Truth is Dragon, Dreamscale tore apart one of my OWC scripts, and was kind enough to make good on his feedback.  I recently posted a short that he, I dunno, somewhat liked? I can't speak for him but he praised the effort while also keeping it real.

That was my first real attempt at a short, writing what I wanted to write with no restrictions.  He can get carried away with some shit, and I will tell him off about it, especially if it descends into some dick-measuring contest.

He has a higher education in this stuff I believe, I don't, so I trust him a little more than myself when it comes to this screenwriting lark.

If he says something which you don't like, PM him for more info.

You need that thick skin though, if you react with emotion instead of being an objective sponge, you've lost already on this site.

I've lurked since 2009 and the people who react badly to their shit being dumped on never seem to stick around, and that goes against them sometimes.

Don't delude yourself is all I can say, have fun while writing but put effort into your work and do multiple drafts before putting things out there.

NSL - Never Stop Learning.

Peace bruhs.

Welcome - you will find this place most helpful

Quoted from Dreamscale If someone tells a little kid that 4+5 = 10, and no one ever corrects them, they'll grow up believing that 4+5 does indeed = 10.  Know what I'm saying?

But wouldn't they learn other things along the way, like how to count for example, and then figure it out for themselves?

People really should stay away from analogies. Telling it like it is works just fine. Analogies never, ever do. The only time somebody should use an analogy is for comedic effect. Otherwise, it just comes out wrong.

OOhhhkay, got it. Although just because I am female doesn't mean I don't bite just as good.
I have a thick skin, also learned at a young age to tell it like it is. Shit coated in sugar is still shit no matter how you wish to swing it, it will never be candy.

I have read a couple scripts though I am not really one for offering criticism, I'm a picky bitch when it comes to my "movies" and "reading" if the story doesn't grab me and spark something inside me then I cannot for the love of me continue with it. I am constantly getting in trouble because I tend to (in my short stories that I write) make people fall in love a character and then they meet a grisly demise. I need to learn not to kill my mains.

Quoted from SoullessDragon I need to learn not to kill my mains.

I don't know about that. I think one of the hardest lessons for writers to learn is kill your darlings. You seem to have that mastered.

It's a doddle to keep them alive. You should find it easy enough, if it's appropriate.

R

Mastered it? I just like enjoy the kick I get from my readers. Guess I have a slight sadistic streak running through me because I adore nothing more than to pull them in with a story that has them wishing and begging for more, only to leave them heartbroken and in tears.

Quoted from SoullessDragon I just like enjoy the kick I get from my readers.

Masochist. I think I'd have to stop writing if my readers started kicking me afterwards... or during, come to think of it.

Ah, but every death has a meaning. It's not like in the middle of a meaningful scene I have them explode or some stupid shit. Nope for progress some must inevitably die. I mean can't have a 40 odd year old lead and his great great great grandfather still kicking it like his 20, now can I.

Quoted from SoullessDragon Shit coated in sugar is still shit no matter how you wish to swing it, it will never be candy.

So you've tasted American chocolate bars I see...

Welcome aboard to the finest site both sides of the Mississippi river.

Mark

Quoted from SoullessDragon Ah, but every death has a meaning. It's not like in the middle of a meaningful scene I have them explode or some stupid shit. Nope for progress some must inevitably die. I mean can't have a 40 odd year old lead and his great great great grandfather still kicking it like his 20, now can I.

It depends on if the great great great grandfather is a wizard or not.  

Welcome to the site.  As a bit of early advice, as I'm known for giving good advice, wear socks in winter to keep your feet warm.  

Quoted from Leegion It depends on if the great great great grandfather is a wizard or not.   Welcome to the site.  As a bit of early advice, as I'm known for giving good advice, wear socks in winter to keep your feet warm.

Nope, G.G.G. Grandpappy is Human. A very smart Human but still Human. Damn.
HAHA I wear TWO pairs of socks at the moment. Winter is kicking my ass this year I need to find a super rich hubby that can fly me around the world to chase the Summer lol

Quoted from irish eyes So you've tasted American chocolate bars I see... Welcome aboard to the finest site both sides of the Mississippi river. Mark

Haha I actually have had some, though it didn't taste like my Aussie stuff
Thanks for the welcome, Mark.

Welcome Brooke.

I'm new too. Don't worry, it's not so bad . Your attitude reminds me of myself before I reached out to my first director. I was so preoccupied with the fear of being a new and unknown writer that I almost forgot that's how you learn. I would have never grown the balls to contact established film players if I hadn't realized that (I had this ridiculous idea about needing to make a name for myself on my own before I contacted others). People are willing to help you and even network with you if you let em.

See you on the boards