My name is Steven and I'm a writer, artist and college lecturer, teaching Illustration, Design and Art in Glasgow.
I used to work in the Scottish Advertising industry many years ago as a Copywriter and Art Director. This is where I got my introduction to writing scripts for TV and radio ads, which really got me interested in the possibility of writing a screenplay, or novel.
Once I left Advertising and went into teaching Art, Design and Advertising full-time, I decided to have a go at writing short stories and scribbling down loads of ideas for movies. I eventually had a go at writing a screenplay and absolutely loved the experience.
I've written two scripts now, a dark crime thriller set in the US and a relationship drama set in Toronto, where I lived between 2015 and 2017.
I completely rewrote my crime thriller script last summer and entered it in several Film Festival Screenplay Competitions in 2023/24. It's now won a couple, been a finalist in a few more and had a few honourable mentions and official selections as well, so I know it's moving in the right direction.
I'm currently turning it into a graphic novel and also writing it as a novella, just for a bit of fun and to cover all the bases!
I was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (ALS) in 2020, so one of my main aims is to get my screenplay made into a movie, as soon as humanly possible!
I do realise that getting a movie made can be a very long, drawn out process, so I joined this community to get the best advice and support that will hopefully help me to realize my dream.
I'm really looking forward to getting to know everyone, sharing ideas and talking about movies.
Steven.
Welcome to the community, Jen Osborne. Great photo! How do you like L.A. so far?
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Welcome Jen! Nice to meet you. Glad you're here.
Glad to be here, Matthew! Have a lovely evening!