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Introduce Yourself to the Group
Hi everyone,
I’m glad you’ve joined us for the class.
To start the class out, please introduce yourself below. That will give you a chance to be part of this group and learn how the forums work.
Tell us the following:
1. Name?
2. How many scripts you’ve written?
3. What you hope to get out of the class?
4. Something unique, special, strange or unusual about you?
We look forward to working with you all!
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1. My name is Jessica Tremblay.
2. I've completed one script but I've got about five unfinished scripts that I'm still working on.
3. I'm looking to learn a method of rewriting that I can apply easily. I love the "pyramid of rewrite" model that Hal presented in the Ultra Speed Rewrite free class a few years ago. That's why I'm taking the Professional Rewrite class to learn more about this method.
4. Something unusual about me is that I am a haiku poet. At a haiku conference, a friend said screenplays were written a bit like a haiku (visual writing, lots of white on the page). I went to read the script he was talking about (Alien) and got hooked on screenwriting. (Any Alien fan in the course?) -
Hi Class! Hi Jessica!
My name is Tasha Espinoza.
I’ve written two okayish scripts and one with potential.
I’m looking to learn how to elevate a script through the rewrite process. I really don’t have the first clue how to approach a rewrite and I think I’ve already made it way more complicated by overthinking the process before even attempting it. So, I’m looking for guidance on how to let go and embrace a more effective approach. I’m ready to get in there and foster what’s truly working in the script while making the necessary edits and cuts.
Something unusual about me is that I’ve been grabbed by a phantom. True I had just unintentionally bleach-bombed myself in the face, but it grabbed me nonetheless.
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This reply was modified 1 year ago by Tasha Espinoza.
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Hi Tasha. “I got bleach-bombed and grabbed by a ghost” seems like the inciting incident of a horror movie. (I love horror!) Wishing you a productive rewrite during the class.
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Thank you Jessica! Wishing the same for you 😄👍
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Could also make a good haiku.
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This reply was modified 1 year ago by
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1. Ed. Gillow
2. 30 scripts at various stages. Desperately needing rewrites.
3. Script rewrites of the past have been by the seat of my pants. Be nice to have a process.
4. TV and Film actor, plus commercials and print.-
Hi Ed. Wow! 30 scripts. That’s impressive. How long does it take you to write a script? What’s your secret? Do you outline first?
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Hi, My name is Hak.
I have written six screenplays so far, two of which have been made into movies.
I hope this class will help me create a better final script.
I am a writer, a producer and a director.-
This reply was modified 1 year ago by John Kim.
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This reply was modified 1 year ago by
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Hey Jessica. Stories are everywhere but I tend to stick to genres i know. I have one script i’ve been working on for over 20 years and now converting it into a novel and will redo the script. Can usually bang out a script in 3 months if I don’t have any acting gigs. Once you get the hang of writing these and use a scriptwriting software (FInal Draft) it gets pretty easy. I like the save the cat structure so yes I’m a big believer in outlining. STC only gives you 15 major beats but by time you’re finished you have 40 to 45 beats. I hope that answered your question. Pardon delay on location filming and long days…
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Hi Edward. That’s great! Love Save the Cat too — especially their new index cards system which features a board divided in four horizontal lines for the four acts. I hope I can be as productive as you in the future. Working on it. Happy writing!
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Copy that. It’s all about making the time to do what you love and what you were put on this earth for. Follow your passion and you will do great!
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