Quoted from George Willson Actually, of Babs' requests, only one has fit something I actually have. That would mean I'm not writing anything that fits what someone wants to read. In addition, the one thing I did submit was never requested, so can I say it's the script when no one ever read it? That's been my number one complaint: none of those particular people actually read the script. They reject me based solely on the pitch. Granted, it can be said that if I can't sell them on a one liner, they can't sell the public on it either. Still, my prime argument remains that you can't say the script is what they're rejecting when they haven't read it.

At some point it becomes YOUR responsibility.

How many awards do you have for your writing? How strong is the coverage you are getting from Industry Pros on your scripts?

You've got to get the pieces in place to convince them to want to read the script in the first place....and like I say...that's up to you and no-one else.

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films At some point it becomes YOUR responsibility. How many awards do you have for your writing? How strong is the coverage you are getting from Industry Pros on your scripts? You've got to get the pieces in place to convince them to want to read the script in the first place....and like I say...that's up to you and no-one else.

And I agree with this. My next step will have to be going the contest route with any scripts, since it appears that no one will read them otherwise.

Quoted from Scar Tissue Films You've got to get the pieces in place to convince them to want to read the script in the first place....and like I say...that's up to you and no-one else.

I've been saying this for years.  When people learn I reviewed their script based on reading the first twenty pages, they ask, "Why didn't read you the whole thing?"  My answer is, "Why didn't you write a script that made me want to read it through?"

The first script I read, here, was so awful that I nearly left the boards.  It was a painful read and I never reviewed it.  I thought that if this script represented all the scripts, here, then the site sucks.

To all writers:  make people want to read your script through.  No one wants to read 100+ pages of two-dimensional characters, dull action and poor descriptions.  And don't tell me that it gets better after page X (which, coincidentally is the same page where I gave up on your script).


Phil

Quoted from The Balt You are only as good as your last script.

That is kind of the problem with this poll.  You can't really judge the writer -- only the writing.

Anybody here can write a "1" script -- we've all seen them -- but that does not necessarily make that writer a "1", does it?  I don't think so, anyway.  If Phil writes a script I hate (he has), I still know he's got it going on elsewhere.

So I voted 10 -- (somebody should, right?) -- but I rounded up -- because I believe there is a 10 in me that hasn't come out yet.

I'll let you know when I find it.

I will not name names, but there are many here capable of a "10" script given the right mix of magic and mojo.

Quoted from rendevous Hey, Australia is no fecking failure. What a country... Love it. Time to go. More later. R xo

Where are you?

Quoted from Grandma Bear More often than not however, I'm thinking to myself....uh, I've read your work and it's not as good as you think. It's not bad, but...

...it ain't that good, either.

Bert, as usual I have failed to express myself clearly again.

Shelton and George, thanks for merging the threads even if the first poll got lost. I could still get a feel for how people view themselves.

IMHO, confidence is great, maybe even crucial, but being realistic and being able to step back and view your work objectively is equally important.

Back to my English lessons...I seriously didn't understand the first sentence of that class, but hey, it's a college class so I'm not going to feel to bad about it.  

Quoted from bert Anybody here can write a "1" script -- we've all seen them -- but that does not necessarily make that writer a "1", does it?  I don't think so, anyway.  If Phil writes a script I hate (he has), I still know he's got it going on elsewhere.

Appreciate the compliment, my friend.  FWIW, I haven't scored my writing skill and I sincerely doubt I will.  A number is too simple and vague.  In part because my five is probably very different than most other fives.  A ten is something that should be to the Oscar winning writers.

A better thread would be to discuss our strengths and weaknesses as screenwriters, than to simply give ourselves numbers.  


Phil

Quoted from George Willson I gave myself an 8, but I'll tell you why.

I love you George, but we still need to have that little talk about FC. (Not the script, but the book). I think I stuffed a bunch of notes I had on it in a box with "Sandra's stupid old drafts". It's downstairs in the basement crawlspace.  

Really, it's best if we discuss it live on Skype together because I had written the notes by hand while reading the book and then I didn't realize how long it was going to get. I should have entered it right into the computer, but I did a lot of the reading away from my desk so that's the way it went.

Anyways, I'll go digging down there again. Perhaps I can help in the future. Might not be great in the structural department, but I have an eye for detail.

Sandra

I gave myself a 2. I have a pretty realisitic grasp on where I am as a writer. I have written 3 scripts, 2 of which I submitted here. My first script was a feature. It was about as far removed from a screenplay as a bunch of straight lines sketched with crayon is to a house plan. I read a few pro script before I tried writing, but that duck just didn't quack. A few screenwriting books later, I tackled a short. Then another. I'm still, like alot of people here, on a learning curve. My goal is to write the best screenplay that I'm capable of. That's what everyone owes themselves as a writer.

Quoted from Eoin I gave myself a 2. I have a pretty realisitic grasp on where I am as a writer. I have written 3 scripts, 2 of which I submitted here. My first script was a feature. It was about as far removed from a screenplay as a bunch of straight lines sketched with crayon is to a house plan. I read a few pro script before I tried writing, but that duck just didn't quack. A few screenwriting books later, I tackled a short. Then another. I'm still, like alot of people here, on a learning curve. My goal is to write the best screenplay that I'm capable of. That's what everyone owes themselves as a writer.

Nice post Eoin, I like your sentiment. You sum it up rather well.

So can people change their vote or what? Last I checked, there was four 7s and one 8. Now there's four 8s and one 7. Curiouser and curiouser...

People saw my 8 (I voted first since I both broke and fixed it) and were encouraged to follow suit. I'm a trendsetter.

I voted 5. Just like last time

I wonder if all recognize their potential as 10 though. It can be 10 for everybody.

I think the very max I'll reach (and in no less than 10 years) is 7.

With "ten" being Inception, and "one" being SS's The Cabin, I think I'm a "five".