Comments on: Meet Author Robert Gregory Browne

By: Rob Gregory Browne

Rob Gregory Browne — Thu, 06 May 2010 02:36:57 +0000

Autumn, I’m hoping it goes in the fall. We’ll know sometime in mid-May. Thanks!

By: Autumn Jordon

Autumn Jordon — Wed, 05 May 2010 23:32:01 +0000

What an inspiring story. I really enjoyed reading how your career (dream) began and developed. You can bet I’ll definitely make time to watch this pilot. Huge congrats!

By: Rob Gregory Browne

Rob Gregory Browne — Wed, 05 May 2010 21:46:00 +0000

Thanks, Cindy! It’s still a crap shoot, but you never know…

By: cindy gerard

cindy gerard — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:18:07 +0000

Big congrats again, Rob! Great to see you at RT and I’ve got everything but my eyes crossed that the Pilot is picked up! After reading the book I so want to see Jack and the gang on a weekly basis from the comfort of my own sofa ) Great drama!!

By: Rob Gregory Browne

Rob Gregory Browne — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:05:07 +0000

Thanks Bill and Michelle!

Ann, I personally find screenwriting easier in many ways and harder in others. With screenwriting you’re restricted to what the audience can see and hear only, no internal dialogue. All emotion has to be expressed visually (doing it through dialogue is a short cut and not advised).

But screenplays are also shorter, have more white space and don’t require as much of a time commitment. And, yes, it just boils down to a different mindset.

By: Ann Lethbridge

Ann Lethbridge — Wed, 05 May 2010 18:23:27 +0000

Wow, and wow. Actually, I can tell you are a great writer, your blog brought traces of tears to my eyes too. I am so glad you found writing books is your medium. I agree with what you say when you talk about being able to write from inside the characters being very satisfying.
And so interesting to here your views on the difference between Hollywood and tv. You are right, there have been some crazy amazing shows over the past few years.
Do you think screenwriting is harder or easier than writing a book? Or are they just not comparable?
Not that I am thinking of screenwriting.
Just wondering if they require different mindsets and or talents?
Ann

By: Michelle Gagnon

Michelle Gagnon — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:31:01 +0000

Congrats, Rob! Couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy…

By: Bill Cameron

Bill Cameron — Wed, 05 May 2010 17:11:56 +0000

This is wonderful. I’m soooo happy for you!

By: Rob Gregory Browne

Rob Gregory Browne — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:51:19 +0000

Haha, Ruth. As frustrating as my experience with Hwood was in the past, I have to say it’s a lot different when you’re the novelist and you’re dealing with television, where the writer is respected. They treated me like a king.

Thanks, Alison. I couldn’t be more thrilled with the casting.

By: rebecca york

rebecca york — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:59:20 +0000

Well, I was going to reply, then had a computer meltdown. And my resident computer guy is at the dentist. I love the story of your early Hollywood days. Reinforces why I wouldn’t want to do THAT. Fingers crossed that your pilot gets picked up.
Ruth