The Secret Scribbler

Moving!

dozeygeekette — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:54:42 +0000

On a complete whim, I’ve decided to move this blog over to Blogger.

See you there!

Fame at Last

dozeygeekette — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:24:20 +0000

Blimey! How cool is this!

(OK – I know it’s a bit of a cheat on my count – but hey! I’m tremendously excited about it!)

Many congrats to Danny Stack who actually did all the hard work though!

Remember to check out the Origin Website. It’s a brilliant short film and it’s been a really fantastic opportunity to see the whole process of how a script makes it to the screen.

So check it out!

Right now!

Projects Gallore

dozeygeekette — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:39:26 +0000

Currently writing some reviews for ‘The Couch Potatoe’ – a media blog I contribute to. Lots of fun and a great excuse to sit down with some DVDs waiting from the ‘To Be Watched’ pile.

I’ve also been asked to proof read and look over an exciting new RPG (Role Playing Game) that is to be released soon so I’m really looking forward to that.

New Space

dozeygeekette — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 08:24:08 +0000

The other day, just after I’d tripped over the pile of dictionaries/thesauruses and other such tomes, I nearly completely knackered my laptop screen while proof reading a script, I decided that I really needed a dedicated area to work in.

After a while mulling over the problem, I decided to rearrange the furniture, taking the large computer desk (which I’d been using as a craft area in the bedroom) downstairs to the dining room freeing up my old faithful original comp desk to be used as a writing desk. My hope is to find a really nice second hand/antique one eventually however, this will do for the moment

The Journal

dozeygeekette — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:36:55 +0000

There’s something amazingly satisfying when you actually print off a shiny new script. Even though it’s really just for the first draft and to go over it with a big red pen. Just printed of the first draft of ‘The Journal’. I’m going to be changing that title though – I know what it will be called so I’ll change it at the end.

Its really nice to actually feel those pages – gives a real sense of achievement.

And so very annoying when the ink runs out….

Acknowledgement!

dozeygeekette — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:23:22 +0000

A postcard from the BBC Writers Room has just this very moment arrived in the post acknowledging that they have received the script I sent! I’m all excited not, not to mention being filled with horror that I really did send it in and that someone has actually seen it!

It’s a 15 page short, light hearted horror(ish) called ‘Terms & Conditions’.

I honestly don’t expect to hear any more about it – but you know what? I feel really good that I’ve actually gone and sent something in!

I feel all proper now!

Second Away

dozeygeekette — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:04:28 +0000

Yay! Sent off second project to the BBC Writersroom this morning. A fifteen page short film, so we’ll see how things go. To be honest, I’m not really expecting anything, however it’s good practice. I’m trying to set myself little deadlines and it’s always a good feeling to actually complete something solid.

I downloaded a really handy little book called ‘Making It As A Screenwriter’ by Adrian Mead. Really worth getting – loads of practical advice about stuff everyone expects you to know already! Totally recommend it

Shorty Project.

dozeygeekette — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:57:54 +0000

Pushed on yesterday and finished the little shorty project. Yay! Just printed it out for checking. Reading it on screen, I find I often miss glaringly obvious mistake which leap out when on an actual page!

I’ve also decided something too – I’m can officially call myself a ‘screen writer’ the moment I get my first rejection letter!

On Track for 15 Pages

dozeygeekette — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:51:03 +0000

Almost finished the first draught of a little project that I plan to send in to the BBC Writer’s Room. Well – got to keep plugging away!

Scary Bananas!

dozeygeekette — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:09:00 +0000

EEEEEEPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!

I’ve done it! I’m not long back from a trip to the Post Office to send off the first ever thing I’ve ever sent off!!!!

I’d planned to get it off on Friday, but when I printed out the treatment and first 10 pages of the script, I noticed so many things that I hadn’t noticed on screen that I literally spent most of the morning and afternoon fixing them. I also did a few last minute changes to the script – taking out a couple scenes that suddenly didn’t seem to be needed.

One of the problems I had, was trying to figure out how to present it all. It seems to be a basic thing that everone seems to think that everyone knows already – so, I’ve sort of played it by ear by what little info I did manage to glean and just…

So, I’ve already probably annoyed people who may see it with my obviously blatant ignorance. Will most likely be a case of ‘Straight to bin you incompetant foollish wannabe!!! Begone! And never grace my desk again with your drivel!”

I need a nice cup of tea now…