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Aviva Peltin @avivapeltin.bsky.social · 11h

Wanted to share the latest episode! Would mean the world if you checked it out! #ScriptSky #Screenwriting #Podcast #WIF #Writing

When Isabel Met Aviva Podcast @whenisabelmetaviva.bsky.social · 11h

New episode alert! We interviewed Julia Yorks, who is a professional screenwriter, actress, and social media influencer! She has 50k+ followers across all social platforms, which is wild!

open.spotify.com/episode/29RP...

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUja...

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Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 12h

That Hollywood meeting you're nervous about? Flip the script: they WANT you to be great. They're hoping you'll be the writer who solves their problems. When you realize they're rooting for your success, anxiety transforms into your secret weapon.
#scriptsky

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 19h

#scriptsky

Happy Hump Day

a camel says happy humpday and good morning

ALT: a camel says happy humpday and good morning

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight’s dinner, simple yet delicious.

Grilled chicken Cesar salad.

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Michael Morra @mikewrites33.bsky.social · 1d

Tonight’s the night! Back in the theater after like 43 years. One showing. #FilmSky #ScriptSky #Horror #ClassicHorror #HorrorSky #HorrorMovies #HorrorFamily #TheThing #HalloweenSeason #KurtRussell

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

I got you girl!

a black and white dog are sitting next to each other in a field .

ALT: a black and white dog are sitting next to each other in a field .

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

Unless you have either the director and/or producer hanging over your shoulder.

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

I totally understand.

I’ve had sleep issues for years now, and after my surgery, sleeping in bed wasn’t happening.

But after 10 long months, I have finally got 6 hours sleep in bed, with only 1 bathroom break.

I feel glorious.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

#scriptsky

When we are young, we don’t know the value of sleep.

We fight it sometimes, we stretch it to the limit, we disregard it.

But when the ease of sleep is gone, and you have to work to get it back, it feels like a monumental task.

When achieved, a heroic journey, victory!

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 1d

Well done Tim, and all solid projects.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

#scriptsky

Here you go everyone, Carole lays out easy peasy on how to query a manager.

She crawled so we could fly.

Thanks Carole.

Carole Kirschner @carolekirschner.bsky.social · 2d

Struggling with what to say in a manager inquiry email?

Here’s how to stand out and make them remember you.

Learn how to tell your story in 60 seconds in my free e-book: www.carolekirschner.com/telling-your...

#ScriptSky #WritersNetwork #Filmmaking #Screenwriting #WritingCommunity #WritersLife

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

#scriptsky

Just goes to prove that time is all you need to give (or bide) to find out who people really are.

My mother always said “Tell the truth and shame the devil.”

And she was right.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 2d

#scriptsky

Anyone help out Tim. He’s a great writer, no matter the genre.

Tim Westland - Screenwriter @timwestland.bsky.social · 3d

Finally... my latest script, "The Body Farm", is ready for readers!

Anyone out there looking to read a crime thriller... with a desire to critique the ever lovin' eff out of it?

If so, DM me.

Thanks!
#Scriptsky #Screenwriting

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 3d

Spent a lovely afternoon with a friend.

Went to the pet food store and got Clover food.

Went to Starbucks and got an iced caramel macchiato and a ham/Swiss on a baguette.

Had a long lovely chat.

*sigh*

Almost like the good old days.

#scriptsky

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 3d

#scriptsky

Watched Wayward on Netflix. Limited series with Toni Collette.

The vibe was Rosemary’s Baby meets Stepford Wives meets But I’m A Cheerleader.

Really well done.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

Found it on Crave (our Bell tv streamer)

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

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Just started 28 Years Later and I’m excited for this.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

No, I know, the only way is to unsubscribe from everything … it took me months.

Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

No, but I made sure to unsubscribe from everything they send over the last 2 months.

They have nothing to offer me.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

It was okay….I’m OG series…and loved Raiders of the Lost Ark, Loved Temple of Doom, was very luke warm on Last Crusade and hated Crystal Skull.

If you haven’t seen the first one (Raiders) I suggest you do.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

The last Indiana Jones movie…about time travel or whatever it was.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 4d

Nate has news for you.

#scriptsky

Leah from South Dakota @leahfromsd.bsky.social · 4d

Great thread about why your opening pages are so critical, and what specifics to focus on to keep people reading to that 'wow' ending.

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Nate Federman @natefederman.bsky.social · 4d

In Adaptation, a fictionalized Robert McKee says, “The last act makes a film. Wow them in the end, and you got a hit. You can have flaws, problems, but wow them in the end, and you've got a hit.”

Bull. Shit.

Nobody’s making it to Act 3 if your Act 1 sucks.
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Filmsky

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Nate Federman @natefederman.bsky.social · 4d

In Adaptation, a fictionalized Robert McKee says, “The last act makes a film. Wow them in the end, and you got a hit. You can have flaws, problems, but wow them in the end, and you've got a hit.”

Bull. Shit.

Nobody’s making it to Act 3 if your Act 1 sucks.
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#Scriptsky #Screenwriting #Filmsky

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 5d

It was fun, reminiscent of the rom coms of my youth.

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Janet Elizabth Swainston - Swanie Prod. Ltd. @swanieprods.bsky.social · 5d

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#screenwriting
#SpecScriptShoutout

Just finished the funny and magical GIRLS LOVE DOLPHINS by @leahfromsd.bsky.social .

A romcom reminiscent of Splash.

Sweet and charming, but with that touch of weirdness that Leah always brings to the table.

I suggest you all read it.

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