Are you wondering if your script is ready to go out to producers,
directors and stars?

Do you want to take your script to the next level, sell it quickly
and have it get made?

Do you know whether the script is ready for the marketplace, or what
to fix in the rewrite?

After examining your script's premise, tone, character development,
dialogue, plotting, structure, rhythm, pacing, format, and overall
marketability, Peter Myers will give you a spot-on, extensive
write-up showing which areas need work --- to give you a better shot
at selling it!  Peter's fee to do this is $250.00 US.

Peter has done this for indie production companies in which he was a
partner, and he became very sharp at it!

NEWS FOR 2009:  This year, two feature films have been shot
(one in Los Angeles and one in Alaska), which were based on scripts
rewritten according to Peter's analyses.  Both of them are now in
post-production.  Peter's advice to screenwriters is part of an
anthology of practical exercises "Now Write!  Screenwriting", due in
bookstores soon.

Peter has sold, written for hire, or optioned ten feature scripts and
has had a number of things produced for the media of syndicated
television and cable. In 2005, a script of his won an Honorable
Mention in the script competition at the Thunderbird Int'l Film
Festival.  Five projects of his are on the production slates of four
Independent production companies in Southern California.

In 2009, he may be writing a script for 2006 Oscar/Golden Globe
nominee, actor Terrence Howard – who asked him to work on a project.
Peter has also developed a script with Best Picture Oscar-winning
producer, Fred Roos.

Peter has produced short films and is producing one of his own
theatrical feature scripts in 2009 on a $5 million dollar budget,
so he analyzes scripts from the viewpoints of both a writer and a
producer.  He is also co-producing a six- to eight-million dollar
picture with a fellow producer, for whom he polished the script
in 2008.

You can reach Peter at 323-821-7349, 323-464-8537 or email him at
peterdavidmyers@....

If you want to read testimonials from Peter's screenwriter clients
(or more information about Peter's background and his script analysis
service), go to the link below, then scroll to see "Comments", such
as: "I incorporated many of your well thought-out notes and, as a
result, I'm having unprecedented success," --- Dirk L.; "Thank you so
much for giving my script a new lease on life." --- Phoenix; or "You
are truly a master at what you do," --- Penny L.

SEE MORE OF WHAT OTHER WRITERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT PETER'S ANALYSES:
www.storylink.com/profile/peterdavidmyers

COME TO PETER'S FREE TALK, NOV. 24TH:  WHAT NOT TO DO IN A SCREENPLAY - Don't
sabotage your script's chances for a greenlight!  RSVP at 323-464-8537 for 7:00
p.m. Nov. 17th at:
Author Services, 7051 Hollywood Blvd. (at Sycamore), Hollywood CA 90028 -- free
on-site parking at first parking gate on the left as you go North on Sycamore
from Hollywood Boulevard.

Hey everyone -

Just thought I'd share.  A short screenplay I entered in a contest on
MoviePoet.com last October was picked up by RTKIII Productions -
www.richardthomaskeel.com and is currently In Production.

It will be entered into the film contest on MoviePoet.com and a few others as
well.

The short "Heartbroken" is in our scripts folder.  The producer wanted the name
to be changed for more impact so the film will be titled "Falling Apart".  I'll
get a writing credit.

I'll keep you posted.

Seems small time, but kind of exciting anyway.  Thought I'd share.

:) Len

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Final Draft, Inc. / SCRIPT magazine have partnered with Marvin Acuna and The
Business of Show Institute to bring SCRIPT readers FREE seminars. The next
seminar brings one of the original founders of the Endeavor Talent Agency (now
William Morris Endeavor), owner of Greenlit Creative, and one of the most
powerful literary representatives in Hollywood to a live audience and Web
simulcast. For over 25 years, David Greenblatt has shaped the careers of some of
the most prestigious writers in Hollywood. And on Thursday, November 12th, at
11:30 am Pacific Time, he and Marvin V. Acuna from The Business of Show
Institute will give a free, groundbreaking presentation on how screenwriters can
succeed in Hollywood today.

