Welcome to Soulshadows - Series Two

The authors for this series will be (in order):

Shelton
Higgonator
Wesley�s Gone Wild
Me
Itmightbeorange
Stebrown
Jayrex
Mcornetto
Dreamscale
Steven8
Theboywhocouldfly
Mr. Ripley
Bert

I hope I included everyone.  

What you have to do if you are an author:

• If you handed in a synopsis then write the script based on your synopsis and also send me an email or pm with your item to verify I have the right one.
  
• If you didn't hand in a synopsis then just send me an email or pm with your item - so I can make sure we aren't using the same items.
  
• You might also search the web for an image of your item and send it to me too.
  

The story must:

• Showcase an item.
  
• Have at least one death near the item and imply that a soul has been transferred into the item. (The death should be your protagonist but it doesn't have to be).
  
• It must have supernatural themes.
  

Your story can be any genre.
Your script must not include the Tanis narration.  That will be written for you.
Your title should be Soulshadows II: (your title)

You should write your script as soon as you can.  Utilize the writers in this group to ensure the quality of your script - then send it to bert who will write the narration.  Once bert is done with your script (and don't bug him about it because he is a busy man) then he will send it back to you.  Make whatever changes are needed then send the pdf script to me without a title page.   Let me know the title of the script and the item and I will send back a script with a standard Soulshadows cover page.

Once that is done, you may post the script when it is your turn to post.  You will post like you normally post an unproduced script but you will let Don know it part of the Soulshadows II series. The scripts go up periodically rather than all at the same time. Who posts when will be decided soon.   Please let me know in this thread if you have any preferences as to when you want to post your script (early, middle, late).  Also let me know if you have any questions.

Michael

The thread looks nice.  The top post is well organized and easy to understand.

Unfortunately, since it is easy to understand, I now have to trash my script and start again, since the main attractant for me was writing the Tanis narration, and I interwove the whole beginning of my script into it.  

Nicely done Michael. I'm planning mine out this week while I'm off work...and it's sunny, in England!

Have you been able to talk Bert into writing an episode? I remember you saying you tried last time around.

I imagine bert will be busy writing all the Tanis parts which seem to be a lot since there apparently are 13 or so episodes. That means he also have to read over 250 pages...

200 pages over several months, the series is likely to run for at least 4 months if not more considering the number of episode.  We'll all be reading those pages too.  If bert has suggestions on how we can make this easier for him then he should chime in.  I'm sure any number of us would be willing to help.  This isn't meant to be a drag for anyone involved - it's meant to be fun.

Quoted from steven8 Unfortunately, since it is easy to understand, I now have to trash my script and start again, since the main attractant for me was writing the Tanis narration, and I interwove the whole beginning of my script into it.

I quite liked your idea for your episode, Steve, and you do not need to trash your bits for Tanis if you were really into it.  It pleases me that you enjoy the character, and I do not mind incorporating your thoughts.  Send them on when the time comes.

That goes for anybody who might have some thoughts on Tanis for their own episodes.  Thirteen episodes is alot more than I expected, so fresh ideas are certainly welcome.

Quoted from The Big MC This isn't meant to be a drag for anyone involved - it's meant to be fun.

Like Cornetto said, it will be spread out over several months.  Weekly output is too demanding for the writers or, frankly, interested readers.  The series stays fresh for longer if we spread things out a bit.  Timeframes are there, but they are loose and casual.

I am kind of half-plotting an episode of my own, Ste -- based on a nice brainstorm by Cornetto -- but will not use it if I am not happy with how it turns out.  It is kind of a departure from the standard format, but it still works.  We'll see.  

Quoted from mcornetto Please let me know in this thread if you have any preferences as to when you want to post your script (early, middle, late).  Also let me know if you have any questions. Michael

I'll go up front somewhere. I had the treatment done 2 days ago and have already started the script... once I sit down and get going with the treatment pages it's done.

I'm working on the second draft, so I could probably go pretty early on.

Quoted from mcornetto Please let me know in this thread if you have any preferences as to when you want to post your script (early, middle, late).  Also let me know if you have any questions.

Mine is just about done, I think, so I can go up front if it helps to buy others time.

This looks great and will defineity be alot of fun.  Great work here guys!

I would prefer to go mid to late.  My concept is complete and I'm beginning to plot the action and structure, but I won't be actually writing anything on it for at least a few weeks.

