I'm pretty sure I've never written anything that used a strictly-linear structure, so that wasn't the biggest challenge really. The biggest challenge was everything else, which I'm sure I failed at miserably.

Quoted from spesh2k I'm pretty sure I've never written anything that used a strictly-linear structure, so that wasn't the biggest challenge really. The biggest challenge was everything else, which I'm sure I failed at miserably.

Pretty much the exact opposite for me. I specialize in simple, linear stories. This round was particularly grueling for me. In return, I hope my script isn't too grueling to get through. lol

Quoted from FrankM Speaking of which, everyone should keep in mind that the anonymous entry rule has effectively prohibited writers from asking any questions about unusual formatting situations, or if a particular passage reads clearly. It’s way more likely to be an issue this round than in previous rounds. Just don’t have FLASHBACK in your opening slug.

Very good point, Frank. However, I said use whatever tricks, devices you want...

Let's not argue in feedback about whether you can or can't flashback from nothing.

Interesting article here re preview/flashback.
https://www.lindaaronson.com/blog/starting-a-film-with-a-flashback-preview-flashback

And of course there are movies which begin with Supers: Two Years Earlier etc.

Look here (below) how 500 days of Summer handles time.
https://static1.squarespace.co...../500DaysofSummer.pdf

Day (488 )
followed by
Day (1)

I don't think we should get hung up on how you do it.
If the narrative (story) works that's the main thing. Judge on that.

This is Experimental Narrative.

I delivered my short and can finally turn my attention to this. Seems I'm not all that far behind. Yay, I guess?

Quoted from LC I don't think we should get hung up on how you do it. If the narrative (story) works that's the main thing. Judge on that. This is Experimental Narrative.

Agreed. The only thing that should really matter is if the writing/structure is clear enough for readers to follow the story.

Submitted. You have been warned.

I'm out this round but looking at the criteria, I'll just resubmit this mindf@#k script from a few years ago... I can do that right?

Some guy ended up doing some storyboard practice for it back in the day which came out all right.

https://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-shorthr/m-1524316533/s-0/

Anyway... tough challenge, good luck all. I remember how much my head hurt after writing the above script

Matthew, at this point you probably need to write a barely passable script and you have this in the bag.  

Quoted from Warren Matthew, at this point you probably need to write a barely passable script and you have this in the bag.

I don't even think I am ahead, let alone by a significant margin. Michael has actually spent some time on his entry this round so I would say he is the bookie's favourite  

I do now have an idea though finally, in the hands of a better writer I think it could be brilliant, in my hands, I am hoping it just makes sense (This isn't me putting myself down, I have zero experience in this sort of structure so I have no idea what I am doing)

Looking forward to the entries though

Quoted from Matthew Taylor I don't even think I am ahead, let alone by a significant margin. Michael has actually spent some time on his entry this round so I would say he is the bookie's favourite   I do now have an idea though finally, in the hands of a better writer I think it could be brilliant, in my hands, I am hoping it just makes sense (This isn't me putting myself down, I have zero experience in this sort of structure so I have no idea what I am doing) Looking forward to the entries though

I definitely think you're ahead.

But, I will agree... when Michael says he has time... it makes me shudder. That dude can write.

Quoted from Matthew Taylor I don't even think I am ahead, let alone by a significant margin. Michael has actually spent some time on his entry this round so I would say he is the bookie's favourite   I do now have an idea though finally, in the hands of a better writer I think it could be brilliant, in my hands, I am hoping it just makes sense (This isn't me putting myself down, I have zero experience in this sort of structure so I have no idea what I am doing) Looking forward to the entries though

I'm pretty sure you're well ahead, man. I pretty much shit the bed in the 2nd round. And when I said I had time to work on the 3rd rounder, I probably spent an hour on it. Shorts aren't really my thing, I don't think I've ever spent more than an hour on a short. But I did go back and clean up some typos, fix some dialogue, etc in this round. Still, I doubt my 1st rounder and 3rd rounder will make up for the 2nd round debacle. And both your 1st and 2nd rounders were my top scripts of those rounds.

Quoted from PKCardinal I definitely think you're ahead. But, I will agree... when Michael says he has time... it makes me shudder. That dude can write.

That's an awesome compliment lol, but I really don't think my submission will give anyone reason to shudder. At best, maybe an eyeroll. Matthew's got this is the bag.

Any word on when the scores from round 2 will be revealed?

So, been outta town since early last week and just now able to look at challenge #3 with 2 days and 44 minutes to go...piece of cake. Since I've blown any chance I have with A Bite out of Time, I'll just wing it for the sake of finishing the writers triathlon.

I have something. Not quite sure how I'll pull it off yet, but I have something.

Quoted from Zack Any word on when the scores from round 2 will be revealed?

I'm starting to sound like a parrot.
Scores and Averages for Rounds 1 & 2 will be posted just prior to, or just after the Final Round 3 deadline..

Nearly at the finish line guys and gal...
Even those of you who haven't started, there's plenty of time!

Wonder what Don's got cooked up for June.  
Just thinking out loud.
Evil laugh ringing in my ear.