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January 2014 OWC. (currently 5041 views) |
Mr. Blonde |
Posted: December 23rd, 2013, 11:31pm |
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LocationNowhere special. Posts3063 Posts Per Day 0.55 |
Well, here we are again. I understand we're only about two months removed from our last One Week Challenge, but what better way to usher in the new year (without lots of Jager. You know who you are...) can you think of?
I encourage you all to join and participate because anybody who's done it can tell you that it's entertaining and a hell of a lot of fun.
The topic will be introduced on December 31st at 11:59PM EST. |
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LC |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 1:41am |
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LocationThe Great Southern Land Posts7862 Posts Per Day 1.35 |
Wow, that's early. I always thought it was Feb. Bring it on, sounds good! |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 3:50am |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2609 Posts Per Day 0.54 |
Sounds good.
But will be a one weeker or the 7WC feature? At this moment I hope it's just a traditional OWC
Mind you, 31st dec is a tricky time to release and expect done in a week, or maybe a two page challenge - they're good
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khamanna |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 10:54am |
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I'd like 7WC but I think we need to come up with something like "Submit first 30 in two weeks", then "60 in another week", then "whole thing - end of 7weeks".
And if it's like that we could rewrite the first 60 or so based on feedback or something. |
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Mr. Blonde |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 11:06am |
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AdministratorWhat good are choices if they're all bad?
LocationNowhere special. Posts3063 Posts Per Day 0.55 |
Libby,
It's true that the contest has typically been in February in years past, but going all the way back, it kind of alternated between January and February. Just trying to mix things up a bit. =)
Bill,
Standard One Week Challenge (although considering the timeframe it's being released in, there is going to be a slight amendment, but that will all be properly sorted out). =)
Khamanna,
It's been almost a year since the last one, so my guess would be that if someone ran the next one, they may be looking at a 7WC. Anything is certainly possible. =) |
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nawazm11 |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 11:10am |
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Been Around
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Seems cool, seems like a lot of peeps will miss it just because of time frame. I'll see if I can enter if the theme piques my interest. |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 1:22pm |
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7 days is enough time to write first draft of a feature. Pull your fingers out. |
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bert |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 1:32pm |
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LocationThat's me in the corner Posts4237 Posts Per Day 0.60 |
Quoted from DustinBowcot 7 days is enough time to write first draft of a feature. Pull your fingers out. |
But who would want to read such a draft? These challenges are about quality and quantity. Plenty of folks here can write fast -- nothing to it -- but nobody wants to read through a bunch of scripts pooped out in a few hours. These challenges are about crafting something good -- taking a bit of time -- while also showcasing what you can do on a deadline. If your first draft is done in a few hours, fine -- but let it simmer before posting -- reread and rethink to make it shine. Those who post what they have written in only a few hours -- well, frankly, it shows. |
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Leegion |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 1:33pm |
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LocationEngland Posts485 Posts Per Day 0.10 |
Okay, I'll have the time for this. Hopefully it's not too soon in January. Got to finish my novel, which is nearly there - this is something to look forward to for my screenplay return. |
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SAC |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 3:12pm |
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Of The Ancients … but some dreams do
LocationUpstate NY Posts3228 Posts Per Day 0.76 |
Can't wait for the details. Would def like to enter if time permits. I enjoy working with those deadlines.
Happy holiday's everyone. Be safe.
Steve |
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RegularJohn |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 3:19pm |
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New Every 23 months for 23 days, Johnny writes.
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I love Reef's two page challenge idea. Curious to see the parameters of this OWC |
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Mr. Blonde |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 3:30pm |
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LocationNowhere special. Posts3063 Posts Per Day 0.55 |
I promise you won't feel constricted by parameters, but there are a couple specific requirements. But, you're writers. I have faith in all of you. =) |
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Reef Dreamer |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 4:00pm |
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LocationThe Island of Jersey Posts2609 Posts Per Day 0.54 |
Sounds good. See what this brings. |
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The Elevator Most Belonging To Alice - Semi Final Bluecat, Runner Up Nashville Inner Journey - Page Awards Finalist - Bluecat semi final Grieving Spell - winner - London Film Awards. Third - Honolulu Ultimate Weapon - Fresh Voices - second place IMDb link... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7062725/?ref_=tt_ov_wr |
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James McClung |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 4:03pm |
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Of The Ancients
LocationWashington, D.C. Posts3293 Posts Per Day 0.47 |
Deadline is perfect for me. Leaving for a trip on the 7th. Also perfect way to kick off the new year. Only drawback is I expect the countdown will start with a killer hangover. |
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DustinBowcot |
Posted: December 24th, 2013, 4:27pm |
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But who would want to read such a draft?
These challenges are about quality and quantity.
Plenty of folks here can write fast -- nothing to it -- but nobody wants to read through a bunch of scripts pooped out in a few hours.
These challenges are about crafting something good -- taking a bit of time -- while also showcasing what you can do on a deadline.
If your first draft is done in a few hours, fine -- but let it simmer before posting -- reread and rethink to make it shine.
Those who post what they have written in only a few hours -- well, frankly, it shows.
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I disagree Bert. I believe people work at different speeds and it is possible to hammer out a script in just a few hours and it read as well as someone that has taken a week. It's a shame we can't measure the contests in writing hours. If you think about it, one writer may take one hour per day for a week and work seven hours total on a script. I could do that seven hours in a day, with pleasure. Most days. Obviously it's Christmas right now, and we have New Year, etc. So if I spend a week on a script, I could potentially (if we take the one hour/seven hour per day example) have seven times the hours put into the script. |
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