Only read six so far, haven't been at home until today. Will read more later today and tomorrow. Surprised to see mine isn't being slashed so far. Even Jeff's grades are not F+ this time, which I take as a compliment.

Enchanted Quill is my favorite so far, followed by Ugly Beautiful.

I read all the scripts. There were some very interesting ones (THe Curse of the BLue Light was my favourite) but all the gore got tedious after a while.

However, this contest has inspired me. I love the fairy tale theme, and I hope to provide some short fairy tale scripts of my own soon...

3 Recommends and 5 Considers from me.

Quoted from MarkRenshaw I've had great comments but only a handful of reviews. I wonder if indeed some are taking the review 5 scripts as a rule rather than I guide?

... it does seem a little light on the reviews this round. I've had some interesting feedback, so... it's all good.

Anyway, between a home reno', work, and my kids extracurricular activities, I've only been able to really review in the late evenings this time around. Got about 15 in so far and will try to bang off as many as possible before voting...  

A thought...

Ever get one of those OWC itches, where you want to wade into the discussion of your script?

Sure you do, like most of the time. Writers are human.

Anyway, I have one of those now. It's not bad, and I don't disagree with whats said, which sounds strange if I'm writing this, but I have this itch to make a point. I suppose what I'm thinking is , if I was able to make that point, would all the others still say the same thing? Useful debate.

It's  Nothing big, but there is a time when we all, I include myself in this, tend to follow a theme.

I'm not the best reviewer, I just keep it simple and try to focus on gut feel. As the reviews go on I make sure I read nobody else's til I have read the script, and started my review. Then I see what others have said. I am mindful not to be persuaded otherwise, but we can all pick up useful issues to think about from others.

I still think the OWC is the best around and part of this is the passion felt by the writer as the reviews are seen. It keep us engaged.

This OWC feel's similar to others, but in some ways gentler. Yes, we all get a bad review, but I've seen worse OWC's for this.

Got a couple more to do, but almost there.

Isn't it great that we can take part?

I'm burning myself out on these. I'm trying to spend a lot of time on some but probably just wasting hours on something that ends up being hypercritical and will make the person hate me. I've read them all now but don't know if I'm gonna do that many more comments. I gotta find a way to be more efficient.

Quoted from MarkItZero I'm burning myself out on these. I'm trying to spend a lot of time on some but probably just wasting hours on something that ends up being hypercritical and will make the person hate me. I've read them all now but don't know if I'm gonna do that many more comments. I gotta find a way to be more efficient.

I applaud those who spend lot of time on each, but for me, it's not necessary. But I accept we are all different.

I bet if you were thrown into a major competition they wouldn't spend much time.

At the end of the read, does it work? does it wow? does it surprise?

Overall the reads have increased and it seems to be normal, so far. And all for free!

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Ever get one of those OWC itches, where you want to wade into the discussion of your script?

Also -- ever read somebody's comment on your script and thought, "What a dumbass!"

I certainly never have.

I've read seven. For some reason, I've opted to read a few more and post all the reviews at once, wham-bam. I can't remember ever doing this before.

Pleased to say all the entries I've read have featured a strong story, or at least concept. The executions themselves have been mixed, as is natural for the OWC. I am somewhat disappointed by the over-reliance on gore and the relative lack of scares or atmosphere, especially considering the majority of gore set pieces thus far have struck me as pretty been-there/done-that. I didn't enter, so another two or three and I'm spent. Hoping to see something more fully realized on the horror front.

Quoted from Stumpzian Also -- ever read somebody's comment on your script and thought, "What a dumbass!" I certainly never have.

Oh yeah!  

Quoted Text Also -- ever read somebody's comment on your script and thought, "What a dumbass!"

Or you could just appreciate the fact that someone has taken their valuable time to read your script and comment on it regardless of how big or small the comment, whether they got the point of your script or whether it has sufficiently stroked your ego.

It's been a couple years since I've done an OWC, but it seems to me the quality has improved based on the modest sample I've read. I have not found anything close to a stinker yet. Each one has had some merit.

Quoted from leitskev I have not found anything close to a stinker yet. Each one has had some merit.

Exactly.

Quoted from Reef Dreamer A thought... Ever get one of those OWC itches, where you want to wade into the discussion of your script? Sure you do, like most of the time. Writers are human.

First couple of OWC's I did. I was itching for the names to be announced so I could wade in there, fists flying!

I thought if I explained, if I showed them how silly they were being they would change their minds and love my script. Turns out I was wrong and readers are human as well. Now I just let those type of comment go but pay attention if several reviewers mention similar things

Quoted from Reef Dreamer A thought... Isn't it great that we can take part?

Yes it is. I love these!

-Mark

Reading turnout is incredibly poor.

12-21 reads with almost a full week gone.  That is pathetic.

As usual, it seems most who enter don't contribute at all, while others read the bare minimum.

It's quite sad, really.