tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37601033556441919572012-01-02T19:14:17.114ZScreenwriting ... What's that all about then?Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.comBlogger1201100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-82325510930289080302012-01-02T18:50:00.005Z2012-01-02T19:14:17.122Z

Okay, I've been sitting here trying to work out a funny joke for Sherlock's violin, and then wondering why I was so pissed off about the whole thing...? And realised all the jokes I was coming up with belonged in a totally different kind of show!Genre.Is this the right genre for that joke?If it had been Police Squad, Naked Gun, Animal House, or anything of that ilk, then the violin joke would

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-15532272637697741232012-01-01T06:51:00.009Z2012-01-02T19:11:06.024Z

I was excited to see that Sherlock is back, for another 3 episodes.So that's tonight's (this weeks?) TV entertainment taken care of. :) I'm looking forward to it!UPDATE: Great episode! ... Sadly there were several distractions that pulled me out of the story - - well, they were all the same one: his violin playing. The bowing did not match the music being played - almost all the time!This is

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-67081055044900843872011-12-31T11:25:00.009Z2012-01-01T06:22:17.717Z

To end the year (well, nearly... I then wrote an Annual Round Up post on Boxing Day while my sister snored and I wondered how to fill up the time from ungodly o'clock to a slightly more reasonable time of the morning - - like noon!*) ... sorry, interrupted myself a bit there. *rolls eyes* I'll start again:To end the year, I joined Twitter.Not because I wanted to, but because I had a terror of

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-65693365777801210772011-12-26T08:06:00.010Z2012-01-01T06:21:28.389Z

What happened to me this year, you ask? Except you probably didn't. But you're here, so I'm going to do my best to remember, and tell you anyway.It's a little difficult, as my memory sucks at the best of times, and my computer committed suicide in late September taking most of the useful links and information I had stored with it. - - Thank goodness for external back up drives! So at least I

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-13153800455785124132011-12-09T06:58:00.007Z2011-12-31T10:17:30.358Z

HMS Ocean has made a great Christmas video to celebrate their return to home for Christmas! ... Made me giggle.[Update: I've changed the link - as BBC SPOTLIGHT seems to have watered down the video a bit by editing it. *Grrr*]All I Want For Christmas

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-878396390985966362011-11-24T08:42:00.002Z2011-11-24T08:45:08.545Z

I'm enjoying this comedy series.You might want to take a look too? Mind you, you probably started watching it when it first came out, because you are in touch, in tune, up to date... whereas I've been hiding in my cave for far too long - sorry about that!... I'm catching up via i-PlayerGosh, ever since that virus attacked my brain in mid August I've turned into a really boring f**ker!What is it

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-41992156321710613382011-06-06T08:03:00.006+01:002011-06-06T08:42:03.839+01:00

Rewrite.I think obsession is an important quality to have when it comes time to rewrite. But you also have to know when to turn the obsession off and move on.... If you find a script is laughing at you, I tend to throw it in the corner of the room for a while, to laugh silently at me, until I can work out how to fix the darned thing.Frustration can be a part of the rewrite process too, it usually

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-76330463112466521772011-06-06T07:45:00.006+01:002011-06-06T08:01:01.649+01:00

SUNDAY, BBC1, 9pm - CASE HISTORIES An engaging P.I. series. I'm enjoying the ongoing mystery, and I think that Jason Isaacs is always worth a look see - nice eye-candy, and an actor who makes you pay attention while he's on screen. :) Good supporting cast too.Most importantly, good story... I think the BBC are getting quite good at picking detective type shows.Currently available on iPlayer, if

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-75416076314466105202011-05-22T06:33:00.016+01:002011-12-26T10:42:54.454Z

Yeah, I know. What happened to Part II? Well, I'm saving that for a little later. So, what is Part III?The SynopsisIt is worse than writing the damned story. Harder. How the heck do I do this?!!! ...I'm hoping it gets easier. I suspect it won't. It's like having to do homework: a really tough essay for a subject that you previously loved.You've been bashing your head into the wall for weeks

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-21182689485895162332011-05-22T05:37:00.006+01:002011-05-25T11:23:15.091+01:00

