My wonderful, patient readers. How are you today?

Started writing my spoof for Script Frenzy. Made a reference to the children's book Bunnicula that they forced on me in first grade (public school...sheesh). Now we know what book Meyer ripped off the pro-vegan vamp idea from (not that I.... have read that or anything. I just noticed a lot of the fans talking about it). But that is besides the point. Thought this snippet from my script was funny.

Beth take her time getting up and walks over to the door, finding it unlocked. She walks out to find herself in a large, ultra modern kitchen. She looks suspicious but tip-toes over to the large refrigerator.

Beth: What?
(bites her lip and whispers)
Mozzarella cheese... cauliflower... milk...

Beth pulls a container out of the fridge to see the label better.

Beth: Tofu?!
(shakes her head)

Copyright 2012 Jessica Verve.

Plot - a - Lot

 Here it is: I just finished my first ever real story outline. Sort of.  Using the method from Script Frenzy's Outlining Tips post, I was [FIIIINALLY!] able to find something that had the right flow for me. Here is a quote from said post:

She suggests getting nine 3 x 5 cards, and writing on each card what happens on page 1, 3, 10, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, & 100. Once you do that, you have your “9-minute movie”.

Post these cards near your computer, and voila! You’re ready to get started.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the common things that happen to characters on those pages:

Page 1 – Set up story, mood, tone, and place.

Page 3 – Introduce the central question your characters will explore.

Page 10 – Tell us what the story is. Tell us what the hero wants.

Page 30 – An event occurs that moves the hero into new territory.

Page 45 – We see the initial growth of your character. You’ll tell us where we’re headed from here on.

Page 60 – The middle of Act Two: your hero is in big trouble, he reaffirms and makes a deeper commitment to what he wants.

Page 75 – It looks like all is lost, and there might even be a scene where the character is about to give up.

Page 90 – The resolution of the problem begins.

Page 120 – The audience gets the resolution they deserve, and the audience is satisfied that you gave them the story you promised.

  Brian Klems, editor-of-something from Writer's Digest, had a fabulous article: "How to Write a Manuscript" (#5 HAVE SOME FREAKING FUN) about noveling that can come in handy even with this situation. Another good article on Writer's Digest is "Choosing the Best Outline Method for You", in case I feel like being a perfectionist with a scene. ;-D I gotta say, that article took away some of my beef with outlining. There really are more ways to outline than just the 'rollercoaster method'!

  So that's it! Simply by not worrying about EVERY SCENE, I successfully sorted out a synopsis-like outline for my Script Frenzy endeavor. Because of this, I will be able to take on Aubrey Hansen's personal invitation to a Page War Throwdown. GAME ON.


 The first person to say "Let the games begin," or "May the odds be ever in your favor," is going to get a serious glare from me.

Your ever excited writer,

A Short Prologue of Many Matters

Copycopy Aisendsij

Finding the beauty in Comment Word-Verification Generators

@ChrisAugust

Is following me on twitter. CHRIS AUGUST! My first 'celebrity' follower. And a Believer, to boot. I haven't told anyone this before, but my character John from Deceptive looks a lot like him. And Adam Young. Without the beards and stuff, because John is only a Junior in the High. Anywho, *swoon*

Script Frenzy

Starts in 3 days. I may possibly be doing a script that has little spoof scenes added in, with characters we shall refer to as Beth, Edgar/Edmund Cummin, and Jake ;-D.

BETH

(to Edgar)

You still suck. And let go of my hand already.

Goodreads

Because I've read 24 books and 6,168 pages so far since January...

Messy Monday Homeschooling Myths Debunked Video

"HEEEEECK NO!"

 

So that  guy is pretty much a genius, and totally right. Go homeschooling!

 That's all for now. I gotta go write and watch more Messay Monday vids. And see if Walmart has Britt Nicole's new album GOLD yet.

Script Frenzy 2012 PREP PEP!!!!!

OFFICE - AFTERNOON

 A writer sweeps into a cluttered and sweaty office to the computer, sitting down and clicking crazily through websites.

JESSICA

(narration)

Next month is Script Frenzy. To prepare, I've been jump-roping vigorously, watching movies...

CUT-IN: Jessica attempts to jump rope, even though the rope is too small. Rope tangles and Jessica nearly falls over.

JESSICA

(aside)

...sort of...

(narration)

...and typing randomly. It's quite interesting to come up with scripts, and Script Frenzy is the best time to be lazy and not worry about prose. It is a time solely for narrative, action, and setting, my friends. There are times in life when it is needed.

BLOGGO

No, really?

JESSICA

Who invited you to interrupt my narrative?

BLOGGO

You. You just typed me into this page.

JESSICA

Well, what, are you useful for anything?

Jessica rests her chin on her palm.

BLOGGO

Plenty. For instance, it's a little weird that you're talking to yourself. Whaz wrong with you?

JESSICA

(ignoring Bloggo's question)

Well, then, do something funny.

BLOGGO

(scrunches face-screen)

I can burp the alphabet.

JESSICA

Forget it.
Turns to audience.
What are your favorite ways to plot a script?