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Hi everyone, I'm Sam. I'm from Oregon, USA. I'm 36 and have 3 kids. I've always enjoyed writing, mostly long winded love letters and unpretentious peotry lol. However I have written a few stories, and a couple scathing customer comments. I have zero experience with screenplays however which is what brought me here. So far I've read a few scripts and started outlining my own. So in closing this rambling introduction I look forward to reading more and possibly posting one of my own to be dissected, critiqued, and possibly even enjoyed by a few.
Hey Sammy. Nice to meet you. Been doing this myself about a year and a half. Before that, knew nothing at all about it.
I recommend Save the Cat, by Blake Snyder; but don't treat it like a bible. Also Story by McKee.
I also strongly recommend reading recently optioned scripts. Learn from the pros. Best way I can suggest to get those: visit Scriptshadow's blog. Join his email list. Can't really say more on that, but you'll find your way to 4 to 7 pro spec scripts a week. It really helps.
There are a lot of good people on here to help you hone your craft.
My best piece of advice is to get some screenwriting software. Celtix is free and will save you a lot of negative comments on improper format. Format isn't carved in stone, but there is a basic standard to abide by.
Read some scripts on here, comment, and you will see others return the favor when you post something.
The Elevator Most Belonging To Alice - Semi Final Bluecat, Runner Up Nashville Inner Journey - Page Awards Finalist - Bluecat semi final Grieving Spell - winner - London Film Awards. Third - Honolulu Ultimate Weapon - Fresh Voices - second place IMDb link... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm7062725/?ref_=tt_ov_wr
Thank you all for the warm welcome. Spending a lot of time reading other people's scripts, and threads relating to proper structure and format. As for my own script I'm far from posting anything yet.