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SAC |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 7:24am |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
And the mug goes to…
3.5 Santuario by Anonima - An immigrant family seeks out a priest known for providing sanctuary (santuario). 10 pages Short, Drama (Kathy Cranford)
Closely followed by…
3.2 Kip and Whip’s Awesome Dimensional Ctrl/Shift by Bill S, Preston ESQ - Two frugal teens, on the verge of becoming a social stigma, are approached by a traveling tech-support agent that will change their lives forever. Short, Sci Fi (R5E)
3 Blind as a Bat by Brother Grimm - They say love is blind. So does everyone else in the room. Short, Comedy (Mark Moore)
2.9 The Turkey Takeover by Freda Gobbler - Inspired by actual events: When the actual CBS TV Boston Nightly News story focuses on rampaging Wild Turkeys that take over the small town of Woburn, one local man takes a stand that divides the community, even the country. 10 pages Short, Comedy (Lew Sherwood)
And the rest, in no particular order…
Don't Look by A Person, Place, Or Thing - A family's thanksgiving dinner is interrupted when they're visited by a godly being. 7 pages Short, Horror (Sean Elwood)
The Giving by Call Me Alfred - A father and his daughter share Thanksgiving with several guests. Some invited. Some not. Short, Horror (Paul Knauer)
Daddy's Apology by Have "no" Mercy - A father meets his daughter for the very first time and he has a lot to make amends for. 7 pages Short, Drama (Colin S.)
A Very Different Thanksgiving by Me (not 'me') - They have Thanksgiving in some suprising places. Short, Drama (Anthony Cawood)
Heedless by Can't say, it's OWC - A man's Thanksgiving night is disturbed when an unexpected visitor arrives seeking some answers. Short, Drama (Yuvraj Rajwanshi)
Thanks to everyone who entered, and all those who read and didn’t enter — you guys are all awesome! |
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Gum |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 9:41am |
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Been Around
LocationSome travelling Circus... Posts832 Posts Per Day 0.41 |
Congrats Kathy, and all who entered, and Don and Steve for keeping us writing! If it wasn't for the OWC's I'm not sure I would get my chops in. 'Twas a fun challenge. Which reminds me... 'twas the night before Christmas challenge coming up soon? err... I'll wait and see, lol. Thanksgiving is over so get out the x-mas tree and have a cup o' cheer, till then... |
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AnthonyCawood |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 11:06am |
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LocationUK Posts4324 Posts Per Day 1.13 |
Well done Kathy!
And all for entering |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 12:55pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1448 Posts Per Day 0.62 |
Nice job, Kathy!
...and to all the other top finishers. (R53, Mark and Lew)
Fun challenge. I got a script out of it that, with some polishing, I think I'll like having in my portfolio. That's always a win. |
| PaulKWrites.com
60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
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kcranford |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 1:47pm |
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New Features: Christmas Joe
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Oh my gosh! I am so stunned and excited! I am also humbled that so many liked my little Thanksgiving tale. I had actually been working on this story as a feature length piece, but then decided, with a little tweaking, it might fit the requirements for this challenge. One tweak was the character, Abuelita. She was not part of my original storyline, but now that I’ve met her I know it absolutely must include her. I have no one to thank for that insight but this group. A little serendipity also happened along the way. There is a producer seeking shorts set along the Mexico/USA border, so I will be submitting this to him for consideration. Again, all thanks for that opportunity goes to this group. I’ll let you know how it turns out. One last bit of disturbing insight I’ve gained about myself - apparently I need to be given a theme and a deadline in order to set me in gear to write. As long as I have those two things, I’m good. LOL. Must work on my self-motivation! Again, thank you so much for your kind comments and constructive ideas. (((Hugs))) to each of you! |
| Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
Shorts: Santuario (OWC Writers' Choice) Death (OWC) Savior (OWC) |
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steven8 |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 2:03pm |
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Old Timer The Ed Wood of Simply Scripts
LocationBarberton, OH Posts1156 Posts Per Day 0.22 |
Congratulations Kathy! |
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LC |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 4:41pm |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7644 Posts Per Day 1.34 |
Whoohoo, Kathy! Congratulations. You are now (well, soon to be) the holder of the treasured SS mug, and with it comes much responsibility. Some take years to achieve this status and you did it in the space of what, a few months? Watch your back now, and tread carefully. Many covet the mug. Just kidding. Or, am I? Nah, your responsibility now is to take a photo of that mug in some ingenious or comical or inventive way. https://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-Chat/m-1320532982/s-60/Or pop it in your avatar. Congrats also to Rick, Mark, and Lew! P.S. Special shout out to Yuvraj for Heedless. |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 4:47pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1448 Posts Per Day 0.62 |
One last bit of disturbing insight I’ve gained about myself - apparently I need to be given a theme and a deadline in order to set me in gear to write. As long as I have those two things, I’m good. |
