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Electric Dreamer
Posted: March 5th, 2012, 10:20am Report to Moderator
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I'll check it out if you want to send it, although from what I heard, the prose is quite flowery (which really isn't my style). If someone wants to send it, cool. If not, no big deal.

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I'd love to read it if anyone has the time to send it to me.

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Posted: March 5th, 2012, 10:21am Report to Moderator
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Much appreciated, Brett. but I made a mistake. I forgot to adjust the post saying I alerady received it. My bad. But, thank you just the same.


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Conz
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dare I say this was a bit over-written?  Very good script, very good writer, but he made me feel like a moron.  I'd like some background on the guy, he seems like he knows a lot about the military and if that's all off of research he deserves all the accolades he's getting.  Cool story, will make a good movie, and this isn't even a genre I really enjoy.


I'd list my "work" here, but I don't know how to hyperlink.  

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I read the interview with him on Scriptshadow, and I don't think he was military. Another interesting thing is he began the script as part of a 15 page contest where you are given the log line. He made the top ten, and those winners get guided through the process of writing the script by industry people. I think the do ten pages a week until it's done. Then they pick a winner. And he won.

Then he sent the script to Shadow for a paid consultation. Carson loved it, promoted it, and now the guy's got it made in the shade.
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I read the interview with him on Scriptshadow, and I don't think he was military. Another interesting thing is he began the script as part of a 15 page contest where you are given the log line. He made the top ten, and those winners get guided through the process of writing the script by industry people. I think the do ten pages a week until it's done. Then they pick a winner. And he won.

Then he sent the script to Shadow for a paid consultation. Carson loved it, promoted it, and now the guy's got it made in the shade.


I believe the Writing Store do this competition. You get the logline and have to submit the first 15 pages. I believe the latest competition has just launched. The logline has been given by Randall Wallace (Braveheart).

You can find it here: http://www.writersstore.com/industry-insider-screenwriting-contest

Stew


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leitskev
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Yeah, I must be on their email list, I got a message about it. One thing that struck me is that even though that script won the contest, apparently it did not help him sell the script or himself. It was only when Carson touted him that it took off. That's the impression, anyway.
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Conz
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i was considering giving the new one a shot, but I'd do it as a comedy and it's probably a waste of time and $40.


I'd list my "work" here, but I don't know how to hyperlink.  

"Career" Highlights
-2, count em, 2 credits on my IMDB page.  
-One time a fairly prominent producer e-mailed me back.  
-I have made more than $1000 with my writing!
-I've won 2 mugs... and a thong.  (polaroids of me in thong available for $10 through PM)

@vc_wg - because I crave attention
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leitskev
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Yeah, I looked at it. Two things troubled me: first, the log seemed likely to produce predictable stories that I'm getting sick of. Not that we have to read 'em, but I don't even want to write that. I can't get excited about it.

Second, if The Disciple, which won last time, did not get enough exposure from it to lead to a sale, is it really worth it? I mean the writer had to buy coverage with Carson to get noticed.
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Brett, I'd love a copy of this if it's still going. Will PM you my email.

Libby


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leitskev
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I have it if you need it Libby. I've just been trying to be discreet about saying that here, per Carson's request. This deep in the thread it's probably safe to say.
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Quoted from LC
Brett, I'd love a copy of this if it's still going. Will PM you my email.

Libby


Sent.

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Conz
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so those Amateur Fridays on SS all paid?  How much does he charge?

I like the notes i get on this site, but outside of about 10 of you, i have no clue if you're just some random dude who read Save The Cat once and decided he could give notes.  I'm no pro, when I give notes I'll let you know I'm just a guy with no sales, and no big industry contacts.

Depending on the price, I'd probably let Carson take a crack at something I've written.  I'm sure he's destroy it, but that's what I want.


I'd list my "work" here, but I don't know how to hyperlink.  

"Career" Highlights
-2, count em, 2 credits on my IMDB page.  
-One time a fairly prominent producer e-mailed me back.  
-I have made more than $1000 with my writing!
-I've won 2 mugs... and a thong.  (polaroids of me in thong available for $10 through PM)

@vc_wg - because I crave attention
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leitskev
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He was doing coverage for about $150 this summer. But he is also looking for people to work for him now, so I don't know how much time he has. After Disciple, he's probably getting flooded. I would email him, he gets back very quick.

As far as reviews here, we're all pretty much amateur. I've only been doing writing a little more than a year, and before that I ran bars. So my reviews are not based on my experience of knowledge. They either stand on their own merits or they don't.

But pro notes can be problematic too. I've seen pro notes that are just plain awful. If you're looking for someone who can give you an indication of how close your writing is to pro level, yeah, that's tough. I guess we all are. Very hard to evaluate your own work.

Oh, I don't think Carson requires that people buy his coverage for amateur Friday. It's just that he gets hundreds of scripts, so you have a small chance of being read on Friday. But if you pay him to read, you know it's gonna get read, and if he finds one he really likes, good chance he'll promote it on Friday.
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Quoted from Conz
I like the notes i get on this site, but outside of about 10 of you, i have no clue if you're just some random dude who read Save The Cat once and decided he could give notes.  


I have to say that this sounds kind of harsh, Vin. A lot of peeps on here may not know as much as others but they're certainly no random dude just given advice. Everyone tries their best I hope to give the best feedback possible and it all should be taken in even if it's not to your liking. We're all amateurs at the end of the day right?

I take this personally because when you asked for reads I replied and left feedback and I'm certainly not one of the 10 you mentioned for sure, who are the 10 BTW? And I've never read Save the Cat. More of a dog lover myself

Sorry to bring this up but it sounded disrespectful to a lot of us and even you admitted you're in the same boat so I have to wonder why to say this? Not meaning to start an argument here at all, just letting you know my feelings on that comment

Back onto topic. Carson is from what I can tell a hard reviewer and be sure to have some of yor finest work for him but I'm not sure if there is a fee or anything. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Be interested to know if you do have a review though?

Steve

Edit: See Kevin has replied and he knows better than me about this topic...what he said
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Hi E.B. Know I'm late to the game if you could send a copy that would rock!
PMed my email
Thanks!

EDIT: Thanks got it.

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