Script Frenzy

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-06-2008, 08:38 AM

Hey, all.

Tom and I started an exercise recently, and it wasn't until last night in talking to another LoTter that I realized that some of you might be interested in it, too.

Are you familiar with NaNoWriMo, the challenge to complete a novel within a month? That team has now developed ScriptFrenzy, a challenge to complete a screenplay within a month.

I'm finishing my pre-planned and partially-started "To Hide in the Strawberry Patch" (some of you knew it with its previous working title, "Yoga for Fat Girls.") Tom's working on one he's been thinking about for ages. It seems mousepod will be joining us too.

Anybody else wanna try to complete a screenplay in April? We're not doing it so much for the "badge," but as a challenge to yank us out of our inert state, to grab on to the new inertia that will keep us going with a positive schedule. I'm up to 23 pages of screenplay and an additional 15 of developed treatment.

C'mon. You know you want to!

€uroMeinke · 04-06-2008, 08:47 AM

What if you know nothing about writing in script format?

Moonliner · 04-06-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by €uroMeinke

What if you know nothing about writing in script format?

Then you'll probably end up with a comedy whether you meant to or not.

How long does it have to be? I've always wanted to write a script where the hero comes around the corner and gets plugged in the first chapter....

Gemini Cricket · 04-06-2008, 09:33 AM

Sounds like fun!

Morrigoon · 04-06-2008, 10:30 AM

Moonliner: I think they already did Sunset Blvd

LSPE: This sounds cool, thanks for sharing! (And I always loved your title Yoga for Fat Girls, btw)

Strangler Lewis · 04-06-2008, 11:43 AM

Is there a limit on how far along you can already be?

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-06-2008, 06:48 PM

Well, a lot of people were fully developed but not scripted. I had a full treatment but only 15 pages or so of script, so I don't feel ashamed of claiming them for the project. (Mine'll likely be around 120 pages, anyway.)

I think it only matters to the person writing... so I think SL should join in!

If you don't know how to write in script format, there are a bunch of links and lots of people willing to help on the site. : ) (We are, too.)

flippyshark · 04-06-2008, 09:24 PM

I'm working on a script, but for the stage, not the screen. Still, it'd be a good idea to have a motivating deadline.

LSPoorEeyorick · 04-07-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

I'm working on a script, but for the stage, not the screen.

That's definitely permitted too. Join us!

Moonliner · 04-07-2008, 07:42 AM

I'm a bit behind and I've never actually written a script. Can I just steal one from some up and coming but ultimately naive young talent?

04-06-2008, 08:38 AM	#1
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Script Frenzy Hey, all. Tom and I started an exercise recently, and it wasn't until last night in talking to another LoTter that I realized that some of you might be interested in it, too. Are you familiar with NaNoWriMo, the challenge to complete a novel within a month? That team has now developed ScriptFrenzy, a challenge to complete a screenplay within a month. I'm finishing my pre-planned and partially-started "To Hide in the Strawberry Patch" (some of you knew it with its previous working title, "Yoga for Fat Girls.") Tom's working on one he's been thinking about for ages. It seems mousepod will be joining us too. Anybody else wanna try to complete a screenplay in April? We're not doing it so much for the "badge," but as a challenge to yank us out of our inert state, to grab on to the new inertia that will keep us going with a positive schedule. I'm up to 23 pages of screenplay and an additional 15 of developed treatment. C'mon. You know you want to!
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	What if you know nothing about writing in script format? __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Well, a lot of people were fully developed but not scripted. I had a full treatment but only 15 pages or so of script, so I don't feel ashamed of claiming them for the project. (Mine'll likely be around 120 pages, anyway.) I think it only matters to the person writing... so I think SL should join in! If you don't know how to write in script format, there are a bunch of links and lots of people willing to help on the site. : ) (We are, too.)
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flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	I'm working on a script, but for the stage, not the screen. Still, it'd be a good idea to have a motivating deadline.
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Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I'm a bit behind and I've never actually written a script. Can I just steal one from some up and coming but ultimately naive young talent? __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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