Welcome to the club. It's crowded. I believe it's a prerequisite to calling yourself a screenwriter. Congrats again on the win! |
| PaulKWrites.com
60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
Many shorts available for production: comedy, thriller, drama, light horror |
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kcranford |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 5:14pm |
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New Features: Christmas Joe
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Whoohoo, Kathy! Congratulations. You are now (well, soon to be) the holder of the treasured SS mug, and with it comes much responsibility. Some take years to achieve this status and you did it in the space of what, a few months? Watch your back now, and tread carefully. Many covet the mug. Just kidding. Or, am I? Nah, your responsibility now is to take a photo of that mug in some ingenious or comical or inventive way. https://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-Chat/m-1320532982/s-60/Or pop it in your avatar. Congrats also to Rick, Mark, and Lew! P.S. Special shout out to Yuvraj for Heedless. |
Thank you so much! I actually joined in September, so I’m calling this a classic case of beginner’s luck. And I thought you were just kidding about the mug - until I got the email from Don. What a great prize - I’m so excited to receive it and show it off! |
| Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
Shorts: Santuario (OWC Writers' Choice) Death (OWC) Savior (OWC) |
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irish eyes |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 5:56pm |
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January Project Group There`s too much blood in my alcohol
LocationUpstate New York Posts1865 Posts Per Day 0.36 |
Well done, Kathy !!! That was my favorite script!! Congrats to Rick too !! 3rd!!! Lol For a Friday night special written in 4 hours, I'll take it Kudos to the readers that realized Vampires(Vincent Price) need to be invited in This was fun as it had been a long time since I wrote anything. It doesn't help when Steve Clark pesters me for an entry. Great job on everyone entering and those who didn't enter but still took the time to review. |
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khamanna |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 7:17pm |
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That's a great script Kathy, congrats! And congrats to all who entered. There were quite some entries there this time. Nice job, guys! |
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SAC |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 7:55pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
This was fun as it had been a long time since I wrote anything. It doesn't help when Steve Clark pesters me for an entry. |
A simple thank you would suffice. Edit: A little smiley face because Mark thinks I’m being a little bitch! |
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SAC |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 8:03pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
Which reminds me... 'twas the night before Christmas challenge coming up soon? |
Hmm. Don’t know yet. Maybe a little over kill? Anyone can do it really but, that said, if a crazy good idea strikes… |
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big lew |
Posted: November 28th, 2022, 10:40pm |
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New Rewriting Sucks!
LocationWater Mill, New York Posts94 Posts Per Day 0.02 |
Congratulations, Kathy! I voted for your story as the best, and indeed it was!
Also, hats off to Rick and Mark! Well done.
In fact, congrats to everyone who submitted a story, all were fun to read while spending days of eating Thanksgiving leftovers!
Best wishes to all for the coming holidays! |
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Yuvraj |
Posted: November 29th, 2022, 12:00am |
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Been Around
LocationWhy you wanna know? Posts795 Posts Per Day 0.50 |
My bad, couldn't read and review the scripts, even though I participated. Apologies for that. Big ups to Kathy!! Congrats on winning!! Bravo to all other writers as well who took part! And also to the writers who didn't participate but reviewed nonetheless (unlike me).
P.S. Special shout out to Yuvraj for Heedless. |
Thanks, Libby. Sometimes the thought of - no one's gonna like what I wrote - crosses my mind. But writers like you prove me wrong. Thank you once again. |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: November 29th, 2022, 12:05pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1448 Posts Per Day 0.62 |
I thought you were just kidding about the mug - until I got the email from Don.
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Oh, no. The mug is very, very real. It's ALL about the mug. In fact, it won't be long until you're a mug zombie like the rest of us. "MUST have mug." |
| PaulKWrites.com
60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
Many shorts available for production: comedy, thriller, drama, light horror |
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SAC |
Posted: November 29th, 2022, 12:23pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
Oh, no. The mug is very, very real. It's ALL about the mug.
In fact, it won't be long until you're a mug zombie like the rest of us. "MUST have mug."
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Seriously. I’ve been here about ten years with no mug. Cranford comes in and — BOOM! Mug. |
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AnthonyCawood |
Posted: November 29th, 2022, 3:23pm |
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kcranford |
Posted: November 29th, 2022, 8:22pm |
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New Features: Christmas Joe
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Seriously. I’ve been here about ten years with no mug. Cranford comes in and — BOOM! Mug.
