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That is it folks. There are 38 37 scripts in this challenge. Tomorrow, I'll post a listing of names of the folks who entered so we can begin the 'who wrote what' phase.
Here is a list of the folks who participated in the OWC with usernames (if
Elisabeth Dubois (elis) Cindy L. Keller (cindylkeller) R. McManus (rendevous) Michel J. Duthin (michel) Sandra E. Watson (sandra e.) REMOVED Astrid Romero (astrid) Antonio Gangemi (tony gangemi) Cameron Mitchell (cam17) Steve McDonell (stevie) Gary D. Rademan (grademan) Rick Kinsella (decadencefilms) Linder (lalaindahouse) James McClung (james mcclung) Tim Ratcliffe (trojan) Jonathan L. Terry (jonathan terry) Charles Bonet (chuckbonet) Arzadon Keniel (dude) Martin Back (martin_b) Ian Lempert (bobtheballa) Kenneth Byrd Khamanna Iskandarova (khamanna) James Williams (jwent668 Jon Barton (johnnyboy) T. Joseph Fraser (blakkwolfe) Herman Chow (coding) Jordan Wiebe (theboywhocouldfly) Michael Cornetto (cornetto) Marnie Mitchell Lister (wannabe) Icaza Caravaggio (icazacarav) Jeff Bush (dreamscale) David Birch (slapshot) Lew Sherwood (big lew) Bryan Mora (brymo) Tom Pascal (tommyp) L. Chambers (lc) Calvin Peat
I wish I had the time to enter, well, I had the time to write, but it would be pretty exhausting to read and review all the other scripts. I was already in full flow in a few of my own projects and felt it would be wrong to drop everything for this challenge, even though I really wanted to give it a try.
I will take part in the upcoming Script Club and hopefully the next OWC when it comes around.
It's possible a second entry may have been accepted - I don't think there's a formal rule about submitting more than one entry (there is an informal one but it's very informal). So, there could be someone lurking out there who wrote two. Of course, Don could have accidentally left out a name.
I need to finish the reads and then I'll try and play detective.
Sandra
I thought this too after rading it, but I thought michel wasn't entering one.
I could've sworn the Terms of Endowment one was Shelton. Unless he used a different name? I didn't even know about the pdf names until Jeff pointed it out.
I also thought Shelton had the monster schlong entry...hmmm, I wonder who's it actually was...
Whomever it was I'm sure they've seen Groove Tube or some other movie like that - I'm pretty sure I've seen that bit with the tunnel before. However, while I was searching for that movie, I did find this (adults only please)
Tell you what, I'll keep a tally of what we think so far. Add to it if you have any guesses.
Mem - Sandra Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood Monster Lullaby - elis Your Song - Michel I've Got To Go - Tommyp
When I read 'I've Got To Go' I didn't think it was Tommy's. For one, he always tells people not to put any character names in the logline, which was done in this entry. Secondly, there were a few American spellings in the script. So unless they were typos or were done intentionally to throw us off, I don't think it's his. I could be way off the mark though.
The one I was most sure about was Michel's, seems everybody agrees on that.
I also thought 'Terms of Endowment' was Shelton's. Need to have another think about that one!
I wrote down who I thought wrote what in my replies... I read two more that I didn't write anything about, but I still have more to read.
One guess that I didn't reply to yet because of work schedule is SCREWED. Jeff wrote that.
I'll get back to these tomorrow. Work IS a four letter word.