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can't attend this FREE live event, sign up anyway so you can get a copy of the
video replay. For the details and to register, visit
www.TheBusinessOfShowInstitute.com/greenblattevent.

Hey Peter!

Congratulations on your $240 film slate you developed with Karen Kramer!

Is there any chance this free talk will be broadcast over the web?

Len

--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Myers" <peterdavidmyers@...>
wrote:
>
> WHAT NOT TO DO IN A SCREENPLAY
>  IF YOU WANT IT TO SELL
>
>                   Writer/producer and script consultant, Peter Myers, shares
the most common mistakes screenwriters make which lessen a script's chances of
getting a greenlight
>
>                                                     A free talk on November
17, 7:00 p.m.  (free parking on premises)
>
>                                             At Author Services, 7051 Hollywood
Boulevard (at Sycamore), L.A. CA 90028
>
> 	 In recent years, in addition to his writing and producing, Peter Myers has
analyzed over eighty screenplays for writers, producers and directors.  Two
feature films (one in L.A., and one in Alaska) were shot in 2009, using scripts
rewritten according to Peter's analyses,  with a third scheduled for later in
2009, and a fourth scheduled for 2010 at England's famous Pinewood Studios. 
Peter's practical advice to writers will appear in "Now Write! Screenwriting,"
due in bookstores soon.
>
>  Peter sees the same flaws in most scripts he analyzes:  Errors in premise,
theme, tone, character development, dialogue, plotting, structure, rhythm,
pacing, format or marketability.  Due, partly, to the stiff competition, these
mistakes can sabotage a sale.  Peter goes over them in detail.
>
>  Peter has been hired to write, rewrite, or has optioned, over ten feature
scripts and has had material produced for the media of syndicated television and
cable.  One of his scripts won an Honorable Mention in the script competition at
the Thunderbird Int'l Film Festival.   Peter developed a script for a Best
Picture Oscar-winning producer which (as a $50-$75 million movie), went into the
packaging stage at the prestigious William Morris Agency.
>
>         As either writer or producer, Peter currently has five projects on the
development/production slates of four independent film companies in Southern
California.  Three of his projects are part of a five-picture, $240 million film
slate which he created with producer Karen Kramer, widow of the great
producer/director, Stanley Kramer.
>
>                                            RSVP by calling 323-464-8537 or via
email: peterdavidmyers@...
>
>                                 More information on Peter can be found at:
www.storylink.com/profile/peterdavidmyers
>
>
>
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>
>
>
> DATE: Tue November 17, 2009
> START TIME: 7:00 PM
> END TIME: 9:00 PM
>
> LOCATION NAME: Author Services
> ADDRESS: 7051 Hollywood Boulevard (at Sycamore)
> CITY: Los Angeles
> STATE: CA
> ZIP: 90028
> COUNTRY: USA
>
> CONTACT: RSVP to Peter Myers
> CONTACT EMAIL: peterdavidmyers@...
> CONTACT PHONE: 323-464-8537
>
> COST: free
> TAGS: screenplay,script analyst,script,screenplay consultant,screenplay
analysis,script consultant,script analysis,screenwriter,screenplay analyst
>
>
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> ________________________________________
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> type_E
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> . ... .. . ... . . . .... ... .. .. . .. . .. . ..
>

Are you wondering if your script is ready to go out to producers,
directors and stars?

Do you want to take your script to the next level, sell it quickly
and have it get made?

Do you know whether the script is ready for the marketplace, or what
to fix in the rewrite?

After examining your script's premise, tone, character development,
dialogue, plotting, structure, rhythm, pacing, format, and overall
marketability, Peter Myers will give you a spot-on, extensive
write-up showing which areas need work --- to give you a better shot
at selling it!  Peter's fee to do this is $250.00 US.

Peter has done this for indie production companies in which he was a
partner, and he became very sharp at it!

