Quoted from DS Stoked for Friday. Any idea if it'll be 6+1 or not yet?

Nope. As per usual Don will dangle the bait and let you know details when he's ready. The header at the top of the home page says 7 Week Challenge if that's any indication. Perhaps it will be flexible...

See, more conjecture, this time from me.  

Any special tricks you guys have for quick-plotting?

Just outline, then go to draft? Maybe some index cards, or character bios?

I'm super into this. Shorts have never been my thing, I've always focused on features, but lately I've picked up the horrible habit of starting so many and abandoning them after act one like bad one night stands.

I've been working for a company and reading tons of scripts that come in and I feel the more I learn the harder it's become to write because I've just been over-thinking every scene. I used to be able to stay up all night and write a full script, granted they weren't always great, but they were finished! Deadline exercises like this really help me, also a little competitive fire doesn't hurt either. I'm in.

Looks like a hell of a crew involved.

Should be some good scripts.

Quoted from Max Any special tricks you guys have for quick-plotting? Just outline, then go to draft? Maybe some index cards, or character bios?

I think everyone has their own different way that works for them. Personally I would say, come up with your idea first, then try to come up with a logline. It doesn't have to be perfect. Don't obsess over it. Just think up a sentence or two to tell your best buddy what your script is about. Tape that logline to your computer. That will help you keep the story in focus and keep you on the right track if your story starts to wander.

Know your ending. It's a lot easier to write the middle if you know where it's going to end.

Personally I then write a minimum of 45 bullet points. Each representing a scene. Fill in each one or close to each one. After that, all you have to do is write the script. Don't stop after the first act to go back and rewrite it. That's for later. At this point, you should only focus on getting to the end.

I'm sure others have their own way, but that's how I do it and I've written numerous features that took me no more than 2-3 weeks for the first draft. It's those damn rewrites I hate and probably always will, but the feedback you'll get will help you understand where your script needs work.

Hope you'll take part and good luck.  

Personally I just like to write. I get an idea then make it work. It's very rare I know the ending to any of my stories. I prefer the organic process for the initial draft.

I do a treatment after the organic process and then add order to the chaos.

I've tried working other ways and I always end up going organic. Whatever way works for you is best. We're all in it together and there is generally a lot more support from the members due to an understanding of the constraints we are all under. It can bring members closer together, at least for the duration of the contest. It's a good thing to be a part of... there are lots of benefits.

Quoted from LC Nope. As per usual Don will dangle the bait and let you know details when he's ready. The header at the top of the home page says 7 Week Challenge if that's any indication. Perhaps it will be flexible... See, more conjecture, this time from me.

One can hope for some minor early spoilers, though.

Quoted from Colkurtz8 If you write something for Kevin James I'll de-Buddy List you!

Lol! I love him in King Of Queens ( and Leah Rimini ). Not so much his movies though the kids like them. If I can produce a good script for him...mayb you can stay on my buddy list lol

Stuff it, I think I'll throw my hat in for this one.

If it doesn't get completed, oh well, but at least this will give me a motivation to write.  I just hope the genre is either action or drama.

Looking forward to the reveal.

Gonna take an educated guess as to what these parameters will be..

-Must be 206 pages long
-One of the characters must be an imaginary farmyard animal
-No dialogue allowed
-Each scene must contain a fart
-Must end with a barn dance hosted by Jet from Gladiators

Easily done..

Quoted Text -Each scene must contain a fart

Won't be a problem for Dustin  

I'm in the middle of a family holiday, so I will probably end up trying to jam this into whatever is left once I get back to blighty!

GL all

Quoted from IamGlenn -One of the characters must be an imaginary farmyard animal

No joke, I'd be shocked if someone hadn't yet done that for one of those low-budget indie comedies...

Excited to see how many people will take part in this. Don't forget, unlike the OWC, this one is not anonymous and we're all here to help and see everyone get a feature written. Trust me, it's a lot more satisfying than writing a short. I love shorts, but they're not exactly big achievements. Features are, at least in my opinion.  

Even if I take part (I'd like to), it'll probably only be able to be a 3WC for me. Still, all the best to everyone who does take part and even if you don't complete it in the seven weeks, keep working on it until it's done so you do have that finished feature. =)