8 #Scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:58 pm   



 
@SohoGuy: That was fun, thanks folks! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 7:59 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @DebbieBMoon @SohoGuy We distinguish normality when it is held up to the light of one extreme or another. Sci-Fi great at this. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:00 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @Bang2write Thank you, interesting points. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:00 pm   



 
@teenierussell: That was a really interesting chat, I might have to give Children's TV a go. Thank you to everyone who joined us tonight! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm   



 
@Sonic_Screwup: @SohoGuy @DebbieBMoon Also for reason of displaying risk in unnaturalistic enough way so's not to evoke 'immitative behaviour'. #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm   



 
@SiFoulaReel: Thanks all on #scriptchat for another good discussion.
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm   



 
@bradwyman: RT @grahaminman: RT @grahaminman: Go Into The Story | Go On Your Own Quest, Week 12: Prep http://t.co/w962xXu8 #Scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm   



 
@Bang2write: @teenierussell welcome. 1 major issue is writers trying for too adult themes. End of day, kids are kids, not mini-adults #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:01 pm   



 
@bradwyman: RT @teenierussell: RT @teenierussell: That was a really interesting chat, I might have to give Children's TV a go. Thank you to everyone who joined us toni ...
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm   



 
@teenierussell: @SohoGuy thank you for stopping by, great chat! #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm   



 
@bradwyman: RT @Bang2write: RT @Bang2write: @teenierussell welcome. 1 major issue is writers trying for too adult themes. End of day, kids are kids, not mini-adults ...
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm   



 
@TaroJ: @Sonic_Screwup @sohoguy @debbiebmoon ooh I remember the BBC compliance department very well :-) #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:02 pm   



 
@teenierussell: RT @Bang2write: @teenierussell 1 major issue is writers trying for too adult themes. End of day, kids are kids, not mini-adults #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:03 pm   



 
@MartynPDWriter: “@LAProductionsUK: @MartynPDWriter aww cheers Martyn! One of our faves.”nEvery ep xcellent but roller girl one MUST WIN AWARDS!n#scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:03 pm   



 
@teenierussell: Time for Homeland folks #scriptchat
October 7, 2012, 8:06 pm   


USA CHAT:


@jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:00 am 



 
@WestgarthEnt: RT @jeannevb: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:00 am 



 
@Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:01 am 



 
@nisajaie: It is #scriptchat time! I apologize 2 my followers in advance if ur TL is jammed w/screenwriting discussions & RTs for an hr. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am 



 
@jeannevb: Who wants to chime in on writing for kids? And let's not limit it to little ones. Teens count too. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: I think it's important to respect the intelligence of your audience, and that also definitely goes for when writing for kids. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am 



 
@BillieJeanVK: @jeannevb Oh thank goodness. I can go back to writing. I try not to write for kids since I would scar them for life. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:02 am 



 
@mdfield: Well, my first rule is usually less swear words. RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am 



 
@TyLeisher: Are we talking about writing a KIDS SHOW or writing FOR KIDS? IMO, you shouldn't write for kids. Pixar doesn't do it. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am 



 
@nisajaie: I haven't worked on a script geared towards children yet but when I write kids in a script I try not to patronize them. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am 



 
@AC_is_On: Ready for Once and #scriptchat http://t.co/vvdSPPJl
October 8, 2012, 12:03 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: Kids&teens don't appreciate being talked down to. Don't dumb down your writing for them, instead challenge in fun&exciting ways #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am 



 
@jeannevb: For little kids, re: language, IMO dont write something u wldnt want to hear coming out of your own kid's mouth. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am 



 
@jeannevb: @IngridElkner writing for kids #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am 



 
@YatesScribe: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @Jamie_LD: RT @jeannevb: It's #SCRIPTCHAT O'CLOCK talking writing for kids ... on now!
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am 



 
@art1032: LOL watch what you write for what age group @mdfield @jeannevb #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:04 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: Keeping any audience engaged can be difficult, but I think kids are even more picky when it comes to what they do or don't liken #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:05 am 



 
@jeannevb: @TyLeisher yes, writing a KIDS SHOW that kids want to watch & parents appreciate #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:06 am 



 
@bellawonder: RT @jeannevb: RT @jeannevb: Who wants to chime in on writing for kids? And let's not limit it to little ones. Teens count too. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:07 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: Love Pixar's approach to writing for both the kid & adult audience. Think they usually achieve great balance in appealing to all #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:07 am 



