November Write Club Challenge

Hi, Kaitlin Moose! Great to see you again! Yes, the November Write Club Challenge is happening this year. It's going to be in this Lounge (instead of the blog like last year).

Here's the 8th Annual November Write Club blog, Kaitlin Moose: https://www.stage32.com/blog/join-us-for-the-8th-annual-november-write-c...

Hey, Kaitlin Moose! :D How have you been?

That's a great quote, Geoff Hall. I especially like the last sentence.

Yes - “I shall not waste my days trying to prolong them; I shall use my time.”

I also like the passion in the phrase - “to live, not to exist.”

That stirs within me a similar passion, for stories that make a difference.

"to live, not to exist." I think I just came up with a character flaw and theme for a script. :)

Maurice Vaughan I think you may be right!

Maurice Vaughan oh no, I missed the IG Live meeting! I thought it was this Friday. I think I may have left a few grey cells in NZ. Ho hum.

No worries, Geoff Hall. Sam Mannetti wrote this on my post today: "Make sure to tune in on Friday at 10am PT on IG live for our November Write Club Grand Finale Giveaway!" (https://www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting/Celebrating-Your-Success-No...)

FINAL NWC UPDATE!

My goals starting November Write Club were to finish my Thriller script "Don't Fall In" (my main goal) and finish a writing job. I completed the writing job, and I wrote some pages for "Don't Fall In."

I then switched my main goal to finishing three jobs that I got through Stage 32. I'm waiting to start two of the jobs, but I've been working on the main job (a rewriting job). I got a lot of work done on the main job. I plan to be done with that job in 1-2 weeks.

I also added mini goals throughout November (such as rewrite a pitch), which I finished.

What's next? Finish the rewriting job, start/finish the other two jobs, work on different projects, pitch my scripts and projects, build more relationships in the industry, continue learning screenwriting/the business side of the industry, and more.

NWC has been great! Thank you to everyone for the support, encouragement, and motivation! Thanks for hosting NWC, Emily!

Congratulations to everyone who reached their goals or made progress on their goals! I'm cheering you on for your next goals! :D

Maurice Vaughan wow, Maurice, that’s quite a productive month. Well done.

I was happy to finish the draft of the short film script!

Well done to everyone who contributed to this wonderful community of writers for the NWC. You are amazing!

Thanks, Geoff Hall. Congratulations again on finishing the draft of your short film script! Congratulations to everyone who made progress on their NWC goals and those who finished! Looking forward to hearing about what everyone does in December! :D

With thanks to all my fellow November Write Club writers. It's been quite a month, full of inspiration and imagination, for me. How about you?

I've charted new territory in a terms of writing an experimental film script following the flow of a stream of consciousness, in the life of a poet. I also said I wouldn't join another November Write Club Challenge, so there you go. It pays to break your own rules every now and again, or every November at least.

Congratulations again on reaching your NWC goal, Geoff Hall! I think it's great that you stepped into uncharted territory and wrote an Experimental script. You've inspired me to revisit an Experimental script that I put aside a little while ago. The script is DEFINITELY uncharted territory, but it's a high-concept idea.

Maurice Vaughan that’s great, Maurice. I did love this adventure with the NWC and I’m thrilled that it’s inspired you to revisit your Experimental script.

For myself, I loved the freedom from the ‘tyranny’ of narrative-time and to be able to write a script as a form of poetry and add, let’s call it poetic dialogue, to create a different rhythm. I think if people read it with that in mind, then they will understand a little of the uniqueness of the flow of the story and the world I’ve created.

Geoff Hall "I loved the freedom from the ‘tyranny’ of narrative-time." I think that'd also be a great writing exercise during writer's block. Writing a scene or short script without a narrative.

Maurice Vaughan have you ever had writer’s block? Yes, it sounds like an interesting exercise.