Looking forward to reading everyone's script here.

PS  I'll be surprised if we actually do have 13 writers...didn't a bunch drop out last season?  The more the merrier!

Page length.

Do I write 30 pages and Bert adds his bit or do I write say 28 pages and Bert tops it up to 30?

Quoted from jayrex Page length. Do I write 30 pages and Bert adds his bit or do I write say 28 pages and Bert tops it up to 30?

I'd say to try and keep on the lower side, with it going to 30 pages after the Tanis part is added.  My script for the first season was 25 pages with the additions, and my current one is 24 pages without it.

probably should put me near the ass end of this...Ima slow poke

If I'm not mistaken most of last series were around 25 pages in length after "Tanis" it's been awhile so I may be wrong.

I should be done a working copy by Friday so if anyone wants to trade before sending them off to Bert just drop me a message.

Put me to the middle or end. I need to start writing. lol.

List looks fine to me.

Near the end would probably be okay for me since I'm a tad busy at the moment.

Oh forgot to say that if anyone needs to do a review exchange hit me up with a pm. I'm glad to be of assistance.

Pia, if you want to move back to my spot, that would be cool with me. I'm a tad busy now as well, but I could easily deliver in your spot.  It would probably help get me motivated to get moving on it, too.

Sure, no problem if it's okay with the MC.

Perfect for me!  Thanks.

Move me towards the end.  I came out of the blocks quickly, but I've slowed a bit.  I work nights, and it makes thing a little tough at times.

Thanks Bert.  I'll leave in the Tanis bits!!

Here's a tentative order. Everyone okay with this?  Speak up if you aren't.

Shelton
Higgonator
Wesley’s Gone Wild
Mcornetto
Itmightbeorange
Stebrown
Jayrex
Me
Dreamscale
Steven8
Theboywhocouldfly
Mr. Ripley
Bert

So Dreamscale is now behind me?  I'm confused.

List looks fine for me.

I'd appreciate running my synopsis by someone before starting to write it up. Any takers? Should have it finished by the end of the weekend.

I'll read it. Should have my script done and have nothing but free time.

Cheers Wes, I'll email it over to you when I'm done.

If this is going to be spread over a three/four month period, and with me in the middle.  I'd say I'm at the six week/two month mark?

Or do we have to finish as soon as possible?

Currently writing a script at the moment but should be finished by the weekend.  I'll start this next Monday if that's okay?

Quoted from jayrex If this is going to be spread over a three/four month period?

Yes, and with 13 episodes planned, perhaps even longer.

There is no great rush here.  Take your time with it.  Quality is valued over speed.

Curious, when is the first episode going to be posted?

Quoted from Mr.Ripley Curious, when is the first episode going to be posted?

Curiosity killed the cat.

But in your case, I think I'll just tell you that it will be posted when it's ready to be posted.  I know that the first script is complete and it's likely that it's waiting for Tanis.  And, well, you know how women are (no offense Pia, Orange, or bert ).

lol. I have eight lives now. You got to be watchful of Bert now Michael.

I'm a third of the way in.  It's starting to feel more comfortable.  I've never written a script 'because I had to', only because I felt like it.  I'm 'feelin' the pressure to produce'!

It's good for me!  Builds character(s).  

A reminder that everyone should try to find a picture of their item on the internet and send me either the link or a copy of the pic.  My email is in my profile.

Cheers.

Sent.

Michael, do you have a date you want all the items confirmed and pictures sent? Just I'm still in the outline stage and there's a possibility it won't work, in which case I'll most likely change the item.

I sort of wanted to get the artwork for this underway.  The thing to do is to send me the pic - it might even help with your story - then if you need to change it later, we can talk about it.  Mention in your email that you might change things and I'll leave it till last.

Ok fella, no worries. I'll get it sent over to you today sometime. Cheers.

If anyone wants to do an exchange let me know. Mine is done.

Pia, I'd be happy to read yours and you'll have a good month or two to return the favour haha. Send it over.

Two reminders:  

1.If you haven't sent an image of your item then please send me one.  I received images from Shelton,me,stebrown,Mr. Ripley and Steven8
2.If you haven't yet started writing you should think about starting soon.

Cheers,

Michael

Oh, I started writing, then I got caught up in all the pageantry of the OWC!  

I'll get back to work.

Did you get my image I sent?

