So I've received quite a bit of feedback on a spec pilot I've written and at this point, I'm not sure when to implement changes, especially since I feel like I get different feedback every time. A few have mentioned similar issues but for the most part it's something new each time. I'll make a chang...
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My 4 scripts, Where's Ralphie, Plan B, The Far Corner, and The God Child have been selected by the Lake Travis Film Festival Script Competition!
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Congratulations!! That's so exciting!!
I'm excited to be part of this community! My name is Catherine but I prefer Katie. It's a long story as to why Catherine with a "C" became Katie with a "K." Anyway, I'm new to the world of screenwriting but I love it. I'm interested in comedy, sci-fi, and horror. Currently, I have a finished spec pi...
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Welcome to the community, Katie Overstreet (Katie). We write the same genres. I don't write much Comedy by itself though. I usually mix it with other genres.
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Nice to meet someone also in NC! I tend to mix comedy with other genres, too.
Yes, nice to meet another North Carolina creative. :) I think 90% or more of my scripts are mixed genres. How are your projects going?
They are going well. I work a full time job so sometimes it's a struggle to find enough brain power to write for long periods of time. :)
I understand, Katie Overstreet. Maybe write one or two pages a day. Even little periods of writing can add up.
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As a former script reader, when I wrote coverage and gave feedback I always gave detailed explanation on how my suggestion would move the story forward, how it would affect the dynamics between all th...
Expand commentAs a former script reader, when I wrote coverage and gave feedback I always gave detailed explanation on how my suggestion would move the story forward, how it would affect the dynamics between all the characters as well as how the audience would perceive this change. If the feedback you're getting doesn't give an in depth analysis as to why a change is necessary, just keep that feedback on hold and maintain the script as you envisioned it, because it could be the reader's personal preference and they didn't really think about the bigger picture, the domino effect of this change.
Think of it this way, 50 people can witness the same incident, however there will be 50 different accounts of how it happened (like the movie "Vantage Point" (2008)).
You could also write several versions of the same script, there's no law that says you can" do that :-D
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Yay! Katie Overstreet This was a really useful posting with lots of helpful feedback. Best of luck with your script!
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Great advice, everyone. I liked "Vantage Point," Elizabeth.
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Matthew Parvin thanks! I do try to keep an open mind with suggestions but if a suggestion is too far away from the story, I'll give it some consideration as to if it would work, but if it doesn't then...
Expand commentMatthew Parvin thanks! I do try to keep an open mind with suggestions but if a suggestion is too far away from the story, I'll give it some consideration as to if it would work, but if it doesn't then I'll just ignore it.
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Elizabeth Francois, thank you for your insight! That's very helpful to hear from a former script reader!