Jenna Avery
@jennaavery.bsky.social
Sci-fi screenwriter. Editor. Called to Write founder. Urbanist. Mama of 2. Erstwhile kitten foster. No AI.
Scripts: https://jennaavery.com
For writers: https://www.jennaavery.com/for-writers
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Scripts: https://jennaavery.com
For writers: https://www.jennaavery.com/for-writers
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AI could return as Jesus???? WTF
AT LEAST he means Jesus could return as AI, right? RIGHT??
AT LEAST he means Jesus could return as AI, right? RIGHT??
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
AI could return as Jesus???? WTF
AT LEAST he means Jesus could return as AI, right? RIGHT??
AT LEAST he means Jesus could return as AI, right? RIGHT??
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I'm bored today so I decided it's time to announce the secret project.
SECRET PROJECT REVEALED
YouTube video by Gary Whitta
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December 4, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I'm bored today so I decided it's time to announce the secret project.
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The true Gen X reaction to being lauded as the "greatest generation" would be to narrow its eyes suspiciously and mutter "whatever" when asked about it
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Is Gen X Actually the Greatest Generation?
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The true Gen X reaction to being lauded as the "greatest generation" would be to narrow its eyes suspiciously and mutter "whatever" when asked about it
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www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
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www.nytimes.com/2025/12/02/t...
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“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
December 2, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“Have Yourself A Merriam Little Christmas”
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
Merriam, a career-oriented lexicographer from the city, returns to her small town for the holidays and meets Webster, a ruggedly handsome librarian, who shows her the true DEFINITION of Christmas.
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Come read my take on writing groups. There are lots of people who would die for their writing group—I get it. Mazel Tov. But, some stuff to consider :) (I recommend one site it's not a writing group per se, but gr8: calledtowrite.mn.co by Jenna Avery)
bit.ly/48wZqCb #writingcommunity #scriptsky
bit.ly/48wZqCb #writingcommunity #scriptsky
Story Talk: Writing Groups for Screenwriters—Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid!
Many screenwriters belong to writing groups. This Story Talk post looks at why this may not be a good idea and why screenwriters should run the other way.
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December 3, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Come read my take on writing groups. There are lots of people who would die for their writing group—I get it. Mazel Tov. But, some stuff to consider :) (I recommend one site it's not a writing group per se, but gr8: calledtowrite.mn.co by Jenna Avery)
bit.ly/48wZqCb #writingcommunity #scriptsky
bit.ly/48wZqCb #writingcommunity #scriptsky
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"Oh, have you written anything I've heard of?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 1, 2025 at 6:35 PM
"Oh, have you written anything I've heard of?"
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Everyone involved in this child’s kidnapping is going to hell.
A 6-year-old boy is missing after ICE arrested him and his dad in NYC last week and shipped them off to separate facilities. www.thecity.nyc/2025/12/02/i... @thecity.nyc @gwynnefitz.bsky.social
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 3, 2025 at 2:27 AM
Everyone involved in this child’s kidnapping is going to hell.
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Does anyone have suggestions for SF & F in which the main character is a full time wheelchair user?
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
December 3, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Does anyone have suggestions for SF & F in which the main character is a full time wheelchair user?
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
Literally asking this for a friend who uses a chair and wants to see themselves in a book.
This sad and infuriating and so stupid all at once. Shannon Hale’s books are so great!
Hi again! It's me with an another installment of the last book I ever thought would get banned--my picture book about a unicorn and kitty who are pals. A quick look at what this school district bizarrely found objectionable. 1/
You'll never guess what book got the Carroll ISD school library advisory committee to say "genitals" a dozen times in 20 minutes. @txfreedomread.bsky.social will have more on this story soon, but for now, you have to hear this audio. open.substack.com/pub/franklin...
December 3, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This sad and infuriating and so stupid all at once. Shannon Hale’s books are so great!
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this book banning shit is *infuriating* to me, not only as a writer and a human being, but as a parent. I do not give a tiny rat’s ass what you allow or don’t allow your own kids to read. but how fucking dare you decide what MY kid gets to have access to. parent your own kids, you loser weirdos!!!
If you don't want to read a book about a magnificent unicorn who accidentally sits in some paint and feels silly (and then discovers he's still lovable in his mistake), then that's fine. But to ban this book (for 10 years!) to make sure no one else can read it because of the word "heinie"? SMH. 8/
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 PM
this book banning shit is *infuriating* to me, not only as a writer and a human being, but as a parent. I do not give a tiny rat’s ass what you allow or don’t allow your own kids to read. but how fucking dare you decide what MY kid gets to have access to. parent your own kids, you loser weirdos!!!
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Ooh! I just realized Friday is the next #Scriptchat! Mark your calendars. 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET. (First Friday of the month.) This time I’ll get my act together and actually have an adult beverage on hand to make it a true happy hour.
Screenwriters, help spread the word?
#scriptsky
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Screenwriters, help spread the word?
#scriptsky
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December 2, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Ooh! I just realized Friday is the next #Scriptchat! Mark your calendars. 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET. (First Friday of the month.) This time I’ll get my act together and actually have an adult beverage on hand to make it a true happy hour.
Screenwriters, help spread the word?
#scriptsky
#scriptsky+
Screenwriters, help spread the word?
#scriptsky
#scriptsky+
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Many extremely poor laborers back in Marx’s day owned their own tools.
The Uber driver does not own the fundamental thing they need in order to own the means of production, which in this case is the digital marketplace that allows them to access customers.
