This is just me putting out some feelers to see if there’s any interest in doing another 7WC. I noticed a few people liking the idea in another thread.

The 7WC is not a competition. Just a challenge. There are no mugs or thongs to win. It’s just a challenge to see if you can write a feature in seven weeks.

Unlike the OWC, it’s not anonymous. In fact, quite the opposite. We encourage people to discuss their ideas, ask for help when they get stuck and so on. We try to be supportive of each other. The goal is to finish.

The scripts that are sent in, will receive feedback by other participants and usually even from nice people who didn’t take part, but wants to offer up some help. The drafts turned in by the deadline are often first drafts and can be a bit rough to read, to be honest, but with all the feedback, everyone should have plenty to work with their rewrites.

As mentioned in another thread, several people have scripts they’ve written for a 7WC that are now either in production, have already been shot, or as I found out yesterday, become quarter finalists in PAGE! So, it’s well worth the try, IMHO.

The last one we did was a year ago. Don decided to make it a 1+6WC. Everyone was given one week to write the first ten pages of their feature and post them and get feedback and then the other six weeks to finish the feature. I’d like to know if that’s the way you think it should be done or just have the seven weeks.

Also, in the past we have picked a genre by looking at what type of scripts are being requested at InkTip by production companies. After all, what point is there to pour all your effort into something that has little or no chance to be produced? Like a period drama for example. Okay guys, thoughts? Suggestions?

I'm not at the stage where I'd feel comfortable banging out a feature in 7 weeks.  I'd personally like to participate in each and every OWC from here on and out, and I won't be able to do that if the challenge is beyond my level.

I'll get involved with the feedback of course, but I'd like to be in the mix with everybody else, especially since I've become a more active member here.

Not trying to dump on the idea, but those are my personal thoughts.  If it goes ahead, I'll be somewhat happy with the peak in activity.

I'll play.

Max, no worries. If you don't feel ready.  

Dustin, you and Dena can probably write two each!  

I would be interested to see what the genre and ideas are.

If I think I've got a good concept it may be something to look at.

The summer holidays can be challenging for time,but you never know.

Great idea. I really could do with some motivation to write, perhaps even peer pressure.

I'll give it a go if the 7WC happens, that's for sure. Not sure what to expect, as it would be my first feature, but I'm quite optimistic this would motivate me to actually finish something.

I'm in.

IN.

PS.


The 1+6 thing worked for me. I think it helped get things in order.

I'm in too, and yeah we should pick a genre that's being looked for by a company.
And I say we just do the 7 weeks.

I'm in if we do 7 weeks.

I'm impressed that so many people think they're capable of banging out a a passable feature within 7 weeks!

That's a madness.

HOW PEOPLE?

I guess I lack the drive, but y'all have got it on lock.

Quoted from crookedowl I'm in if we do 7 weeks.

Waves of Blood  

Horror is usually good. We did thriller last time. Another one that companies seem to want a lot of is low budget sci fi. I'd be up for that too.

I'm in, just don't start till I get back off hols

Very cool!

Rick, I haven't looked back at last year's, but didn't a few people drop out due to not so positive feedback on their first 10 pages? Either way is fine with me, I just want people to feel the satisfaction of finishing a feature. It will not shine and be a master piece after just 7 weeks, but as have been proven, those rough diamonds created in a short time can be polished into PAGE contenders!     Btw, yours was pretty darned good just after the 7 weeks.

Max, 7 weeks is 49 days. All you need is a couple of days of plotting then write 2-3 pages every day. It's hard, but not impossible.  

I've looked over some of the last few InkTip requests and it's the same as last year. Thriller. Contained. Low budget... There seems to be an increase in female driven/lead scripts though. Any thoughts on what you guys might be more willing to do there? Low budget sci-fi is something I've been asked about. Something that can be shot in the desert out west or a simple spaceship.

Suggestions?

I'm down for anything.  I pretty much have an idea for every genre.

I can do Thriller, Contained, Low Budget.

I don't mind a female driven lead.

