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You can't have a vision without eye sight.
I thought of a silly video game movie. Tonight I finished two small scene's from the first two days of shooting. 9 tracks. I just have to get with my screenwriter and hire my voice and avatar actors now. 2, 2 hourhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVu0_Ve9MEo shooting days. 1 week of editing. 3 minutes of movie. I should be in post within 5 months!
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WOW! THAT’’S SO COOL!!!!!! Can wait to see what happens. I think what I saw was the lady is mad at the man, then some warriors come visit him and he’s mad about something- YES? I wish you could add medium and close ups!
Friday's Coaching Session (Feb 6) What are your take aways?
Huge turnout today! This was our biggest yet. Every one of these is a learning experience for me. Especially seeing how the pages play out now that we're doing table reads and seeing how other writers respond. Curious what came out of today for you guys. @Temycka Carpenter Carlton @Jason Byrley @Jason Smith @Chad Desrochers @Anna Fermin @Pia Crawford @Shauna G @Iii Party @Krystel Biasotti @Chris Dyer @Ian Campbell @Lena Lieuvin @Piter Marek @David Hinnebusch @Godfrey Virgile We couldn't get to everyone and will get you in future sessions. Meanwhile, I need to create a sign up sheet of sorts here, so we can schedule more than one session out. But this platform doesn't allow me to do that, so any suggestions on how to do so would be appreciated!
Friday's Coaching Session (Feb 6) What are your take aways?
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@Godfrey Virgile Trying to get her from an evil cabin to the freezing lake to break the fever - John galloping through the trees at full speed!
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@Anna Fermin I think it’s the teacher’s call because he sees the big picture. I for instance can’t or won’t put up anymore pages until I’ve done my HW- and my notes are to study shows I think are a good fit and break them down- I’m still trying to envision(?) what my show is going to look and feel like- STILL! But because I am really trying- watching a show- writing the purpose of each scene and how it either develops character, sets tone and or moves the story forward (all three is the best I think) I am having little but meaningful breakthroughs! And sleeping on it! One thing I picked up in Atchity’s book- going to bed with a question (to these wild islands in your brain that bring all the ideas about story to your rational continent) and even before you open you eyes in the morning- listen for the answer and marker it on anindex card by your bed first thing! So far… just old girlfriends haunting me! Hehe But there’s hope still! Have a beautiful day FORGE SKOOL PEEPS!
What's Everyone's Go-To Screenwriting Software?
Tell us if it's paid or free (and if it's free, what are the limitations? Only 3 free scripts at a time, etc.). If you're not using screenwriting software, what are you using?
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i’ve written 100+ unreadable vomit drafts on Trebly but my PC is now old and crashy - I’ve been experimenting with Celtix so far so good although I can only work on one screenplay at a time so I just export it to start a new one !
Sprint ideas
Hello Forge people, I was listening to David in tonight's call and thinking that I could probably use some exercises to improve some specific parts of writing. For instance, write a great opening, write a specific description, write great dialogues, etc. I was wondering if anyone would be interested: maybe once a week or once a month, we get a common writing challenge and we compare results/give each other notes? I feel like it could be a good way to improve on specific aspects. Let me know if anyone is interested in this. Cheers
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here’s the shooting script to Five Easy Pieces. The diner scene is on page 61. I’m currently trying to breakdown my favorite shows. That’s my homework!!! 🤪 and I’m reading A Writer’s Time by Kenneth Atchity and @David Stem there are Islands all over it yes! hehe great read so far about 1/2 through it 🙏🙏🙏 —
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@Anna Fermin you guys should consult @David Stem - the work came from our Emotional Authorship workshop - it’s basically putting your characters in the scene with out changing the waitress’s lines to see if your character arrives fully formed- If Tony Sopranos or Walter White played Jack’s character in the scene (trying for a substitution) IN THEIR WORDS you would recognize them immediately. @Jason Byrley
If you're new & haven't experienced the coaching here, I challenge you to step up this Monday
New Member Monday Coaching -- Feb 9 - 10 a.m. Pacific Time. If you're new and have never been in a coaching call, now's your chance to experience how as little as one session can completely transform the way you see your writing. I'm not even going to try to sell you on the radical transformations that are going on here with Writer's Forge writers, just look at the responses below, from this week alone. This community is about teaching you how to see your pages and characters through the eyes of a professional writer. Not pre-made formulas like Save the Cat or The Heroes Journey... this is not plug and play. This is about you connecting deeply with your work, so the reader can feel and related and fall in love with your characters from page 1. It's about developing your own unique voice. Not mimicking the crowd. If you're stuck in rewrites you don't know how to finish, or feel your story just isn't firing on all cylinders and don't know why, come experience what true coaching and community is all about. Drop your pages below. And meanwhile, have a look at what your fellow writers actually have to say. This is just a small, enthusiastic sample of the many writers here who are falling in love with writing all over again. DM me or sign up below. Space is limited. Dave Lena Lieuvin This was so helpful and insightful, my head is full of ideas I have to put on paper now. Thanks so much everyone. Can’t wait for more on Friday 🔥 Anna Fermin It seems ridiculous to me that this was only my 2nd time in a coaching call, because I feel I've learned sooo much already from David and the community at the Writer's Forge in the short time I've been here. So impressed with the other projects on this call. And truly thankful for the feedback. Thanks everyone! Great job, all! Jason Byrley
If you're new & haven't experienced the coaching here, I challenge you to step up this Monday
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Doesn’t get any better than this!
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David Hinnebusch
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Los Angeles based painter making a graphic novel- in Montréal a lot for family :)

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