[Ace Chapman]

Wishing all good luck moving forward. Two weeks ago I lost Everything but the clothes on my back and my laptop due to storm surge hurricane helene. I was sleeping in a storage unit and two days ago I had to be evacuated because of hurricane Melton. Storage facility is gone and like thousands of others I’m praying for a miracle. Good luck y’all, I’ll see everyone again

[Ace Chapman]

I’m perplexed, this is the original lesson from 2021 during Covid to assist us writers writing scripts for covid guidelines-Where are the AI prompts Hal showed us on Saturday? Totally bummed!

[Ace Chapman]

Hello everyone my name Ace Chapman, prior to discovering ScreenwritingU I wrote about a dozen shitty scripts, after taking classes including the Masterclass, Proseries, WIM, Etc. I’ve written three scripts, all first drafts. This time I hope to go through the entire process and the result is a script I feel excited to move forward with.
Currently I’m a History/Ghost Tour Guide and some of the experiences have resulted in a high concept that I speak of during my tours.
Oh and I’ve found three dead bodies in my lifetime (1976, 1977, 1996)

We look forward to working with you all!

[Ace Chapman]

1. Ace Chapman

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NOT AGREE, in which case, you hit “Reply to this topic” and type in the words “I’ll do the class privately.”
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GROUP RELEASE FORM
As a member of this group, I agree to the following:
1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.
2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.
I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.
3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.
4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.
5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.
6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.
This completes the Group Release Form for the class.

[Ace Chapman]

“What I learned doing this assignment is…?”

Keep the 5 Star Model in front of you just so you honor and answer those-questions. When you look for it it’s right before you.

Big Picture Hooks

Immediately I wanted to know why he was calling out the guy in the coffee shop. Was it money?

Quickly it was acknowledged it wasn’t for money it was just because he could.

Amazing and Intriguing Character

Elliot has a plethora of flaws mainly emotionally and mentally. It seems he never realizes the level of intelligence that he is at. He is being treated for schizophrenia and he is always paranoid. It did seem in the most unlikely places all eyes were on him. Being he is unpredictable makes us wonder what he’s capable of. Out in the real world on the streets he is like any other guy of his age. Behind closed doors he has deep emotional scars. His father died and his mom wasn’t very kind. His intelligence is lightning and a bottle. Most people in society conform to the norm with pre-programmed responses and never step outside that box. Elliott can and will any time he wants.

Empathy / Distress
In some ways you feel sorry for them and in other ways you worry about him. He
clearly roots for the underdog and goes to bat for the girl I believe he’s in
love with. But he doesn’t feel good enough for her. He smarter than the norm
and always seems to be one step ahead of everyone else. When asked a question
he seems to figure out the answer that he knows the person wants to hear yet
still has the ability to mentally think of the answer he would like to say.

Layers / Open Loops

1. What was the objective for planting what they did in the CEOs computer?

2. Elliott has passed several tests, but is he just simply a pawn or a piece to
a bigger game?

3. Will Mr. Robot’s group be something that Elliott will be heavily involved-with or will he constantly battle them from the other side of the fence?

4. What’s up with Elliot Angela is there a future?

5. Will Elliott realize the magnitude of what he’s done any effects it will do?

Inviting Obsession

Something this complex cannot be told in one or two episodes let alone one or two seasons. This is an extremely calculated well-thought-out show. The
blueprint has been drawn, the foundation before us and they will build it.

[Ace Chapman]

1. Ace Chapman

2. I’ve written like 12 crappy scripts, 2 semi-decent scripts and 1 pretty darn good one. Also was like 50% done with a binge worthy Pilot.

3. I want to “FINALLY” start and finish the Binge Class and meeting fellow writers and learning to be “YOUR” biggest fan!

4.Currently I’m a Ghost Tour guide and what I’ve learned while doing my tours is mind boggling and I believe help me as a writer!

5. I was in Proseries, Master Class 8, 10 & 11, Binge Worthy classes 2 times and 30 day screenplay, writing contained movie…

Once again I really look forward to going on this journey with fellow writer’s/dreamers!

[Ace Chapman]

GROUP RELEASE FORM

As a member of this group, I, Ace Chapman, agree to the following:

1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.

2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.

I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.

3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.

4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.

5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.

6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.

This completes the Group Release Form for the class.

[Ace Chapman]

What I learned doing this assignment is: I need to quit trying to be so damn perfect with everything I do. I need to step back, relax, and go through the<br type=”_moz”>

process.

Ace Chapman’s Engaging Main Characters

1. Tell us the journey of your show:

A brilliant neurologist

A neurologist whose wife is diagnosed with the onset of dementia has developed a microchip that captures your memories, dreams when implanted.

This microchip has been labeled, The Mark of the Beast and is currently in the investigative and testing stage. Financed by several financial backers with
unlimited resources.