Self Doubt.We all have it. (And if you don't maybe you should hang up your pencil and go experience some LIFE instead?)It comes on many levels, but I'm only going into the one that I'm being currently reminded of ... I'm nearing the end of the current rewrite, and shortly I will have to put pen back to paper to embark upon/complete a new story.You've finally written something you really like (and

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-41617049514296354402011-05-16T18:53:00.002+01:002011-05-16T18:56:09.027+01:00

I love Neil Gaiman's brain. 'nuff said.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-62247213177344470672011-05-14T06:54:00.004+01:002011-05-14T07:18:40.541+01:00

Check out the teaster trailer for Jason Arnopp's awesomeness....(er, well, it sounded good in my head)New horror film, that I plan to see/own.In 2002, the military captured and imprisoned a supernatural entity: So when's it out on DVD/Blueray Jason? Huh? Huh? Hurry up!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-20609529917735117132011-05-08T08:21:00.009+01:002011-05-08T08:38:11.180+01:00

Thursday - BBC2, 10pm.Psychoville (series 2) - If you like surreal, dark/black humour it is well worth a look see.Also currently available on iPlayer, if you missed it.Now that series 1 has already set up most of the characters and their flaws, - I enjoyed series 1 a lot. - series 2 promises to be truly outstanding! - - Mind you, this is just a guess (from half way through the first episode via

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-71064060251784050672011-05-02T08:10:00.006+01:002011-05-02T08:22:34.820+01:00

Exile - BBC1, 9pm. It's running for three consecutive nights. If you missed the first one you can catch it on iPlayer, I expect.I enjoyed it ... if that means anything at all to you.It's advertised as a Thriller by the promoters ... certainly the drama is very good, with plenty of questions to ask yourself and encourage you to keep watching to find out the answers. :)Great acting too - it's worth

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-14336240716843357292011-05-02T07:47:00.010+01:002011-05-02T08:10:23.953+01:00

You find encouragement in the strangest places! ;)"congratulations: You’re a writer, and the reason you’re good at it is because your life kinda sucks." Daniel Thomsen c/o John AugustOf course, whether I am any good at it* is a matter for history to deliver a verdict upon. ... So far the signs are encouraging though. Then again, I could be hallucinating again. :)The whole post is worth reading (

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-4514525487973567532011-04-20T10:46:00.002+01:002011-04-20T10:48:15.911+01:00

Tuesdays, C4, 10pm.It's great! Go watch it!:)

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-88485760685686076672011-04-20T09:43:00.006+01:002011-08-14T08:46:16.324+01:00

There's a story I read online a few years back - presumably on a screenwriter's or producer's blog IF YOU KNOW WHERE IT IS SO I CAN LINK TO IT, PLEASE POINT ME TO IT? - The story is roughly along the lines of a cautionary tale: Basically, a producer [I'm going to say HE, but it could just as easily be SHE] was asked how he dealt with a writer (specifically writers new to the business?) who asked

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-1432901585120102372011-03-31T09:27:00.002+01:002011-03-31T09:41:38.550+01:00

The day job that I landed at the beginning of the month, is nice - which makes a change from many others I've had in the past. But - - But, it's not writing.Finally my financial negative stress is beginning to get under control, and with it the constant f**king headache is evaporated much of the time.But, right now, I need TIME. TIME for the rewrite. And the day job is getting in the way

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-58401439254655672402011-03-02T12:18:00.004Z2011-03-02T12:27:29.716Z

Doesn't matter how many eggs you've got - without a chicken to sit on 'em, you're unlikely to get anymore chickens ... ...Unless you get one of those heat lamp type nest box thingies? And you've a got a manual to tell you what temperature won't turn them into meringues....I may be suffering some insanity at the moment? ... Mind you, that's normal for me.RIGHT! BACK TO WRITING!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-44116041100927315152011-02-24T15:50:00.007Z2011-03-02T12:31:29.819Z

Back at the end of January I caught flu from a very kind person who was doing their best to spread viruses and bacteria to all and sundry.After 5 days of feeling dead, I finally managed to shake off the temperature, and my brain began working again ... kinda.But after 3 more weeks of a near constant headache, sinus discomfort, and a very mild temperature - more on than off, ... I've finally had