Quoted from dead by dawn I'm down for anything.  I pretty much have an idea for every genre. I can do Thriller, Contained, Low Budget. I don't mind a female driven lead.

Yeah, same.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Very cool! Rick, I haven't looked back at last year's, but didn't a few people drop out due to not so positive feedback on their first 10 pages? Either way is fine with me, I just want people to feel the satisfaction of finishing a feature. It will not shine and be a master piece after just 7 weeks, but as have been proven, those rough diamonds created in a short time can be polished into PAGE contenders!     Btw, yours was pretty darned good just after the 7 weeks. Max, 7 weeks is 49 days. All you need is a couple of days of plotting then write 2-3 pages every day. It's hard, but not impossible.   I've looked over some of the last few InkTip requests and it's the same as last year. Thriller. Contained. Low budget... There seems to be an increase in female driven/lead scripts though. Any thoughts on what you guys might be more willing to do there? Low budget sci-fi is something I've been asked about. Something that can be shot in the desert out west or a simple spaceship. Suggestions?

I'd be able to write a slasher in 49 days, but everything else is a big gamble.  I've also got other personal projects on the go, which would limit my ability to commit to a deadline.

I'll be involved either way, that's what I'm saying  

I'm in.

I'm interested. Thriller, horror, female driven. Yes.

SciFi - not so much. Wouldn't know where to start with that one.

Quoted from LC I'm interested. Thriller, horror, female driven. Yes. SciFi - not so much. Wouldn't know where to start with that one.

You start in space Libby, DUH!

Quoted from Max You start in space Libby, DUH!

Very good, Fen.   But from there it'd be a bit of a hotpotch I fear. Handmaid's Tale, 1984, Brave New World - I love all those and I feel they can't be bettered. Gattica wasn't bad though.

Quoted from LC Very good, Fen.   But from there it'd be a bit of a hotpotch I fear. Handmaid's Tale, 1984, Brave New World - I love all those and I feel they can't be bettered. Gattica wasn't bad though.

Fair enough  

I don't read novels, so don't reference anything and expect me to understand what you're talking about.  All I care about is the screenplay format, nothing else really.

Sad? Yeah, tell me about it.

Quoted from Grandma Bear Very cool! Rick, I haven't looked back at last year's, but didn't a few people drop out due to not so positive feedback on their first 10 pages? Either way is fine with me, I just want people to feel the satisfaction of finishing a feature. It will not shine and be a master piece after just 7 weeks, but as have been proven, those rough diamonds created in a short time can be polished into PAGE contenders!     Btw, yours was pretty darned good just after the 7 weeks. Max, 7 weeks is 49 days. All you need is a couple of days of plotting then write 2-3 pages every day. It's hard, but not impossible.   I've looked over some of the last few InkTip requests and it's the same as last year. Thriller. Contained. Low budget... There seems to be an increase in female driven/lead scripts though. Any thoughts on what you guys might be more willing to do there? Low budget sci-fi is something I've been asked about. Something that can be shot in the desert out west or a simple spaceship. Suggestions?

I know that a few people didn't make it, but I don't know whether that was due to negative feedback or just lack of time. I remember Dena was upset about the feedback on hers (which I was looking forwards to reading btw) but she still managed another one anyway!


For me, personally, the feedback on the first ten helped to build a more solid foundation by identifying problems up front.

In terms of genre, I reckon:

Low budget/contained, ticking clock, horror/sci-fi/drama/thriller should about cover it.

It is very, very rare that my first ten pages will make the cut of an actual first draft. Personally, I'd rather just write. I think though that perhaps if others prefer to show their first ten then they should. For me, it doesn't really help any as I'm being critiqued on something I'll likely change anyway.

Yeah, I loved Dena's original. It's like Dustin often says, sometimes the worst critics are fellow writers - sometimes they're helpful, but too often they're thinking of how they would write it. (That latter part is my opinion btw).