2. Who are the main characters that will sell your show?

Harry Kletcher, Pam Kletcher, Samantha Blackburn

Answer these questions for each of those characters.

Harry Kletcher
A. Role in the show: Neurologist, inventor, psychologist, loving husband and father.

B. Unique Purpose / Expertise: proving his microchip does in fact capture memories.

C. Intrigue: What is secret beneath the surface? Harry has already been testing his microchip on a coma patient, his wife, a potential serial killer and anyone else that appears in his wife’s memories.

D. Moral Issue: how far and how deep will he go? Highly intrusive, invasion of privacy in any memory that he captures he compares to his memory as well as others associated with it.

E. Unpredictable: What will they do next? Any memory that he captures that he dislikes or disagrees with, he eliminates or alters that memory. Harry will
destroy any memory at any given moment and/or implant someone else’s memory/memories in anyone he so chooses.

F. Empathetic: Why do we care? Harry’s microchip does work, and he discovers his wife has had an affair and the life that he thought he lived that was full of happiness is full of misconceptions, questions, and a life he doesn’t remember.

Pam:
A. Role in the show:

Loving mother, wife. Her memories contain the identities of a potential serial killer, a man she’s had an affair with and a life that she has lived
that her husband did not know existed. Her dementia is the reason the microchip is/was invented to preserve and capture as many memories as possible before
dementia takes her memories away forever. But I ask this does she really have dementia or has Harry taken away those memories?

B. Unique Purpose / Expertise:

One of the top criminal psychologists in the country. She has studied and counseled serial killers, the families of serial killers, the victims` families
as well as law enforcement officers and detectives that deal with murder and serial killers. Her best-selling books are often referenced in court, in life
and in counseling.

C. Intrigue: What is secret beneath the surface?

The reality was that she was not a faithful wife. The man she had an affair with was the son of someone who was murdered. It turns out he was the serial killer, and his first victim was his mother. But despite her unfaithfulness she remained married to Harry. Each memory captured reveals a secret. She has
always been intrigued by serial killers, the power they possess, the control they have and the secret lives they’ve hidden from the world-it’s no secret
they kill, what’s revealed thus far is their victims. Pam wants to discover all of this and to be implanted with the microchip is the start.

D. Moral Issue: What moral boundaries are they crossing?

Pam knows what will be revealed once her memories have been captured. With each memory that Harry erases Pam loses control of who she
really is. Her memories of self-control are slowly stripped. The power of a serial
killer is the biggest turn on for Pam. A woman with good morals is being tested to her limits when she discovers Harry is altering and erasing her memories.

E. Unpredictable: What will they do next?

Once Pam learns or believes Harry is stealing her memories how does she avoid the memories that will ruin their marriage, their life what will this
trigger?

As Harry enters her dreams he triggers her memories with other memories, which reveals Harry wasn’t as caring, affectionate or that good of a
husband/Father as she recalled.

F. Empathetic: Why do we care?

All Pam wants to do is to be perceived as a loving mother and wife. Her beauty is fading, the best years behind her and now all her memories are slowly
being forgotten due to her advanced dementia.

Pam has always been admired by her friends, peers and family members.

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[Ace Chapman]

Ace’s Three Circles of Characters

“What I learned doing this assignment is …?” When you look at the description in the assignment of the circle of characters it’s pretty clear watching the episode who is classified as who. I like that..

ASSIGNMENT 1: The 100

A. Main Characters Circle: Clarke, Dr. Abigail Griffin, Bellamy, Octavia

B. Connected Circle: Raven, Marcus, Monty, Jasper, Jarod

C. Environment Circle: Thelonius, Nathan and the other 90+ juveniles on earth as well as the staff on the space station

ASSIGNMENT 2

1. Create the three circles of characters for your show.

A. Main Characters Circle: Harry Kletcher, Pam Kletcher, Samantha Blackburn, Beau Kletcher

B. Connected Circle: Chuck “C.P.” Roth, Prof. Hanson, Allison Taylor, Tony Clark.

C. Environment Circle: The staff at Bay Medical, Coweta County
Sheriff’s Detectives, Old friends, colleagues, Support group members.

2. Give us a one sentence description of each of the Main Characters.

A. Main Characters Circle:

Harry Kletcher: Neurological Psychologist, Inventor, husband, father and widely regarded around the world as one of the top in his field.

Pam Kletcher: Harry’s wife of 30 years, Beau’s mother and one of the top criminal psychologists in North America.

Samantha Blackburn:
A homicide detective for over 30 years, psychological behavioral expert and a best-selling author. Nobody can solve a crime like Sam (Samantha) Pam’s best friend and has worked with Pam for over 20 years on many cases.

Beau Kletcher: A very well respected neurologist was always lived in his dad’s shadows of greatness. Beau, like his father is in inventor and is developing sensors that will allow the brain to communicate with artificial limbs.

