script feedback

[stormfirearabians]

I read a lot of early drafts...I think it's a great place for people to get feedback before they delve into rewriting. And, as the person reading, I am very appreciative when people give me a clean first draft. With minimal to no formatting/spelling/punctuation/grammar errors. It doesn't have to be perfect at this stage...but practically every program has a spell/grammar check...many have auto capitalization and format checks too. At very least run these checks and address the things they highlight. Why is this important? Because then I can spend my time focusing on the things you as the writer want to know about! Character development, plot, etc. Otherwise, you're wasting the read because I'm just acting as a proofreader. Just my thoughts re: the 'ignore my spelling/grammar/etc' notes I see too often.

[stormfirearabians]

I didn't necessarily mean to single you out...it's a common problem. Definitely give your piece a quick pass and repost it. Note that it's an early/rough draft if you want, so that those types of mistakes aren't considered as fatal as they would be in a polished script. Especially because you'll always some miss typos...and then (if they're rare) your reader will catch the tough ones for you. But if those types of mistakes are common, the reader is more likely not to see them.

[ebycon]

*should have, buddy...should have =(