 
@BillieJeanVK: Teen movies/books now deal with all serious "adult" issues. Take out the swear words and having to pay bills and you're golden. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:07 am 



 
@art1032: @SarahAlexis4 I agree,kids are picky and get bored fast. Movie must stay moving and keep attention #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:08 am 



 
@jeannevb: @BillieJeanVK excellent point #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:08 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: For a good podcast on the topic: @onthepage ep243 Smart Writing For Clever Kids w/ Jack Thomas ("The Fairly Odd Parents") #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:10 am 



 
@soundarmory: RT @SarahAlexis4: RT @SarahAlexis4: Kids&teens don't appreciate being talked down to. Don't dumb down your writing for them, instead challenge in fun& ...
October 8, 2012, 12:11 am 



 
@art1032: RT @SarahAlexis4: RT @SarahAlexis4: For a good podcast on the topic: @onthepage ep243 Smart Writing For Clever Kids w/ Jack Thomas ("The Fairly Odd Parent ...
October 8, 2012, 12:11 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @art1032 Yes, and these days they have so many distractions to turn to when attention is lost, like internet and smart phones #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:12 am 



 
@jeannevb: Seems like a light crowd tonight. I'm sure the holiday wknd, football, bball playoffs, etc aren't helping. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:13 am 



 
@jeannevb: EURO also talked writing kid shows. It'll be interesting to see the global view. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:14 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: Good evening everyone. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:14 am 



 
@HouseOfJudea: @jeannevb If piece takes place in 2012.Doesn't work to have teens talk like teens from1990s.Stay current to voice of TeenCulture #Scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:15 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: I watch plenty of Nick, Disney, Cartoon Network, etc w/ my kids & have been for years & the quality of content has changed... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:17 am 



 
@art1032: I agree, and dont expect a 6 or 7 yr old to get something say an older 14 or 15yr old might get @HouseOfJudea @jeannevb #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:17 am 



 
@AC_is_On: I find it good, depending on age group, to have a go to kid to talk about issues. It's eye opening. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:18 am 



 
@HouseOfJudea: RT @SherwoodOaks: RT @SherwoodOaks: Importance of the writer - Until the screenwriter does his job, nobody else, like actors, can do theirs. ― Robert Town ...
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: a lot in a very short period of time, say over the last 5 years. Shows seem to be getting very loose & snotty, almost vulgar. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am 



 
@HouseOfJudea: RT @MarkDarkStory: RT @MarkDarkStory: #writers weekly wisdom from Truby: your hero's moral rev... http://t.co/InzYVtoh #scriptchat #writetip #screenwriting
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am 



 
@dwacon: @TyLeisher The shows I watched as a kid (Stooges, WB Toons) were originally made for adults. And kids are more savvy today… #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am 



 
@jeannevb: @HouseOfJudea this is why it's great to live with 2 teens :) #Scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:19 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: And I speak more towards the older tween side of things. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:20 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb You have 2 great consultants on call! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:20 am 



 
@dwacon: @IngridElkner Hey Ingrid #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: Think a big part of writing for kids/teens is capturing their world, voices, & issues that matter to them in ways that ring true #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am 



 
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 and they crack me up! I have a notepad at the dinner table #liveteenresearch #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Love that! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:21 am 



 
@EvanGore: .@jeannevb #scriptchat When I lecture on kids toons, my applause line is: "The secret to writing for kids is to not write for kids."
October 8, 2012, 12:22 am 



 
@dwacon: @SarahAlexis4 The industry uses child actors. Why not child writers? �� #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @EvanGore I like that. Any tips on how to go about achieving that in kids toons? Things to embrace or avoid? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am 



 
@jeannevb: Yes! RT @EvanGore: #scriptchat When I lecture on kids toons, my applause line is: "The secret to writing for kids is to not write for kids."
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am 



 
@art1032: LOL Kids can def be a wealth of story ideas,fact or fiction O.o.@jeannevb @SarahAlexis4 #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:23 am 



 
@dwacon: @art1032 Multi-layered writing (to hit all age groups incl. the adults) would be best for a feature. i.e., Hotel Transylvania #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:24 am 



 
@jeannevb: how many of you have kid show ideas you're working on? (TV or feature) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:25 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: Have you ever seen Geek & Sundry's Written By a Kid? It's so wonderful and funny, kids telling stories. Joss Whedon's in 1st ep. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:25 am 



