I read scripts based almost entirely on who their authors are. If I see something written by Bert, Mike, Breanne, or another one of the regulars who's style I particularly enjoy, I'll read it because I know, even if it's sub par compared to what they usually write, it won't be a waste of my time. I also know that they'll respond to criticism and take comments into consideration. That is important to me as well.

I read quite a bit, but lately a lot of my reading and reviewing have been via e-mail.

Main thing for me is that the author actually visits these boards. I've read too many scripts where the author didn't even bother saying thanks.

I have been around here for a year now, so I do have my favorites. People that I will read anything they write.

Phil- I love his style of writing and I go back and reread certain things in his scripts when I have a question regarding format. Trust me, you may find a typo or two in his scripts, but you ain't gonna fault him on format. I was also recently blown away by Dreams in Dust and Marble. Awesome!

Bert- Another perfectionist who's scripts can be used to learn how to master the art of format. I also like his humor. I would describe his writing as crisp! I'll read anything of his.

Breanne-In a class of her own. A no holds barred, from the gut kind of stories.

George-Maybe the best storyteller at SS. I love reading his stuff, he writes faster than I can read however.......

Martin-Another talented writer who can write a script where no lines are wasted or fillers. His scripts can be serious or funny, but always sharp.

Mike-Lighthearted, easy going, feel good comedy.

Helio- For the fun of trying to decipher his stories. There's usually some underlying meaning to his writing. It can be lost in the translation sometimes, but I enjoy trying to find it.

Guy-He's only 20 and his writing is getting better and better. I've read three features by him and I'm honestly looking forward to his heist script.

Wesley-Well, crazy is all I can say. I mean that in a good way. Where does he come up with this stuff? I know it's not intended for me, but I love it!

Mr. Z-Another writer getting better and better. I'd read any of his stuff as well.

If you were not mentioned on this little list of mine, don't take that as if I don't like your writing (it's just that I'm getting longwinded here). A few that comes to mind:

Greg
James McClung
Abe from LA
Cyndi Keller
Gravy/Jaime
(I'll add more as they come to mind, right now I'm tired)

I do read scripts by new members as well, I'm just mentioning my favorites.


PS. If I have read 2 or more scripts by one author and they don't bother reading any of mine, I won't read any more of theirs.

Hey Pia, thanks a lot for your kind words, kid. Waw, after that I'm feeling like an old and dusty Sphinx!

Quoted from tomson Phil- I love his style of writing and I go back and reread certain things in his scripts when I have a question regarding format. Trust me, you may find a typo or two in his scripts, but you ain't gonna fault him on format. I was also recently blown away by Dreams in Dust and Marble. Awesome!

Thank you!


Phil

These days, I don't really exist around here.

Used to be I'd read anything as long as it sounded promising or the writer showed a genuine dedication.  Now, I don't post scripts, I barely give reads, and I don't get 'em.  Works perfectly.  

I'll be back in the thick of it some time though.  Just you wait.

Oh by the way, three surefire ways to make sure that I never read a post of yours again: A) Start an argument when it doesn't need to be started and/or continue a finished one; B) Declare your work, your writing, or your other skills to be flatly superior to everyone/anyone; C) Say that SimplyScripts is clearly for untalented writers.

Or if you just generally act like a bitch.

As far as authors are concerned, I'll try anything that's either done by someone who has known quality so I'm likely to enjoy it, or at least not have my brain melted into mush, or someone who is known as being pretty bad, so I can delve into some theraputic criticism (constructive, of course).

As far as the script themselves, I have one golden rule -

If a script starts with a weary hand coming out of a bed and turning off a beeping alarm clock, I'm closing that pdf down. Immediately. Then burning it.

I stick to shorts just for the fact that time doesn't allow me to read as many full length scripts as I would like to.  

If the logline sounds good I'll almost always take a look at it.  

I also like the new people, just to see what they have to offer.

I have my favorites of course (who doesn't) and they usually get first look if they post something.

I wish I had more shorts that I could post myself but with work and family it's tough (damn you life!)

Recently I've made it my goal to at least attempt to read a full length script here and there and I have a whole list of things I want to read lol

Quoted from Vaughn If a script starts with a weary hand coming out of a bed and turning off a beeping alarm clock, I'm closing that pdf down. Immediately. Then burning it.

Or with a bunch of teenagers going into the forest...


Phil

I'm getting the feeling that my script about a bunch of weary teenagers who awaken and then travel into the woods won't get to many reads...

Quoted from dogglebe Or with a bunch of teenagers going into the forest...

I guess my Hansel and Gretel Zombie script isn't going to get read then.

"If a script starts with a weary hand coming out of a bed and turning off a beeping alarm clock, I'm closing that pdf down. Immediately. Then burning it."

Well, Vaughn if appear something like this do you accept?

INT. BEDROOM - LATE NIGHT

It is very dark. The radio clock rings! A hand enters to click it off and...

ZAPT!

A machete CUTS it scattering BLOOD around!

How about this, my friend?

Anything that twists with convention is great my friend