Hello from Central, FL. My name is Theophilus Porter and I plan to get serious about my writing. I'm hoping that I can see my work in print or on the screen one day, but right now I'm focused on doing this for me and telling stories that have been in my head for years. Looking forward to connecting with like minded people, getting feedback on my work and (fingers crossed) meeting people who can guide me into getting my work produced and out to the world. Looking forward to this journey and some great connections and life long friends.
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Welcome to screenwriting. Hope you have a thick skin! I can promise you'll get a review that stings like all get out, but you have to glean what's useful and discard the rest. Plus, it's hard to hear our script isn't as good as we think it is. We all love the attaboy, but they don't really help you improve. Nothing wrong with being told your story is great, but is there somthing you can improve? Of course, and hopefully the reviews you get let you know what it is. I'll comment here on your other post about mutiple projects. If your time is really tight, you have to manage your writing pretty well. I was working full time, going to school full time, am married, volunteered and still found time to write. I just didn't sleep. Easy. LOL Some ways to maximize available time. 1. Keep a notebook with you (or I use my IPhone) at all times for when an idea comes. You never know when it'll happen. Especially by the bed at night. When you relax sometimes the creative energy flows. 2. Set aside a day/time to work on notes. Even if it's only a half hour every few days, it's time you won't plan on doing anything else. You can't make yourself write when you don't feel like it, so if that's the case make up the time another time. 3. Read lots of scripts and watch movies. See what works for you and what doesn't. 4. Get peer reviews of your work when you think it's ready. Your first draft will likely suck. That's just the way it works. Some people only have to do a few rewrites, but they're the lucky ones. Or liars. 5. I'd suggest minimizing how many projects you try at once until you get the hang of screenwriting. It's a very unnatural way to write so it takes a lot of practice. Keep notes on the ones you're not working on at the time so you don't lose them. Best of luck and best wishes.