Well, here we are again. I understand we're only about two months removed from our last One Week Challenge, but what better way to usher in the new year (without lots of Jager. You know who you are...) can you think of?

I encourage you all to join and participate because anybody who's done it can tell you that it's entertaining and a hell of a lot of fun.

The topic will be introduced on December 31st at 11:59PM EST.

Wow, that's early. I always thought it was Feb. Bring it on, sounds good!

Sounds good.

But will be a one weeker or the 7WC feature? At this moment I hope it's just a traditional OWC

Mind you, 31st dec is a tricky time to release and expect done in a week, or maybe a two page challenge  - they're good

I'd like 7WC but I think we need to come up with something like "Submit first 30 in two weeks", then "60 in another week", then "whole thing - end of 7weeks".

And if it's like that we could rewrite the first 60 or so based on feedback or something.

Libby,

It's true that the contest has typically been in February in years past, but going all the way back, it kind of alternated between January and February. Just trying to mix things up a bit. =)

Bill,

Standard One Week Challenge (although considering the timeframe it's being released in, there is going to be a slight amendment, but that will all be properly sorted out). =)

Khamanna,

It's been almost a year since the last one, so my guess would be that if someone ran the next one, they may be looking at a 7WC. Anything is certainly possible. =)

Seems cool, seems like a lot of peeps will miss it just because of time frame. I'll see if I can enter if the theme piques my interest.

7 days is enough time to write first draft of a feature. Pull your fingers out.

Quoted from DustinBowcot 7 days is enough time to write first draft of a feature. Pull your fingers out.

But who would want to read such a draft?

These challenges are about quality and quantity.

Plenty of folks here can write fast -- nothing to it -- but nobody wants to read through a bunch of scripts pooped out in a few hours.

These challenges are about crafting something good -- taking a bit of time -- while also showcasing what you can do on a deadline.

If your first draft is done in a few hours, fine -- but let it simmer before posting -- reread and rethink to make it shine.

Those who post what they have written in only a few hours -- well, frankly, it shows.

Okay, I'll have the time for this.  Hopefully it's not too soon in January.  Got to finish my novel, which is nearly there - this is something to look forward to for my screenplay return.

Can't wait for the details. Would def like to enter if time permits. I enjoy working with those deadlines.

Happy holiday's everyone. Be safe.

Steve

I love Reef's two page challenge idea.  Curious to see the parameters of this OWC

I promise you won't feel constricted by parameters, but there are a couple specific requirements. But, you're writers. I have faith in all of you. =)

Sounds good. See what this brings.

Deadline is perfect for me. Leaving for a trip on the 7th. Also perfect way to kick off the new year. Only drawback is I expect the countdown will start with a killer hangover.

Quoted from bert But who would want to read such a draft? These challenges are about quality and quantity. Plenty of folks here can write fast -- nothing to it -- but nobody wants to read through a bunch of scripts pooped out in a few hours. These challenges are about crafting something good -- taking a bit of time -- while also showcasing what you can do on a deadline. If your first draft is done in a few hours, fine -- but let it simmer before posting -- reread and rethink to make it shine. Those who post what they have written in only a few hours -- well, frankly, it shows.

I disagree Bert. I believe people work at different speeds and it is possible to hammer out a script in just a few hours and it read as well as someone that has taken a week.

It's a shame we can't measure the contests in writing hours. If you think about it, one writer may take one hour per day for a week and work seven hours total on a script. I could do that seven hours in a day, with pleasure. Most days. Obviously it's Christmas right now, and we have New Year, etc.

So if I spend a week on a script, I could potentially (if we take the one hour/seven hour per day example) have seven times the hours put into the script.