Award winning screenwriter Available screenplays TINA DARLING - 114 page Comedy ONLY OSCAR KNOWS - 99 page Horror A SONG IN MY HEART - 94 page Drama HALLOWEEN GAMES - 105 page Drama
Mem - Sandra Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood Monster Lullaby - elis Your Song - Michel I've Got To Go - Tommyp, Not Tommyp Screwed - Dreamscale Terms of Endowment - Shelton
J. Bush - SCREWED. (I thought it might have been DIVORCE COLORADO STYLE by the premise of skiing but after comparing the two. No contest.) M. Cornetto - JOHN C. Mitchell - TERMS OF ENDOWMENT (Cam17 was selectee of April OWC) R. McManus - THE LOVE THAT DARE NOT SPEAK ITS NAME (similar to The Key and To Be) C. Keller - OUR TIME DESERVES A LOVE SONG (similar feel to A Song for the Heart) G. Rademan - TOM AND JAKE and LISTEN WITH YOUR HEART * T Pascal - Not "I'VE GOT TO GO (No Aussie sass vibe from the script. I thought he might have done Screwed channeling Baltis and Dreamscale.) L. Chambers - BROADWAY BETTY J. McClung - SAVED
I wonder what Stevie wrote though? I don't want to be too blatant and go for the only script with a Beatle's reference yet LAZARUS PHENOM fits his style.
Well, so far highest reviews for an OWC are at 29, and lowest are at 8. Average seems to be around 14-18.
Is that really enough to vote on already? Are people still attempting to read these?
I ended up at 36 full reads and reviews, one 2 page read and mini scathing review, and 1 no read/no review (I just realized I missed 1 script, and after reading some feedback, I see it's not my cup of tea).
I know seveal people have really done a great job and read all or at least many. BUT...some of you have read very few, and SOME of you have been spending alot of time on other threads, but for some reason not reviewing these OWC's.
I wish it had been taken down before I read it. Truly awful, which I don't mind saying seeing as the author couldn't be bothered to comment on any of the scripts.
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I'm a slow reader and prolly won't read all, but I'll get through a few more. Maybe others will as well.
The responses have definitely slowed up over the last couple of days. I'm guessing people are getting burnt out as there are a lot of entries this time around. I'm going to try and get around to reading all of them, got a handful to go still.
Good, if i remember correctly, i laid a big giant turd on that review... He'll be dancing with guns loaded waiting for me next script...
What can i say??? Foul mouthed machinist from Cleveland.
I hope i didn't offend anyone this OWC, Think i've read better than half so far, and plan to continue... I calls em' like (a wanker in a busted down town) i see's em'
Good joke. I notice how you couldn't make it through two pages on this script and yet you had no problem finishing mine which was regrettably one of the shittier entries lying around. I wonder...
I can accept anything but zero scripts read. That is a leech. And there are always a few.
Oh. I've read and reviewed (and scored then unscored) 12...so that's okay then.
I think I'm done now, to be honest. I'll obviously return any reads once who wrote what is revealed...read some really good scripts, and congrats to all who entered!
And a special congrats for Stevie and Jeff, who've truly earned beatification through their vailant efforts to read EVERY single one. Out of interest you two, if you had to pick one of these to be produced (besides your own), which one would it be?
Thanks for the support, Cleveland James! Much appreciated.
JamesMc, I'm not sure which one was yours. Was it bad?
Johnnie, I can't answer that yet. I've got it down to 7 that I thought were alright to good (of course, mine is included!). Of those 7, 2 had major problems but I liked them overall anyway. So, I guess it comes down to 5 that will have to be decided upon.
JamesMc, I'm not sure which one was yours. Was it bad?
Pretty subpar by my standards and most definitely bad by the standards of this particular OWC. Just rushed is all. I've since rewritten it though and I think it's 100x better. Honestly, I think you've read enough of my stuff that you'd be able to figure it out if you gave it some though.
Oh. I've read and reviewed (and scored then unscored) 12...so that's okay then.
I think I'm done now, to be honest. I'll obviously return any reads once who wrote what is revealed...read some really good scripts, and congrats to all who entered!
And a special congrats for Stevie and Jeff, who've truly earned beatification through their vailant efforts to read EVERY single one. Out of interest you two, if you had to pick one of these to be produced (besides your own), which one would it be?
Um, still mine...