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-81378305698534126052011-02-19T14:07:00.005Z2011-02-19T14:20:08.524Z

There are many ways to kill creativity. But one of the most effective I've found so far is negative stress, especially when it is brought on by financial issues.If your brain is consumed by worries about how you'll pay the electric (so the computer keeps working), never mind the cost of food, it tends to provide real distraction from the essentials: e.g. working out the new shape of the story

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-24738682433778344382011-02-09T13:45:00.008Z2011-02-09T14:25:24.707Z

Notes.Fun, huh? Specially when they conflict and you are getting different takes from different corners of the globe. *rolls eyes*Now in a screenplay, conflict is a good thing, desirable. Keeps the audience on their toes and glued to the seat. :) Good stuff.Conflicting story notes, ... keeps the screenwriter on their toes and glued to the seat. ;) *bangs head against wall*Apparently the immortal

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-12097383468431792832011-01-23T08:52:00.003Z2011-01-23T09:25:16.572Z

I seriously dislike most television adverts.I remember the halcyon days when they were limited to the time slot after one program and before the next, and maybe one in the middle - or two, perhaps three, if it was a long film. Those days are sadly gone.Hence the rise of the DVD in my watching schedule. - The local video rental shops are happy about this too! :)I've just been invited to join a

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-61690844699483038422011-01-14T14:36:00.003Z2011-01-14T15:07:12.037Z

You know how sometimes things seem like total sh*t, and just keep getting worse? I've been on that downhill slope since November.What fun.[No, it's not fun, not at all, not even a little bit! Can't you detect irony when you read it? Huh?! Huh?! *rolls eyes*]But suddenly the snow has gone (thank F**K), and it's just about warm enough outside that I am no longer freezing my bits off. The sun has

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-17326857036331847362010-10-19T15:24:00.010+01:002010-10-19T16:05:23.616+01:00

1.30pm and my stomach was grumbling, a lot. So I headed to the kitchen, and idly glanced out of the window as I-- -- totally lost my train of thought.There was a black Dalek blowing up the shop window across the street! ... Sorry, I'll try that again.It wasn't quite that exciting.There was a blow-up Dalek, a black one, in the window of the shop across the street.- New shop, old premesis. - Made

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-86587386305239530582010-08-10T09:11:00.012+01:002010-08-10T09:33:39.417+01:00

NOW THAT IS A CONCEPT!Check out this post by Jim Henshaw which includes a You Tube vid that you need to watch.I'll just try to.... - -Woah! Neato! It worked! Sorry, I shall just pass out from shock. Anyway, well cool - why ain't the UK leading the way with this? Huh? Huh?

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-49351611457667536072010-07-31T14:37:00.003+01:002010-07-31T14:45:35.560+01:00

BUM! If I do that, all the characters are going to have to wear filter masks all the time, and it'll look pants on film.Drat, and double drat.Where's that bl**dy drawing board got to...?UPDATE:Or maybe some kind of powered (unnoticable) nose plug/filter....? Hang on a min, I need to go away and think about this. *gnashes teeth*Blinking stories! GRRRRRRR!!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-89213467096338118682010-07-26T18:32:00.009+01:002011-02-27T08:25:52.383Z

UK Film Council is falling under the axe? This is a huge mistake, surely? They are killing off one branch of an industry that stands a chance of getting us through the financial mess we are in by creating investment and, theoretically, profit.If Tim Bevan thinks it's a bad idea, that's pretty much good enough for me. I suggest that Working Title have their finger on the pulse, so if he ain't

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-10468629505231271702010-07-25T22:42:00.005+01:002010-07-25T22:50:49.302+01:00

Bit like Doctor Who, but different. ?I really enjoyed it. Gold stars to all involved. :) MORE, PLEASE?And we were all thinking, "What you do not smell is called iocane powder. It is odorless, tasteless, dissolves instantly in liquid, and is among the more deadlier poisons known to man...." And the best thing is, we'll never know! (Unless they reveal it next time? I hope not.)*evil laughter*What?

