#CoSoWriters I've started a modest vanity blog about #StarTrek script writing. It's called The Written Trek. The idea is to write about each episode's script, starting with the Original Series.
This is not "it sucks." The idea is to provide historical context and evolution. Two articles are already on the blog, explaining the factors and influences that led to the creation of Star Trek and its original format.
The link is below.
@WordsmithFL Trek *and* B5?
Jeez dude, why haven't I followed you before??
@kismatt One led to the other. I wrote for #StarTrek licensees starting with TNG S1. I knew Joe Straczynski long before B5 sold; no one at WB knew the market like I did, and I had JMS's trust, so I transitioned over to B5.
Probably the "mic drop" project was the B5 cookbook. It's worth $$$ if you can find it. I came up with writing it into the storyline, and JMS agreed. It appeared in a S5 episode, so it's canon.
https://www.amazon.com/Dining-Babylon-Ultimate-Station-Cuisine/dp/0752211439
@WordsmithFL PS: I was part of the group that used to talk to JMS, Pat Tallman, Jeffery W, Richard Biggs, Jason Carter, and Melissa Gilbert in the Eclipse Cafe chat rooms. I think I actually walked Richard thru how to get into the AOL chat room. He and Jason on a convention stage at the same time was something to behold.
I got to meet Michael, Richard, Andreas, and Jeff before they passed and Peter is hysterically funny when he's on a stage and tired.
JMS on a bullhorn is also VERY amusing!
@kismatt I ran the Science Fiction Round Table on the now-defunct GEnie network. JMS was my first "pro" recruit. He used GEnie (and a few other places) to document B5 production as it evolved.
I had an inside contact at TNG, so I had a lot of crew, as well as Wil Wheaton, participating in the SFRT.
We also had a deal for Science Fiction Writers of America (SFWA) members.
We were really hopping for a while, until a GE suit ruined it. Long story.
@WordsmithFL I didn't get into B5 until part of the way into S3, and basically drove all of my friends nuts with my obsession (yes, I don't foist my obsessions on them anymore. I was Talked To about it).
I don't think I have the cookbook! Now I'll have to look for it. I'm sure it HAS to have the recipe for Spoo in it. ;)