The Uber driver does not own the fundamental thing they need in order to own the means of production, which in this case is the digital marketplace that allows them to access customers.
December 2, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Many extremely poor laborers back in Marx’s day owned their own tools.
The Uber driver does not own the fundamental thing they need in order to own the means of production, which in this case is the digital marketplace that allows them to access customers.
The Uber driver does not own the fundamental thing they need in order to own the means of production, which in this case is the digital marketplace that allows them to access customers.
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Oh this looks fabulous
What would YOU do for the perfect dress? ❌
What would ANNE HATHAWAY do for the perfect dress? ✅
What would ANNE HATHAWAY do for the perfect dress? ✅
Anne Hathaway Goes Full Diva in the Trailer for David Lowery’s Mother Mary - Reactor
Not sure you wanna say yes to this dress, Anne
reactormag.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Oh this looks fabulous
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Many of you are freaking out because you've done the math and it's going to be very hard to finish that manuscript by New Year's.
That's okay. It really is.
Targets are to help you get words on the page. No one will know or care that you finish days or weeks after your date.
Just. Keep. Writing.
That's okay. It really is.
Targets are to help you get words on the page. No one will know or care that you finish days or weeks after your date.
Just. Keep. Writing.
December 2, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Many of you are freaking out because you've done the math and it's going to be very hard to finish that manuscript by New Year's.
That's okay. It really is.
Targets are to help you get words on the page. No one will know or care that you finish days or weeks after your date.
Just. Keep. Writing.
That's okay. It really is.
Targets are to help you get words on the page. No one will know or care that you finish days or weeks after your date.
Just. Keep. Writing.
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Lit agents get on this so I can read it!
The very last thing I expected when I submitted my first novel for a bit of feedback from The Black List was to win their inaugural UNPUBLISHED NOVEL AWARD!
Stunned, honored, and hopeful this means WE MEET AGAIN can find its way to you!
bsky.app/profile/theb...
Stunned, honored, and hopeful this means WE MEET AGAIN can find its way to you!
bsky.app/profile/theb...
Seven unpublished manuscripts have been selected for the inaugural Unpublished Novel Award!
The author of each manuscript will receive a $10,000 grant to support their work - read more about the selected projects in Lit Hub: buff.ly/6iXj0xY
The author of each manuscript will receive a $10,000 grant to support their work - read more about the selected projects in Lit Hub: buff.ly/6iXj0xY
December 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Lit agents get on this so I can read it!
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Post production is extremely complex -- every final version of a show is comprised of multiple elements. VFX, sound, color. If you're doing a massive transfer/remaster like this, PAY PEOPLE who understand how post works to supervise. You can't just cut and paste.
HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Post production is extremely complex -- every final version of a show is comprised of multiple elements. VFX, sound, color. If you're doing a massive transfer/remaster like this, PAY PEOPLE who understand how post works to supervise. You can't just cut and paste.
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Just over 2 weeks to send in the info for your script (film, TV, short, or webseries) to be included in The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
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All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
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Is it that time already?? (Yes. Yes, it is.)
When I read a compelling logline or hear a “It’s THIS + THAT” that piques my interest, I will not hesitate to contact the writer and ask if the script is available to read. But wh…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Just over 2 weeks to send in the info for your script (film, TV, short, or webseries) to be included in The Maximum Z 2025 Script Showcase!
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
All the details here - maximumz.blog/2025/11/21/i...
#scriptsky+
Oopsie.
This is absolutely real. The current HBO Max version of this "Mad Men" episode "remastered for 4K" did not include an updated visual effects shot, which originally painted out the crew and equipment. Not just that, the HBO Max episode titles/order is jumbled for s01.
HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
December 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Oopsie.
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HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
HBOMax has started showing a 'remastered' 4K Mad Men and they’ve messed things up so during Roger’s oyster vomit scene you can now see the crew men with the vomit hose on the right
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Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
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This piece hit hard for me, as it tracks with why my daughter stopped playing soccer at recess. The boys wouldn't let the girls play with them--only against them and with fewer players. But when girls scored anyway, some boys would cheat and play to hurt the girls, to the point where it wasn't fun.
"the issue isn’t that we need more 'boy-friendly' reforms. It’s that boys are socialized to compete only with boys and to read girls’ success as illegitimate or emasculating. The result is dissonance, resentment, and disengagement for boys—and hostile climates for girls."
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The Real Way Schools are Failing Boys
“If we really want boys to succeed, we need to ensure that they know how to both beat—and lose— to girls."
time.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This piece hit hard for me, as it tracks with why my daughter stopped playing soccer at recess. The boys wouldn't let the girls play with them--only against them and with fewer players. But when girls scored anyway, some boys would cheat and play to hurt the girls, to the point where it wasn't fun.
This whole thread.
I think that I am most enraged by the fact that the architects of the coming collapse have successfully fucked around, and have left the finding out to subsequent generations.
December 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
This whole thread.
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The AI BS seems to be higher and deeper already this week.
Today I received an email from Beatrice, addressed to a JD Goland (NOT me), about MY script (also NOT A BOOK):
Today I received an email from Beatrice, addressed to a JD Goland (NOT me), about MY script (also NOT A BOOK):
December 2, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The AI BS seems to be higher and deeper already this week.
Today I received an email from Beatrice, addressed to a JD Goland (NOT me), about MY script (also NOT A BOOK):
Today I received an email from Beatrice, addressed to a JD Goland (NOT me), about MY script (also NOT A BOOK):