 
@EvanGore: .@jeannevb #scriptchat You write about the kid you were, kids you knew/know. Too many newcomers write down to kids.
October 8, 2012, 12:25 am 



 
@art1032: @dwacon Agree:) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon ha They'll put us all out of jobs... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am 



 
@efissenden: Just ducking my head in for a mo (have the dizzy shakes), but check out #RubySkyePI. Great tween webseries! http://t.co/OWDAztUu #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am 



 
@IngridElkner: Breaks my heart you're doing this topic when I can't join the chat! I'm spending all my time developing kids shows atm too!! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:26 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @jeannevb I have a couple of ideas that I've written down but haven't fully acted upon them, yet. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:27 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon Yeah, Pixar is great with that multi-layered writing for various age groups. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:27 am 



 
@efissenden: @jeannevb I'm always writing about kids, but for once I'm writing FOR kids (novel ms first, then a feature adap.). you? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:28 am 



 
@jeannevb: @EvanGore totally agree. Always tap into your own emotions. We were all kids once #somestillare #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:28 am 



 
@dwacon: @SarahAlexis4 Or, You can be lazy and put your kids to work. �� #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:28 am 



 
@jeannevb: @efissenden I do have a coming-of-age idea. Need to dig it out. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@art1032: @jeannevb Im playing w/1 that would be suitable for middle school and up:) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @dwacon Shoot, I better get some then... :) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@kim_garland: Sorry I'm late #scriptchat! Catching up w chat now.
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@rdlln: .@dwacon @SarahAlexis4 I introduced 2 16 year olds to screenwriting last year. Hope to post some student shorts on @vimeo #scriptchat soon
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@jeannevb: @IngridElkner damn. We need you! n #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@EvanGore: .@jeannevb #scriptchat The opposite mistake is to write stories not developmentally appropriate. Love/romance is unrelatable for tweens
October 8, 2012, 12:29 am 



 
@dwacon: @Leemanrhymes And H.R. Puffin Stuff chasing witchiepoo… w’zup with that? �� #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:30 am 



 
@efissenden: @jeannevb Do eet! It's my favourite story to write. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:30 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @rdlln Cool! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:31 am 



 
@jeannevb: @efissenden really? I might have to give it a shot. I'm stating a novel trilogy for #nanowrimo next month. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:31 am 



 
@dwacon: @EvanGore @jeannevb Disagree. What about “Diary of a Wimpy Kid 2” ??? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @kim_garland Hey, Kim! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am 



 
@efissenden: @jeannevb We'll have to race each other then! I'm writing coming of age novel ms for #nanowrimo too! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am 



 
@rdlln: @EvanGore @jeannevb completely disagree. Love/Romance is huge for terns #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am 



 
@jeannevb: @efissenden I see #writingsprints in our future :) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:32 am 



 
@efissenden: @jeannevb Always, lovely. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:33 am 



 
@kim_garland: Writing for kids, huh? There's one I know nothing about. I watch lots & read lots for kids, you'd think it would spark ideas! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:33 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: I'm trying to think, what other story types in addition to "coming of age" are often utilized for kid/teen film audience? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am 



 
@kim_garland: @SarahAlexis4 Heya! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am 



 
@jeannevb: @EvanGore when my girl was tweens, she totally believed she was in love...every other day. haha If they believe it, they are #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am 



 
@art1032: Disagree also, my 14yr old(boy) loves DOAWK books and movies:) @dwacon @EvanGore @jeannevb #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am 



 
@LesannSartor: Sorry, I just got here, long board meeting. I'll try to catch up #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am 



 
@kim_garland: Shoot, I just want the rights to adapt Captain Underpants, but oh well, too late. Those folks will be rich! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:34 am 



 
@jeannevb: Re: teens, what's "cool" changes every week. Find teens u can use as consultants if you dont have any in the house #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:35 am 



 
@jeannevb: @kim_garland love those books #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:35 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Yeah, it's hard to stay on top of what's current. Don't want your material to be dated/out of touch... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:35 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland my kids love reading that series. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:37 am 



 
@art1032: @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb When in doubt ask a kid lol #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:37 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland They get so excited when a Diary of a Wimpy kid movie comes out. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am 



 
@rdlln: @kim_garland as a teacher/parent I spend entirely too much time w/ children. Writing for them? #nothappening #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am 