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-21756792219961246332010-07-24T09:01:00.004+01:002010-07-24T10:37:06.514+01:00

A.K.A. HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR STORY STAND OUT FROM ALL THE OTHERS?The very nice gentleman who agreed to read my script, is back from his trip, and has just declined. But I thought that what he said was very interesting, so I am going to share part of it with you:"I can see what attracted you to this idea, updating a local legend and giving it a novel twist.Unfortunately I don't think this is right

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-1153517233735650622010-07-22T12:45:00.003+01:002010-07-22T12:58:25.010+01:00

When you finally twig that you are missing a major piece of the plot, after the *facepalm*(*) you can make yourself another coffee and start some serious writing - the type that (as long as the characters are talking to you) involves actually putting words to paper ... or fingers to keyboard.Darn it all! I wanted to procrastinate a little longer. F**K! That means I need to switch my conscious

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-62408963205039344152010-07-22T08:33:00.005+01:002010-07-22T08:45:22.887+01:00

I do not understand why these people continue to attempt to post comments in foreign languages on moderated blogs?a) I can not read what you are writing so I am unable to easily tell if the comment has any relevence or value.b) If I've deleted or rejected all your other comments, what in heaven makes you think I might not do the same to any similar new comments? Especially given that I went off

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-67013279827753564722010-07-13T11:36:00.006+01:002010-07-13T11:55:41.950+01:00

"If only I had this, then I'd be happy."Where does this kind of toxic, SELF-based, poisonous thinking come from?What emotional quagmire does this particular sinkhole and accompanying noxious wellspring originate in?...I'll leave it there, for our consideration.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-21425227397427909662010-06-20T07:10:00.005+01:002010-06-20T07:35:01.155+01:00

Jason has a great post on THINKING. Which I discovered just now while I was procrastinating as I tried to avoid that very subject - or even as I was immersing myself in it. Not sure which. They tend to be the same thing with me.You divide your brain up into parts and trick the smallest part into thinking it is actively engaged in something, while the rest of it mulls over stuff. And then suddenly

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-14555312541508060832010-06-19T08:20:00.033+01:002010-06-20T06:25:29.748+01:00

You really don't want to know, but I'm going to tell you anyway!Writing.Failing to get an agent.Holiday.Not necessarily in that order.I rewrote The Grim, again, and have sent it off to be inspected by a very kind chap, who is now "going away for a few weeks" but will "read it when I get back". So hoorah! But instead of waiting I am cracking on with the science fiction screenplay ... I'm in the

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-35111756178043183012010-06-05T17:05:00.014+01:002010-06-05T18:04:33.606+01:00

Ninja Assassin, never has a DVD cover seemed so unpromising, and yet....SPOILERS!!!...Go watch it.BIG ARSE SPOILERS!!!Why does he not have his own school already? ... 8th level faces 10th level Master, then turns 9th right before he is split down the back. 10th level Master kills girly right before 9th level, who then spontaneous converts to 11th* level and twats the f*cker.... And then I wonder

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-86696976120538603582010-06-01T07:14:00.003+01:002010-06-01T07:22:29.951+01:00

Jim Henshaw has posted a really interesting short animation about productivity - by RSA Animate, called DRIVE.I thought you might want to go take a look, if you haven't seen it already?

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-90368839146248631132010-05-29T07:30:00.003+01:002010-05-29T07:42:43.090+01:00

I dunno, you finish your most recent TV screenplay, and are about to embark on the science fiction feature you've been meaning to write for like, ages, but decide you need a little procrastination to get the brain working - as your first cup of coffee of the day has just woken you up enough to remind you that you've got to read through about a zillion pages of story notes that need to be collated

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-44110565684471548952010-04-28T06:43:00.006+01:002010-04-28T07:18:16.512+01:00

You are flying along in a clear blue sky, humming a little song to yourself, when someone pulls along side in their jet-fighter and says they really like the way you fly. 'And incidentally, don't you like my jet-fighter?'It's a cool looking jet-fighter. But when you take a good look close to, you realise it has some gaffa tape in a few places. Infact, it's quite a ropy old jet-fighter, but it has

