Script Frenzy, anyone?

So, I don't know much about writing scripts. I am going to do script frenzy, so I was wonderring if there was anyone here who hasdone it and can offer any advice?
Is it an equal challenge to nano? I know it is measured in pages, not words...

I've done Script Frenzy twice, and to be honest, it's way different than NaNo, but still tons of fun. Screnzy is a much smaller event than NaNo, at least where I live.

As an absolute commitment, I find 100 pages way easier than 50 000 words. The sheer length isn't as staggering... but you'd be amazed how long writing a few pages can take if you're not used to it, and therefore not too fast. I'd suggest writing something in script form before April, just so you know how you're going to format.

You might want to check out the Script Frenzy forums for more advice on transitioning from novelling... I think there was an epic thread, if not a whole forum, dedicated to... yep, just checked: "I Come From NaNoLand"

http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/eng/forum/524

I am most likely doing Screnzy again this April. I didn't get to this year because I was just too busy and my laptop had died and... yeah. But this coming April, assuming I know what I want to write, I am doing a screenplay.

Gemma, if you want any questions answered or just want to talk to someone who has done screenplays in the past, feel free to shoot me a message. I haven't completed any, but I know how to do them and whatnot from my classes in university.

I did my first Script Frenzy in 2011, and it was much harder than I thought it would be. This challenge was also exacerbated by my exceptional procrastination skills in April, which led to me writing the whole script in 7 days, not 30.

But I agree with what others have said, it is very different to NaNoWriMo. It is enjoyable though, last year I tackled a movie script (and actually re-invented an old novel I had abandoned years ago, which was nice to see that story finally finished). This coming Frenzy I'll probably try a different kind of script, I think...

Having not won this year, I've decided (tentatively) to rework the stuff for ScriptFrenzy. I did look at the Script software a couple of years ago, but found it too complicated in the absence of a plot - or characters. I'm hoping that having both will make things go more smoothly this time.

I loved Script Frenzy when I did it last year!! :)
In my opinion, it is MUCH easier to win than NaNo. It really is. I just put my 103 word screenplay into a word counter, and it has 15,955 words. And I used a lot of description...more than probably is deemed acceptable by professionals xD. If I had limited myself to less of that and more dialogue, it probably would have been even less words!!
So, yeah. I definitely think you should try it!

I actually started with Script Frenzy and then moved to NaNo. I am an actor and writer (or at let that's what the papeer I got from uni says. ;) ) so SF was a great fit for me. I love it!

Someone mentioned learning the formatting for scripts and practicing it and that is absolutely vital to having a smooth and fun April. The second thing I would do is work on dialogue if it is at all challenging for you. Scripts are mostly dialogue with some description. So being able to crank out the dialogue without much thought is a great asset!

Hope to see you over there in April!

Tiffany

My best friend & I do role plays every evening. So we will definitely be taking part in Script Frenzy. The format really is pretty straight forward, you just need the character's name, some optional adjective for how they sound or what they're doing, & their dialogue. Then skip a line, rinse, repeat... or something like that.

You're best practice would be to do a role play with a friend on any IM platform. You'll be amazed how easy it is.

I fell in love with scripts at Uni as well, and I think it definitely helped loosen up my noveling dialogue. Before trying out screenplays, my dialogue in my prose was very forced and grinding- I think because I was afraid of sounding stupid. but with a script you only have to focus on showing how your characters are with how they speak. Great practice for novels!

I've written seven novels and one screenplay and my opinion echoes what several people here have already said: Scripts are generally easier. But get a copy of something like "The Hollywood Script Companion" (from the library is fine; I'm not shilling) and learn the rules first. It'll slow you down a lot if you have to learn as you go.

Celtx is an excellent formatting software, and free online. Good luck!

I am getting more and more interested in Script Frenzy, although the only scripts I really know how to write are comic book scripts. I'm warming up to the idea though I'm not certain I'll do it.

I am a music teacher. I only did nano because I had a dream a couple years ago and I couldn't let it go. Now I am finding that I finished my novel, in some form, and I realized that I absolutely love writing! Where has this been all my life! Of course I will definately try Screnzy! Why not? I truly never knew this world existed, and I am thankful to have found it!

Oh, I'll be there! I'm a big fan of the audio medium and love writing scripts for it. I've only won once, and that was with a film script, but I always have fun. :)

I'm definitely doing Script Frenzy! It's high time I wrote my adaptation/remake/loosely-based-off-of-but-kind-of-the-same screenplay.

Thanks, everyone:)
So it sounds like Screnzy is easier if you know what your doing.
I looked at Celtx. The desktop version is free, but the ipad app (I use an ipad to write) is five dollars. Does anyone know of any free apps for that? I'm probably going to do a stage play...
I have been looking at all the writer's resources on the Screnzy website. The formatting is confusing, but I think I'll hapve it down before April :)
And Morgan101, I'll take a peek into that forum.
Thanks, all,
Gemma.

I'll be there for Screnzy. Initially I planned to do more work on my mammoth graphic novel script, but I have had an idea for a screenplay that I may do instead.

This year I didn't prep too well for NaNo, and as a result I have a massive editing job on my hands. I'm going to do lots of Screnzy prep, and hopefully make things easier on myself when it comes to April.

Formatting isn't too bad, you can use software to help if you want but I've been scripting in MS Word without any trouble. So long as you include all the relevant info, formatting can wait.

Am definitely planning on doing so. :)

Trying it for the first time in April. Will be a rebel, turning my NaNo into a script. Exciting and scary at once. At the same time doing WriYe.proboards.com

I think I might give it a go this year. I have no exams and I'm not really doing anything else in April that I know of, so I may as well. I've never written a script before, so it should be interesting...

Yup yup yup!!! I'll be there! Already got the story and everything!