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See you in NANO!

wishlet — Mon, 5 May 2008 16:31:27 -0700

I hope a lot of you guys (and girls!!!) will do NaNoWriMo too! See ya in November!

---Wishlet

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The TGIO Party Images are up!

kyteroo — Sat, 3 May 2008 22:23:20 -0700

I got the images up on a lovely webpage just for us. A zip of the images are also available. I'll take the page down June 1st, 2008.

http://www.globalwritersclub.com/sf/tcsf.html

The images have been resized to 6 inches by 4 1/2 inches.

Kyteroo jaunting off...

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TGIO was fun & Congrats to everyone!

mykidsmom — Sat, 3 May 2008 19:41:22 -0700

I know I haven't been on the forums since early April. Life sort of got in the way. I just wanted to say that the kids and I had fun tonight. Thanks to everyone for being so kind to my youngest kiddo. Congrats to everyone for either finishing or making the attempt like me. Now we can start outlining for November =)

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Official TGIO Party Details!

crzygrl — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:18:34 -0700

Alright, everyone...

it's officially all over!!!

and it was tons of fun....sometimes painful...but as always, in the end, fun.

I've officially completed my first screenplay! wahoo!

I'm very excited!

Anyway, now to the nitty gritty:

I found an empty Davanni's party room in downtown Mpls (figured since we did St. Paul for the kickoff).

and I reserved it for 6:30-8:30pm this coming Saturday.

So you better show up! to celebrate the end of an exhausting creative month!

Here's the details:
Saturday May 3rd, 2008

Davanni's
1138 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, Mn 55403
612-338-0000

6:30-8:30pm

Be there with bells on!

and the only stipulation of us using their FREE party room is that we order an average of $5 worth of food per customer (i mean, they gotta make money somehow).

So bring an appetite and all your wild and wacky scripting stories from this April!

See you there!

-emily, your friendly twin cities ML

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TGIO party prelim headcount

crzygrl — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:58:29 -0700

alright, so several people have expressed interest in a party this coming Sat. May 3rd and it seems like we have agreed to do it at a Davannis somewhere around here (lol).

Who all is likely to come to this little get together to have some fun and celebrate so I can figure out how much space we might be needing to reserve...

drop a line quick if you are up to the challenge of congratulating all your fellow script frenzy participants!!

i'll be there with my furbie kidnapping husband, as usual....

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OMG the procrastination!

crzygrl — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:15:11 -0700

soo, after a horrific 14 hour day in the airport yesterday I am finally home and exhausted.

and wondering how in the heck I'm going to get my last 35 pages written!!!!

I'm off to a coffeeshop to knuckle down and get it down already...wish me luck.

anyone else in last minute cram mode?

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April 30th - Win or Bust script-in anyone?

kyteroo — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:50:47 -0700

Is anyone interested doing a 'scriptfrenzy is ending' script-in on the 30th? I'm available at about 6pm or whenever I get there after mother picks up nephew at 4:30.

The Purple Onion is the only location that makes sense because they are open til midnight. My fave Dunn Bros. doesn't work because of this. LOL

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Stuck for pages? Top 3 ideas for extending your script...

kyteroo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:04:02 -0700

For those who get stuck, here's the top 3 page makers, in order of what will give you the most pages the fastest:

1) Has the characters have a conversation using only "you know", "but", "really", "well...", etc. And, if really stuck, have them travel around a mansion while having that conversation. You will have to change the location every time they enter a new room.

2) Have no one at the table listening to the question "What salad dressing you have?" and "What drinks do you have?". Then you have every one at the table reask the question and have the waiter/waitress retell the entire list.

Variations on this:

Have one character who needs everything translated for them. The more languages you know, the more people you can add that need sentence stated in their language.

Have one character who simply doesn't understand what was said, and needs to have the sentence stated differently.

