Quoted from eldave1 As I get in to these -  the standard couples exchange - did you hear the scream - what scream? is getting tedious. Not a criticism really s it is happening in all of the scripts. That being said, I am looking forward to one where one person hears the scream and doesn't share that info with the other person.

Keep reading...you'll find them.

Are you getting tired of reading "SUBURBAN HOME" in every Slug yet?

If so, see my post above.

Quoted from Dreamscale Keep reading...you'll find them. Are you getting tired of reading "SUBURBAN HOME" in every Slug yet? If so, see my post above.

Yes - but - like the both couples hearing the scream - I wouldn't fault any individual script for it. Also getting tired of sexy horror costumes (e.g., sexy nurse), but again,  think it is the nature of the challenge

Often within a OWC there is a phrase, or description, that is repetitive.

The one that I remember most, and have commented on before, was a horror OWC where quite a few scripts described the ‘over grown weeds’ outside the house of their choosing. The emphasis being on neglect and abandoned etc

For this one I expected it to be Pumpkins, but no. So far, in the reads I have had, it’s been throwing the beer cans in a bin. Wouldn’t have guessed that in advance.

Also, and it’s no complaint as mine falls into this category which I thought I could get away with, but the challenge seemed to be after the clear up has occurred. Most scripts have them clearing up

And one final point. I don’t know what suburban means in some parts of the world, but a Mansion, or the like, doesn’t fit our suburban world  

Nice to be back, even with Jeff  

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Often within a OWC there is a phrase, or description, that is repetitive. The one that I remember most, and have commented on before, was a horror OWC where quite a few scripts described the ‘over grown weeds’ outside the house of their choosing. The emphasis being on neglect and abandoned etc For this one I expected it to be Pumpkins, but no. So far, in the reads I have had, it’s been throwing the beer cans in a bin. Wouldn’t have guessed that in advance. Also, and it’s no complaint as mine falls into this category which I thought I could get away with, but the challenge seemed to be after the clear up has occurred. Most scripts have them clearing up And one final point. I don’t know what suburban means in some parts of the world, but a Mansion, or the like, doesn’t fit our suburban world   Nice to be back, even with Jeff

Sounds like we needed:

EXT. NEGLECTED SUBURBAN HOUSE - NIGHT

Suburban home can be any size home.

A suburb is a residential district located on the outskirts of a city. If you live in the suburbs, you probably travel to the city for work. Suburb comes from Latin: sub means "below or near" and urbis means "city." You also will recognize this root in urban.

A suburban home can be bog or small.  Being in the "suburbs" does not classify size of home.

Quoted from Dreamscale Suburban home can be any size home. A suburb is a residential district located on the outskirts of a city. If you live in the suburbs, you probably travel to the city for work. Suburb comes from Latin: sub means "below or near" and urbis means "city." You also will recognize this root in urban. A suburban home can be bog or small.  Being in the "suburbs" does not classify size of home.

Fully understand they vary, and to be honest I’m not bothered by it as a criteria, when perhaps I should

I just don’t come across many isolated mansions, or houses with corn fields  

Quoted from eldave1 Sounds like we needed: EXT. NEGLECTED SUBURBAN HOUSE - NIGHT - with bin of empty beer cans

I’ve corrected you  

Have read a couple but not left reviews yet   Will do so when I’m less busy lol

Not a criticism of Clarkie’s great efforts to run this OWC but I feel an extra parameter might’ve given the scripts some more variety. Just an observation lol   Where’s a wheelchair or mime when u need it

I think I've read six or seven so far. IMO, the writing has been better quality compared to the old days. The stories themselves have been okay, but I have not come across a standout yet.

I know Jeffie and I both wrote ours late Friday while consuming adult beverages and it shows. Perhaps others did as well. Oh well. Hard to teach old dogs something new.  

Quoted from Reef Dreamer I’ve corrected you

perfect

So, after almost 48 hours, we have several with 10 feedback, and several with 5.

Not good.

Most feedback is so minimal.  Sorry, but it makes me pissed.

The work week is usually the slower time for reads, so let's just hope that's not the case.

With only 19 entries, one would think all entrants could comment on all scripts...at least with the 1 or 2 liners many are providing.

Just me being me.  Sorry if this offends anyone.

Thanks to Dave for reading, as I know he said he was out.  Rock on, Brother!

Took the day off to watch football. I'll be diving back into these tomorrow.

I’m traveling. Will be hitting the reading hard on Wednesday. Promise to get to all of them this week.

Quoted from Reef Dreamer Mind you, I read mine again and inevitably I found those annoying errors that I failed to spot Hell, we only have a short period of time.

^ How I felt after seeing my careless errors in my script on Saturday. ^

And the REAL kick in the shins? It was all do to a revision before I submitted, not catching those small things which peeps couldn't help but notice. Just a friendly reminder than in a OWC, we are still only human and will make blunders.

I've already rewritten the piece and will resub here shortly after the dust settles.

Quoted from stevie Have read a couple but not left reviews yet   Will do so when I’m less busy lol Not a criticism of Clarkie’s great efforts to run this OWC but I feel an extra parameter might’ve given the scripts some more variety. Just an observation lol   Where’s a wheelchair or mime when u need it

A very good observation. Given the idea that one of the couple cannot "hear" the scream,  it never dawned on me until now that there is a lack of Mines. Shocking!