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I have actually been on SS for a month or so but thought I would introduce myself, better late than never right?
I work in the spare parts industry for an automotive company and have no experience in writing what so ever but am learning more and more as each day passes. I love movies and grew up with 80’s action pictures so there’s nothing I like more than a Schwarzenegger, Stallone, Seagal and yes even a Van Damme movie.
I was born and raised in southern England before we immigrated to Australia just over two years ago which has been a wonderful experience so far, nothing better than a beer and a barbie. I have a young daughter Isabelle who is nearly three and another baby on the way, due in two weeks actually (hopefully a boy?)
I found SS in early October and become an obsessive guest user until I decided it was time to cut the guest tag and throw myself into the grinder with all you lovely people.
I can’t stress how helpful this site has been to me and how far it’s helped me with my own technique.
I have tried to make an effort and read as much as possible and leave feedback, though I have learnt now from a bit more experience that sometimes you are leaving feedback into thin air.
That’s about it I think for me, not much more to say. I guess I will see you around the board.
Steve, good luck with the new baby. Don't let the dingo...ok, I'll stop.
Glad to have you here myself, especially since I'm still kind of a new guy still. Don't hold back on your reviews! I personally love reviews from writers that just started. There's a purity to them. They just tell you what works and what doesn't. Extremely helpful.
You got off to a good start with your first script. Best of luck with the baby and the writing. As for beers and barbies...FU...I'm jealous!
when you leave feedback makes sure they are active members determined by the number of posts they have.
Gabe
Just Murdered by Sean Elwood (Zombie Sean) and Gabriel Moronta (Mr. Ripley) - (Dark Comedy, Horror) All is fair in love and war. A hopeless romantic gay man resorts to bloodshed to win the coveted position of Bridesmaid. 99 pages. https://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-comedy/m-1624410571/
Steve, I don't know when the next OWC is, but try to participate in that and read all of the scripts. That's another way to get to know active members, though about half of the entries will be from people that don't contribute. Still, you should meet about 15 or so active and knowledgeable people. Follow the portal, too.
Great to see you here on the boards. You're one of a small crop of participating new contributors worth watching. With time, you'll know better whom to review by simply seeing them around lots. Until then, check the member's posting habits to be sure. That way, you don't waste your time.
I've learned that's the biggest thing about working in the film industry. People will listen to you, so long as you are not wasting their time. And they, in turn, won't waste your time either with non mutual gain stuff. Those are the folks you want to gravitate to.
Best of luck with the wee one about to be born! See you around the forum!
Regards. E.D.
P.S. Don't feel bad at all about your first script. You're light years ahead of where I was a year and a half ago when I started!
LATEST NEWS CineVita Films is producing a short based on my new feature!
Thanks for the kind comments and tips. BTW, I don't feel bad about my script, I loved writing it and feel honoured about how many people have left feedback and find that a compliment in itself.
All I want to do is learn and improve and think I have found the right place for that.
It’s a give and take policy here and you seem to be doing your fair share of reviewing and contributing in general so it’s all good.
You can really learn and develop here as a writer as well as imparting some of your own knowledge. The way you approach it determines what you'll get out of it. SS is a fantastic resource.
Glad to have you here....I'm as new as you are so we're in this together! I enjoyed your first script, too! Good job! Look forward to reading your future work.
Steve congrats your getting around this site fast and furious and your generous feedbacks have been greatly appreciated(including my script).
Point me in the right direction for your script and ill give it a read.... I have 2 little girls of my own, was hoping for a boy, but as the men determine the sex(apparently) it`s my own fault..
I'm glad to be here! Thank you for your kind words and l look forward to reading more of your future projects as well.
Mark,
Thanks for the congrats, it's much appreciated.
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your getting around this site fast and furious
I like that!
I'm hoping for a boy but I have this funny feeling I'm destined to live my life in a household of women. Not that is anything wrong with that of course
I have only one script up and it's my first attempt, called "The Chat Up Line" in the shorts section. If you get around to it, any feedback you leave would be appreciated.