Gamers

Here’s the story.

Many years ago, I literally dreamed a brilliant idea for a screenplay. I woke up, thought about it in the shower, then wrote an outline of everything I could remember. Since then, I would get out my notes once in a while and fiddle with them. Last year I even wrote a couple pages, but didn’t get back to it.

The Challenge

So along comes Script Frenzy. It’s a challenge to writers: complete 100 pages in 30 days. (That’s 3 1/3 pages a day, you know.)

My plan is to write the epic sci-fi story of Gamers this month. It’s going to take discipline. I’m going to have to get up early each day and write before work. How early? PERHAPS BEFORE 8AM!

So what is Gamers, anyway? It’s a cross-dimensional action adventure about two people who fall in love while saving multiple universes from destruction. Really, it’s gonna be great.

The Script in Progress

Usually when I write, it’s a solitary effort. This time, I’m going to post my pages each day for the world to read. Feel free to comment and send words of encouragement! This could be a fun way to interact with other writers.

I’m also using new tech for the project, writing “in the cloud.” This means using Google Docs to take notes and Zhura for the screenplay itself. I could keep these pages private, but why not share them with an audience? (Just so you know, I retain the copyright to all versions of the Gamers screenplay.)

Watch for updates on this blog. Want to read along at home? Check the script in progress link to see how I’m doing. Read my notes here.

To see what other Script Frenzy folks are up to, check out the Tweetizen app on the front page. Be aware, I don’t control what other writers may be saying. Read at your own risk!

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