No, i opted for Broadway Betty. It ticked all the boxes for the challenge.
Mem - Sandra Piano Tears - Lew Sherwood Monster Lullaby - elis Your Song - Michel I've Got To Go - Tommyp, Not Tommyp Screwed - Dreamscale, Astrid Terms of Endowment - Shelton,Cam17 John - mcornetto The love that dare...-redevouz Our time deserves...-Cindy Keller Tom and Jake - grademan Listen with your heart - grademan Broadway Betty - LC Saved - James Mc Clung Saved by the Whales - Dreamscale Rachel's Song - Sasquatch Chris White - Joe Black
Noooooo, sorry Gary. You got that wrong. Mine, (done the day of) is one of the most unedited amateurish looking ones and requires a 'slap on the wrist' and 'straight to the Headmaster's Office'.
I weighed the pro's and con's - knew I'd cop flak in two specific areas - decided what the hey, I can take it and I wanted to be part of it all for once. Took guts believe me.
Poor Jeff requires the most explanation from me - that gives it away I'm sure.
Well, maybe we shouldn't yet, cause we haven't all voted yet. I've fessed up to a number of people, and they have done teh same with me. I wouldn't let that sway my votes though.
Well, maybe we shouldn't yet, cause we haven't all voted yet. I've fessed up to a number of people, and they have done teh same with me. I wouldn't let that sway my votes though.
Well then, you shouldn't be asking me which one is mine shoulda'. My lips are sealed.
P.S. I've reviewed about twenty or so and have a couple left to read. So, my votes not in yet.
I just sent in my picks for top 4, in order. All I can tell you is that "Saved by the Whales" did not quite make it to this list...close, but not quite.
Don't be sorry. You maybe right. I just don't think it was him. Muster up some backbone and smack it back at me girl... Stick to your guns.... Umm.. You're still wrong though... IMHO
Shelton didn't even enter...I thought that monster schlong was his also.
I like how we've changed the name from "Terms of endowment" to "Monster Schlong".. . Obviously best line in any script for the OWC IMO. I think Cam17 is capable of writing this level of a comedy, but i dunno...
I've made 3 nominations and it was really hard for me.
I went through all the scripts I have read so far. I still have the last two
that were posted on the home page at the top to read, but I wanted to put in my selections now because my internet keeps going down on me. We've been having problems in our area for the last week.
I feel comfortable with the selections I made. I didn't take it lightly when I made my decisions. And I sent Don the reasons why I felt they deserved nomination, if not winner status, I do believe they are more than solid.
I hope to finish the last two reads tomorrow and offer as much quality input as I can.
Just a quick question. Michael? Anyone? Do we have just to the end of the day to get our nominations in?
Night/Day - it's all relevant to where you are in the world.
I'll take that as a: "just hurry up and get it done".
I wasn't completely sure, but as I said:
I sent nominations to Don this evening because my internet connections have been erratic.
I'm not sure, but the sooner we can get in our feedback, is probably the better.
I think too, that by forcing us to make up our minds on a deadline-- it kind of puts it in perspective for us, as individuals, what we value most highly.
When trying to discern which script we feel is a worthy candidate, we must make decisions that are sometimes hard.
Sorry, not online as much today because my computer is working hard at something else. I do think you have more than 1 day but I wouldn't take too long.
Sorry, not online as much today because my computer is working hard at something else. I do think you have more than 1 day but I wouldn't take too long.
No worries, Michael, we're going to try and wind this OWC up in style. Intent is sent.
Looks like some people are catching on to the fact that i wrote mine in four hours... oh well, at least i tried!! ha.
It was a nice distraction from my feature.
PS. JohnnyBoy, I wish I wrote The Reunion, but its nice to know you thought of me. Only now when you find out which one i really did write, i'll run and cower away!!!
