tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post5390381677946716370..comments2024-03-27T03:16:57.365-04:00Comments on Girlfriends Book Club: The Hollywood TrenchesWriter Wenchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16730769794553260336noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-27921921176963040102010-10-30T10:36:53.037-04:002010-10-30T10:36:53.037-04:00Maggie,
I started out working in entertainment, to...Maggie,<br />I started out working in entertainment, too, (though I worked on the advertising side of things) and even though it is a heck of a lot of fun getting to hang around the studios, going to movie premiers, and getting invited to all sorts of Hollywood parties, I was really unfulfilled creatively and chucked it all to make some Hollywood magic of my own. It's a long journey, but at least I'm now promoting my own work rather than somebody else's. <br /><br />Good luck with the pilot!<br />Ciao,<br />LucieLucie Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17247183632927851199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-91742331728925484882010-10-29T19:35:42.688-04:002010-10-29T19:35:42.688-04:00Thank you, Therese, Roberta, Rochelle, Kathy and M...Thank you, Therese, Roberta, Rochelle, Kathy and Marilyn for you kind words. I think my fingers and toes stay permanently crossed most the time.Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-35220971580079520232010-10-29T17:42:42.024-04:002010-10-29T17:42:42.024-04:00Maggie, I love the concept of Hart & Stone and...Maggie, I love the concept of Hart & Stone and am fascinated by the little peek you've given us into the film world...thank you! Best of luck with the pilot -- I've got my fingers crossed for you!!Marilyn Branthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05303846770348840645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-9566768777858534402010-10-29T17:38:26.985-04:002010-10-29T17:38:26.985-04:00Good luck with Hart and Stone - it's a great t...Good luck with Hart and Stone - it's a great title!Kathy Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03224602522480613934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-4298777132400583102010-10-29T16:21:05.452-04:002010-10-29T16:21:05.452-04:00Best of luck with the pilot, Maggie! I live in Los...Best of luck with the pilot, Maggie! I live in Los Angeles too, a veteran of the music industry and worked adjacent to the WB lot for almost 30 years. Our musical red carpets aren't as well dressed as your TV&Film red carpets but we definitely had drama! I love LA (but the shopping is better in NY, don't you think?)Rochelle Staabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700362801884548978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-73407174206664793592010-10-29T16:05:03.466-04:002010-10-29T16:05:03.466-04:00Yes, Hollywood is fascinating to those of us who a...Yes, Hollywood is fascinating to those of us who are outsiders looking in! Tell us more, more, more:). A couple of years ago, our mystery organization Sisters in Crime set up a "SinC Goes to Hollywood" conference. We had a tour of a studio, and talks from agents and producers, and even a chance to pitch a story. Oh so much fun!<br /><br />Your concept sounds good to me Maggie!Lucy Burdette aka Roberta Isleibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04660402177299546055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-91324566784212196002010-10-29T16:00:00.981-04:002010-10-29T16:00:00.981-04:00Wow, where do you find the time to do so many thin...Wow, where do you find the time to do so many things simultaneously?<br /><br />It's great fun to read about Hollywood behind the scenes. Good luck with Hart & Stone!Therese Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947928823404887883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-15625751329378498682010-10-29T14:52:51.432-04:002010-10-29T14:52:51.432-04:00Aileen
Thank you! Many many hats.Aileen<br />Thank you! Many many hats.Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-68932298355763985822010-10-29T14:52:22.888-04:002010-10-29T14:52:22.888-04:00Eden
Thank you for stopping by! Yes, so many atto...Eden<br />Thank you for stopping by! Yes, so many attorneys become writers. Perhaps because we like words and get used to writing really big briefs??? I know for me, as a child, I had a proclivity for words and not so much for science and math. I was encouraged to consider law. I grew up in the Midwest...not too many writers for neighbors... I didn't even think of the *possibility* as writing as a career choice until long after I'd taken and passed two bar exams.Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-45458326430405324072010-10-29T14:49:27.989-04:002010-10-29T14:49:27.989-04:00Brenda
After years of nagging by my managers and a...Brenda<br />After years of nagging by my managers and agents I finally agreed to write a legal pilot. Hart & Stone is about two female 30-something attorneys that were friends in law school. Their friendship ended on a bitter note and their lives went two very different directions. One took the Mommy-track the and the other chose a high power career. These two are thrown back together and forced to work with one another. And the fun begins!Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-49268925033908220202010-10-29T14:47:05.992-04:002010-10-29T14:47:05.992-04:00Lynne