 
@LesannSartor: Are we talking about how kid's media has been dumbed down recently? Disney didn't do that, he'd be appalled ..not at Disney. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am 



 
@kim_garland: Was reading about Clueless in EW & Amy Heckerling asked young actors auditioning for slang ideas. Might as well while you got em #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am 



 
@jeannevb: Another very popular entity in kids' films is merchandising. Do you guys consider that when coming up w premise? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:38 am 



 
@dwacon: @LesannSartor I hate long bored meetings ;^)n #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am 



 
@chicanaknight: RT @kim_garland: RT @kim_garland: Was reading about Clueless in EW & Amy Heckerling asked young actors auditioning for slang ideas. Might as well whi ...
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: When I produced sitcom pilot for Disney Channel, they expected us to watch all DC shows to know what flies w/ kid audience. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @Leemanrhymes That's true. Those life moments are fairly timeless and even universal. It's the pop culture that's fast changing. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am 



 
@kim_garland: @rdlln Yeah, it's definitely something you have to want to do. I wouldn't force myself on any genre I was fully resistant to. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:39 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb I bet the studios do :) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:40 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @jeannevb I never did but I will now. Wow - how blind I was. That helps tie in a gimmick. Very cool. Thanks :-D #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:40 am 



 
@LesannSartor: @dwacon :) How did you know? #scriptchat. Nah, was important, not boring.
October 8, 2012, 12:40 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Adaptations of YA novels, graphic novels/comics, games and other IP/franchises are also currently really popular. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:41 am 



 
@jeannevb: @MichaelSpheres merchandising potential can be HUGE & cld def sway an exec in your favor if u get it right #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:41 am 



 
@kim_garland: @MichaelSpheres It's fun for me to get to read kids books today that I never would have w/out a youngin #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:42 am 



 
@dwacon: @jeannevb Funny, I always think about merchandising. Especially now that I have been building budgets for a couple projects… #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:42 am 



 
@art1032: @jeannevb Think it depends on what type of kid movie it is,older kid movie,kid dies. Probably not. O.o #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:42 am 



 
@dwacon: Anyone remember the arc in “Arrested Development” where the teen girl was mistaken for a studio exec and made a film? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am 



 
@rdlln: Wuz Gucci #scriptchat hit me up if you need help with urban teen slang. I'm wavy with it and it won't get me tight.
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @rdlln: Wuz Gucci #scriptchat hit me up if you need help with urban teen slang. Im wavy with it and it wont get me tight. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland I'm reading the current Goosebumps series which is cool. My son buys them as soon as they come out. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:43 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @kim_garland I was the one in B&N yesterday browsing the kids selection without a kid... haha Like to see what's out there. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am 



 
@dwacon: @LesannSartor I get meeting-phobic… especially with my background �� #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am 



 
@kim_garland: @MichaelSpheres Oh yes! I read those yrs ago w my baby bro & now want to share w my son. I love those! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am 



 
@jeannevb: Interesting we have less chatters at kids' show topic. Esp when those shows box office draw. Wonder if correlates to competition #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:44 am 



 
@LesannSartor: What do kids want today? Sci-fi? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @kim_garland There is so much to draw from the books my kids buy & it's not just Harry Potter, etc... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am 



 
@kim_garland: @SarahAlexis4 I have it easy - short round comes home w new book series he wants to read all the time. I can barely keep up! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am 



 
@LesannSartor: @sarahalexis4 good idea #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:45 am 



 
@dwacon: @jeannevb It helps that I have Monday off. I'm not rushing to get things ready for a 5 AM wake up. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am 



 
@mdfield: I remember seeing Cloak and Dagger and some dude got shot through the eye! And that was considered a kids flick! Today? No way. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @kim_garland haha That's great! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: BRAVE indicates sea change, but my experience has been studios prefer boy protags to girls, their reasoning being Girls go(cont) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @LesannSartor I don't see too much "Sci-Fi" for kids/tweens but I think with a great concept, one could really take off. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:46 am 



 
@art1032: @LesannSartor Depends on age group I think, I have ones that want Pixar and 1 that wants Dark Knight Rises or Paranormal:) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am 



 
@matt_janacone: Shoot! I'm late, guys! What did I miss? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am 



 
@kim_garland: I think we need cocktail refills now in #scriptchat... everybody drink! #drunkenkidfilmchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am 