And the first ten of a feature length 1+6 often doesn't impress that much but it really doesn't matter. Case in point, if I may be so bold - yours Rick. I'll just say I didn't think it was all it could be, but you more than made up for it with a final script that blew the socks of me - and I wasn't alone with that opinion.

I, on the other hand fared pretty well with the first ten - in terms of decent feedback, As for the completed script, well I almost finished it, but not to my liking, so it didn't even get posted afterwards. It's still tucked away ready for working on in the future so imh none of this is a waste of time. It's the opposite in that's it's a really valuable experience, and you'll get no other incentive like it - unless of course someone is offering money.  

P.S. I also liked that Don gave people the option last time of submitting the final script regardless of if they'd posted their first ten in the time allotted.

$20 - 100 Million budget and I'm in.  No reveal of first 10 pages for this Kid. No contained bullshit cheapos.

Genre - any

Must have at least Hannah's horse, 3 naked girls. and 10 + kills.

I'll be in!!!!

Maybe we can leave the budget open.

I'd rather write something I can make than another door stop...however well it's being received in contests.

I'd be interested in this. Could do with the challenge right now. My only worry is I've only written one feature and started another. Don't know if I'm at an acceptable level. I do like challenging myself though..

Got me thinking

# Contained - low budget shoot

# Female lead - like that, decent challenge

# action, thriller

# I would add - stand out concept , something that would appeal to actors and the general public

The lead is going to be pivotal, IMO. Perhaps that's obvious but some need that extra character

Not sure how this was done before but I do like the idea of working from a log line forwards - hopefully give it focus

Thinking cap on - no guarantees but it wasn't beforehand so that's cool

Oh, and Libby's point about writers often giving poor feedback as they keep thinking how they would write it is exactly my flaw. Need to work on that

Open budget sounds fair... especially if it means more writers picking up the pen.

Quoted from IamGlenn I'd be interested in this. Could do with the challenge right now. My only worry is I've only written one feature and started another. Don't know if I'm at an acceptable level. I do like challenging myself though..

I think you're adequately equipped to handle a feature considering Anything For Love, which I read quite a bit of btw, just haven't had any free time to comment on it - sorry for that, but nevertheless, I'd say go for it.

Quoted from DustinBowcot Open budget sounds fair... especially if it means more writers picking up the pen.

Yeah I think folk should have freedom - I just fancy the challenge of high concept/ low budget - improve my chances of it being filmed from none to very close to none

Trying to make notes now -  alas a phone isn't really very good for that !

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Got me thinking # Female lead - like that, decent challenge

If it does end up being this it will be interesting to see how some of you guys write lead female characters. Perhaps a collaboration might be needed for some. Just a thought...

I've learned a lot about writing dialogue for male characters from just being around guys, and one in particular...

Quoted from Bill The lead is going to be pivotal, IMO. Perhaps that's obvious but some need that extra character

Am I having a blonde moment? What do you mean by that latter statement - 'extra character'?

I'm wondering how the comment/feedback works in one of these.  Reading and commenting on, say, 15 features is a big commitment.

How did that work out last time?

Henry

Check it out here, Henry:

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-OWC0714/

and here for the first 10, given this was done in 1+6 format:

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-OWC0714/m-1404594460/s-new/

Thanks, Libby. Will check it out.

Ug.  I just started a rom-com, and there are other things on my plate as well.  I'm out... at least for now.  Dammit.  (((  But looking forward to seeing what gets generated!

Quoted from Grandma Bear Max, no worries. If you don't feel ready.   Dustin, you and Dena can probably write two each!

Ha! Hell no...I've gone from Fast Food Drive Thru Writing to a snail's pace! I doubt I can finish that fast but I'd give it a try if there isn't too many parameters!!

Quoted from LC Yeah, I loved Dena's original. It's like Dustin often says, sometimes the worst critics are fellow writers - sometimes they're helpful, but too often they're thinking of how they would write it. (That latter part is my opinion btw).

Thanks Libby...funny thing is I'm filming the trailer for that script I did that 7wc...I still have NOT completed the script however. I know...crazy but I've never been a girl to color 'in' the lines.