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-17498171274611916972010-04-13T10:05:00.006+01:002010-04-13T10:37:25.949+01:00

Read Self-publishing - Part I hereOverall, I am very happy with the service provided by Authors OnLine. There was a slight hiccough with the cover text design on The Yes / No Tarot Oracle, (as to where it was placed in relation to the artwork) - the designer must have been having an off day; but this was sorted out to my satisfaction very promptly once I had made them aware of the issue. They are

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-61639678035468904772010-04-11T15:20:00.005+01:002010-04-11T15:52:05.693+01:00

Well, that was a new experience. And one I hope never to repeat.My balance is still off slightly, so walking in a straight line doesn't always happen according to plan, and crossing the road is at best a dangerous gamble ... but then, isn't it always?Much better than I was. I can concentrate for over half an hour now without my brain melting. So writing is back on the agenda. Way hey! :)When you

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-30682654125286049132010-03-29T16:42:00.004+01:002010-03-29T16:59:49.022+01:00

Labyrinthitis in my case takes the form of a viral infection of the inner ear, which - like most viral infections - has no cure. It lasts around two weeks ... or maybe much longer. And means that any movement of the head causes acute world-spin, nausea, vomiting ... and for me, at one point a black out - - When you wake up on your back dry-heaving, you realize that two near death experiences in

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-26743315677679031142010-03-25T12:04:00.004Z2010-03-25T12:09:15.052Z

I kid you not.STOP LAUGHING YOU B*STARDS!The Fairy God-Cat is taking the piss with this one. Grrr....

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-62596806906566600562010-03-16T12:35:00.011Z2010-03-17T11:51:20.892Z

GRRRR!!!I don't effing believe it. *gnashing of teeth*I'm recovering nicely from losing 5 weeks, and decide to accept my friend's invitation to visit beautiful South Devon to get fully pampered and catered too like the proverbial cat who got the cream, and recuperate fully in luxury.NICE.- Take great care not to pass the final remnants of my lurgy to my friend and her family? Tick.- Waited on

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-70374903702806001062010-03-02T07:24:00.007Z2010-03-02T07:52:46.820Z

Blech is all I can say... just about... I'm still ill - with plague on top of the ongoing exhaustion and fatigue. (Probably because of them)End of January I came down with a nasty lurgy, which then morphed into a throat infection, ulcers, the lot. It is quite disgusting, and seems to be affecting my ability to think creatively - or at all. Grump.This is the 3rd set of different antibiotics that

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-45706195080142986672010-01-09T15:51:00.008Z2010-01-09T16:32:45.831Z

Want to know why we're freezing our arses off in the UK despite global warming, and are due to continue to do so for the next 27 years approx?Read CHILL by Peter Taylor, ISBN 978-1-905570-19-5It's all about climate change, and how the 30 year oceanic cycles (plus solar cycles, cloud pattern cycles, etc) completely dwarf any CO2 warming that is occurring.We've just finished a 30 year warm cycle,

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-90836332764598611292010-01-05T10:18:00.017Z2010-01-05T13:53:36.019Z

Well, that year just flew by!Didn't get a lot done that I wanted to do. But got a lot of other things done, and things that are in the process of doing, instead.I'm up to my eyeballs in ongoing stuff at the moment - which makes it a bit difficult to comment on 2009 properly, and specifically so with regard to a certain project I'm involved with that just keeps dragging on and on. *gnashing of

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-53799874365522077512009-11-28T20:49:00.006Z2009-11-28T21:18:29.133Z

Check out Vinnie Wilson's showreel.He's looking for more hours on film to go towards his quota for joining the guild. So if you need someone to: set on fire, or throw off a building, drag behind a car, or just kick the crap out of Jackie Chan style, Vince is your man!Enjoy the showreel!(The 2008 showreel and the Year In China showreel are also worth a look see.)You can also visit his website to

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-64181473205840224062009-11-27T08:16:00.008Z2010-04-13T10:35:58.885+01:00