Shorts: Good Golly Miss Molly No Place Like Home New Moon Rising Yuno - BRAND-*SPANKIN*-NEW! The Ballad of Uncle Sam: An Anarchists Melody Toy Soldier This Modern Love A Virgin State of Mind
I didn't spend that long on mine. Once I started it almost wrote itself. The lyrics were the hardest bit. I didn't even write down lyrics when I was in a band. Mind you, we were rubbish.
I don't buy that... not for a nickel. Umm... only read one of Cindy's so far, so what the heck do I know. i still say no.
By the way, how long do we have to vote????
Yep, you're right. I didn't write Autumn Walk, and I didn't write the other one Our Time Deserves... either. or did I????
I have more to read today, so maybe I'll choose those... Maybe not...
Cindy
Award winning screenwriter Available screenplays TINA DARLING - 114 page Comedy ONLY OSCAR KNOWS - 99 page Horror A SONG IN MY HEART - 94 page Drama HALLOWEEN GAMES - 105 page Drama
I didn't spend that long on mine. Once I started it almost wrote itself. The lyrics were the hardest bit. I didn't even write down lyrics when I was in a band. Mind you, we were rubbish.
I spent a lot of time on mine. I enjoyed working it.
I'm thinking Tony G did Our Time Deserves, and pegged Cindy for Never Let A Good Thing for three reasons; First being, of course, it was very good (and one of my favoriites), secondly it has a chick flick style and feel that I think worked very well for this challenge (which would come from someone who watched a lot of chick flick movies, hence, someone of the female persuasion) and thirdly, Andrea mentions "That's why I'm here and not in Michigan" (where my big dog, the original Black Wolf, is living on a farm up there)....
As far as some of the others, not so sure and to be honest, really didn't stand out from the pack. Overall, though I thought most were very well done with a very high standard, which is nice to see.
Liked Cliff Notes, Damn It Izzy, Chris White, Betty Broadway, Your Song, and Terms of Endowment...Course, Mem is in a class and genre unto itself (of which I would not want any other way)
On the song, I listened to the backing track alot, then tried to fit the song and lyrics to work within the framework of the story.
Failure is only the opportunity to begin again more intelligently - Dove Chocolate Wrapper
Curious to know on how people formed their Lyrics. I created mine first then wrote the story around it!
The lyrics came during the process of writing the script.
My character suddenly had been hit inside her head with a complete dizzy spell as Nephadeum spoke to her and gave her the first word of the song.
Sometime in the middle of writing and rewriting, I felt the lyrics with the melody supplied which I listened to over and again many times.
Mem is very esoteric like the filthy gibbering lunatic priest and the quasi ichtean angel and worship of fish. It really is much more than that though; it's not fish in the way one might think.
I wish I could play this guessing game but I don't know anyone or their writing well enough yet. Whaaa.
For me the lyrics were way harder than I thought they would be. I had the story mapped out for a week but didn't start writing it till a few hours before the deadline...then I had to write the lyrics. Whoa. I was in a total panic when I realized how difficult it was matching up to the tune. It ended up completely different then what I had in my head all week. It was great fun...can't wait for the next one!
I wish I could play this guessing game but I don't know anyone or their writing well enough yet. Whaaa.
For me the lyrics were way harder than I thought they would be. I had the story mapped out for a week but didn't start writing it till a few hours before the deadline...then I had to write the lyrics. Whoa. I was in a total panic when I realized how difficult it was matching up to the tune. It ended up completely different then what I had in my head all week. It was great fun...can't wait for the next one!
The point is, that you did it!!! You took on the challenge and you did it!!!
I did not work as much on a short as I should have. But lyrics... I wrote a short and then spend several hours on the lyrics only to completely rewrite them later. --Still don't like mine
I'll think twice next time I decide to belittle some song.
Yep, I gave up guessing. I was pretty impressed though with the quality of the entries I read this OWC. Good job all who entered.
And for those interested in such things, I wrote my lyrics first and then built my story around them. I was really tight for time though and just finished a few hours before the deadline.