Good to see so many people considering taking part! I really believe it's a great way to get another feature under your belt or in some cases, your first.

As far as posting the first ten or not goes, how about we'll leave that up to each individual to decide? If some people want feedback on those first ten, go ahead and post them. For those who'd rather keep their stories under wrap while they finish, let them. The goal here is to finish a feature in 7 weeks. How you actually get there, is up to you. If you get stuck and need help, we're here to offer help.

About reading the finished features. I think it's good form to return the reads to those who read yours, but it no way are you required to read all entries. The 7WC also don't get as many entries as the OWCs do. I think 6 - 12 is the norm for the 7WC.

I won't take part myself, but I'll be here offering up whatever I can as far as support goes.

I'll get with Don and see what will work best for his schedule and will leave the "parameters" up to him.  

What about a 7WC pilot challenge? Every writer needs to have a pilot in their arsenal. Just saying

Quoted from LC I think you're adequately equipped to handle a feature considering Anything For Love, which I read quite a bit of btw, just haven't had any free time to comment on it - sorry for that, but nevertheless, I'd say go for it.

Well thanks for taking a look. Appreciate that as I know reading a feature isn't the easiest thing to do. Takes time so thank you.
As I said, I like to challenge myself. So I think I'm in for this one.

As for the parameters.. I like the female lead thing. A thriller/horror would be great. Actually have an idea that could probably slip into this.

Whatever is chosen, I look forward to tackling it. Hard!

Never finished the last one - t'was a pile of junk about 16 pages in and I gave up on it. It lost the steam and momentum, and one character got me seriously depressed in his little hardcore murder spree.I soon shifted my writing on rewrites/updates on other specs of mine when I could. I was a bit out of whack with a few things personally as well.

Now that I'm back from my CA vacation (it was mostly family related) I  will soon be picked up where I left off with my recent vampire story. I'm early enough in to it if the 7wk is horror. Putting the female lead is also a snap (I planned it anyway)

Otherwise, As for a new 7 w challenge, it depends on what it consists of.

Kinda pumped for this and want to get shit rolling  

Don will make a post about it soon.  Glad to see you're on and excited about it.  

Awesome.  Does "soon" mean later tonight or in a couple days?

Despite the knowing feeling that this is something that I'm going to fail at horribly I think it's worth it - a lot of people seem to have got a lot out of it so - my hat's in.

Pretty sure I'll participate.

The first -- and only -- feature I've written took a year (writing daily) to complete. It was my first script ever. I put everything I had into it. In the middle, I joined Simply Scripts, which helped in ways I can't measure.

I completed it in January 2015 after many rewrites, etc. etc. etc. I was exhausted -- but completely satisfied with the finished script.

I entered it in Page, and it didn't advance. I was crushed. I still am.

However, a short I wrote for Simply Scripts (my first short) DID advance. I spent two days on it.

I don't know what this means exactly, except that maybe the Simply Scripts 7W thing is something I should do.

Haven't done any writing since the elevator OWC. Have been too tired and busy with work though I have projects in the head as usual.  Will have a crack at this mayb if genre and theme ok as I need to get my mojo going again lol.

The last 6 weeker I did in 2009 produced my best work Headlong, which incidentally I am converting to a vehicle - no road trip pun intended lol - for Kevin James and The Rock.

They just don't know about it yet....lol

Quoted from dead by dawn Awesome.  Does "soon" mean later tonight or in a couple days?

I have no idea what soon means in Don's universe. Could be tomorrow or sometime in the near future that's not too far from the present or close enough to the next solar eclipse for me to get my camera out and snap a couple of pics.....

Quoted from dead by dawn Awesome.  Does "soon" mean later tonight or in a couple days?

Soon means this Friday. Apologies for the more than usual,lack of communication. I am moving all my stuff to a new computer.

Don

Quoted from Stumpzian I don't know what this means exactly, except that maybe the Simply Scripts 7W thing is something I should do.