Congrats on getting 90% of your outline done, Leonardo! "I feel like once I actually start writing the script that this will work itself out." That's why I love outlining before I write a script. If I don't outline, I write myself into corners.

Maurice Vaughan You and me both, my friend!

Well done, Leonardo. It’s great to hear your news. It’s funny how a piece of music can inspire us to write new stories.

nice

Geoff Hall It is funny! I've written entire short stories after listening to one piece! Part one of this story was written while listening to one soundtrack.

Congratulations again on the win, John Austin! Rooting for you for the challenge!

Thanks, Maurice Vaughan! My apologies for the late reply! My challenge has been sidetracked somewhat by an illness over the weekend. Slowly starting to feel better.

You're welcome, John Austin. Sorry that you're ill. Glad you're starting to feel better and hope you're 100% soon.

John Austin - what a cool exercise of perspective! Love the idea! Hope you are feeling better. :)

Congratulations on the win, John! I like this idea of an alternative version. It could open up a whole new perspective for the story. Exciting times…

And…Breeeeathe…

Thanks, James Welday. Congratulations on starting the first draft of your WIP! How long does it usually take you to finish a first draft?

James Welday nice one, James. Well done.

Geoff Hall thank you! This community keeps me motivated!

Maurice Vaughan usually not too long, but given my limited time, it will have to be based on my availability. I'm hoping by the next month, which was my goal for this project all along.

Then you're right on track, James! :D

Great view, Geoff Hall! Glad to hear from you. And glad you managed to do some writing. I finished my secondary goal for November Write Club this week.

Maurice Vaughan well done, Maurice. Progress will be slow until I get back home, but I plan to get the first draft finished by the end of November.

Thanks, Geoff Hall. I'm sure you'll get the first draft done. Still 17 days left in November.

Thanks for the advice Maurice Vaughan! My rewrite of the logline generated interest! Now all I have to do is rewrite the whole script lol.

You're welcome, Maria Restivo Glassner. Sorry for the late reply. I finished my secondary goal for November Write Club, so I've been catching up on comments and messages. Congratulations on getting interest on your logline! Hope the rewrite goes well and you sell the script! :)

Wow go Maurice!! Congrats on getting your second goal done!!

I am out in Portland tonight, practicing my pitches for the Portland Comedy Film Fest Q and A tomorrow! I am trying to evolve out of hyper-focusing on just writing and learning. I want to balance self-promotion, keeping up with the world, the business, and translating my passion from the page while building a fantastic portfolio. I want to become the filmmaker I want to see myself as. I hope to return with new friends, connections, and more self-confidence in my promotional skills. Oh ya and pictures :) will post!

Thanks, Maria Restivo Glassner. That's great that you're trying to balance out everything. It's important. I try to do the same thing. Hope you have a fun time at the Portland Comedy Film Fest Q and A today and hope the pitches go great!

You can also post your goal and updates on the November Write Club blog, Evelyn von Warnitz: https://www.stage32.com/blog/join-us-for-the-8th-annual-november-write-c...

Thank you, Maurice. It's done.

Fantastic news, Evelyn!

You're welcome, Evelyn von Warnitz.

Looking forward to your updates, Elaine Haygood! I plan to do the November Write Club Challenge this year (maybe write a script).

Are you ready for the November Write Club Challenge, Elaine Haygood!?

Here's the 8th Annual November Write Club blog, Elaine Haygood: https://www.stage32.com/blog/join-us-for-the-8th-annual-november-write-c...

Maurice Vaughan . thank you for the Blog link. My sister was in a traffic accident last week and I have been focusing on dealing with that and other family issues.

As a result, I am not playing catch up. Luckily, I'm transferring a script that's pretty much done except for a bit of updating and making sure the editing and formatting are in good shape.

The graphic novel::sigh:: well, that's another thing entirely.

You're welcome, Elaine Haygood. Sorry that your sister was in an accident. I hope she makes a full recovery. I hope things work out for your family.