Peter has sold, written for hire, or optioned ten feature scripts and
has had a number of things produced for the media of syndicated
television and cable. In 2005, a script of his won an Honorable
Mention in the script competition at the Thunderbird Int'l Film
Festival.  Five projects of his are on the production slates of four
Independent production companies in Southern California.

In 2009, he may be writing a script for 2006 Oscar/Golden Globe
nominee, actor Terrence Howard – who asked him to work on a project.
Peter has also developed a script with Best Picture Oscar-winning
producer, Fred Roos.

Peter has produced short films and is producing one of his own
theatrical feature scripts in 2009 on a $5 million dollar budget,
so he analyzes scripts from the viewpoints of both a writer and a
producer.  He is also co-producing a six- to eight-million dollar
picture with a fellow producer, for whom he polished the script
in 2008.

NEWS FOR 2009:  This year, two feature films have been shot
(one in Los Angeles and one in Alaska), which were based on scripts
rewritten according to Peter's analyses.  Both of them are now in
post-production.  Peter's advice to screenwriters is part of an
anthology of practical exercises "Now Write!  Screenwriting", due in
bookstores soon.  Additionally, Peter will be interviewed, this year,
by radio show hostess, Neshia, about his writing, producing and
script analyses on Burbank's digital internet radio station,
925thewhy.com.

You can reach Peter at 323-821-7349, 323-464-8537 or email him at
peterdavidmyers@....

If you want to read testimonials from Peter's screenwriter clients
(or more information about Peter's background and his script analysis
service), go to the link below, then scroll to see "Comments", such
as: "I incorporated many of your well thought-out notes and, as a
result, I'm having unprecedented success," --- Dirk L.; "Thank you so
much for giving my script a new lease on life." --- Phoenix; or "You
are truly a master at what you do," --- Penny L.

SEE MORE OF WHAT OTHER WRITERS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT PETER'S ANALYSES:
www.storylink.com/profile/peterdavidmyers

Hey Dave -

The contest ended on 8/28.  Where is your entry?

Thanks!

Len

--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, "deltadave4444" <deltadave4444@...>
wrote:
>
> i posted my one week challenge entry "cliff notes"...the parameters for the
contest is 12 pages romantic dramedy (comedy/drama)...there is a short melody
that we had to include with each author's lyrics...you can go to
www.simplyscripts.com and hear the melody and read some of the other entries, as
well...
>
> peace,
> dave b.
>

i posted my one week challenge entry "cliff notes"...the parameters for the
contest is 12 pages romantic dramedy (comedy/drama)...there is a short melody
that we had to include with each author's lyrics...you can go to
www.simplyscripts.com and hear the melody and read some of the other entries, as
well...

peace,
dave b.

written by Robin U. Russian & William Missouri Downs...one of the best books for
screenwriters who want to know "what happens after i'm done?"...filled with
great "war stories" and strategies to help the aspiring screenwriter know what's
waiting for him/her in the world of television, film, and the theatre...nothing
is sugar-coated...but if you really want to treat your craft in a professional
manner, then you'd better get a look at what this book has to offer...i'll give
it 5 crumpled pieces of paper (out of 5)...it's the equivalent of an advanced
course in screenwriting...

hey guys (and gals)...for those of you looking for something to do with your
"creative juices" go to www.simplyscripts.com and participate in the "one week
challenge"...it's free...since it isn't a contest, there isn't an official
winner...just a chance to put together a short script and have it reviewed by
your peers...have a look and good luck!!!!

(REPOST FOR LAURA)

Hi Dave!

Laura from spring semester screenwriting class.  Hope you're doing well!

Congratulations!  I just read "Opening Arguments" and thought it was fantastic;
very vivid, detailed writing!  Are you going to continue the story?  I would
love to read more.

And now my novice questions...  :-)

I 'm still a bit confused with parentheticals - What does the "as" mean in the
parentheticals when Gibbons spoons sugar into his coffee cup?  Also would the
action of "Taps the spoon on the cup" be a parenthetical as well?  I think I may
have way too may parentheticals in my screenplay.  I probably really don't know
the proper way to use it.  I am still working on my script,  a little bit at a
time; making very slow progress...