I think my script is lagging a bit in the reading department so my log line must be crap or people must be discouraged by the other comments left.
I think most scripts that got posted late seem to have received fewer reads and the most went to the first ones posted.
the problem is the first lot got posted during the weekend. Most of us have some time available then. As for me the week is completely filled with work. So I apologize for the lesser read during the week. I will read some of the later ones this weekend though. Sorry if I have offended anyone. Even my forum posts are non existent during the week
I do have to say that what I have so far read has given me great pleasure and I have not read a similar story in the whole bunch.
If you find your logline is lacking, put the word penis in there. That'll for sure draw an audience.
Nothing can defeat the penis.
Shorts: Good Golly Miss Molly No Place Like Home New Moon Rising Yuno - BRAND-*SPANKIN*-NEW! The Ballad of Uncle Sam: An Anarchists Melody Toy Soldier This Modern Love A Virgin State of Mind
I'm thinking Tony G did Our Time Deserves, and pegged Cindy for Never Let A Good Thing for three reasons; First being, of course, it was very good (and one of my favoriites), secondly it has a chick flick style and feel that I think worked very well for this challenge (which would come from someone who watched a lot of chick flick movies, hence, someone of the female persuasion) and thirdly, Andrea mentions "That's why I'm here and not in Michigan" (where my big dog, the original Black Wolf, is living on a farm up there)....
Sorry Blakkwolfe, That one's not mine either.
I wrote my lyrics first then the script later. I came up with my lyrics after seeing the rat run out in front of me at work... again. Got kind of used to it.
Cindy
Award winning screenwriter Available screenplays TINA DARLING - 114 page Comedy ONLY OSCAR KNOWS - 99 page Horror A SONG IN MY HEART - 94 page Drama HALLOWEEN GAMES - 105 page Drama
I think redevous is jealous because no one is flirting with him. So I'll make the ultimate sacrifice and offer to flirt with rendevous - if he'll have me, of course.
I think redevous is jealous because no one is flirting with him. So I'll make the ultimate sacrifice and offer to flirt with rendevous - if he'll have me, of course.
I do have to say that what I have so far read has given me great pleasure and I have not read a similar story in the whole bunch.
That's correct. Each story was very different and I loved seeing the talent on display here. It's not all perfect of course and much of it's very raw and unplugged because this is OWC, but it's just beautiful and I love to see people working to the best of their abilities.
I did however, find an interesting similarity between SAVED and PIANO TEARS
They both suffered from what I have now officially termed as Cinderella Syndrome.
If you don't know what I'm talking about, then read the scripts and my take on them and post up your feelings on this.
These were very different scripts though in tone. SAVED had the ambulance drivers riding in the early morning-- the break of day kind of feel. And RIGHT! When the day is beginning,
SOMEONE is contemplating taking their life.
I need to digress for a moment because my brother, Wayne, he took his life in the morning; so it touches close to home.
But in this script, we didn't get to know WHY Sadie was contemplating this. I think that's really important that we find out.
Likewise, in Piano Tears,
We didn't find out WHY our AIRPORT LADY had her hardship in love and WHY our protagonist, TONY, had a child and not a wife. Or, perhaps I missed something? I could have.
But these two scripts are valiant efforts. Some of the dialogue that I had suggested to cut-- it's not bad dialogue in and of itself. I just didn't think it fit here. And so, I considered it as being good and solid, but taking up space within the particular context it was placed in.
I think each script has its own wonderful flair. And that's appreciated.
Some Things Never Die - Cindy Screwed - Jeff Love That Dare Note Speak It's Name - R. Piano tears - Big Lew Autumn Walk - Astrid I've Got To Go - Tommy P Terms of Endowment - Cam17 Reunion - michael Cornetto Mem - Sandra (I'll take everyone elses word for it) Our Time Deserves A song - Stevie Your Song - Michel
Those are me guesses.Coupla i know are right. So... When is the reveal???
