Phil Davey's Lounge Discussions

Mark W Budke Jr.
Talent: Am I a genius or just a simple shmoe?

There are many of us who think, 'we have it'. I assume it's like the lottery. One out of a million is a good writer. I guess the odds could be thrown off based on your talent. However, if your talent is unknown then why bother.

B.V Jottsonne

I value intentions a lot more than talent. A lot of people who might be considered a genius are not a lot of fun to read. Just like a lot of "smart" people have terrible instincts when it comes to bus...

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David E. Gates

Interesting response from Donna... I consider an author to be someone who writes books. I consider a screenwriter to be someone who writes screenplays. I consider myself a writer, as I write both - an...

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Brian Shell

If you're a screenwriter and tell someone that you are in a bar, inevitably you will hear, "Oh, my life would make a good story for a movie." This is what this thread was about. Genius or schmoe. The...

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S.J. Robinson

I think it's more a case of the 1% inspiration, 99% perspiration. I think everyone can have a genius idea every now and then, but its the 99% sweat, blood and tears which make that great idea into a r...

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Donna M. Carbone

@David Gates... those distinctions were true before the advent of self-publishing. Now everyone thinks they can write so I make a distinction -- at least for myself and my students. I've gone so far a...

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Regina Lee
Paradox? Conundrum? Writers want to submit scripts, are afraid of idea theft, and

The paradox in non-legalese. On one side of the fence, new writers want to submit their scripts to "Hollywood" companies. Yet they're afraid that the companies will steal their ideas. https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Do-I-need-to-worry-about-co... https://www.stage32.com/lounge/pre_produ...

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Regina Lee

@C. D-Broughton: ""My guess..." That kind of sums it up, doesn't it? A "guess" does not hold up in court - only the black and white." C.D., to clarify, I can only "guess" because 1) I have not read th...

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Chanel Ashley

You did good, Regina, re your "My guess…"

Regina Lee

I know these 2 questions were innocent and well-intentioned. Nevertheless, consider these posts, and you'll see another paradox - writers trying to distinguish just how much they are allowed to take f...

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C. D-Broughton

I once did a script swap and the crappy writer who read my (art-house) character-based horror, took my core concept (after I explained it to him, because he was so dim-witted) and made a short out of...

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Dawn Murrell

I am so sorry that happened to you C.D. I am so cautious of stealing things I Google every little thing I think of to make sure I am safe. I wrote a screenplay using an updated version of Goldilocks a...

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Phil Davey
Reviwers wanted

I have four completed feature length scripts. I was hoping to find good readers that could offer feedback. Of course I would review your script in return.

Jenny Mason

Have you tried zoetrope? It is a mutual review site set up by Francis Ford Coppolla

Shari D. Frost

Hey Phil - I'm having a crazy week, but I'd be happy to read the first 10-15 pages of one for starters. Are they uploaded to your profile?

Phil Davey

hey Boomer...you have a feedback form???

Phil Davey

Hey Shari...do people upload the first 15 pages to their profile?? Im new here

Shari D. Frost

Yeah, Phil, you can upload full screenplays or just pages to your profile and then lots of Stage 32'ers can offer feedback!

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