I might continue working on my Narnia Fan script that I only got through three pages of last year... We'll see though because I have two major projects due in April... one of which is a seven page research proposal so I might be tired of writing by the time it's done lol.

I might also go in a totally new direction... I've had lots of story ideas in my head... Some would be very script friendly

I do want to at least try though... my goal is to do better than last year Ideally I'll get all 100 pgs, but I may be lucky to hit ten. I guess I'll make my short term goal 5 pgs... that might be doable

Wow, I never even knew this contest existed! This sounds really exciting and I would love to take part in it, though I greatly doubt I'll even get through a couple pages by the end of the month. One hundred pages sounds like a very meager amount compared to the bajillion words goal for NaNoWriMo, but it's still a lot!

I absolutely love writing and creating screenplays in my free time and I often find it even more rewarding than writing a story because you really have to think about ever aspect within a scene you are writing and essentially directing. However I'm so swamped with work already that I can't even get through some short screenplays I've been working on for quite a long time. I have a bunch of ideas I think would work wonderfully for this contest, so I guess I might start writing one of them and see how far I can go before the 'deadline'. If anything, perhaps the reminder of knowing that I have stories waiting to be created might nudge me to sitting down and doing at least a little bit of writing. We'll see!

Uh, question: What consists as one "page". I mean, when you look at a script, there's all kinds of gaps, and some use only one line person person/quote.

Example:

Fred: Ginger?

Ginger: Yes, Fred?

So...it wouldn't take much to fill a page.

Sounds fun though, I'll have to look into this...

What consists as one "page"

One "page" is just a normal 8.5 X 11 page. The margins and the size of the text can vary depending on what format you use. This page has links to guides on the different types of script formatting: http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/eng/howtoguides

An easy way to learn formatting is to use Celtx: https://www.celtx.com/ I've used it several times. It has formatting guides for just about everything (even radio!).

I thought about trying Screnzy last year but was a bit intimidated by the formatting requirements (I'm lazy WIth prose it's just fire up the PC and write). But then, this would add some discipline to my writing.

I did give some thought to adapting one of my NaNo stories into a screenplay, and I may try that this year, especially with some of these handy formatting tools available. Maybe it'll be a way to finish those pending sections of my story.

(Clears throat)... Sorry, I just have to step in to give a hand.

AslansChild, you're right, there's a lot of spacing in a script, but that's the reason. A script has to be clear and easy to read. While it may not seem like a lot goes into a page, you have to remember that there's not much description (a few words to describe a character rather than scentences for example). You don't "read" a script, you get the visuals quickly and move on (a script is visual rather than words). And well, this may be useful to you, a page in a script is about one minute of film. So, when they say you need to write a one hundred page script, that's about the equivalent of a one hour and forty minute movie (I hope that gives you more of a visual sense for writing- it's not as easy as it seems ).

I was just thinking about Screnzy the other day! Like Gazer, it always intimidated me, while NaNo seemed more adaptable. However, I've been thinking on and off about taking screenwriting and I guess this would help sharpen my skills in it if having skills ever came in handy. I think the biggest problem for me is that I'm horrible at characterization and have never really concocted a solid, real plot and finished a novel, so most of my words and substance are gotten by description, not to mention my knack for cheesy, corny dialogue. And with screnzy, description is probably supposed to be conveyed more subtly and artistically than just writing the words down and a good plot/dialogue a prerequisite. I guess I'll get screenwriting for dummies and decide if I should jump into it if I have the time! Spring break's next week, so maybe.... *stops rambling* In any case, I'll be enjoying coming in and out of here seeing how all the participants are doing!!

(I hope that gives you more of a visual sense for writing- it's not as easy as it seems ).

Okay, thanks alot for that, I meant no disrespect to you script writers... Sorry if it came across that way.

I'm a little unsure about writing a script, I've never done it before (not really, I did write a few 'plays' when I was a kid for my sisters, friends and I to perform....but well ) but I REALLY want to give it a try I don't know if I will be able to do it, but I'm sure even if I don't make 100 pages it will still be a fun learning experiance, I still haven't thought what I am going to write about but I've got two days

I'm doing Script Frenzy; I did it last year, but this time I shall have a partner. B)

I...feel not as prepared as I should be. XD But hey, we'll see how it goes. I'm good at pantsing stories, but this time. we have plans, and I don't wanna mess them up. Plus I'm not totally familiar with the time period we'll be writing in, and with some of the other details such as how parliment works. So I'm a bit nervous I'll blow through it and make a huge mess. But hey, that's what May is for ri-i-igh? Editing? Right? XD

Sorry to keep pesting you guys, but I have two more little questions :

1. Can this be a word doc. or do you have to write it out?

2. Can your script be based off of or a sequel to a real film or book?

Thank You!

Never be wary of asking questions, AslansChild, for that is how we learn (pardon my slightly archaic phrasing, I've been translating Cicero).

1. Can this be a word doc. or do you have to write it out?

Yes, it can be a word doc.

2. Can your script be based off of or a sequel to a real film or book?

Absolutely! Adaptations of existing material are allowed. I don't remember anything on the website about writing sequel screenplays, but the rules don't say you can't so I would go with the assumption that you can. It's the movie industry, sequels are produced all the time.

My stageplay is starting to take shape. It's going to be a series of monologues by Biblical characters set during Jesus' ministry on earth. The idea has been in my head for five or six years now so I am very eager to write it.

Ah...okay, thank you! Now that I have that answered, I have a basic idea for two scripts!!! YAY!! (takes deep breath of courage)...I think I can DO this!(Prepares self for writing insanity)...

(And I happen to enjoy archaic phrasing, so never fear... )

Script Frenzy has started and though I know nothing of writing a stage play and hardly have any free time (I am so terribly behind in my homework) and still not to sure of parts of the plot I bravely plunged ahead I'm sort of learning as I go, researching how to format it properly and though it's a bit of a slow beginning (I'm just started my 5th page) I hope it will get better at time.
I'm making a stage play of Beauty and the Beast, that I've sort of adapted my own way. I really wish I could give it a more origional title, but so far, nothing comes to mind. I'll have a poster of it up sometime soon