Hey everyone!

I don't think Don will mind me posting this. I'm hoping to revive the SS Blog page. For those unaware it is here:
https://www.simplyscripts.com/

Producers and Filmmakers come to SS, particularly the Blog Page looking for scripts. Historically they are snapped up fast.

So, I'm calling on volunteers to write Script Reviews.
This is cross-promotional. The Writer of the script and their work is showcased, but you as the Reviewer also are.

Here are some guidelines Don has posted previously:

Short Script Reviews.

The purpose of the Short Script Reviews on SimplyScripts.com is to sell a script.  

The reviews have to be 100% positive. If you feel the script isn't good, don't review it. It is important to maintain credibilty that the works reviewed are, in fact, quality scripts.

Items to cover in the review:

Logline

Synopsis

Budget or Production or contest information (LC can help with this)

About the Writer:
The Writer submits a short BIO
Linked to Website/other work, accolades, etc.

About the Reviewer:
As Above -
(this is where the Reviewer should link to their website, facebook page, your scripts, etc.  People will assume that if you write a good review, then you can write a good script.)  This is also resume worthy.  A number of reviewers have on his/her Facebook and LinkedIn pages "Reviewer for SimplyScripts.com".

I paraphrased a bit of that blurb btw.

You don't have to be an experienced or professional reviewer.
If you can write a script, you can write a Review.
Word count is up to you, it doesn't have to be long, just address the pertinent points as to why it would make a great short film, what you enjoyed, tease the plot, don't give away the ending etc.

You can run it by me for any typos, layout questions etc.
Or, you can submit directly to Don.

Once we get some volunteers I will also put a call out to Writers who would like their script reviewed.

So, who's up for it?

P.S. Don has always said the Review you write is your work. Meaning you can post it here and wherever else you choose to post it.

I'll volunteer!  Sounds like a win-win proposition.  Sign me up and let me know what I need to do next.  Thx for the opportunity, Libby!

Brilliant, Kathy!
So, first mission is (and you've chosen to accept it) - Tom's in town and I just watched him being interviewed  ;D -

Pick a script you love.

Then I'll email you more details.

Thank you!

I've had a few reviewed here. Time to give back...

Sign me up, but I can't start until next week.

I'll be in touch with a choice then.

Quoted from PKCardinal I've had a few reviewed here. Time to give back... Sign me up, but I can't start until next week. I'll be in touch with a choice then.

Thank you, PK! Much appreciated.

FYI: Anyone who volunteers to review is doing so to their own time frame. Having some reviews in the bag to post every couple of weeks, is what I'm aiming for.

This is about promoting work, getting your scripts produced, and giving SS more visibility; attracting more people to the site etc.

However...
One other important thing -
We have an OWC imminent, so it takes precedence. Your  reviews will be gratefully received after that.

Quoted from LC Thank you, PK! Much appreciated. FYI: Anyone who volunteers to review is doing so to their own time frame. Having some reviews in the bag to post every couple of weeks, is what I'm aiming for. This is about promoting work, getting your scripts produced, and giving SS more visibility; attracting more people to the site etc. However... One other important thing - We have an OWC imminent, so it takes precedence. Your  reviews will be gratefully received after that.

Ooooh, an OWC! That's a great place to mine for scripts to review. :)

And, if anyone has seen a script that stood out, feel free to turn me onto it. I'll review it for potential review. (Fun with words!)

Quoted from PKCardinal Ooooh, an OWC! That's a great place to mine for scripts to review. :) And, if anyone has seen a script that stood out, feel free to turn me onto it. I'll review it for potential review. (Fun with words!)

Exactly!  :D The bulk of my reviews have come from OWCs and the Tournaments.

Quoted from LC However... One other important thing - We have an OWC imminent, so it takes precedence. Your  reviews will be gratefully received after that.

I just blew out some massive cobwebs on a feature so I might be in on this.

Quoted from Warren I just blew out some massive cobwebs on a feature so I might be in on this.

Great to hear, Warren!
I hope we get a big turnout.

Bumping this.

SS needs more Reviewers/Reviews for the Blog Page.
For all the reasons above and to continue to lure Producers to the site.

There are some terrific scripts from the recent OWCs just waiting for Reviews.

PM me if you're interested.

I've got my eyes on one from the OWC.

Great stuff. Thanks, PK.

Hi all, for all too, Don & LC. For those who do not know me... I have been a SS member for many years - yeah... I have been gone for as many. But, it is here where I started my now successful career. And, yeah - now it's pay-back time (pay it forward).

A brief out-take from my profile... "Barry John Terblanche here. A produced screenwriter of many years, I write across all genres and formats. As a career, I’m a professional freelance screenplay competition reader/analyst/feedback and film screener/reviewer for a good few well-known companies, namely; Nashville, Wiki, Golden Script, Filmmatic, Outstanding, Cult Critic, SoCal, Sunvale, Cinequest, New Media film & script, Kingdom Woods, Inroads, Oh Scares, LATSFF, Bondi, LAFF, Shoot Your Shot, and Script Studio. Also, a film review critic and interviewing directors & producers for two international film magazines".

So, yes. I will freely participate hereto.

Kind regards to all,
Barry John Terblanche

That's great, Barry. Thank you!

Let me know (when you know) what script/s you'd like to review, just so there's no doubling up with the takers we already have.

Send me a PM or email when you've made your selection and run it by the Writer to check they want their work reviewed.

Bumping again.

Thanks to Kathy and PK I now have a few in the queue nearly ready to go.

But we need more takers so we can keep a steady stream going on the Blog page.

Remember: These scripts often get picked up and definitely get you and your work noticed.

We have some great scripts from the last two OWCs crying out for reviews - one has just been nabbed. So PM me if interested.