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Well, now I see what y’all do when I’m at work and not around to defend myself LOL. Seriously though, no one is more shocked than me and I’m going to treasure that mug. It might be my “Elf on a Shelf” this year. I’ll move it from room to room just so it can “find” it all over every day. Again, seriously, thank you all so very much and many congrats to everyone who placed, entered or just took the time to read our work and give valued advice. It is much appreciated. You have no idea. |
| Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
Shorts: Santuario (OWC Writers' Choice) Death (OWC) Savior (OWC) |
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steven8 |
Posted: November 30th, 2022, 5:01pm |
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Old Timer The Ed Wood of Simply Scripts
LocationBarberton, OH Posts1156 Posts Per Day 0.22 |
Again, SimplyScripts proves that screenwriting is...A Mug's Game. |
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MarkRenshaw |
Posted: December 6th, 2022, 8:14am |
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LocationUK Posts2335 Posts Per Day 0.58 |
Congratulations to Kathy and all those who entered. It looks like you had a lot of fun with this challenge. |
| For more of my scripts, stories, produced movies and the ocassional blog, check out my new website. CLICK |
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kcranford |
Posted: December 6th, 2022, 2:36pm |
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New Features: Christmas Joe
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Congratulations to Kathy and all those who entered. It looks like you had a lot of fun with this challenge. |
Thank you so much, Mark! To Don and everyone: My mug came today! Snapped a quick pic with a background of some of my Christmas decor for my new avatar! I'm so excited to receive this and want to thank you all again for your support and camaraderie. Happy Holidays everyone - looking forward to the next challenge! Kathy |
| Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
Shorts: Santuario (OWC Writers' Choice) Death (OWC) Savior (OWC) |
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Don |
Posted: December 7th, 2022, 1:29pm |
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AdministratorAdministrator So, what are you writing?
LocationVirginia Posts16449 Posts Per Day 1.94 |
The OWC is not a contest.
It's a challenge.
There are no winners, per se.
You 'win' by writing a script and hitting the submit (now called the 'win') button. As soon as you hit the 'win' button, you've won.
Sometimes there is a writers' choice. And sometimes the Writers' Choice person receives a crappy mug, designed so horribly, one could not make it look worse if one tried.
- Don |
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PKCardinal |
Posted: December 7th, 2022, 3:50pm |
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LocationKansas Posts1448 Posts Per Day 0.62 |
The OWC is not a contest.
It's a challenge.
There are no winners, per se.
You 'win' by writing a script and hitting the submit (now called the 'win') button. As soon as you hit the 'win' button, you've won.
Sometimes there is a writers' choice. And sometimes the Writers' Choice person receives a crappy mug, designed so horribly, one could not make it look worse if one tried.
- Don |
Keep fighting the good fight. But, that mug... it has powers. I don't know what they are or where they come from... perhaps you infuse each mug with the soul of a writer past... I don't know. But, the mug definitely has power. That said, on a serious note... I think only one of the shorts that I've had produced actually "won" writer's choice and lead to the acquisition of a mug. I've now written over 50 shorts, almost every one of them for an OWC. I'm not sure I'd have written a single one of them without the OWCs. So, your challenges work for me, for sure. And, I'm eternally grateful. Seriously. Mug or no mug. |
| PaulKWrites.com
60 Feet Under - Low budget, contained thriller/Feature The Hand of God - Low budget, semi-contained thriller/Feature Wait Till Next Year - Disney-style family sports comedy/Feature
Many shorts available for production: comedy, thriller, drama, light horror |
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SAC |
Posted: December 8th, 2022, 10:30am |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
Thank you so much, Mark!
To Don and everyone: My mug came today! Snapped a quick pic with a background of some of my Christmas decor for my new avatar! I'm so excited to receive this and want to thank you all again for your support and camaraderie. Happy Holidays everyone - looking forward to the next challenge!
Kathy
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Hallmark Christmas romance flick with a magical mug? Seems plausible. |
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SAC |
Posted: December 8th, 2022, 10:31am |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3208 Posts Per Day 0.78 |
The OWC is not a contest.
It's a challenge.
There are no winners, per se.
You 'win' by writing a script and hitting the submit (now called the 'win') button. As soon as you hit the 'win' button, you've won.
Sometimes there is a writers' choice. And sometimes the Writers' Choice person receives a crappy mug, designed so horribly, one could not make it look worse if one tried.
- Don |
Your explanation kinda sounds like the whole “and the Oscar goes to” deal way back when. |
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kcranford |
Posted: December 8th, 2022, 10:45am |
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New Features: Christmas Joe
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Hallmark Christmas romance flick with a magical mug? Seems plausible.
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Yes!! Endless possibilities in my mind for that! I especially liked the idea that “maybe every mug is infused with the spirit of a writer that has passed”. I’m hoping I got Nora Ephron! I’m thinking it would be like “I Dream of Jeannie”, I would rub the mug and out of the mist would pop Nora with the most amazing ideas ever. |
| Scripts Available: Christmas Joe (Holiday Drama) Every Time It Snows (Holiday Drama) Happy Holi-DNA (Holiday Romance) Let That Pony Run (Family Drama) With Love, From Romance (Holiday Romance) Essex (Historical Drama)
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