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Do you get notes saying your dialogue doesn't sound real? Read and learn from transcripts. I'm reading this FBI one of leaker Reality Winner, which is getting turned into an Off-Broadway play soon! https://www.politico.com/f/?id=0000015e-c5e7-ddab-a57f-cfe7d5b50002

For those interested in the nuances of telling a good story, check out this week's series in the LA Times on an Orange County relationship gone bad. Perfect example of storytelling that gets you to lean in and find out what happened next. http://www.latimes.com/projects/la-me-dirty-john/

Doesn't sound like the Transformers writers room improved the franchise...

"Their Finest" is a really entertaining movie about filmmaking/screenwriting. At 87% on RT. Go see it!

Since it's pilot filming season, here's a great video from Michael Tucker on why Breaking Bad is the perfect pilot

Thank you to whomever recommended Ashish Mehta's services as a script reader. I forget who recommended him a few weeks ago but he's a great asset and very affordable to boot.

I know everyone is different and everyone has their go-to coverage analyst, but I really wanted to show some love for www.scriptexaminer.com. I have used everyone from Black List to TB and several independents and Ashish coverage is THE best out there for the money. My last round of coverage resulted in 3 thorough pages of notes and I can't say it wasn't his suggestions that got my script in the shape it needed to be in to land me a manager. Just a friendly tip to those in need.

Hi everyone, I just wanted to say goodbye of sorts, perhaps not forever. In a few days, I won't be renewing my TB subscription. I want to say thanks again to all the terrific members here and the happy sharing. Perhaps in a few months, I'll join back in. My Kindle is going to be hungry, I know... If anyone wants my email address, drop me a message in the next few days.

Not sure how long this will last, but Black Irish Books is allowing people to download Steven Pressfield ("War of Art")'s new book "Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh--" for free here http://shop.blackirishbooks.com/pages/nobody-wants-to-read-your-sh-t-download

99 Homes is indie thriller filming at its best. Now streaming on Amazon Prime, can't believe I missed it when it came out in cinemas

I urge everyone to get stuck into the TB Runway pilot reviews. Andrew and Ashish are on fire. Variety and Deadline should snap them up.

Tips for Berlinale, anyone?

Anyone looking for AWESOME coverage, Member BASH is your man. http://forum.tracking-board.com/index.php?/user/4802-bash/

General question for the entire group...have a pilot script and a feature film I'm planning on starting and want to know which one you think would be the best one to start with? What works the best as far as querying agents, a feature or a pilot?

Wow. Things REALLY HAVE slowed down / tightened up 'round here. Is the golden age of "sharing" over?

How much does concept art help in pitching an idea?

Nobody knows of a single script written by a former prison inmate? Really?

This Maples guy is going places: http://goo.gl/FZkYbV

Any opening credit sequence montages that you liked?

Any opening credit sequence montages that you liked?

Paste your favorite screenwriting column in the comments below! I'll start...

What older specs do you still read that blow you away that you can't believe aren't movies yet?

I Just found out I get to be in on a long form interview with Walon Green tomorrow. Does anyone have any questions they would like answered?

Help. Need a hack to get a B&W image (pdf or jpeg) into a script. Anyone?

Finally watched Friedkin's Sorcerer. See it on the biggest screen you can. https://thedissolve.com/features/interview/543-william-friedkin-on-sorcerer-his-career-and-fate/