Then you do know what it means. Good luck, Henry. Just go for it. What will be, will be. My last effort wasn't too good, well it was good... it just needed a better execution. I'll try harder this time.

Quoted from stevie The last 6 weeker I did in 2009 produced my best work Headlong, which incidentally I am converting to a vehicle - no road trip pun intended lol - for Kevin James and The Rock.

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

Quoted from Grandma Bear I have no idea what soon means in Don's universe. Could be tomorrow or sometime in the near future that's not too far from the present or close enough to the next solar eclipse for me to get my camera out and snap a couple of pics.....

"Soon" in my universe, Pia, is no where near as specific as "Could be tomorrow or sometime in the near future that's not too far from the present or close enough to the next solar eclipse for me to get my camera out and snap a couple of pics..."

The time of "soon" that can be known is not the true "soon".

Quoted from Don Soon means this Friday. Don

Can't wait.  Super excited to read the other entries as well.  

Quoted from DustinBowcot Then you do know what it means. Good luck, Henry. Just go for it. What will be, will be. My last effort wasn't too good, well it was good... it just needed a better execution. I'll try harder this time.

Encouragement much appreciated, Dustin. Will give it a shot.

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

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. =)

Come on 7WC!

24th July has nearly finished over here!

Sit tight Max! It will happen soon! I imagine the challenge won't be announce too late. I mean, what does a few hours matter when you've got 7 weeks?  

Quoted from Grandma Bear Sit tight Max! It will happen soon! I imagine the challenge won't be announce too late. I mean, what does a few hours matter when you've got 7 weeks?

If I don't get started right away I'll end up writing 45 pages instead of 90.

I watch an incredible amount of wrestling as well, which depletes my time for writing scripts.

I'd be interested at the end of the month.  

Sorry I've been away.  I have had a slew of issues.  The 250 deadline was today.  I barely got my script rewritten on time and sent it in.  I was hoping to get it read here, but, oh well.

That Impact series is due at the end of the month.

Then, I'm open.

On top of that, my health has been problematic.  And we are in the process of looking for a hew house.  Doing all that when you don't feel well is draining.

And the worst:  One of the side effects of my condition causes me to "radiate" heat all the time, like a mutant.  So, I can get hot, even in the dead of winter and only need a tank top and a pair of shorts.  I have even had to go outside in winter dressed like that to cool down.

In the summer, I die with the heat.  It's brutal.  So, I can't sleep due to the heat, but, I can't stay awake or focus, so, I drift here and there.  And it gets hot here in the summer.  And the humidity is the worse...

But, hopefully, I'm back to stay.
Dan

Quoted from DanC The 250 deadline was today.  I barely got my script rewritten on time and sent it in.  I was hoping to get it read here, but, oh well. Dan

Hey Dan, good to see you back.

You know the Scriptshadow deadline has another two weeks to go - Carson added to the deadline due to popular demand apparently, so, you could always email him and tell him you're putting in another draft in two weeks time, if you still wanted to get feedback here beforehand.

Anyway, glad you're feeling a bit better.

Quoted from LC Hey Dan, good to see you back. You know the Scriptshadow deadline has another two weeks to go - Carson added to the deadline due to popular demand apparently, so, you could always email him and tell him you're putting in another draft in two weeks time, if you still wanted to get feedback here beforehand. Anyway, glad you're feeling a bit better.

Hi Libby,
     I did NOT know that.  Where was that listed?  I just checked yesterday when I got the info and it still read Aug 1 11:59pm PST.  

Glad to be back.  I'm taking stuff slow.

If you'd like to read it, I will certainly send it to you, but, I thought it wasn't fair to ask anyone to read it under such tight circumstances.  However, if there are 2 more weeks, then that could alter stuff.  I'm sure he'd let me do that.  I hope...

Dan

http://scriptshadow.net/scriptshadow-screenwriting-contest-just-15-days-left/

Dan, I'm working on the 7WC at the moment but not everyone is doing it. Perhaps post your opening in the work in progress section to avoid the delay with general posting, to get some feedback?