Congratulations again!  Great job!

Laura

-----Original Message-----
From: deltadave4444
Sent: Aug 1, 2009 8:05 AM
To: csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [csmscreenwriters] have a look

   i just posted my short (5 pgs.) script that placed 2nd in thins month's
moviepoet.com contest...i would appreciate any comments/criticisms that you
might have to improve the piece...moviepoet limits each entry to five pages and
sets the "theme" of each contest...this one was entered for the "lex poeta"
contest (july/09)...anyway, thanks for any help...keep writing!!!

Laura Keosian

many of you have either seen/read his books...usually starting with "save the
cat..."...he was a positive energy type of guy and will be missed as a tutor to
aspiring screenwriters...scriptmag.com is running a previous article of his
which is a perfect "food for life" piece...what he says in this article goes way
beyond screenwriting and could be applied to any chosen field of endeavor...

http://www.scriptmag.com/features/blake-snyder-discipline-focus-and-positive-ene\
rgy-2.html

i just posted my short (5 pgs.) script that placed 2nd in thins month's
moviepoet.com contest...i would appreciate any comments/criticisms that you
might have to improve the piece...moviepoet limits each entry to five pages and
sets the "theme" of each contest...this one was entered for the "lex poeta"
contest (july/09)...anyway, thanks for any help...keep writing!!!

There is a fabulous Industry magazine called, "Inktip". You can submit you
synopsis or your screenplay and it has a huge chance of being published in the
magazine. Your screenplay will be submitted on their website regardless if it's
in the magazine or not. The nice thing about this magazine is that it's trusted
by the professionals, and the professionals use it. Producers and etc. log onto
InkTipPro where they can search for genre's and sub-genre's. It's a great way to
interact with Industry professionals and another way to get your screenplays out
there. Just thought I'd let everyone know. Part of my job is to search through
the new issues and website and find new ideas.

-L.R.W.

In searching for rules on writing remakes, I found this article.  I would
suggest writing the author of the article for material you could find on writing
remakes.

http://www.wga.org/content/default.aspx?id=3302

Len

--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, "droptopcruzin" <droptopcruzin@...>
wrote:
>
> I have been thinking of doing a remake of an 80's action film.  I think the
time is right to put a new spin on it.  Does anyone have information on how to
go about reworking someone elses script?  Do you need permission?
>
> Steve
>

Hey!

I am not sure what the answer is to this, however, www.wga.org is a great
resource for this type of information.  I started searching a bit for rewrites,
but it's confusing what I want for a 'rewrite' of an existing contract that is
in progress, not of an old movie.  In the process I found this:

http://www.wga.org/content/default.aspx?id=3224

Len Blum wrote the new Pink Panther (which I thought sucked) based on the old
Pink Panther.  You'll probably find better.  If I find something, I'll pass it
on.

Len

--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, "droptopcruzin" <droptopcruzin@...>
wrote:
>
> I have been thinking of doing a remake of an 80's action film.  I think the
time is right to put a new spin on it.  Does anyone have information on how to
go about reworking someone elses script?  Do you need permission?
>
> Steve
>

Can you give me a synopsis of your screenplay? I would like to possibly suggest
it to Minor Distractions Entertainment.



--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, "xfileman2000" <xfileman2000@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello everybody -
>
> During class, I told you I'd let you know when I'd be ready to give up my
copies of software.
>
> Final Draft Mac Version 7.1.2 is available.
> Windows Final Draft Version 7.1.1.9 is available.
>
> Who wants it?
>

I have been thinking of doing a remake of an 80's action film.  I think the time
is right to put a new spin on it.  Does anyone have information on how to go
about reworking someone elses script?  Do you need permission?

Steve

Podcast was ok, but like the series so subscribing.