 
@jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:47 am 



 
@WordsmithSarah: RT @jeannevb: RT @jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone Writing for kids. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @LesannSartor I've have a couple of sci-fi ideas for kids/tweens but it still doesn't feel right but an idea sparked here tonite #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Nah, you're not serving it to kids... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:48 am 



 
@jeannevb: @kim_garland great minds :) *clink* #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Oh, well, I wrote a script for kids based on a picture books. Actually added alot to the script. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@kim_garland: @jeannevb I just saw that, ha! *clink* #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@art1032: @jeannevb No kids on chat we okay!:) #tequilatime #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 it's def distracting to have American Pickers on during chat. Which btw, they are coming out w a kids' version! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@dwacon: @jeannevb Maybe chocolate soy milk would be best. With some Godiva liqueur and kaluah. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: cont... to movies w/ boy lead, the opposite not so much. #studiospeakforboyheroesasopposedtogirlheroines #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:49 am 



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 I think the script is actually better than the book with added stuff - more characters, sub-plots, etc. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am 



 
@rdlln: I concur. Lil buzz never hurts #whendealingwithchildren RT @jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone How do you approach connecting with your readers/audience when writing your kids books or screenplays? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am 



 
@LesannSartor: @michaelspheres Good. I have a kid's sci-fi adventure that I love, kids like it when I pitch to them, yet....you know. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:50 am 



 
@2degreesofalie: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." - Albert Einstein #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: speaking of kids, Sunday night dinner time. Remember Sunday evenings & The Wonderful World of Disney? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am 



 
@VWestcott: Nope! cheers! Rt "@jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat"
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am 



 
@jeannevb: Hey @LifesizeLD...we're talking writing kids' shows. Where are you? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am 



 
@LesannSartor: @michaelspheres Loved that. We always watched it. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Yay, Mike & Frank! ha Really? I know Mike is dev. a scripted comedy. Forget for what network... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:51 am 



 
@mybrainisalive: RT @rdlln: RT @rdlln: Wuz Gucci #scriptchat hit me up if you need help with urban teen slang. I'm wavy with it and it won't get me tight.
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am 



 
@jeannevb: @MichaelSpheres totally! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am 



 
@jeannevb: @SarahAlexis4 I met them a few wks ago. Going to interview for @scriptmag :) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am 



 
@2degreesofalie: Hey #ScriptChat, check out my podcast about breaking into Hollywood: http://t.co/vevwPlDZ
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am 



 
@mdfield: When we're talking kids scripts, what age are we considering the starting point? 5? My 3yo knows movies, but doesn't comprehend. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:52 am 



 
@dwacon: @elizabethkarr Wasn’t Alexa Vega the lead in the Spy Kids trilogy? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am 



 
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr You're probably right about boys not liking movies with strong girls, but I just hate that. :( #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am 



 
@MichaelSpheres: @jeannevb thanks for the awesome idea this evening. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am 



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Well, Sarah, for structure, it's all the same thing, except for kids the vocab/sentences to a simpler level. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @jeannevb Get out! That's awesome. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:53 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: @LisaGProsek Not what I said, what I've heard at pitch meetings from studios for features. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:54 am 



 
@LifesizeLD: I'm here! I'm here! Tweetdeck-hiccups. RT @jeannevb: Hey @LifesizeLD...we're talking writing kids' shows. Where are you? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:54 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: @dwacon Indeed she was. #SpyKids #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am 



 
@jeannevb: 5 more minutes to talk kid shows & writing for kids. Throw in your thoughts #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am 



 
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr Oh, yes: I understood it wasn't your own view. :) Maybe we can work to change the trend. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am 



 
@dwacon: My latest spec features teens who time travel to their parents’ school in the 80’s. Used slang from two periods. Kinda worked… #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:55 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @LifesizeLD Share some of your kid/teen writing wisdom with us please! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:56 am 



 
@jeannevb: FYI @LifesizeLD wrote a GREAT novel for tweens. Real page turner. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:56 am 



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 For instance the kids script ended up with a strong bullying theme. Picture book didn't really have it. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:56 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: @LisaGProsek #fromthetrenches: @RFAmovie was hired to adapt terrific book w/ girl heroine and change lead char to a boy. #OY #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am 