You know  what mine is, but bert said he would read it first and then decide which part of it to use

When will the first one be posted?

If someone ahead of me on the list is not finished yet I wouldn't mind getting mine posted earlier since I'm done (minus Tanis of course).

Quoted from Grandma Bear When will the first one be posted?

Soonish.  Did not want to interfere with the OWC.  Shelton is first.

Quoted from bert Soonish.

Good job I started writing mine today then. Should have mine finished in time as it does make sense... at least to me it does.

I got a couple of pages done last night. If anyone is looking for a review on their short, let me know. Willing to help a fellow writer out.

Not ready for it to be viewed just yet.  Just crossed the 2/3 mark.  Hopefully not too much longer . . .

Haven't even started yet...BUT...I have been working on the basic premise.  It's gonna be dark...and brutal...and bloody as shit.

Looking forward to reading all of these.

Hope everyone is working toward putting together a great season of Soul Shadows!

Best of luck to all the writers!!!

I'm waiting for a return copy with Tanis and trying to decide if I want to use a certain scene at the end or not. The Tanis parts could make the scene redundant as well.

I started one and got part of the way through but it ended up having the feel of a feature so I might save that one for my next feature.  

So, I've just started another one.  If I'm not done soon, I may wind up switching with Pia.

But there one thing I wanted to add here. Even though we are passing around these scripts before hand, it would be good if everyone commented on everyone else's Soulshadow thread.  This way everyone gets a good record of their reads and comments.

Cheers all.

I think I need to discuss my idea with someone. I have a clear premise but it keeps falling down when I plan it out. Some fresh perspective would help I think, so could I email someone what the premise is and what ideas I've had so far? There's one major point that doesn't really fit.

send it on Ste.  

If you'd like two angles, I'll give a look as well.

Thanks, I've sent an email to the both of you.

Quoted from stebrown Thanks, I've sent an email to the both of you.

Back at ya!

I haven't received your reply Steven. Wanna try to resend? ste_spike(a)yahoo.co.uk

Thanks to both of you for taking the time to help me out.

Got it right this time.  Sorry buddy.

I'm kind of stuck at a certain point. Does anyone mind if I send it to them to see if it makes any sense thus far?

Gabe

I'll give it a look if you want, Gabe.

No problem, dreamscale. I'll send it to you tomorrow. It's a couple of pages, I want to add a bit more before sending it.

Gabe.

OK buddy, E-Mail it over to me.  I'll have some time tomorrow and I'll get right back to you.

I know I'm impatient, but....

when will they be up?  

Hey Pia, I thought you were busy and wouldn't be able to write yours for awhile?  I haven't even started yet.  I'm assuming we (I) still have plenty of time.

Hey Cornie, am I right in my thinking, or do I need to get on it?

Let me know.

Looking very forward to all the entries!

Mine was done two weeks ago...

I'm thinking of writing another one!  

Nice job Pia!  Wow...very impressive!  Look forward to reading it. So you obviously found some time you didn't think you were going to have?  I need to get motivated here.  I've got my ideas already, but have yet to write a single word.

I'll get on it this week.

I think I said I was too busy for the OWC, but not the SoulShadows series.

Anyway, anyone who needs a read of their script or input on story idea, feel free to e-mail me.  

Quoted from Grandma Bear I know I'm impatient, but....when will they be up?

Tanis has been giving me all kinds of crap about taking so long.  Well, her and a few others haha.

I am sending Shelton his bit tonight -- then it is up to Mike1, Mike2, and Don.

Quoted from Dreamscale I'm assuming we (I) still have plenty of time.

Indeed you do.  A series like this will get more reads when you spread them out a bit.  No worries.

I am under the impression that Higgs is next.  Let me know if that has changed.

I'm ready to go on my end since I don't plan on changing anything.  People with either like it, or they won't.

I'll like it!  I like everything...and everyone.

Seriously really looking forward to all of these. I think the Soul Shadows idea is so damn cool.

Rock on!

I'm sure people will like it Mike. I thought it was very good.

Quoted from Dreamscale I'll like it!  I like everything...and everyone. Seriously really looking forward to all of these. I think the Soul Shadows idea is so damn cool. Rock on!

You should go read my episode from the first series.  It's the only one you didn't check out, and I have a complex now.

I'm a small man.

Quoted from Shelton I'm a small man.

