So, I joined a few months ago and didn't really think to say hello. My friend joined and an hour later was singing the praises of being here and how helpful it was. I was like, er, what did you do? She told me she just introduced herself. Duh.
I'm Margret. I write Sci-Fi novels and short stories. Not including my first book that sucked, I have three. Japanese Robots Love to Dance (which I converted to a script - if I did it correctly), Death Engine Protocol (which just came out last month), and Sudo VI Margret.dmp (my collection of short stories).
I'm a misanthrope, and suck at dealing with people. Needless to say, I don't market well.
I also work a day job in tech. I have a flock of birds and a couple of canines.
It is nice to meet everyone. Please have mercy on me. :)
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Margret Treiber hi there, Margret. Okay, receive my mercy! ;-)
I’m Geoff and I’m a Stage32 Lounge Moderator. I’m also a writer, director and sometimes a producer, as well as an author.
So, it’s great to see you on the Stage32 IYW. This is the best place to be. You can check out the different lounges, post your comments and find people to connect who are writing in the same genre. Check out the Authoring Lounge for that. There’s also lots of free webinars on the Education tab too, that can help you develop your craft.
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Hi, Margret Treiber. It's great to meet you. I write Sci-Fi too. Introducing/reintroducing on here can definitely lead to opportunities (support from the community, pitch opportunities, jobs, etc.).
Stage 32 had a live Community Open House the other week. You can watch the recording here (www.stage32.com/education/products/stage-32-community-open-house-webcast). It'll help you navigate Stage 32 and connect with creatives and industry professionals.
Stage 32 also has a blog about navigating the platform and making connections: www.stage32.com/blog/how-to-successfully-navigate-the-stage-32-platform-...
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Welcome aboard Margret! Sounds like you're a busy writer. I am Native American, (Ojibwe) and have written an original horror/dark comedy screenplay, and a sci-fi screenplay with Native American themes. Enjoy Stage32
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Welcome Margret Treiber. Welcome to planet S32.
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Thank you all for the welcome
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You're welcome, Margret Treiber. I hope you find success on Stage 32!
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Thanks Maurice Vaughan . From your typing to the universe's ears. I'm kind of winging the script part, being mostly a short story and book author. I need all the positive vibes I can get.
:)
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You're welcome, Margret Treiber. Congratulations on Death Engine Protocol coming out last month! What do you plan on doing with the Japanese Robots Love to Dance script? Pitch it.
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Thank you Maurice Vaughan! I do plan to try pitching Japanese Robots, but I think the script may need some love. It's my first try at a screenplay and I have no idea if I did it correctly. I'm also working on the Death Engine script, but it's heavily in the main character's head and I'm having trouble cutting down the VO type stuff in it. It's been a challenge. I suppose I should look at the resources on this site and study a little. :)
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You're welcome, Margret Treiber. Congratulations on writing your first script!
Stage 32 has feedback services (www.stage32.com/scriptservices). I did a Feature Script Read + 30 Minute Talk with an Executive, and it helped me make my script better. I recommend it.
I also recommend checking out the screenwriting resources on here.
Screenwriting Lounge: www.stage32.com/lounge/screenwriting
Screenwriting Blogs: www.stage32.com/blog/tags/screenwriting-25
Screenwriting Education: www.stage32.com/education/search?term=Screenwriting
And you're already a Writers' Room member. It has a lot of resources for screenwriters.
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Welcome to the Stage, Margret Treiber !!! In terms of your script Japanese Robots, have you had someone look at it for you? If not, I'd be more than happy to take a look at it for you for free.
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Tony Ray I have not had anyone look at it yet. That would be awesome. Please, any input you could give me would rock. I know it needs tons of work.
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Nice to meet you, Margret Treiber!
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Nice to meet you, too!
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I love the titles alone Margret Treiber. And if it makes you feel any better, you're not alone at feeling more comfortable...alone. Except here, you never have to be. Not counting walk on the neighborhood trails, I think I leave the house 1x a week. Glad you're with us friend. I love, love, love dogs. And you marketed yourself just fine. Just be you. We like you that way.