3) Have a character replay the entire argument that had happened early that day, outloud to herself, while she walks around the house picking up things, cleaning the house. Have the character argue with herself about what she should have said, what they would have said, and so on...playing out every conceivable possible scenario.

Kyteroo jaunting off...

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Scripts and Plots: Have you figured out your plot yet?

kyteroo — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 18:20:11 -0700

Has anyone figured out their plot yet?

Today I lamented that I did not have a plot, nor did I have an inkling of an idea as to what might work as a 100 page script. Last years script had tornadoes at every turn. I wanted something more laid back. And, something that did not involve children running away! However, that did not happen. Destressing won out.

My plot? Two children run away because of boredom, discover a castle thats a school similiar to Hogwarts meets The Tomorrow People. But, it has more secret passageways and secret spots for listening into lectures than Hogwarts would ever have. I decided that such a plot would have just enough tension and wonder to destress me.

Actually, I'm looking forward to it. I've already begun to design the school, and am finished with the real broad outline of the plot. All I need to do is write the detailed outline, finish the designing of the school, and I'm ready.

What makes this story different from all my other stories about kids running away, is that no authority figures were fools. No parents died, no one denied geeks the right to skip to grades. Nothing negative happens. Totally free of stress. Also, this script will so NOT be saleable! LOL My last script had way too much violence in it! Too stormy both in the weather and in the relationships. This current script will be the total and complete opposite of last years scripts. LOL

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TGIO idea

kyteroo — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 08:32:41 -0700

How about we all meet at The Purple Onion on Wednesday the 30th. I did PM crzygrl, but got no response.

We can combine those last minute pushes to win and validate with a TGIO celebration.

The kitchen does close early, so if you want food, I'd get there before 5pm.

Kyteroo jaunting off...

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100+ page Thread and thoughts...

kyteroo — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:44:04 -0700

For those who want it brief:
Total: 103
Issue: computer power source may be going. It shut off twice for no reason in past 2 weeks.

Result: Tendons hurt from marathon writing and would appreciate me using pen instead of my keyboard.

End result: I will attend all script ins I scheduled, including the entire marathon, but might write long hand instead. My script is not what I wanted it to say - by a long shot.

Concerning laptop use: My sister's laptop will still be available for pixiesailor to use. (I hope I got name spelled right.)

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End of scriptfrenzy question...(TGIO party ideas!)

kyteroo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 20:04:05 -0700

What are the plans for the end of scriptfrenzy? Are we having a TGIO party? Just curious. :)

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You can do it!

kyteroo — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:00:43 -0700

Don't give up now! I know you all can do it. Many of you are very close to winning. Best wishes every one!

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Calendar down, so Script-In schedule Back-Up

kyteroo — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 06:43:21 -0700

24th = Dunn Bros. at 6pm, Fridley, University ave. and Osbourne.
(across from gas station, and Bob's produce).

30th = ? The Purple Onion, 6pm.
I'll have to leave at 9pm, but I think they are open til 12 for those who need it. 1301 University Ave., across the street from U of MN in dinkytown.

Anyone else know of script-ins this week or next week? Please comment here, so we have a back-up location for these.
Thanks!

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We Shall Overcome!

zachcoulter — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:53:15 -0700

Earlier today I was sitting at 44 pages, and of those only a handful were written in the last week or so. My momentum could more appropriately be referred to as no-mentum. But today I lashed myself to the keyboard and forced it to come out. 16 pages later I am looking pretty good to finish, and feeling much excitement about the half-dozen different directions my story could reasonably head in.

I imagine that this is what kicking heroin must feel like.

Anyhow, a word to those who, like I was, are beginning to harbor doubts about your ability to make it across the finish line, you can dammit! We all can! We all need a kick in the pants occasionally, so here's your's. Get writing! Send somebody on a crazy/random flashback. Write the postscript that happens 10 years later. Write God's voiceover of the action. Anything! Just write! Whoo-hoo!!!!

