You Have a Story to Tell: A Screenplay Writing Workshop

[@PaulJGorzkowski]

I wish they would have included the rest of this presentation. I have learned so much from this so far. It would have been great to have listened to the rest of what she had to say.

[@quasarvillenights3266]

Can't say that I agree with her on every point. Different people have different approaches that work for them. That being said, I think she's adorable.

[@giginew2434]

+Quasarville Nights - Aren't you the sweetest! And you are so right - different approaches for different people. Everyone has a different method. If you are interested please check out my website: www.newwaywriter.com

[@frankierb]

Thank you for the information GiGi this may have changed my life for the better.

[@kimberlyburks]

great information. I have learned a lot from it. I pray that more information can be downloaded on youtube.

[@giginew2434]

kimberly burks Hi Kimberly! Thank you so much! I want to let you know that in August, I will be launching a series of 10 minute videos about the essentials of screenwriting. If you'd care to know more, please IM me on my FB page: The New Way. Happy 4th! GiGi

[@thefictioninme]

I thought she gave some good information. Although, I wish this was a little bit longer. I was really getting into this. Can you please upload the rest if there is more to this?

[@giginew2434]

thefictioninme Hello! Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. I will be launching a series of instructional screenplay videos in August - 10 minutes in length a piece. If you would like to know more, please IM me on my FB page: The New Way. Happy 4th! GiGi

[@GeneralSherman64]

Mine is about a futuristic amusement park where dinosaurs are brought to life through advanced cloning techniques. I call it "Billy and the Cloneasaurus.

[@LouesCastillo]

Can you write it so some guests get trapped and are attacked by the cloneasaureses???

[@PackCorey]

Would it be an animated or live action film?

[@LLMAXG]

Can Sam Neill be in it?

[@studiompodcastnetwork5119]

Small bit of advice: Drink a bottle of lukewarm/warm water when speaking in front of a class. Cold water, though refreshing, tightens up the vocal chords and can put an unnecessary strain on your voice.

[@DrToonhattan]

She's right about stakes. The bigger the stakes, the better. And I'll have mine medium-rare please. XD.

[@giginew4834]

+DrToonhattan - Thank you so much for the lovely comment. And I too like mine medium rare! :) If you care to visit my website - I have instructional videos that can assist in crafting stronger scripts. www.newwaywriter.com

[@dho1115]

As a screenwriting student was an EXCELLENT lecture and I really learned a lot. Thank you so much :-)! I do have a question regarding conflicts, stakes and obstacles: In the movie "Once" and "Heaven is For Real"... maybe it was just me, but it didn't really seem like there were any real stakes or obstacles for the characters. Well, in "Once", there was a scene where that girl walked out on him because the guy said something that offended her, but then he apologized and she was like, "cool", and for the rest of the move, it seemed like they were having a good time.

[@giginew2434]

David Ho Hi David! WOW! Thanks so much for the kind comments. In August, I will be launching a series of instructional screenplay videos. I'm discussing essential elements in bite sized pieces... 10 minutes in length. If you'd like to know more, please IM me on my FB page: The New Way. Happy 4th! GiGi

[@damcjr]

This is great. Good class presentation. What's deafening is the roar of everyone's eagerness. They're dying to tell their story to her. Interaction can design a better Professor. She's good.

[@giginew2434]

damcjr Hi damcjr! Thank you so much for your lovely comments. Funny thing - I didn't even know that they were filming me and that it went up on KZbin! But the number of hits has been surprising. Not everyone feels the way that you do, however - so thank you! I will be launching a series of instructional videos on screenplay writing - 10 minutes in length - in August. If you care to know more, please IM me on my FB page - The New Way. Happy 4th! GiGi

[@NelsonGabrielGonzalezMarketing]

Interesteting tips, it would've been very useful to watch the next part

[@homebuiltindoorplane]

This was fantastic. Cant thank you enough!

[@ibelieveintheone6869]

I didn't have an outline but I was told I wrote a great script.

[@RoyMurrysReviewsandComments]

Excellent. I'am starting my screen play based on my book The Wives of Don Quixote Smith published by Tate Publishing. I have a publisher.

[@giginew2434]

Roy Murry Hi Ron! Good for you! I'm guessing by the date of your post that you are well into your script? I wanted to let you know that I will be launching a series of 10 minute videos that deal with the more mandatory elements of screenplays. If you'd like more information, you can IM me on FB - The New Way. Have a great holiday weekend! GiGi

[@a.d.godbee9792]

How do you adapt a person's life story based on the biography?

[@chocolatcats]

you're very helpful and educational...

[@giginew4834]

+keri caye Thanks so much! If you or someone you know care to learn more about script writing - I have a series of instructional videos on my website: www.newwaywriter.com ;)

[@chocolatcats]

+GiGi New Thank you

[@JonnyFunkMistro]

Thank you so much for uploading this :)

[@giginew2434]

***** Hi Jonny - thank you so much for your kind feedback. Just to let you know, I am launching a video series, in August, about the essentials of screenplay writing. If you'd care to know more, please IM me on FB at The New Way. Best, GiGi

[@theycallmeRAJ]

learn a lot out of this..............................thanks

[@giginew4834]

+Rajendra Patel Thank you so much! If you care to learn even more about specifics of screenplay and format - I have instructional videos on my website: www.newwaywriter.com Have a great day! GiGi

[@purpleroses9043]

Thank you so much. I learned a lot.