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Hi Margret. I love sci-fi. I read and write it. I also work in tech during the day. A lot of writers are misanthropes, myself included. Probably why I haven't already made it. I don't think I market well either. But the one thing I am confident in is my ability to write a screenplay. I've had success in many contests and that is where I put my focus.
Never ask for mercy. Ask how can I be helpful. Keep a positive attitude and you will get get it back, on this site at least. Nice to meet you and good luck.
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Leonardo Ramirez 2 Yeah. I hardly leave the house myself. :) Thank you for the kind words.
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You're very welcome Margret Treiber. Reach out anytime. Btw, I write sci-fi as well. Just gave you five stars for your logline for "Japanese Robots Love to Dance".
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Anthony Moore I just started entering contests for my books. I need to get reviews and sales for those, but I'm trying. I have a failing TikTok campaign going. Maybe it will pick up. Who knows? :) Since, you won screenplay contests, you'll know - how do you get the first person inner monologue in a script without excessive VO? I'm kind of stuck there. Maybe this isn't the forum for this. I probably should jump on the Screenwriting Lounge like Maurice suggested.
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Leonardo Ramirez 2 Thank you!
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Margret Treiber - You bet. And thanks for yours!
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I Margret Treiber Networking isn't my strong suit so I'm diving in by saying hello! Let me introduce myself - my name is Lauren and I have lots of stories in my head. I'm working on my 6th screenplay. I have 4 self published books and drinks lots of coffee. Peach fuzz freaks me out (fruit should not be furry), I like running and rowing for fitness and my favourite word to say is 'BUMFUZZLE'. Go on - say it - BUMFUZZLE. It's fun isn't it?!?!
It got weird, didn't it?!?
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Howdy, Lauren Hackney! Nice to meet you! I'm partial to the f-bomb myself. And I'm a weirdness magnet. You have not gotten that weird. :)
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Margret Treiber Inner monologue in screenplays? Normally, you don't. The whole problem with that in a film is that voice overs (V.O.) get to wordy and are telling the audience information rather than letting them see it. Boring, doesn't work.Example -A woman in a store. The voice over reads like a novel, with her listing her choices in the vegetable isle, trying to decide what to buy and what not to. Makes her seem schizophrenic rather than indecisive.
To correct this - You have the woman with the cart half full of vegetables. She picks up a red tomato in one hand and a green tomato in the other. She wavers between the two. You may even have a bit of dialogue of her agonizing over the perfect last ingredient, and worrying about getting the recipe correct, and the outcome if she doesn't. This works and the audience knows that she's having an inner turmoil from her actions and demeanor, rather than being told what is going on in her head.
The point being - Film is a visual medium. This example is the very definition of "show, don't tell". The cardinal rule of screenwriting and film making. Don't have a character tell someone they are mad, have them tear up a room or punch through a wall. Let the audience SEE and feel what is happening.
If you need help on a script, I'm more than happy to give advice. Just be warned. If you ask me to read something and give my opinion, I will be brutally honest. When someone reads my stuff, I want that same honesty. Because, how would I know what to fix if the reader doesn't tell me or glosses over a something that I missed as a writer. If you don't learn from you mistakes, you never grow. And I want everyone to be the best versions of themselves.
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Margret Treiber I'm so glad you introduced yourself. I too am a misanthrope. On the Meyers-Briggs scale I'm 94% introvert, 6% extrovert! Anyway, this is a great site and, like so many things, you get out of it what you put in. Keep connecting!
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Hi Margret Treiber it's great to e-meet you! I love your book titles and great to hear you've adapted your own books for screen. In any case, I highly recommend looking into Stage 32's roster of execs who specialize in adaptations! Reach out to success@stage32.com where they can help find what's right for you!
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Anthony Moore Thanks! When I complete it, I may come knocking! Tucker Teague I used to be more of an extrovert when I was younger but the world changed and I followed its cue. Sam Rivera Thank you! Once I get dug out from under my to-do pile, I shall!