We didn't find out WHY our AIRPORT LADY had her hardship in love and WHY our protagonist, TONY, had a child and not a wife. Or, perhaps I missed something? I could have. Sandra
Hmm.. i thought these were very well explained in this one. Maybe you should revisit it. I'll admit, it was one of my top three... Listen to the reporter.
Hmm.. i thought these were very well explained in this one. Maybe you should revisit it. I'll admit, it was one of my top three... Listen to the reporter.
Perhaps YOU should revisit it. I've already spoken with the author and he seems pleased with my review.
ANCHOR WOMAN (CONT’D) But not just any man. Film director, Tony Prince. A man who lost his wife an a car crash three years ago. A man with friends like Sting, Renee Zellweger and screenwriter Eric Roth, who all helped him make the most viewed You Tube video ever produced. 12 million views, and over one million hits to Tony’s web site in an attempt to be the woman he’s looking for. (Beat) But she’s still out there.
Direct wuote from script... What is ambiguoos about how Tomy lost his wife???
MAN (PHONE/OVER) (Eloquent, theatrical voice) I’m not going to be able to meet your flight. I’m very, very sorry -- (Long pause) Shelia and I have been talking while you’ve been away -- (Much longer pause, an eternity) --and we’re going to give it another try, because of the girls. You’ve been fab -
This was "The woman's' phone call. She was having affair with married man waiting to go on trip with him. He blew her off...
It was 100 degrees as we sat beneath a willow tree Whose tears didn't care, they just hung in the air And refused to fall, to fall I knew I'd made a horrible call And now the state line felt like the Berlin wall And there was no doubt about which side I was on
ANCHOR WOMAN (CONT’D) But not just any man. Film director, Tony Prince. A man who lost his wife an a car crash three years ago. A man with friends like Sting, Renee Zellweger and screenwriter Eric Roth, who all helped him make the most viewed You Tube video ever produced. 12 million views, and over one million hits to Tony’s web site in an attempt to be the woman he’s looking for. (Beat) But she’s still out there.
Direct wuote from script... What is ambiguoos about how Tomy lost his wife???
MAN (PHONE/OVER) (Eloquent, theatrical voice) I’m not going to be able to meet your flight. I’m very, very sorry -- (Long pause) Shelia and I have been talking while you’ve been away -- (Much longer pause, an eternity) --and we’re going to give it another try, because of the girls. You’ve been fab -
This was "The woman's' phone call. She was having affair with married man waiting to go on trip with him. He blew her off...
Excellent Babe! Love you!
We've discovered the problem.
I knew I was missing something and I mentioned it in my review regarding putting this up front! ...
But I hadn't caught the part about the car accident!
See??!!!
That's why working with other people truly HELPS!!!
Good job!! That's one of the problems that needs to get fixed.
ANCHOR WOMAN (CONT’D) But not just any man. Film director, Tony Prince. A man who lost his wife an a car crash three years ago. A man with friends like Sting, Renee Zellweger and screenwriter Eric Roth, who all helped him make the most viewed You Tube video ever produced. 12 million views, and over one million hits to Tony’s web site in an attempt to be the woman he’s looking for. (Beat) But she’s still out there.
Direct wuote from script... What is ambiguoos about how Tomy lost his wife???
MAN (PHONE/OVER) (Eloquent, theatrical voice) I’m not going to be able to meet your flight. I’m very, very sorry -- (Long pause) Shelia and I have been talking while you’ve been away -- (Much longer pause, an eternity) --and we’re going to give it another try, because of the girls. You’ve been fab -
This was "The woman's' phone call. She was having affair with married man waiting to go on trip with him. He blew her off...
PPS:
I know that "The Woman" was blown off. My first question was "Why" he was talking to his little girl on the phone and there was the nanny there... yada-yada-yada... and I was questioning WHERE is his wife?