Steve

--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, "xfileman2000" <xfileman2000@...>
wrote:
>
> Hello all -
>
> Here is a podcast Dave thought you might enjoy about writing action for
scripts.
>
> No summer blockbuster is complete without an off-the-charts action scene, but
Script recognizes that piecing together the perfect sequence can be difficult.
So, we found someone who has proven his prowess when it comes to pushing the
limits of film action. Listen as Chris Morgan (Cellular, The Fast and the
Furious: Tokyo Drift, Wanted, Fast & Furious) talks to Rob Piluso about keeping
audiences on the edge of their seats.
>
>
http://www.scriptmag.com/interviews/podcast-chris-morgan-on-action-writing.html
>
> Check it out!
>
> Len & Dave
>

Hello everybody -

During class, I told you I'd let you know when I'd be ready to give up my copies
of software.

Final Draft Mac Version 7.1.2 is available.
Windows Final Draft Version 7.1.1.9 is available.

Who wants it?

Hello all -

Here is a podcast Dave thought you might enjoy about writing action for scripts.

No summer blockbuster is complete without an off-the-charts action scene, but
Script recognizes that piecing together the perfect sequence can be difficult.
So, we found someone who has proven his prowess when it comes to pushing the
limits of film action. Listen as Chris Morgan (Cellular, The Fast and the
Furious: Tokyo Drift, Wanted, Fast & Furious) talks to Rob Piluso about keeping
audiences on the edge of their seats.

http://www.scriptmag.com/interviews/podcast-chris-morgan-on-action-writing.html

Check it out!

Len & Dave

Hello Lindsey!

Great to hear from you.  What's the name of the film company you're working for?
It sounds like a great opportunity for everyone here to submit a screenplay
right now.

Class was good this semester.  A lot of good ideas and writing.  The group was
lively.

How was the trip overseas?

Len

--- In csmscreenwriters@yahoogroups.com, Lindsey-Renée <lindseyrwarner@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey everyone,
>
> Long time no talk.
>
> I just thought I'd let everyone who's interested know that I am possibly
getting an internship with a small independent film company. It's still
undetermined as of today, but hopefully all will work out. My job would include
pre-reading scripts and determining if they're eligible to be produced by this
company. From what I know, this company specializes in kid stories, and films
teaching kids language, alphabet, math, etc. I know this is probably a different
direction of writing for all of you,  but I thought I'd let everyone know that
if you want you can submit stories. When I have further information, I'll let
everyone know. Hope everyone is doing well!
>
> -Lindsey Renée
>

Hey,
I posted a message concerning a job that I am doing. Well right now the
production company is looking for scripts of ALL kinda. If you want me to give
it a look and possibly send it over then e-mail me at: LindsRW03@... 
thanks! Remember, ANY GENRE IS ACCEPTED ONLY AT THIS TIME!

Hey everyone,

Long time no talk.

I just thought I'd let everyone who's interested know that I am possibly getting
an internship with a small independent film company. It's still undetermined as
of today, but hopefully all will work out. My job would include pre-reading
scripts and determining if they're eligible to be produced by this company. From
what I know, this company specializes in kid stories, and films teaching kids
language, alphabet, math, etc. I know this is probably a different direction of
writing for all of you,  but I thought I'd let everyone know that if you want
you can submit stories. When I have further information, I'll let everyone know.
Hope everyone is doing well!

-Lindsey Renée

Hey everyone -

Dave found this free webinar that you can watch in its entirety online:

http://www.ScreenwritersSuccess.com/video

The userid is: screenwriter

The password is: goldenticket

Enjoy!!

Thanks Dave!

Len

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Hey everyone -

Just wanted to say thanks for a great semester of writing.  There were some good
ideas in the class and I really enjoyed the readings and the acting out of the
screenplays.

Don't get discouraged and keep writing.

We look forward to seeing you upload your latest writing(s) whether they're new
or updates to your existing project.

I've just uploaded my latest revision of SleepWalker.  Please take a read and
provide me with open feedback.

I look forward to your comments and participation.

Dave and I will continue to do book reviews, post up resources and expose you to
some great talent like Peter David Myers who is a member of our group now and a
great resource.

Feel free to expose us to resources, talks, contests as you see fit!

Regards,

Len Ramirez