Inside The Writers' Room: Screenwriting And Pitching Tips From Adam Gaines
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Channel: The Creative Penn · 2017 · Education
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/blueprint You can always find the show notes and links at: http://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/ Today I have an interview with screenwriter Adam Gaines. We discuss what happens in the 'writer's room', collaboration, how self-publishing his own one-act play got him a deal, as well as how you could pitch your book. Adam Gaines is a screenwriter, playwright and Indie author living in Los Angeles. He has written for Network TV Shows like "State of Affairs" and "The Bridge" as well as writing feature films and his own shorts. Show Notes How Adam got started on his screenwriting path, and why he chose the route he did Working collaboratively in a TV writers' room vs. working solo as an author Why credits (and therefore residuals) are so important for screenwriters Tips for pitching your story or book adaptation to Hollywood Why Adam wrote and indie published his one-act plays and how they have helped his screenwriting career You can find Adam on Twitter @Nothing_To_Gain
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