Script Frenzy, anyone? http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635 Gemma Knott 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... Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:34:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_918852 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_918852 Morgan101 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 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:03:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_919986 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_919986 adivineeternity 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. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:10:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_920033 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_920033 Mattius Watsonnius 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... Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:16:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921383 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_921383 Rosina Rowantree 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. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:34:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_924330 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_924330 jen101 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! Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:58:23 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925296 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925296 ahighcalling 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 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:19:49 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925438 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_925438 Lauren9847 My best friend &amp; 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, &amp; 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. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:21:22 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926158 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926158 bethieboops 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! Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:24:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926922 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_926922 jodicompton 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! Sat, 03 Dec 2011 17:41:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_929296 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_929296 sarahlucielle 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. Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:24:57 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_929681 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_929681 Flute71 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! Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:37:21 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_929726 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_929726 Yoshi 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. :) Sun, 04 Dec 2011 13:13:12 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_932274 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_932274 Tesla.Ana 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. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 18:08:41 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_933812 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_933812 Gemma Knott 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. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 02:00:58 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_935888 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_935888 Outasync 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. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 06:09:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_936123 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_936123 ladyhadhafang Am definitely planning on doing so. :) Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:08:31 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_936808 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_936808 Piper the Perfect 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 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:19:26 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_937498 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_937498 Outlier- 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... Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:27:08 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_946302 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_946302 Lilia Sparks Yup yup yup!!! I'll be there! Already got the story and everything! Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:27:24 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_946437 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_946437 Dennis Jernberg I'm definitely doing Script Frenzy again, and this time I won't have moving or anything else getting in my way! Last year I won by adapting my '10 NaNo into (5 episodes of) a TV series. That ended up changing my novel series forever: now I'm writing it as if it were a 5-season series. This time I won't be anywhere near that ambitious. Not a TV series, not an ongoing comics series. Instead, I'll limit myself to one graphic novel. Or maybe not; I'm seriously tempted to do it as a visual novel instead... Wed, 14 Dec 2011 03:06:30 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_971861 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_971861 vinegirl I tried but failed because I had my finals going on &gt;__&lt; But I did a lot of thinking about my scripts so it wasn't a waste. I did a graphic novel script, which is where my passion lies. I think I'll attempt it this year again, even though AGAIN my finals stretch throughout the month. I would recommend downloading the free version of CeltX; it's a script software which is really really easy to use! Wed, 14 Dec 2011 23:52:05 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_974602 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_974602 Bicicletta The app store has a screenwriting software called Fade In Mobile. There is a free version, and a full version for $4.99. The full version can be exported to Final Draft, the free version can be saved to Dropbox. Other than that I don't know much about it; there are probably other differences, but I will at least take the free version for a test drive. I will report back when I know more! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:37:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_974677 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_974677 FlipFlyFall I'm doing it again - last year I did it too, and won, but it was definitely a fun challenge. I'd never done any sort of script writing or even really seen much of a script but the kind that actors get for plays. I ended up spending the first two days trying to figure out what it was supposed to semi look like, and familiarizing myself with the terminology used for a comic: I did a series of six comic books. I know that people say it doesn't matter what your formatting is, and you should just write, but it was definitely useful for me. Even though the end product might not be exactly how a "professional" comic writer would have, it was enough structure that I could organize my thoughts in some semblance of coherency. I didn't have any script writing program like Celtx or anything - I used Open Office writer, just like I do for my novels. I'm quite proud of the accomplishment, and now I feel much more comfortable with the beast that is a script. Good luck everyone! Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:48:35 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_975525 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_975525 Alpina'sQuill Screnzy is WAY easier. Especially if you use Celtx, which has small pages. xD Thu, 15 Dec 2011 17:25:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_976065 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_976065 Chestergirl28 I'm game for Script Frenzy. Can't decide between screenplay or stage script. Any advice? Sun, 25 Dec 2011 11:49:43 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_999906 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_999906 BriiMarie I did "win" last year, although I am uncertain if I actually broke the rules or not. I started on a graphic novel script for a family/drama story then switch to a bunch of shorts about a sun-worshipping albino (taking from the prompt machine on the first page) after page 20 then jumped to another graphic novel about two girls for the last thirty or so pages. This year I plan on writing a stage script and I have really two good ideas which I plan on outlining in March. I personally think a stage script will be easier (after figuring out how to divide up the acts and scenes). I also have a back up plan if writer's block hit midway through April: write a parody script of Shakespeare's Romeo &amp; Juliet. Sun, 25 Dec 2011 14:26:25 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1000037 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1000037 Ampersand Seconding Celtx. I would not have won Screnzy this past year without it. It's brilliant. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:37:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1001823 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=1#forum_thread_comment_1001823 go-mom I LOVE Screnzy! I completely recommend it to everyone. Why? It is fast, fun, and easy and it really hones your dialogue and action writing skills. Plus, people get so interested when you casually mention "Oh, I'm working on a screenplay" ha!ha! Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:45:42 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1004302 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1004302 Genie I have written many nano novels, short stories, news articles, reviews, even a song, but never a script. I love to write though and have vowed to try every form of writing there is, so as much as I am a little nervous about the actual formatting of the script, I am sure I can do a script with no problem, I am great with dialogue and as strange as this sounds, my characters are constantly dialoguing in my head....lol...so I am going to do it, with much research on formatting ahead of time. I have read the comments previous to mine and to those who gave suggestions, thanks, I am going to take your advice. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 01:06:13 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1008382 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1008382 -valkyrie- I did Script Frenzy last year and I'll definitely do it again this year. I like NaNo better than Screnzy but it was a lot of fun and a great experience, too. I'm still unsure what I will write but I'm definitely in. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:49:01 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1034266 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1034266 Fullmoon02 I did Script Frenzy last year for the first time, had ridicilously fun time and won. I am definitely doing it again this year! And Celtx is what I use as a writing software. To me it's just the best option available. I already have some ideas for a screenplay but I think I'll probably adapt my NaNo 2011 :) Mon, 09 Jan 2012 10:21:37 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1044161 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1044161 mycatduncan November 2011 was my first OLL event, and I absolutely loved it, so I am without a doubt going to try my hand at Screnzy! I have next to no experience writing scripts...the last ones I did were for a group of my friends a few years ago (then the all started moving away, and we weren't going to replace the original cast). I really want to write a comedy script, and who knows, maybe once I meet up with my friends again - as we plan to do this year - we could perform a few scenes. Maybe I just want to write a comedy because my NaNoNovel, which I'm still working on, is so...dark. XD I think that I could design some good characters, except I'm afraid my own extremely-sarcastic "sense of humor" (personally, I think it's more along the lines of a bad habit) will rub off on them. Sarcasm doesn't always go well in writing, as demonstrated by my NaNo supporter, who sometimes comes across as being aggressive or mean since I can't go around saying "said Lysander sarcastically" every time he pokes fun. Good Nazgul, I'm rambling. Anyway, a couple Frenzy questions: what formats do people typically use in scripts? Also, and I'm rather embarrassed to ask, what exactly is the definition of a screenplay, and how does it differ from other kinds of scripts? Thanks! ^_^ Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:54:16 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1044462 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1044462 Bicicletta mycatduncan, have you been to Scriptfrenzy.org yet? There is a tab at the top of the home page, called Writer's Resources, that takes you to all kinds of useful information, including descriptions and examples of the different script formats, and of course there are forums on that website, just like there are here. They've been a little quiet since last April, but I have noticed some activity starting up! Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:22:40 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1044732 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1044732 Olafstar Yep, I'll be a first year script frenzy-er come april. I'll be basing it off an existing novel, it's currently between The Lost Hero, Mortal Engines, and Eldest. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:09:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1045081 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1045081 mycatduncan Ah, thanks; I've been to scriptfrenzy.org but hadn't explored the Writer's Resources page. Definitely will, though! :D Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:30:02 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1047218 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1047218 Glass I'll be there! I love script writing, even though I don't think I will *ever* get good at it. I tried it initially because someone said it would help me improve my dialog. I think it damaged my powers of description. But oh, what fun! I tend to have a very hard time writing fun novels, but find it completely impossible to write a sad script. Therapy. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:20:09 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1054252 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1054252 rachelthorn I plan on doing Script Frenzy this year. Wanted to do it last year but never got the chance to read about how to write a script before I could start. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 22:32:19 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1054933 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1054933 MarthaBechtel I wasn't sure if I was going to do Script Frenzy, but then I got bit by a Wild Plot™ and I now I have a general idea of what I want to write. Considering my comic strip has been a bit zany to start with, I figure I should be able to keep it going for 100 pages… I'm just not sure how many strips I'm going to end up with per page. 