Clones definitely qualify as Sci-Fi, imh.

Quoted from PrussianMosby That reads like a drama, Kham.

Thanks Alex. Yeah, I see, why the description reads like a drama.

It's not. A comedy then - my character decides that dad is a human if he eats sleeps f***s and sleeps alright. So, not a drama)
I might post it after the OWC is over.

Good luck to all.

Yeah, that was one of my thoughts too that it actually could be a comedy.

The plot reminds me of this movie where Robin Williams is a robot and wants to be human:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0182789/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_38

categorized as comedy, drama, sci-fi.

But as I added to my last comment, I think it would qualify. If there's a basement like cloning, it should be accepted as SF as well in the OWC (for my taste).

Yeah, Alex, the one with Robin Williams is definitely SF as it's about an android.

Mine is very light on SF compared to this one. Probably would qualify according to some. I'm very lost when it comes to SF. Or sports.

Nooooo! It can't just be me and LC on this one....

Khama you can do it. Stoner sci-fi comedies are pretty easy and actually quite clever when worked out properly. You don't have to be set in any one way to to do anything, especially when writing, I for one hope you work it out.

Women power!!?? anyone...

Quoted from khamanna Yeah, Alex, the one with Robin Williams is definitely SF as it's about an android. Mine is very light on SF compared to this one. Probably would qualify according to some. I'm very lost when it comes to SF. Or sports.

Lest we forget 'ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND' is a Sci-fi.

Quoted from Female Gaze I'm glad you said it bc I've been holding my 'feminist-rant' tongue this entire time! I too hope you guys take this seriously and don't just use this as a chance to lampoon female character archetypes.

Relax, Ashlie...just having a little fun.  I merely jest.  No Lesbos in my script.  Hell, I don't think there's more than 1 nipple, even.  

Quoted from LC Clones definitely qualify as Sci-Fi, imh.

I would agree with this sentiment, Khamanna. Besides, do you think people would judge you unfairly, knowing that you wrote it? Personally, I don't think so, so what's stopping you from still entering? Leave it up to the judges to determine if your script didn't adhere to the rules. =)

Quoted from Female Gaze I too hope you guys take this seriously and don't just use this as a chance to lampoon female character archetypes.

Who knows? The guys might even let the ladies have a speaking part or two in their scripts. Of course, I'm kidding. I like the group of RSVPs that assembled, as it's a highly-talented group. I'm expecting some high-quality scripts across the board and, if not, I'm not going to be upset, I'm just going to be disappointed. =)

Actually, I'm not sure about if I should enter anymore. This whole debate about clichés and "how a female character should be in this challenge" is been a killer to me. I have no desire to come along with the hard shit just to hear people scream: you cannot do this because of this and that. My script is so vulnerable in case of being talked into a corner by superficial fake arguments. The main problem is I don't want to let somebody call my integrity toward my work into question.

With some statements, the female writers have definitely not done a favor to me, and I bet a few others in silence think the same.

Quoted from PrussianMosby Actually, I'm not sure about if I should enter anymore. This whole debate about clichés and "how a female character should be in this challenge" is been a killer to me. I have no desire to come along with the hard shit just to hear people scream: you cannot do this because of this and that. My script is so vulnerable in case of being talked into a corner by superficial fake arguments. The main problem is I don't want to let somebody call my integrity toward my work into question. With some statements, the female writers have definitely not done a favor to me, and I bet a few others in silence think the same.

Well if you did your job as a writer this shouldn't happen so suck it up.

No one is saying no one enter bc of this or that. I believe we are merely stating that everyone should take full advantage of the opportunity to do something not necessarily in their comfort zone. Me included. This one was very difficult to work on bc I just had no clue how to create a world inhabited by all men....uncharted territory and all.

Also, I certainly don't want any of the guys to think I am going to read their script and deem it unfit simply bc they fall into 'mary-sue' territory, Not that anyone really cares. But I read and judge based off the same mechanics as anyone else.

Quoted from Dreamscale Relax, Ashlie...just having a little fun.  I merely jest.  No Lesbos in my script.  Hell, I don't think there's more than 1 nipple, even.

I'm always 'relaxed'.

But my tongue will always remain sharp. Too bad about the nipple, though.  

Quoted from Female Gaze But my tongue will always remain sharp. Too bad about the nipple, though.

You know what they say - Sharp tongues cut erect nipples like sharp knives cut frozen butter. Or...uh...is that what they say?  Who is they?  Did anyone ever say this...or even anything like it?

Quoted from LC Oh, dear. I see boys will be boys, will be boys. I do hope there are not going to be a plethora of tacky lesbian themed scripts. Classy, with smart chick dialogue, then yes, for sure, I'll read.

Don't you worry, Ooodles of female class heading your way with mine  

Quoted from PrussianMosby Actually, I'm not sure about if I should enter anymore. This whole debate about clichés and "how a female character should be in this challenge" is been a killer to me. With some statements, the female writers have definitely not done a favor to me, and I bet a few others in silence think the same.

I hope you don't lump my comments in there. My suggestion was to write whatever character you want. Just because they are females doesn't mean they have to be like your sister, mother, girlfriend or daughter. That's why I mentioned Ripley. Not exactly your typical woman, but boy does it work.

My suggestion to anyone who's struggling with their story is to just think up a cool idea for your genre and then build the characters from that. Don't worry so much about gender.