You're 6' 2"

That's a good size if you ask me!

Quoted from Shelton I'm a small man.

So he finally admits it.


Anyway all, there's been an interesting new development.  Not 100% certain but likely that all the scripts will be recorded to audio and placed on the home page when they are posted.  This means a much larger audience for all of you and the series.  I'm not sure how it going to work yet but if this does happen then expect a short delay from the time you submit until the time the script is posted.  I know, I know, more delays.  

You will also need to agree to a release for the recording and posting of the recording of your work.  It's very standard stuff for any recording oriented work.  Anyway, I have to rush off because I'm at work.  I'll get the release stuff out to you all very soon.

Cheers,

Michael

I will, Mike.  Sorry about that.  Didn't do it on purpose.  I'll read it tonight or tomorrow and give some feedback.

Quoted from Dreamscale I will, Mike.  Sorry about that.  Didn't do it on purpose.  I'll read it tonight or tomorrow and give some feedback.

If you do, ignore the YouTube links.  What was cool before suddenly sucks due to removal.

Quoted from mcornetto So he finally admits it. Anyway all, there's been an interesting new development.  Not 100% certain but likely that all the scripts will be recorded to audio and placed on the home page when they are posted.

Yes! More recordings that hundreds of people will download but NEVER comment on.

How many times do you write to actors/musicians/writers/directors or whatever and tell them you liked their work?

I never do no matter how much I like something so I don't think that means they don't like it. Just be happy that some people out there read or listen to your stuff.  

Btw, I just checked and your Better Days episode 5.5 has the most downloads of all of the audiofiles, 3,100 +.  That's pretty darn good!

I just submitted my episode, so it's all in the audio stuff now.

Quoted from Grandma Bear I just checked and your Better Days episode 5.5 has the most downloads of all of the audiofiles, 3,100 +.  That's pretty darn good!

Unfortunately, 3,099 of them are me....

Quoted from Grandma Bear How many times do you write to actors/musicians/writers/directors or whatever and tell them you liked their work? I never do no matter how much I like something so I don't think that means they don't like it. Just be happy that some people out there read or listen to your stuff.   Btw, I just checked and your Better Days episode 5.5 has the most downloads of all of the audiofiles, 3,100 +.  That's pretty darn good!

For who?

You leave comments for unproduced screenplays and that's what the recorded scripts are. It has nothing to do with actors/musicians/writers/directors because they unlike us don't need or care what people think.

It is a good idea but in the long run it proves pointless and that is the problem I have with it.

Is isn't pointless. It provides traffic for Simply Scripts and Simply Scripts is what keeps these forums alive.

Question... It is proving to be difficult for me to find a picture of my object... What do I do?

Quoted from Higgonaitor Question... It is proving to be difficult for me to find a picture of my object... What do I do?

Tell me what your object is and I will try to find a picture for you.

Michael,

I've found a load of pictures.  How would you like to see them?  Should we use something like photobucket or email them over?  I haven't quite decided on a picture.  If you like one then go with it.

Also, who would like to give my script a read once it's finished?  It's almost completed bar a few scenes.  Once they're done I may fall short.  I may need a couple of ideas to increase it.

Just sent it over to Bert!

Quoted from mcornetto Tell me what your object is and I will try to find a picture for you.

Well, I've been looking for a picture of an ornamental dagger with an Eye on the handle.  I had my room mate draw one, even, but it looks pretty...drawn.

Quoted from Higgonaitor Well, I've been looking for a picture of an ornamental dagger with an Eye on the handle.  I had my room mate draw one, even, but it looks pretty...drawn.

You try E-Bay?  

Ornamental Dagger, probably not that much trouble.  The added eye detail may make it tougher.  I'll hunt around too.

If you have a dagger and an eye then I can photoshop them together.

It's all in good fun till someday loses an eye.  

I thought about Photoshop, but I am at work.  

No eyeball, but the pentagram that matches the Soulshadows logo is cool.

So I am assuming something like this is not what you are interested in...?




Thundercats...HO!

Bert,

Please change the message under your picture from "Soulshadows II: Arriving Soon" to "Tanis: She be comin'"



[bert's edit:  Done.]

I saw Mike's old SS thread at the top of the series board and it brought up a good question.

Why aren't the episode numbers in the thread title but are in the script itself? Same with the actual series thread. No episode titles.

There's no episode numbers in the next series.