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I did take a Playwriting course in undergrad, though, and I gotta say: Celtx saved my butt. I would say that if you're willing to pay the $5, it is absolutely worth it. ^_^ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:55:29 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1104216 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1104216 Red Queen I'll do Script Frenzy for the first time; some friends want to direct a play, but didn't find anything they liked, so I volunteered to write them a play - what the hell did I do?!^^ So, I guess Script Frenzy is a good opportunity to practice... I wrote screen plays before, but never a stage play. Should be fun :) Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:10:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1105775 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1105775 ariellalphabet I'm definitely doing Script frenzy this year. I won NaNo for the first time last year, and writing scripts/novels is what Ii want to do with my life post-schollege so it'll be good practise! Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:04:47 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1107126 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=2#forum_thread_comment_1107126 Kay Proctor Definitely doing Script Frenzy again. Right now I'm debating whether I should continue with the GN I started last year or tackle another project. 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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:31:32 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1125829 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1125829 Horselover150 So, I originally wasn't planning on doing ScriptFrenzy. Partly because we are moving to Nevada from Japan in April, and partly because I've only written a one page play before. Now, I do have a question. I noticed that there were places to add like movie and sound files, is this required? Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:46:50 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1128623 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1128623 CountryGirl13 I might try my hand at a script this year, and enter it in a contest. Just to see how I do. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:22:51 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1136950 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1136950 Bicicletta That was a spambot, and not the first one we've had. I HATE them! They're the internet version of robocalls, only sleazier. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:28:33 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1137870 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1137870 Bicicletta What do you mean by movie and sound files? Script Frenzy just requires that you type a 100-page script and upload it to the validatoras a PDF (becuse the pages get counted, not the words). Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:38 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1137880 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1137880 dancer_kirsten I did Screnzy 2011 and it was my first time. And although I liked it, it was much more of a struggle than NaNo. Not for the length (I got to 120 pages surprisingly easily), but because I love writing scenery and emotions - not too good in Scripts. I'm still debating as to whether I'll be taking part again, but I may skip it to go straight on to Camp NaNo. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 07:28:55 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1152735 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1152735 Elyndra I'm going to try it. I have no experience with scripts whatsoever, so it's all a bit intimidating, but I like a challenge. The hardest part might be coming up with an idea. Plot bunnies attack me left and right when it comes to novels, but their script siblings seems to be a bit shy. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:16:17 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1159757 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1159757 Mikki I'm going to try this. I've never written a script or a comic before so this should be fun :D I'll probably wing the story for it though because as of now I have no clue what to write for it and the ideas I do have are more suited for a novel. This can also help me draw a bit more as well :) Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:40:44 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1176761 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1176761 DragonGate Script Frenzy has the capability for people to upload posters and trailers for their script, just like NaNo used to have the capability for a book cover on the site. Same idea, fun extras you can do but it's definitely not required. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 03:59:34 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1191171 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1191171 DragonGate Well into my plan for Screnzy now. I'm writing a TV crime drama pilot focused on computer crime. To Mikki and Elyndra, first thing, scriptwriting software makes the formatting so much easier, and for an idea I would focus on whichever one you've got that has the strongest, bugging your brain characters, the ones where you know exactly what they'd sound like and look like. Because dialogue will be huge for a script. The biggest difference, as dancer_kirsten noted, is that EVERYTHING has to be told through what people say and do. You can't devote paragraphs to what a landscape looks like, maybe two sentences. You can't describe how heartbroke someone is, you have to show them drinking the pain away or howling a bad rendition "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing." I find scripts easier, but I love dialogue and tend to hate the descriptive prose and narrative, it never measures up to my head vision. Mon, 05 Mar 2012 04:19:15 -0600 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1191190 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1191190 Dennis Jernberg Okay, my choice is now official: I'm doing a visual novel. I'm too obsessed not to. And now watch as my ambition kicks in full blast again. The Wild Plot™ has appeared, and it's trying to force me to write it already... Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:14:31 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1230354 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1230354 Sydnii I've just decided to do Script Frenzy... I've got a week to plan this out. I'm excited! Unfortunately, my laptop has just decided to die on me, which is a problem to say the least. Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:00:53 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1236945 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1236945 Dennis Jernberg Now that I've won NaNoEdMo, I'm Screnzy ready! Even so, I'll keep working on editing that novel until midnight April 1. I just noticed how my prose style changed during EdMo. That won't count with my visual novel script, because I haven't changed the way I write dialogue, which has always been my strong point. Now drawing, on the other hand... Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:15:22 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1250568 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1250568 Subtlemagic I don't know why I'm doing this, but I've signed up for it! :3 Being all sorts of crazy has to help as well. I just have to remember to enjoy the sunshine and not just lock myself up in my flat. I'm definitely just winging it, but oh well. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:35:56 -0500 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1253024 http://www.nanowrimo.org/en/forums/the-year-of-doing-big-fun-scary-things-together/threads/46635?page=3#forum_thread_comment_1253024