Thank you for stopping by. With your skill ...Lynne<br />Thank you for stopping by. With your skill as a writer, your breakout book is sure to come very very soon!Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-51301469248879698782010-10-29T13:15:30.648-04:002010-10-29T13:15:30.648-04:00I didn't know your background. What an interes...I didn't know your background. What an interesting job life you've had!Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08566310387130412232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-88570213546411413182010-10-29T13:06:24.503-04:002010-10-29T13:06:24.503-04:00I didn't know you were an attorney! Funny how ...I didn't know you were an attorney! Funny how many attorneys end up as writers (my mom included).<br />Best of luck with the pilot-very exciting!Eden Bradley-Eve Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00705754924725420546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-22137979557822632342010-10-29T12:24:25.818-04:002010-10-29T12:24:25.818-04:00More! I want more!!! Your blog post is sooo inte...More! I want more!!! Your blog post is sooo interesting, Maggie. I totally want to know more! What is your pilot about? Best of luck with it-- fingers crossed!!Brenda Janowitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02341902606434073240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-64135199173150727512010-10-29T12:23:33.831-04:002010-10-29T12:23:33.831-04:00Maggie, ooh, now you're making me wish someone...Maggie, ooh, now you're making me wish someone would introduce *me* to the town!Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-47078508862613228962010-10-29T11:56:17.799-04:002010-10-29T11:56:17.799-04:00Thanks, Maggie!!Thanks, Maggie!!Melissa Senatehttp://www.melissasenate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-47843004551169149092010-10-29T11:33:28.455-04:002010-10-29T11:33:28.455-04:00This is fascinating to me as a complete outsider. ...This is fascinating to me as a complete outsider. Unfortunately, I can do math and know that many people addicted to their dreams do have to eventually move on to more conventional work. Ha! Says me, the person still working on my breakout novel...<br /><br />thanks for sharing, Maggie, I enjoyed the blog.Lynne Marshallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156587180087372120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-88461949718979106452010-10-29T11:13:27.071-04:002010-10-29T11:13:27.071-04:00Thank you Melissa! I just ordered my copy of The ...Thank you Melissa! I just ordered my copy of The Love Goddess' Cooking School and I am excited for it to get here!!Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-4966310851226621412010-10-29T11:11:25.778-04:002010-10-29T11:11:25.778-04:00Christine
I know exactly where that is! When we f...Christine<br />I know exactly where that is! When we first moved to LA we had a little apartment on Franklin and Whitley which is so close Hollywood and Vine. That whole area had a resurgence just as we were moving. New buildings. Condos. Stores. It is a very fun town. Thank you for your well wishes!Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-42748521775714507792010-10-29T11:07:24.653-04:002010-10-29T11:07:24.653-04:00Oooh, how interesting! Loved reading about your ex...Oooh, how interesting! Loved reading about your experiences. And good luck with the pilot--so cool!Melissa Senatehttp://www.melissasenate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-17405935540547520102010-10-29T10:44:00.311-04:002010-10-29T10:44:00.311-04:00I've always said that Hollywood is a state of ...I've always said that Hollywood is a state of mind more than a place, even though that's true, too. In the late 70's I worked in the Taft building at Hollywood and Vine. What a wonderful three years...and how the town has changed since then.<br /><br />Good luck on your pilot, and all the other fingers you've got going in all the other pies! You're bound to hit it big, Maggie!Christine Ashworthhttp://www.christine-ashworth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-14941212064156568012010-10-29T10:24:18.174-04:002010-10-29T10:24:18.174-04:00Lauren
I know! Right? There is a definite thrill...Lauren<br />I know! Right? There is a definite thrill about closing a deal. And every day was a marathon and a sprint all at once. My phone sheet would be a mile long. The part I enjoyed most was breaking writers. Going out with a spec script and introducing new writers to the town. Spec day was such a thrill.Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-63879201673948249092010-10-29T10:21:48.993-04:002010-10-29T10:21:48.993-04:00Sarah
Those meetings are just like an other busine...Sarah<br />Those meetings are just like an other business meeting except we are discussing tv and movies and actors and studios. We talk about what type of shows they want to do and what type of shows I want to write. It's a little bit like a pre-job interview...a get to know you sort of thing. One of the best parts is when you get to riffing with the executive about your favorite tv shows or movies.Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-5348545976199477522010-10-29T10:18:47.102-04:002010-10-29T10:18:47.102-04:00Thank you Karin! I really do love LA and all the ...Thank you Karin! I really do love LA and all the nuttiness that surrounds the business. A number of great characters and stories. There is a reason that the early seasons of Entourage, are my favorite tv.Maggie Marrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423567809178142889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2037419790609319671.post-34389132317624950852010-10-29T10:13:44.421-04:002010-10-29T10:13:44.421-04:00Best of luck with the pilot, Maggie! I love to wri...Best of luck with the pilot, Maggie! I love to write but I can definitely see the appeal in being an agent too because I also love the art of the deal.Lauren Baratz-Logstedhttp://www.laurenbaratzlogsted.comnoreply@blogger.com