 
@LifesizeLD: Lemonade, right? RT @jeannevb: Is it wrong to drink during a kids' show chat? #Ithinknot #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone Cool how it evolves, huh? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: YES! rt @LisaGProsek @elizabethkarr Oh, yes: I understood it wasn't your own view. :) Maybe we can work to change the trend. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:57 am 



 
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr OY indeed!! #OHMYGOODNESS! Do boys really hate girls THAT much? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: Title? #pimptime! rt @jeannevb FYI @LifesizeLD wrote a GREAT novel for tweens. Real page turner. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@2degreesofalie: RT @LovesMeNotFilms: RT @LovesMeNotFilms: Sales agents on what features need now to sell, and how... #scriptchat http://t.co/fW4uewjT via @THR #fb
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@LifesizeLD: {{blush}} RT @jeannevb: FYI @LifesizeLD wrote a GREAT novel for tweens. Real page turner. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Exactly. The script version of the picture book offered so many more possibilities/themes. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@AndiWritesAgain: @jeannevb I cannot believe I missed this #scriptchat. #transcript...again.
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@SarahAlexis4: @Leemanrhymes Interesting and true insight there... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@jeannevb: @LifesizeLD um...sure... *hides vodka* #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:58 am 



 
@elizabethkarr: @LisaGProsek Last time I checked boys kinda like girls. :) But what do we know? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:59 am 



 
@LifesizeLD: I'm told the fastest way to get a kid's movie made is to write (and publish and sell) the book. We'll see ... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 12:59 am 



 
@kim_garland: Huge shout-out to #scriptchat past guest @grking - his film @SchermannSong won @Raindance "Film of the Festival" award! http://t.co/LBXYVGqZ
October 8, 2012, 12:59 am 



 
@art1032: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: I'm told the fastest way to get a kid's movie made is to write (and publish and sell) the book. We'll see ... #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am   



 
@jeannevb: @AndiWritesAgain that's what I'm here for #scriptchat #transcript
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am   



 
@LifesizeLD: At the @screenwritingU Hollywood event last month, I learned it's tough to sell a kids movie unless it's based on something. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am   



 
@LesannSartor: @lifesizeld I've heard that as well. Indie publishing? I think so. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am   



 
@elizabethkarr: Tween female leads fare better in TV than film - tons of Disney Channel shows have girl leads. But there's a sea change comin'. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:00 am   



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 I really wasn't aware of all the possibilities until I began writing the script. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:01 am   



 
@jeannevb: Thank you for joining in & sharing your thoughts on kids shows. Transcript will be up soon...after I made brownies ;) #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:01 am   



 
@HouseOfJudea: @Leemanrhymes Agree.Kids don't have as many filters as adults.They are not usually scared of their emotions.Unapologetic emotion #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am   



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Will a transcript of #scriptchat for today be availablr?
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am   



 
@SarahAlexis4: Nice chatting with you all. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am   



 
@jeannevb: Next week we have @BiatchPack as a guest! #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am   



 
@elizabethkarr: RT @LifesizeLD: At @screenwritingU Hollywood event, I learned its tough to sell a kids movie unless its based on something. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:02 am   



 
@art1032: Thanks guys great chat #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:03 am   



 
@SarahAlexis4: @matt_janacone yes, @jeannevb, our awesome moderator, is very good about posting the transcripts on the Scriptchat site. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:03 am   



 
@Bettybheart: RT @elizabethkarr: RT @elizabethkarr: Tween female leads fare better in TV than film - tons of Disney Channel shows have girl leads. But there's a sea chan ...
October 8, 2012, 1:03 am   



 
@LifesizeLD: It's easier if U have characters in tenth grade & up, bc they can hire actors 18+ to play younger. Cheaper & easier to make. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am   



 
@matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 @jeannevb Good. Thanks. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am   



 
@jeannevb: In a bit on http://t.co/NzcyzhrG RT @matt_janacone: @SarahAlexis4 Will a transcript of #scriptchat for today be availablr? #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am   



 
@LisaGProsek: @elizabethkarr That's what I thought: boys like girls. We need to allow them not to be embarrassed by that. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am   



 
@art1032: RT @LifesizeLD: RT @LifesizeLD: It's easier if U have characters in tenth grade & up, bc they can hire actors 18+ to play younger. Cheaper & eas ...
October 8, 2012, 1:04 am   



 
@dwacon: @jeannevb Thanks Jeanne. It was fun chat. #scriptchat
October 8, 2012, 1:05 am   


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