[@michaelmattice4986]

Thanks so much for sharing! Continued success!...By the way, I love Tootsie too...one of my faves growing up in the 80s:)

[@giginew4834]

+michael mattice Thanks so much! I just found out a few weeks ago that an Oscar nominated producer is coming on board to produce my television show. Very excited! And yes... LOVE TOOTSIE! If you or anyone you know wish to learn more about script writing - I have a series of instructional videos offered on my website. www.newwaywriter.com

[@michaelmattice4986]

GiGi New Thanks so much for the response and congrats on the television show and the producer!!! I am writing and doing some on set duties for a small, independent series. That being said, I am relatively new to script writing. So your videos could be quite helpful. I will visit your site and spread the word to the other writers on staff. Thanks again for reaching out! Best to you, Mike

[@giginew4834]

Thanks Mike! Spreading the word is fantastic. Just to note - the teasers of each trailer is only a portion of the the specific video. People can view them in their entirety along with podcasts with industry professionals for either a monthly or annual fee... that can be discontinued at any time. All of my best, GiGi

[@michaelmattice4986]

GiGi New My pleasure. And thanks for the explanation!:)

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

Writers Block...help! What type of methods to you use to escape that in order for the story to continue and make sense?

[@Brandon-vy6uw]

do*

[@christopherswayzer4732]

Thanks for the upload.

[@JanayElizabeth]

She says, "Relatability." :)

[@Chucbthewriter]

You're great!

[@ashtongrist]

i DON'T UNDERSTAND!! Each of my episodes is gonna be 40min- an hour and I have around 20 episodes. When you started this workshop did you just assume we were all writing for the purpose of selling to a a third party for a feature film production? Why would I give creative control away since I can film this tv show without a budget since I own the cameras and my actors work currently without pay in contractual syndication?

[@danielhoffmann4172]

At 29:22 what she say? I could not understand! Thanks for the help!:)

[@amehak1922]

the video starts after the even started and cuts off in the middle of a statement.....

[@giginew2434]

+Michael Lord - I know! They started it late into my talk. But thanks for tuning in. If you are interested in how to craft screenplays - please visit my website: www.newwaywriter.com I launched a series of instructional videos that are visual and easy to understand. GiGi

[@amehak1922]

I watched the video as part of a class assignment actually, I'm a graphic design student. I wouldn't mind doing basic graphics in movies some day.

[@giginew2434]

+Michael Lord - there's a huge market for that and it just keeps growing with all of the movies that are CGI'd. Stick with it! Was this video assigned to the entire class? If so... I'm sorry! ;)

[@chinzanasweat]

sorry, I'm not good in English - can someone write me what was the first for a good story at 29^20? Than you in advance.

[@chinzanasweat]

Pathetic Winner thank you)) google translation cannot translate this, but I understand now!

[@martezwarren2849]

I'm a rookie here people. Is outlet just another for say, your rough draft maybe?

[@raulviii60]

Martez Warren I think you mean "Outline" and that is the whole idea of your story (where does it start and where is it going to end and how did you get there, but in a nonspecific manner) maybe not 30 pages long as she said but more like 10 tops

[@martezwarren2849]

Lol yeah i did mean outline

[@dameonjones3102]

your outline should be 100 pages lol

[@jjjjjj192]

"does that make sense?" nooo!

[@DDavis-mi2cg]

Aussiness74 isn't very bright, but very rude. Gigi New does a great job providing useful information for aspiring screenwriters. If you have one ounce of brain matter, you can write a great screenplay using her style.

[@empresssk]

Very basic stuff - only good if you kno absolutely nothing about screenwriting - she takes too long to say her points

[@benmcmanus3092]

boring just spends half the time name dropping !!

[@counselorchick15]

Outlines are not necessary for everyone. This all-or-nothing thinking is outdated and detrimental to the creative process. Don't listen to her.

[@amikonyan]

It's not a good presentation. She looks unprepared altough it's filmed. Even if she has notes in her laptop, she should practice how to present herself more. Asking the audience what they know is pointles and she starts almost every sentence like that...

[@uzumakikamikaze1654]

Why does she has hula hoops in her ears

[@aussiness74]

DIdn't she write The Ortegas (2003- ) The show was canceled before it even aired. If she thinks this much of herself that a successful writer comes to her for advice.......I doubt it. Her Lecture is slow, over thought,as would be the outcome if using her method. I wish the lady well and those following this method, will need it.

[@aussiness74]

TRY -BAFTA Guru, may well help.

[@kubrickwon2895]

How many screenplays have you sold?

[@aussiness74]

So far. just 3 and you? But then I am not setting myself up as an expert, nor trying to prove by name dropping I know more and better, unlike your retort.

[@hexagonsun]

aussiness74 Please list all three screenplays you have sold. I await and equally hilarious and cringeworthy reply from mr clown shoes over here, thinking he retains any sort of merit to lie in order to look professional on KZbin comments. lmao

[@aussiness74]

Mr. Clown Shoes?

[@willmanprw1]

A complete joke.