Day 15 Assignments

[Marcus Wolf]

Lesson 15

Marcus Finished Wordsmithing!

This assignment taught me a regimented way of wordsmithing. In the past, I just did it as it I was doing other editing. And actually, I did a bit of that through the whole editing process. But when we got to this lesson, I found that there was a lot I could fix by going through the six steps.

I replaced a lot of repeated words using a Thesaurus, where I needed it. I was also happy to finally understand that I could take out all the “ands” and most pronouns, etc. I always thought everything needed to be in complete sentences. But this way, its shorter and flows more quickly. I did find some unnecessary sentences and phrases, too.

My script is finished and looks pretty good. But I know it still needs more work. I’m anxious to trade it with any classmates and get a critique. Until then, I’ll keep going through it.

What now? Are we getting Module 5??

[Mary Andrews]

Lesson 15

Mary J Andrews has finished wordsmithing. Made it as pretty as I could. Now need feedback to show me the error of my ways.

Where is the list to sign up for feedback?

• This reply was modified 2 years, 10 months ago by  Mary Andrews.

[Mary Andrews]

Still looking for feedback if anybody’s out there.
My script is a YA Paranormal Science Fiction/Drama Pilot

[Mary Andrews]

Marcus, last I heard, Marketing with Hal starts August 5. For now we exchange scripts–somewhere. Thanks for the notes on mine.

[David Thome]

Has Module 5 started? If not, have you heard anything about when it will start? Thanks.

[Phyllis Strong]

Phyllis Finished Wordsmithing!

From this assignment, I learned to take a deep dive into my script and lose unnecessary words (especially to eliminate widows and orphans) as well as making my descriptions as fluid as possible.

[David Thome]

Dave has finished wordsmithing.

These past several lessons have been great–but mostly what I found out was how the whole buildup to doing the actual writing helped make it go faster.

[David Thome]

Does anyone know when Module 5 starts?