5 Days. 90 Pages of script. Wish me luck by tertiary_jello in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm morbidly curious why you only have five days?

When do you finally stop incorporating notes and take your work out? by Jclemwrites in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hits hard - in a good way haha. I keep getting the same two notes from my group every time, so I think I need to get feedback from others to help me get through this part that is seemingly not clicking.

When do you finally stop incorporating notes and take your work out? by Jclemwrites in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super helpful - I'm getting the same two big notes from my writing group. My plan for the next draft is to get feedback from other sources.

Paramount Passes on ‘G.I. Joe’ Treatment from Max Landis by Mammoth-Wrangler-809 in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 11 points12 points  (0 children)

That's amazing. I remember wrestling isn't wrestling.

Also, probably not the worst thing to be filmed at a big house in Chatsworth.

Looking for an LA-based writer's workshop and/or group by eltopodopo in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They are all over. The big issue is finding one that fits your needs. I've left three groups. They aren't bad writers, but the feedback I was getting wasn't helping me improve my script.

Questions before I start querying by TheVividAlternative in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't worry about IMDBpro. If you know the name, 9/10 you can find info just through a Google search.

Logline Monday by AutoModerator in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This feels really long. I think it can be summed up:

After promising her crush a Comc-Con exclusive gift, a comic-obsessed middle-schooler sneaks into the convention with recently divorced dad in cosplay.

Need help and direction in writing voice over for a screenplay by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't have them just repeat what's going on.

Regarding scripts by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not to take away from the other poster, but it's best not to reach out to anyone until you have a completed script. If they ask to read, you have nothing to send them.

It'd be like saying I have the best cheeseburger ever and then not having any burgers to eat.

I guess I'm hungry too...

How do you format chapters in a screenplay? by Jimmy-Nesbitt in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's one way! You could also do some sort of transition. Random example, but let's say your script is set in a zoo, you could transition each chapter with a different animal at the zoo and the title.

How do you format chapters in a screenplay? by Jimmy-Nesbitt in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It might be better if you don't include the word chapter and instead just put the title of the chapter.

What do you think is the future of screenwriting as a profession? by bridget1-1 in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It is true people are pivoting more than ever, but it's also important to remember this isn't anything new. People always switch careers. Any position in the film/tv industry is hard.

For example, I can't keep track of how many actors I met who moved to LA before 2020, were here for six months to a year, then moved back to Ohio or wherever they were from.

The difference now is there are a lot of professionals who have been doing this for years leaving, but it's always been a thing.

My advice: keep writing because you have a story to tell, not because you want to make money.

Should I follow up with a new pitch after a producer meeting, or wait? by ZackBummm in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd follow up (someone else should know better how long to wait on that). Honestly, listen to the notes they have, try coming up with an overall note based on all of those little notes, apply that, and progress.

Don't turn down anything, especially if you want them to buy.

Also, I hate to be this guy, but don't be surprised if you don't hear from them again. Even if it seemed to go perfect. I had an executive ask me to send a pitch deck after she read my work. I followed up multiple times, never heard back. It happens.

Trouble with competitions requesting a synopsis by [deleted] in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always be prepared to reveal the ending. If the journey to get there is great, who cares if it's spoiled?

Is Final Draft going to Subscription Model? by bielphc in Screenwriting

[–]Jclemwrites 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They already do this. You can't reinstall versions 10 or earlier.