I'm from a small town in North Carolina. One time during winter, I tried to get across a small ditch and fell off the wood board. The ditch was full of snow and ice, and I couldn't get out. It wasn't funny at the time, but it is now. Haha I eventually got out the ditch.
I plan on using what happened that winter for a scene in a Sci-Fi Comedy script I'm outlining. Have you ever written a script, scene, etc. based off a story, situation, or event where you grew up or live?
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Went to several theatre/drama schools when younger & later on in life several film schools. (Visual & Written art my main passion wanted to explore all avenues.)
In a couple of the former & latter establishments I encountered some pretty weird conflict & mind games that ended up in my horror scripts. Looking back I reckon I gave as good as I got but it sucked at the time.
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Thanks for sharing, Debbie Croysdale. Weird conflict and mind games sound great for Horror scripts, especially Psychological Horror.
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A person working at a mental hospital once told me such a stupid thing that I used it for a scene. Without mentioning him, of course.
I once visited that place in my home city where bluetooth was invented, so I have thought about using it in some future script.
Ditto for another invention (the tetrapak beverage container) because for 8 years, the center for my filming was in that very room where the invention was first used commercially.
I have also thought about using some of my scientific discoveries in future scripts.
Thanks for sharing, Göran Johansson. I think they'd be great for scenes, movies/shows, props, etc.
"Without mentioning him, of course." I don't put people in my stories, but if I did, I wouldn't mention them by name unless I had permission.
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My Silent Ex
True story... I'm thinking of scripting it.
The vow between us was true, or so we thought. Something that wasn't supposed to happen, did. We were a group of four, more than friends and above family. "You stick to your girl, no matter what" was our creed. It wasn't just a promise; it was a vow - except for one of us who was still searching.
The problem started when my girl took advantage of our bond. Knowing my guys had her back, she cheated without leaving a trace. I knew something was off, but I didn't know how. "My life is my own; I owe it to no one" was the whisper that slowly began to push me away from the vow. "If I can't make them feel my pain, I don't deserve to bear it anymore" was the final nudge that got me out.
I broke up with her and we redefined our vow. "I'll give you anything except my heart and body" I pleaded. "Set me free from you, and I'll always be there for you" became our new, unspoken agreement. We weren't together anymore, but we'd still defend our world of love and intimacy in the eyes of our brotherhood.
All was well until now. A new girl, a tourist from the West, has caught my eye. My heart's already on board. It's not about convincing my brothers about my ex; it's about this new connection. The thing is, the brother who's been searching has gotten the group's approval to pursue her. Everyone's cool with it, including my silent ex.
What do I do?
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I don't use real-life events when writing ideas, synopses, or scripts. A project from my life would look like this: A lesbian sister tries to starve her sick straight brother to death in order to get control of their apartment.
My Silent Ex sounds great, Brian Namonda! It could be a gripping Romantic Drama movie/series with elements of Thriller. I think you should write the script.
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That's great that you use experiences all the time, Rebecca James. What's your favorite Hemingway story?
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That's ok that you don't use real-life events when writing ideas, synopses, or scripts, Arthur Charpentier. You have your imagination to come up with things.
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Maurice, I used to own a 1975 Lincoln Continental Mark IV. I bought it at an auction in November 1999 and had the car until January 2004...and not one month went by where I didn't take this gas guzzler in for repairs.
On Saturday, 11-1-2003, an Omaha Police officer pulled me over as I was on my way from volunteer work to church.
The officer found a busted taillight on my car.
I readily pulled out my wallet so that he could check my driver's license...and the officer told me: "I could've shot you."
Still remember his last name and first initial: R. Lucero.
I still feel stung about the incident...one that formed the basis for my writing "Intervention!"
Well...anyway...I got the taillight repaired and paid the ticket the officer gave me.
And the next three cars I've owned have proven dependable...especially my present one (a 2015 Nissan Versa Note I bought in April 2021) and its predecessor (a 2006 Ford Taurus SEL I purchased in June 2007).
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"I could've shot you." Scary words, Jim Boston. I'm glad you didn't! The officer could've worded it differently. Something like "Don't reach for anything when an officer stops you. You could get shot."
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Man, I'm glad I didn't get shot, too!