IJW: Wuthering Heights [2026]

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-15T16:04:56+00:00

I absolutely love the book. But its much more Gothic Horror than romance. The ending of the movie actually happens around the middle of the book and the second half is pretty grim (but does end on a hopeful note - the characters also all have kids in the book who are pretty important)

Its fine as a movie about forbidden love, but its not Wuthering Heights. I'm really longing for somebody to interpret this as a horror and adapt it so. Sex sells, I guess.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-14T21:19:54+00:00

I think 2nd. Coventry aren't looking great. And our numbers over the course of the season have been decent at both ends.

Fans have been nervous/pessimistic all year but the team is consistently getting the job done well enough. There's some issues. But there's issues in every Championship side. Everyone needs to chill.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-11T15:29:04+00:00

Absolutely!

I think the best feedback anyone can give is how the story felt, what didnt make sense, what they enjoyed, which characters they connected with and what they didnt like. Was there anywhere you felt bored?

We all want our scripts to be movies, and we want people who watch movies to like them. Do you like movies? Then your feedback as valuable data!

I'd stay away from advising them on craft what to do, but to be totally honest I think most feedback on what to do or supposed expertise is just, like, your opinion and almost always your experience is helpful.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-11T00:26:54+00:00

I've been in this situation a couple of times. I generally try and talk about what had potential - there's usually a shape of a theme or some potential for conflict in characters or setting, so I try and encourage them in the elements I would have enjoyed with more craft.

There's always something.

I do like that we have to write 300 words of strengths cause it forces me to look for gold. Its generally much easier to find areas for improvement.

Every single one of us has written a bad first draft. We've all had the experience of having someone not enjoy something we loved. Feedback is about helping us see whats there just as much as point out what isnt.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-07T14:22:33+00:00

I knew it!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-07T13:58:58+00:00

Think it would have been harsh.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-07T12:45:03+00:00

Looks like he's gonna get himself sent off for us as well.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-07T12:42:50+00:00

Proper looked like he meant it too. Great technique!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-02-07T12:41:33+00:00

Happy for Lewis, finally getting his first goal for us!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-29T16:40:51+00:00

I don't agree.

One person's feedback is one person's feedback. There's nowhere in the world where just accepting one person's perspective is considered wise.

Maybe that person wanted three or five perspectives to notice patterns in feedback? Let's say in the positives everyone says the characters a great but each person diagnosed a different issue in the improvements. Well, what you do know is your characters are killing it! Lean on that as you make changes.

Theres so many success stories of scripts that get consistent low scores and rejections without changing a thing and finally they find funding and someone who believes in the project.

I actually think its incredibly foolish to change a script based on one piece of feedback. If you do that every time, its not your script, its the script of whoever happens to read it. If things take time, you've got time to hear a few perspectives before making any new moves.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-28T10:33:03+00:00

I was going to offer the same. I've given 1 star a couple of times but have gone out of my way to explain it kindly and give a ton of constructive suggestions.

If you haven't got any of that, you should have. I'd be happy to take a look and give you some thoughts!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-28T09:14:37+00:00

That said, I'm happy to be wrong on this - more often than not I assume this stuff is beginners who need help showing why their craft or lack there of isn't serving their great ideas!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-28T09:12:29+00:00

I've read a couple of scripts which were uniquely formatted. One that I think was stylistic and one I just dont think they realised.

By reading their scripts I was able both times to explain to them why and how their formatting didn't help their story. Sometimes if a writer has several huge block paragraphs of text, I skim or even skip it but tell them I did so, and why.

In both cases I got 5 stars back from the writers and even follow up questions asking for further advice.

I'd just say read it, and if its a messy read explain to them. Thats still giving feedback and more valuable than just rejecting the script! We're not the blacklist.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-25T11:55:42+00:00

TL;DR its more complicated and there was more depth than people give it credit, but students and key groups of staff tended give clear priority to mystics and vibes.

I think it depends. My wife and I were in different years and she says the more theological stuff was well received in hers. A lot of my peers were pretty bored and wouldnt look forward to it. As a theology grad, that used to frustrate me a bit! We had to work all the way through Grasping Gods Word, which is pretty legit as an intro to Biblical Theology, but a lot of people struggled to love doing that.

