Don't worry about your critique's/reviews.  I think I'm the worst at it, but I just talk about whatever pops into my head during that particular read.

As for "downhill" activity... this place has it's slow points.  Like previously said, people have lives.  Maybe in the next life we can all sit around pumping out badass screenplays.

Here, check out this thread and this thread.  There you can find what people have posted on the forums, and a list of recommendations from other members.  Me to you:  check out anything by Bert, especially The Farm.  Devil in D Minor, by Breanne Mattson.  And Morphine and Never After by spesh2k.  Just a few off the top of my head.  Should keep you busy for a bit. haha  

I guess I'l just proof read my thoughts a dozen times before I hit "post"

I never thought I'd be here in a million years. I get a little apprehensive after awhile since all I do all day is sit on the couch, I realize most don't.

I used to write as a fun hobby and now its what Im left with. In general terms, writing is against my character unless its based in reality, as are Books and Movies. Ive always been a strict realist.

Which corner should I sit in?

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Welcome Mike.

Join us in the OWC right around the corner....all you need is a helmet and a bullet proof vest and maybe some safety goggles. *smile*

Mike,

I'll check out American Values and give it a bump!  The title sounds like my flavor.

Welcome aboard and enjoy the scripts!  Lots of great writers here.

Later,

Johnny

Quoted from Pale Yellow Welcome Mike. Join us in the OWC right around the corner....all you need is a helmet and a bullet proof vest and maybe some safety goggles. *smile*

Hee Hee... Well said Dena... The mood does change during a OWC and it's not everyone's cup of tea.

Quoted from MikeMac I get a little apprehensive after awhile since all I do all day is sit on the couch, I realize most don't. I used to write as a fun hobby and now its what Im left with.

Buy an inexpensive video editing program (NLE) and learn to A) make short films even using your phone camera, post on youtube, then B) write short stories for yourself to finance and shoot.  

You'll soon find out that there's a huge difference between writing pie-in-the-sky stories and those you can shoot and edit with the location, cast & crew, equipment, and budget resources you actually have.


And just start commenting on the scripts of others.
Because it's "out there" it makes you more cognizant and accountable for both what you say and how you express it which in turn positively affects both your perceptions of the reviews you receive and the screenplays you write.
And it's good etiquette as well, I suppose.

GL!

Quoted from Alex_212 Hee Hee... Well said Dena... The mood does change during a OWC and it's not everyone's cup of tea.

Certainly not mine

I conveniently disappear whenever a OWC turns up. Never liked the atmosphere, although I do think it's a great opportunity for writers to take. If I can think of something when it pops up, I'll be in.

Welcome to the boards, Mike.

Just relax, they're still used quite frequently and I think they may well have been around for nearly ten years now and I think I've been there since the start! Or thereabouts.

Post your reviews how you see fit, just remember not to be too harsh as a lot of the people on here are just amateurs who are learning, some people forget that when they review things I think. Have fun.

Quoted from danbotha Certainly not mine I conveniently disappear whenever a OWC turns up. Never liked the atmosphere, although I do think it's a great opportunity for writers to take. If I can think of something when it pops up, I'll be in.

I'll second that Dan... Tried it once and decided I would rather stuff myself with the rough end of a pineapple... Oouch... Just kidding !!!!

Quoted from Alex_212 I'll second that Dan... Tried it once and decided I would rather stuff myself with the rough end of a pineapple... Oouch... Just kidding !!!

Oh c'mon! Toughen up. My first OWC I got slammed for my amateur slugs and overwinded descriptions. I still have to rein it in.   It's embarrassing and frustrating having to wait for when you can defend yourself too - 'it was a typo, damn it!'

But, I got some good advice, too. I think it's a great learning experience, but most of all it makes you churn out a short script in a week...which I probably wouldn't do otherwise.

I make my decision about the OWC purely on the basis of if I think I can write something half way decent based on the challenge Logline. I hope you give it a go MikeMac.

P.S. I know you were only kidding, Alex.