So you have just solved one of the problems I had in deciphering the script.
And, I have to add that Clorox, really nailed my sentiments with very few words.
It was 100 degrees as we sat beneath a willow tree Whose tears didn't care, they just hung in the air And refused to fall, to fall I knew I'd made a horrible call And now the state line felt like the Berlin wall And there was no doubt about which side I was on
Smiles
If those were your lyrics i have not read it yet... Trying to finish up the rest, Bit of an asshole i am... maybe you don't want me too... Too late, i either read or will shortly...
If those were your lyrics i have not read it yet... Trying to finish up the rest, Bit of an asshole i am... maybe you don't want me too... Too late, i either read or will shortly...
Smiles
I love you no matter-- asshole or not. You've injected insight!
If those were your lyrics i have not read it yet... Trying to finish up the rest, Bit of an asshole i am... maybe you don't want me too... Too late, i either read or will shortly...
Smiles
No, those are the lyrics of the band that I was listening to when I wrote 'em, at least the last lyrics....more clues....!
Those are not my lyrics, but the band was an influence XD
If you kno who wrote those lyrics, then you might member another line from my script.
I've probably read it then... Scrolling down the list. Just a few innocents that have been spared from my drunken Tyranny. I think people will be able to understand me now. Take anything i say with a shaker of salt. posted two scripts so far. What the fuck do I know.
I talk to people on here like i would talk to my friends in the machine shop i work in. Very direct and vulgar, can assume some won't appreciate. but that's me...
I have only read four or five - in between work (first week back after my hols and it was pandemonium!) and writing my own projects - which obviously take priority - I didn't do as many as I'd hoped.
I am too new here to try to figure out who wrote what - although I know who wrote "Piano Tears" as he emailed me (and everyone else who commented, I assume) to thank me for the read!
I have only read four or five - in between work (first week back after my hols and it was pandemonium!) and writing my own projects - which obviously take priority - I didn't do as many as I'd hoped.
I am too new here to try to figure out who wrote what - although I know who wrote "Piano Tears" as he emailed me (and everyone else who commented, I assume) to thank me for the read!
I am still a bit puzzled by the deleted script. Sorry. But - he was deleted because he didn't comment on other scripts? Is that right?
It's just that a) isn't the OWC anonymous, so how would you know whether he did or not and b) as far as I am aware, there's no actual written requirement to comment on other scripts, is there?
Maybe I am just being obtuse - but it seems a strange reason to remove someone's script so I assume that there was more to it than that?
I am still a bit puzzled by the deleted script. Sorry. But - he was deleted because he didn't comment on other scripts? Is that right?
It's just that a) isn't the OWC anonymous, so how would you know whether he did or not and b) as far as I am aware, there's no actual written requirement to comment on other scripts, is there?
Maybe I am just being obtuse - but it seems a strange reason to remove someone's script so I assume that there was more to it than that?
Yeah it was deleted for that reason. Why should someone post their work and get people giving up their time to comment on it if they are not going to return the favour? It is anonymous to us when we read the script but all the names of the writers are included when the script is submitted to Don, so easy to see who is active and who isn't.
A lot of people post their work on the boards and don't even bother to participate in their own threads. It is annoying when you consider that it means other people who are participating are missing out on reads because of these parasites. If deleting their scripts will deter others from doing the same then I think it is a good move.
Ok sorry Bert, my mistake. I originally read it and saw something like the script was taken down due to inactivity. It certainly sounded like it was taken down because the writer was leeching, which would have been fair enough I think.
Thanks Bert, that makes things a little clearer. The author requested it's removal - that's fair enough.
I would say that if I entered something like the OWC, I'd stick with it, but maybe he couldn't take comments if they were not complimentary? (I think someone says above that it wasn't very good?). Which is a pity really - it is probably better to take the criticism and reply (if and when you can) than remove your script because you don't like it.
