tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post538601445685111971..comments2023-10-11T03:32:43.592-06:00Comments on Fencing With the Fog: Not a Fan of FishingMaryAn Batchellorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02465966881051431143noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-38431678745028788442007-04-02T08:23:00.000-06:002007-04-02T08:23:00.000-06:00You guys rock. But like I said, I'm not fishing fo...You guys rock. But like I said, I'm not fishing for feedback. I may, however, take you up on it in a week or so..MaryAn Batchellorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465966881051431143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-65182015171842632462007-04-02T06:08:00.000-06:002007-04-02T06:08:00.000-06:00Ditto that.Ditto that.Piershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04682054203119052550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-48109715518717723752007-04-01T19:56:00.000-06:002007-04-01T19:56:00.000-06:00If you want some quick feedback, let me know. I'l...If you want some quick feedback, let me know. I'll be happy to help.<BR/><BR/>-MMMystery Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486331815227364944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-68763149478084393932007-03-31T12:24:00.000-06:002007-03-31T12:24:00.000-06:00Work on your other screenplays for a while, and co...Work on your other screenplays for a while, and come back to this one in a couple of weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-11000649839412775362007-03-30T07:26:00.000-06:002007-03-30T07:26:00.000-06:00Tracy, funny you should say that. I haven't picked...Tracy, funny you should say that. I haven't picked the thing up in a couple of days but the last time I did, I was reading through and thinking "what stiff wrote this thing?" Portions didn't sound like me. They sounded like excerpts from the Encyclopedia Brittanica. Trying waaaaaaaay too hard. Good comment. Thank you.MaryAn Batchellorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465966881051431143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-39871705926563910882007-03-30T06:43:00.000-06:002007-03-30T06:43:00.000-06:00Hi MaryAn,Take a breather. Step back, and then loo...Hi MaryAn,<BR/><BR/>Take a breather. Step back, and then look at it with fresh eyes. Maybe even start to outline or preplan another story idea. I really believe that the subconscious is a powerful thing. <BR/><BR/>Watch some movies, read books, magazines, newspapers. Again, your subconscious might pick up on things. Then go back and give it another read.<BR/><BR/>I entered my scripts in a lot of contests over the years. I’ve placed in a few, though never cracking the Nicholls. Last year, I made it to semis. Most might say luck. Others might note the courses and classes I’ve taken. What I felt was different was that I finally decided to just do me. I’d taken all the conflicting advice, notes and feedback and chucked it aside and made one last pass of the script with a f-it attitude. If I was going to put this much energy into it, it might as well be one fun, helluva ride. <BR/><BR/>So, the biggest piece of non-professional advice – spit-shine your script with a polish of fun-loving MaryAn and only MaryAn.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510574240805364993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-63932203816156534172007-03-29T20:43:00.000-06:002007-03-29T20:43:00.000-06:00Shecan, I'm looking for polishing suggestions, not...Shecan, I'm looking for polishing suggestions, not necessarily sombody to read although I have used Scott and he rocks. <BR/><BR/>emily, I like that idea.MaryAn Batchellorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02465966881051431143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-56802718773766104622007-03-29T18:45:00.000-06:002007-03-29T18:45:00.000-06:00MaryAn, Lord knows I know nothing about anything e...MaryAn, Lord knows I know nothing about anything except novel writing. But I *have* read a few screenplays that captivated me for reasons I could never explain. If you want to take a chance and send me yours, I'll read it. <BR/><BR/>I'm a hard nose. I'll rip you a new one if I think you need it, and I probably won't help you in the least with my ignorance. BUT, I'll try.<BR/><BR/>So, if you're desperate, send it to me at: annwesleyhardin @ g mail . com (no spaces). I think you're one funny lady. You have talent. And I like movies. Ya never know...Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238624456509484422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-26935004579988603662007-03-29T17:54:00.000-06:002007-03-29T17:54:00.000-06:00I've written 8 screenplays that have had various p...I've written 8 screenplays that have had various placements in contests. Last year, I finally made a dent at Austin with the 7th and got to the 2nd round. How? By not relying on casual advice and instead, paying for and working with professional feedback. <BR/><BR/>You wouldn't ask an amateur plumber to come over and evaluate a potentially damanging plumbing situation - you'd pay a pro to fix it.<BR/><BR/>My advice is to pay a pro to advise you on what you can do to your script in the month ahead. I don't need to mention names, a good one is on your sidebar.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14805340886472955460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17813352.post-15523774632213561492007-03-29T14:49:00.000-06:002007-03-29T14:49:00.000-06:00The best thing in the world is hearing lines aloud...The best thing in the world is hearing lines aloud. You could try having a few friends with mild acting talent over to do a read-through. Then you'll hear things you never realized were there.Emily Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02163221455899041141noreply@blogger.com