Script Frenzy: Join!

Post by **bobtheenchantedone** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:40 pm

So, I got several of you to do NaNo (yes, I'm going to assume it was all due to me), and now there's Script Frenzy coming up.

All of you should do this too. I dare you!!

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:54 pm

But I'm scared of writing a script. But I'm bored, so sure, why not.

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 2:21 pm

When I say script I mean an actual correctly formatted script. In junior high I wrote three short plays and in high school I was the official girl's camp skit writer.

Post by **bobtheenchantedone** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:01 pm

I know what you mean about formatting - it is rather complicated at times and also very annoying. But it also helps, as SF counts pages instead of words.

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Wed Mar 04, 2009 11:43 pm

So I spent the entire time I was at work thinking about which of my scripts I'm going to write. I'm thinking I'll do something based off of a novel.

Post by **Laser Jock** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 1:35 am

My first thought at seeing the title of this thread was that you were talking about Python or something.

And then I realized you didn't mean that kind of script...

Yarjka · Post by **Yarjka** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:12 am

Go here and download Celtx for free. It makes the formatting process much easier (although, you'll still have to gain some familiarity with the conventions of standard format), and it also gets you in with a great community where you can post your scripts and get feedback.

Buy a good reference book for screenwriters (or playwrights) to make your scripts more professional. Once you spend a little time turning to it for every question you have, you'll be able to answer 90% of the formatting for yourself, and the rest is readily available to you as it comes up.

Finally, if you're not planning on submitting your script to anyone important, most people won't be bothered by your lack of standard, conventional format. Most of it has become standard for purely technical reasons, not anything artistic. So, if you're planning on filming your own movie or staging your own play, there's really no reason to struggle with conventions ... just write it however it will help you to use it. Just know that you won't be "in the club" of those who do know, making you forever an "amateur" in some people's eyes. But really, if you complete a full-length script, you'll have already achieved something most of them will never do.

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 10:57 am

I realize that no one will ever see the script, but since I am a theater major and plan on someday writing for film and theater I figure I should probably write it to the correct format. And besides, writing it in correct format will make it go a little faster.
Although 100 pages is about a 90-100 minute film.

Giovanni Schwartz · Post by **Giovanni Schwartz** » Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:25 pm

Laser Jock wrote:My first thought at seeing the title of this thread was that you were talking about Python or something.

And then I realized you didn't mean that kind of script...

You, my friend, are an insufferable nerd.

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 9:49 pm

I now have a script to write. Or a series of scripts, since I'm going to be writing a sitcom.

Werf_Must · Post by **Werf_Must** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:09 pm

Laser Jock wrote:My first thought at seeing the title of this thread was that you were talking about Python or something.

And then I realized you didn't mean that kind of script...

That is amazing! If I were wearing socks, that would totally rock them.

Post by **Laser Jock** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 12:49 am

Giovanni Schwartz wrote:You, my friend, are an insufferable nerd.

This is undeniably true.

Werf_Must wrote:That is amazing! If I were wearing socks, that would totally rock them.

You really ought to give Python a try. Seriously. It will change your life.

(Well, okay, that's only if you're into computers and programming. But who isn't?)

Random · Post by **Random** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:41 pm

I'm frenzy-ing! Or would it be scripting? Hmm...
And yes, it's Bob's fault.

yellow m&m · Post by **yellow m&m** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:44 pm

Laser Jock wrote: You really ought to give Python a try. Seriously. It will change your life. (Well, okay, that's only if you're into computers and programming. But who isn't?)

I really want to learn Python. But I need to finish Java first.

Random · Post by **Random** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 3:55 pm

Bob, what are you going to write about?

Post by **bobtheenchantedone** » Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:34 pm

Another one based on a book. What else would I do?

Unit of Energy · Post by **Unit of Energy** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 1:27 pm

well, I guess I should start on my script today huh. I just wish life were not so crazy this week.

Post by **bobtheenchantedone** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 2:05 pm

I know. Things are a bit crazy for we college students in April, huh? But it is possible, I swear. : D

...and I should probably start mine now too...

Portia · Post by **Portia** » Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:38 pm

I started a little play a few days ago . . . unfortunately, as with most of my fiction writing, the characters are barely-veiled ones from my real life.