Of course, these are assumptions on my part - he may simply have decided it wasn't good enough himself and asked for it to be taken down. Writers often lack self confidence - I know I do - and question whether their work is any good, unfortunately.
It makes me wish I'd read it myself to see before it disappeared!
Well, it's the evening of the 6th here, scripts have been up for about a week, reviews seem to be winding down...can we start revealing who wrote what? As in, anyone fancy sticking their head above the parapet and owning up to which is theirs?
Notice how I'm waiting for someone else to go first...
Congratulations to all participants in the OWC. Unfortunately, I have been busy, but I do have a debt of gratitude for my failure to submit my OWC, 'cos the two characters were just the ones I am missing in a feature - thanks, Don!
Nope. I’m down in Florida, the retirement capital of the world. I liked all the brit slang, although I’m still lost on some of the translations; I have no idea who Westlife is, although I’m gonna check ‘em out. I did like the script though.
Nope. I’m down in Florida, the retirement capital of the world. I liked all the brit slang, although I’m still lost on some of the translations; I have no idea who Westlife is, although I’m gonna check ‘em out. I did like the script though.
Never Let a Good Thing was one of my favorites...I thought it was Cindy, but nope.
Here’s another hint:
Don't bother mate. They are just a boy band for little girls.
I'd recommend this to anyone. These collabarative exercises are tremendous fun and good writing practice - and this one, with its focus on outlining and backstories before anything is actually written, looks particularly interesting. Michael does a really good job of keeping them running and working together is really fun.
I chose not to commit to it because I'd just done one, I'm trying to crack on with my own project and I'm getting ready for the new uni year, but I reckon anyone considering giving it a try should just go for it; you'll enjoy it.
Hey Jonnyboy, I'm glad to see you removed your 'points out of' thing. You did do that right? The grading system you have going - yep, I can get with that - similar to Gary's I think? And everyone has their way of doing things. Just saying.
No offence meant and no, you didn't give me a bad score.
Personally, I didn't review the OWC's as I would normal 'shorts'. I was trying to go with whether the piece, for want of a better phrase, 'spoke to me' ...
I think at this point it doesn't really matter. We're not really getting additonal reads and most everyone that's going to send favourites to Don has (though I could be wrong).
I wouldn't come right out an reveal what I wrote. There's no fun in that for me. So I'm dropping hints.
However, if you want to handle things differently that's entirely up to you.
Hey Jonnyboy, I'm glad to see you removed your 'points out of' thing. You did do that right? The grading system you have going - yep, I can get with that - similar to Gary's I think? And everyone has their way of doing things. Just saying.
No offence meant and no, you didn't give me a bad score.
None taken. Yeah, thought it was for the best. Maybe I'll put in next, time maybe I won't. Who knows? Maybe I won't even take part.
And for the record, MY system came first.
P.S. My script came in PDF. The first word was...'FADE'.
I think redevous is jealous because no one is flirting with him. So I'll make the ultimate sacrifice and offer to flirt with rendevous - if he'll have me, of course.
Er no. I won't thanks. Call me picky but I prefer underpants to be a little less full of tackle.
Still no one has guessed my script. I thought it was obvious which one was mine.
Another hint... It's on page 2 of all of the scripts.
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Never Let a Good Thing Pass You By? Oh, man! Get this guy some Lethal Weapon...STAT!
Big fan of all the Lethal Weapons, and apparently, "Confessions of a Shopaholic". umm.. i did watch that movie. It was shite IMO. But then you have "The Devil Wears Prada"... Fucking masterpiece.
Still no one has guessed my script. I thought it was obvious which one was mine.
Another hint... It's on page 2 of all of the scripts.
I'm guessing "Et Tu" ???? Which i have not read. Heading off to now. Not drunk right now, so i can't promise one of me better foul mouthed reviews... But we'll get her atop the portal again for a coupla more looksees..
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