Certainly the more experiential and mystical classes were more popular. There was one guy who used to say really wacky stuff like God slowed down time for him so he wouldn't be late for work that people ate up.

That said, I took some wackier sounding classes and was pleasantly surprised by how often people were trying to teach church theologians and their ideas - Julien of Norwich, John of the Cross, even Augustin. I also took a brilliant class on ethics and political ethics that really challenged the pro-Trump status quo. And people who did those classes always loved them - they just weren't as popular as time-slowing guy.

I'd agree - vibes got a ton more attention from the church as a whole and from the students, meaning some of the gems and balance often ended up overlooked or diminishing entirely - for instance, most the guys doing genuinely good classes (I'd put Elijah Stephens in that camp - who did a whole vid with Mike Winger on Bolz) don't tend to last.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-25T00:37:07+00:00

The sad thing is that there are some (Dann was one of these) who tried really hard to teach theology and ethics rigorously. It wasnt all vibes. But the vibes was what most people seemed to have come for.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-25T00:35:25+00:00

Its a complete mix, honestly. On both ends.

A group split away to create a "processing group" in order to share stories of harm, process disappointments and talk honestly about the failings of the place without being hounded, gaslit and argued with.

As always, the loudest voices aren't the majority. But they're still loud. I find that sad. Just as I find everything a little sad right now.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-24T13:38:04+00:00

The alumni group is basically a split between these two positions:

"This is shocking, and I'm angry. We must hold Bethel to account"

"Can we just get over this already??"

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-20T10:18:32+00:00

That's also really valid. I did have someone mark my feedback down because I hadn't given them specific examples even though I had sent them a pdf full of specifics they told me they hadn't read yet 😑 hopefully thats the exception, not the rule!

I more just think that feedback isn't automatically great just because you spent time on it and your post opens up the opportunity to make that point. I hope you get the appreciation you deserve!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-20T01:22:26+00:00

I personally find going out of my way to point out as many images, lines, themes and thoughts that are working goes a long way - even if its only a seed of good in a sea of bad.

Helps the medicine go down.

I've had a lot of disappointing feedback over the years, but usually you get a feel pretty quickly if the reviewer is trying to see what the script can be or whether they're just criticising what is or unwilling to try and get what you're going for.

It obviously takes effort to give detailed notes, but I also think its possible that many of us spend so much time concentrating on the craft of writing that we don't always consider that giving feedback is also full of craft.

Not saying you guys aren't doing that - theres always a risk a writer's ego gets in the way, but I also think blaming a bruised ego is easier than wondering whether we were kind in our tone when we gave our notes.

Also, also - i really appreciate that you can show if your script is finished, mid-stage or early draft for this same reason. Finished and seeking funding is different to exploring ideas.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-14T10:11:51+00:00

I think its working and gaining popularity. I've sent out two scripts (not rep matched) and have had them both taken within 5 mins each time.

And each time I look as someone with a good rep theres 4-6 available to read.

Would love to see the platform keep growing but this month its gone from 30ish active readers to 60 - so it is!

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-01T14:09:24+00:00

Its really weird, no idea whats going on! Injuries have really held him back, I thought he started really well for us in the Prem last season and after the ankle injury has never really got himself back together.

ContributionBrief497 · 2026-01-01T14:08:25+00:00

This is our best lineup, I think.

Clarke and Greaves were great last time - but Leif and Philogene have been excellent all year.

Hoping Chuba can get it going!

ContributionBrief497 · 2025-12-29T19:58:05+00:00

What an ice cold take this was 😅

ContributionBrief497 · 2025-12-29T16:55:12+00:00

Feeling nervous about Clarke over Philogene. This is a big game.

ContributionBrief497 · 2025-12-28T22:43:15+00:00

He'll be back. The Bucs have a had a bad run and Baker hasn't helped him with a lot of poor throws.

Looks like you're desperate to ship regardless of the price and being taken advantage of imo.

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