You're not meant to send a script. You're meant to send a pitch that entices him to request your script.

Quoted from DustinBowcot You're not meant to send a script. You're meant to send a pitch that entices him to request your script.

From http://scriptshadow.net/the-scriptshadow-250-screenwriting-contest-starts-now/

4) Your submission should include:
a. The title of your script.
b. The genre of your script.
c. The logline of your script.
d. A pitch of why your script should be selected for the contest – up to 300 words.
e. A PDF attachment of your screenplay.

FAQs
Can we send in our loglines then send the script later on?  No.  You must send a PDF of your script ALONG WITH YOUR SUBMISSION. You can’t test out a query, see if I bite, and then go write the script if I say you’re in. Your script MUST BE SENT along with your query.

Quoted from PrussianMosby From http://scriptshadow.net/the-scriptshadow-250-screenwriting-contest-starts-now/ 4) Your submission should include: a. The title of your script. b. The genre of your script. c. The logline of your script. d. A pitch of why your script should be selected for the contest – up to 300 words. e. A PDF attachment of your screenplay. FAQs Can we send in our loglines then send the script later on?  No.  You must send a PDF of your script ALONG WITH YOUR SUBMISSION. You can’t test out a query, see if I bite, and then go write the script if I say you’re in. Your script MUST BE SENT along with your query.

Ah. I thought he was going to read the pitch and then ask to read the screenplay. Obviously I wouldn't pitch a screenplay I hadn't written yet as he could ask for the script right away. Anyway, good job, you clarified this for me, thanks.

Damn, that means I'm suddenly overloaded. I admit, I was going to polish the scripts when requested. They are fully written and viable. That means I need to polish two features and finish this one for the 7WC. Writing two for the 7WC is out of the question now.

Sigh.

I'm sure the rules were different when I read them.

One of the upsides of being temporally disabled - on crutches etc, not to be confused with those with more serious issues - is that I have had some free time.

Now up to p64

Had a good afternoon plotting which is helping the second half, but inevitably I wonder off which causes a few spin off issues. Going to need some checking for plot holes, but moving forward.

You guys are beasts.

I've been able to only write about 10 pages this past week, as I've been on vacation, so have been out most of the day and evenings. On the plus side, I took my notepad out with me most days, and have got most of the plot fully hashed out.

I'm accepting that this script will definitely be above the 100 page mark... probably nearer 110. It's going to be a classic red-herring heavy noirish detective story. So I just need the pages to fully flesh out the story.

Aiming to hit the halfway mark within the next two weeks.

Quoted from Reef Dreamer One of the upsides of being temporally disabled - on crutches etc, not to be confused with those with more serious issues - is that I have had some free time. Now up to p64 Had a good afternoon plotting which is helping the second half, but inevitably I wonder off which causes a few spin off issues. Going to need some checking for plot holes, but moving forward.

I'm rewriting my first draft right now, but you're not too far behind me. Mine's going to actually take a fairly large rewrite as there is lots more I want to incorporate, so you may well be ahead of me, depends how you work.

Nice going though. See you at the finish line.

Almost finished - p90

Got a lot of work to be done and it is the usual vomit draft, but there is a foundation.

I'm away for ten days so can use that time to think about the fine tuning, pacing, plot holes etc in that time.

Just seemed to come together.

How's everyone doing?

Anyone struggling or need help?

I came across this article this morning by Michael Hauge. It's great. Especially for those of you who are a little newer at this.

http://www.storymastery.com/story/screenplay-structure-five-key-turning-points-successful-scripts/

First draft done

Working through the inevitable issues

Quite like it but I know it still has issues. It still requires the reader and viewer to buy into 'something' and that hasn't been tested.

I will need some reads....soon. Happy to share a read with others

Cheers

Great work, Reef! A first draft conceived and written in two weeks? Now, that really is impressive.

I'm only 40 pages in, myself. Aiming to hit the 60 page midpoint by this time next week. Still well on track... for now