B. Connected Circle:

Allison Taylor: A nurse who has become the victim of a brutal rape and beating,barely clinging onto life. A coworker for over 15 years of Pam Kletcher.

Chuck “C.P.” Roth: The one! He appears in the memories captured by the Mark of the beast microchip that was implanted in Allison Taylor.

Prof. Hanson: A professor at the University of Oxford that is secretly financing a project known as Mark of the beast that Harry Kletcher has invented.

Tony Clark: A neuroscientist whose studies brain waves. By placing electrodes on the scalp the brain waves can be amplified, analyzed and visualized.

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[Ace Chapman]

Mr. Robot 5 Star Model

“What I learned doing this assignment is…?”

Keep the 5 Star Model in front of you just so you honor and answer those

questions. When you look for it it’s right before you. Not to mention I watched a show I really didn’t care for, but it has me wanting to know….

Big Picture Hooks

Immediately I wanted to know why he was calling out the guy in the coffee shop. Was it money?

Quickly it was acknowledged it wasn’t for money it was just because he could.

Amazing and Intriguing Character

Elliot has a plethora of flaws mainly emotionally and mentally. It seems he never realizes the level of intelligence that he is at. He is being treated for schizophrenia and he is always paranoid. It did seem in the most unlikely places all eyes were on him. Being unpredictable makes us wonder what he’s capable of. Out in the real world on the streets he is like any other guy of his age. Behind closed doors he has deep emotional scars. His father died and his mom wasn’t very kind. His intelligence is lightning and a bottle. Most people in society conform to the norm with pre-programmed responses and never step outside that box. Elliott can and will any time he wants.

Empathy / Distress
In some ways you feel sorry for them and in other ways you worry about him. He
clearly roots for the underdog and goes to bat for the girl I believe he’s in
love with. But he doesn’t feel good enough for her. He smarter than the norm
and always seems to be one step ahead of everyone else. When asked a question
He seems to figure out the answer that he knows the person wants to hear yet
still has the ability to mentally think of the answer he would like to say.

Layers / Open Loops

1. What was the objective for planting what they did in the CEOs computer?

2. Elliott has passed several tests, but is he just simply a pawn or a piece to
a bigger game?

3. Will Mr. Robot’s group be something that Elliott will be heavily involved

with or will he constantly battle them from the other side of the fence?

4. What’s up with Elliot Angela? Is there a future?

5. Will Elliott realize the magnitude of what he’s done and any effects it will have?

Inviting Obsession

Something this complex cannot be told in one or two episodes let alone one or two seasons. This is an extremely calculated well-thought-out show. The
blueprint has been drawn, the foundation before us and they will build it.

• This reply was modified 2 years ago by  Ace Chapman. Reason: errors

[Ace Chapman]

1. Ace Chapman

2. Five prior to taking any classes and four since.

3. I need to give life to my dream. I hope to learn, become a better writer and make new friends who share the same passion!

4. I was writing a script about a blind man (true story) who predicts the path of hurricanes based on frequencies he hears and I had written in June 2017 a cat two hurricane would make landfall where I live. Well in Sept 2017 it did just that and I lose EVERYTHING!

[Ace Chapman]

1. Ace Chapman

2. “I agree to the terms of this release form.”

GROUP RELEASE FORM

As a member of this group, I agree to the following:

1. That I will keep the processes, strategies, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class confidential, and that I will NOT share any of this program either privately, with a group, posting online, writing articles, through video or computer programming, or in any other way that would make those processes, teleconferences, communications, lessons, and models of the class available to anyone who is not a member of this class.

2. That each writer’s work here is copyrighted and that writer is the sole owner of that work. That includes this program which is copyrighted by Hal Croasmun. I acknowledge that submission of an idea to this group constitutes a claim of and the recognition of ownership of that idea.

I will keep the other writer’s ideas and writing confidential and will not share this information with anyone without the express written permission of the writer/owner. I will not market or even discuss this information with anyone outside this group.

3. I also understand that many stories and ideas are similar and/or have common themes and from time to time, two or more people can independently and simultaneously generate the same concept or movie idea.

4. If I have an idea that is the same as or very similar to another group member’s idea, I’ll immediately contact Hal and present proof that I had this idea prior to the beginning of the class. If Hal deems them to be the same idea or close enough to cause harm to either party, he’ll request both parties to present another concept for the class.

5. If you don’t present proof to Hal that you have the same idea as another person, you agree that all ideas presented to this group are the sole ownership of the person who presented them and you will not write or market another group member’s ideas.

6. Finally, I agree not to bring suit against anyone in this group for any reason, unless they use a substantial portion of my copyrighted work in a manner that is public and/or that prevents me from marketing my script by shopping it to production companies, agents, managers, actors, networks, studios or any other entertainment industry organizations or people.

This completes the Group Release Form for the class.