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Reminder: Tonight at 6pm Dunn Bros. Script-in

kyteroo — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 06:40:50 -0700

What: Script-In
Where: University ave and Osbourne Rd. When: 6pm - 9pm.

Get there when you can, I'll give rides home to anyone who wants them.

(I'm going to bump the key threads below this, at 8pm tonight, as this post won't be necessary after 8pm.)

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The Gloriously Productive Script-In Marathon ; )

kyteroo — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:27:09 -0700

We have Quixotic-hope, Crzygrl, and Kyteroo writing away on our scripts. We all arrived close to 8:30am.

We are all doing very well, haven written, around 24 pages between us, by 11:00. You will notice that I said, gloriously productive. We will see if my 'prophecy' will motivate us to stay productive and finish our scripts by the end of this marathon. I can only hope. lol I'm sure that this time tomorrow, we will be struggling to be productive. lol

The Purple Onion has been very welcoming of us meeting here. There food is divine. So, with no further ado, I shall go back to writing.

Kyteroo jaunting off...

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Dare to Put THIS in YOUR Plot??

wishlet — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:36:46 -0700

I saw this on Nano and it can sometimes help with coming up with plot-twists. What you do is you post three things that you think would be a good plot twist to any kind of plot. Usually, the second and third ones are based off of the first. But, doesn't matter. Have fun with the dares!!!

1. Have something explode
2. Make the thing that explodes be peeps in a microwave
3. Have the peeps be the size of the Empire State Building.

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Is anyone interested in a mini-marathon script-in?

kyteroo — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 09:41:44 -0700

Anyone interested in a script-in that lasts all day?

Tentatively, I was thinking the 26th/27th, or possibly the 19th/20th - either 1 day, or both days if people prefered a 24 hours marathon. I'm not sure if I'm babysitting on the 26th or not, so can't confirm a date yet. I'll know tonight when I talk with my sister.

Location: The Purple Onion if 1 day, Perkins in St. Paul on University ave for overnight if 2 days.
(6:30am - midnight Purple Onion on Saturday.
Perkins from midnight to 7:45am Saturday late night to Sunday morning
Purple Onion at 8am - 2pm. (Latest for me.)

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Mid April

wishlet — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:43:12 -0700

Is everyone at 50 pages?

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Tonights Fridley/Coon Rapids script in Rescheduled!

kyteroo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:22:49 -0700

Because the snow is coming down thick and heavy, we are rescheduling tonights script in for the 24th. Sorry for such late notice, but it only now got really heavy in a quick.

I was able to confirm this with one of the two people showing up, so I hope that the other gets this in time.

Kyteroo jaunting off...

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Dunn Bros. in Uptown: change of support

kyteroo — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:04:52 -0700

Yes, I'm still having the meetup here today, at DB on Sheridan.
:> I can no longer recommend the Dunn Bros. in Uptown/Sheridan Ave/Lake Hiawatha areas only because they are way too busy and have had to become somewhat anti-computers.

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Online Write-Ins and Regional Chat

crzygrl — Sat, 5 Apr 2008 08:49:48 -0700

Hey everybody-

A very generous ML set up regional chat boxes for several regions and we have one!!!

We can set up online write-ins or you can just have a place to hang out online while getting your scripting done.

The website for Minnesota is:

http://chatnano.net/tempchats/minnesota.html

Pretty cool, huh?

-em

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Write-In Saturday Morning

crzygrl — Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:27:53 -0700

Anyone want to do one?

If so, where would you prefer it?

I prefer Minneapolis, and we seem to be missing a write-in for people in the UofMn area.

Any suggestions for great spots on Sat. mornings?

If so I'll get it set up pronto!

-emily

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Funnies, unintentional errors and your script...

kyteroo — Fri, 4 Apr 2008 12:21:57 -0700

Has anyone else wrote something unintended that was totally funny?

I wrote for a name of a class that students with special powers and abilities must take, "Discovery 1: Archeological Dibs on Earth". I meant "Digs" on earth. LOL