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Originally posted by Seth Gecko:
That's a good topic for debate, Glam... I'd say as a writer, you're perhaps putting yourself 'out there' even more so than a performer... As you would have put so much of yourself into the work/material - whereas a performer/actor (although they give much of themselves too) would usually be performing someone else's work, and therefore it wouldn't be a part of them in the same way...

ooooh - deeeep

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Originally posted by dannyjb1:
Are there a list of no-no's that (for you) will instantly get a script rejected? Formating ect?

Yes - I did go through this on a reply in last week's so have a look at that for full details btu please have a look at the company you are sending material into to see how they like material presented.

Speaking for myself I don't like it when people send in their scripts with long rambling letters about what it is like "It's like Monty Python crossed with a boiled egg set in Black Adder etc." Can't see the point.

Be brief, friendly and always have that promise of more up your sleeve.

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Originally posted by The Glamourous Snowdrop:
I have broken out my emergency haribo to mark it! Tangfastic!

Are they Haribo sours, mini bears? Share please. I could do with a Haribo or two now but Davina's desk is empty.

Thanks for that Ric it gives me faith to carry on, I'm not that Genius yet but maybe soon......
I worked for social services for two years... writing is easy compared to that...

BUt in terms of competitiveness - I'd say they're all about the same... There's thousands trying to be a writer, just as there's thousands trying to be an actor or singer... But someone's got to make it - so there's always a chance, as long as you're sending things off going to auditions or whatever, and getting in front of as many people as possible...

Oooo is this working this week? I think Mousevale your twist with Rooney killing kittens is more down the documentary alley than script writing.

Anyway Ric, is the occasional beard in the Comedy Report a comic device? and would you advocate utilising the beard technique/is it widely accepted in the industry?

I'm haribo mad Ric! Suprised my teeth are still white and all there! That's vanilla toothpaste for you. My top tip.

Another thing I love about christmas - The season I sooooo rule over. They bring them out IN TUBS!

a cross between Monty Python and Black Adder mmmmm
be ready for my new sit-com Monty Bladder.

I certainly wouldn't google for "Black Python" if I were you mouse...

They do... And big tins of all the chocolates, too... EVen better, is they tend to have loads left over by January - when they're all half price or less...

obviously then a successful series has to have a snake in the title ?

There is a lot of talk about recuiting people for\from 'new media'. Is this something that Babycow are interested in or even actively persuing?

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Originally posted by Seth Gecko:
BUt in terms of competitiveness - I'd say they're all about the same... There's thousands trying to be a writer, just as there's thousands trying to be an actor or singer... But someone's got to make it - so there's always a chance, as long as you're sending things off going to auditions or whatever, and getting in front of as many people as possible...

I'm not really into making it. Just enjoying it. I think that is why I used to enjoy invisable theatre so much. The audience weren't aware that it was all make believe so it really removed the ego there. I think that's always where the problem lies. In the ego. It's a fragile thing. Everyone likes to be liked and it's tough when someone you don't know doesn't like you. But stuff em anyway!

Well the Internet is producing some very exciting stuff at the moment - there's material on YOutTube that's getting a bigger audience than a lot of TV shows can expect (especially on cable)...

Cost to make is something i see alot, how many sets would you say is too many in a sit-com?

I think that's absolutely right - you have to enjoy it, and LOVE it first and foremost, primarily because of the hours it will inevitably consume...

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Originally posted by Seth Gecko:
Well the Internet is producing some very exciting stuff at the moment - there's material on YOutTube that's getting a bigger audience than a lot of TV shows can expect (especially on cable)...

It's happy hour with Ric AND Seth on questions...

Good point from MOuse there - I think a show like 'Ideal' had it set up perfect, particulalry for a first show... The whole series is pretty much set on the sets contatined within the flat... That would seem very cost effetive to me...

More discussion really Danny! I see Seth with a pipe and a big book of words.

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Originally posted by hedge:
Hi,
I'd add to Scott's q that it's almost as though people new to writing are ruled out immediately by the industry if they have no 'business head'. It takes a huge effort to show your creativity but almost instantly you're expected to become an expert. How much of that will an agent do and how much does the industry expect the writer to pick up on?

Hey AM BACK> Sorry but this is just not true. We reject stuff all the time beacuse it is not suitable for us but it might be great for other companies. It is hard to take rejection (we all get it) but writing is a pleasure and if you want to write professionally you are asking to be judged.

Harsh, but true.

Ric, where is Manchester?

THANK YOU!

See...IT IS A PLEASURE!

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Originally posted by dannyjb1:

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Originally posted by Seth Gecko:
Well the Internet is producing some very exciting stuff at the moment - there's material on YOutTube that's getting a bigger audience than a lot of TV shows can expect (especially on cable)...

It's happy hour with Ric AND Seth on questions...

I just get over excited is the trouble... Especially talking about 'the biz'...

Oops that's looking a bit flippant - sorry.