I've just received the finished artwork for the second of my two tarot books, THE YES / NO TAROT ORACLE, and I am extremely happy with it. Jo Spaul is a very accomplished illustrator, you can look at examples of her work on her website, here.And I thought some of you might be interested in my experiences so far while trying to get published.Basically, I've written two books on the Tarot* and have

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-62011641746442241522009-11-25T11:02:00.010Z2009-11-29T10:24:09.613Z

As a writer, you will be feted and courted and asked to achieve the impossible ... the person asking this will promise various things.The question is, if they then delay implementing those promises (for example providing a contract for work they want you to do by such and such a date, on a deferred payment basis - - and then don't even send you the draft version of that contract for discussion /

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-63223899412029127172009-11-24T15:14:00.004Z2009-11-24T15:20:24.927Z

Misfits 4oD has previous episodes available on catchup hereIt's dark and brilliant. If you are unaware of it, go check it out.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-32831467455306868882009-11-24T13:20:00.017Z2009-11-24T14:54:26.490Z

Okay, Halloween is long gone, but I shall tell you a chilling tale of the other night. Okay, it's not chilling at all. It was quite nice. But it reminded me of the time ... and then there was also that other time ...Yeah, I'm a brilliant story teller me, you can see my career is gonna go far - - probably down the nearest drain! LOL.So, the other night. ... Hmm, maybe I better go back aways, to

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-66220012141609854492009-11-23T09:25:00.004Z2009-11-23T09:42:48.983Z

I'm taking a brief procrastination break from the final edit of the second Tarot book, to let you know that Danny Stack has a great post which reminded me about the internet sensation Girl Number 9.So if like me you don't tweet - 'cause face it there are more than enough other ways to procrastinate, or you do but you missed it, then now is the time to check it out.All the episodes are free to

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-44943194700667659762009-11-14T12:07:00.008Z2009-11-14T12:34:41.044Z

Michelle Lipton has a great post discussing what you might want to take into consideration if you decide you really, really do want to be a screenwriter. Or, alternatively, if you already know in your bones that you are a writer, and you think maybe script writing is for you, then you really should read what she has to say. IMO. (click on her name above)There are plenty of other screenwriters out

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-56421710778909825722009-11-10T12:43:00.008Z2009-11-21T09:24:20.380Z

I'm talking about me.How many years has it been since I first saw the Welsh Whore and fell head-over-heels at first sight? Longer than I like to admit, 1994 ... when was that? Been a while.And I haven't clapped eyes on him since 1998.And now, I hear he's out and about again - - and my obession has switched itself from dull glow to fire on the hearth. Luckily it's not back up to full roar, but I

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-40812824391843408012009-11-03T09:35:00.020Z2009-11-03T10:38:00.871Z

Well, I could write all about my current health issues which are impacting on the day-job, in addition to the added stress of the Evi-- Wi-- (erm, I've said waaay too much) . . . the lovely lady my Father loves and dotes upon and won't hear a word said against: my Step Mother, who ... and it is nightmare-ish for all concerned, especially her ... has been diagnosed with a serious form of cancer (

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-36434948466276820442009-10-10T07:54:00.004+01:002009-10-10T08:05:39.848+01:00

It’s that time of year again, when the nights are drawing in and dark o’clock comes earlier and earlier in the evening and hangs around far too long in the morning. You try to ignore the clock and stay snuggled in bed, nesting. (Sadly without the cat – my evil black and midnight Monster was run over last year by some scumbag who doesn’t believe speed limits exist at 3am. I found it very traumatic

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-44849335432017853392009-09-11T08:25:00.003+01:002009-09-11T08:30:18.154+01:00

So, where have I been? ...Holiday, followed by family crisis, discovering facebook, writing, researching, mulling.What am I doing next? More research and mulling, maybe some writing ... unless I procrastinate by getting the rust off the car and all the fun of discovering how to paint bodywork badly, that that involves.In short, sorry about the lack of posts. I'm in hiding for the mo. Back as and

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-39388941292037099692009-08-22T17:02:00.003+01:002009-08-22T17:11:26.343+01:00

FormatIf you've been having a rant about how scripts are supposed to be formatted, you should seriously go and read the above post. Follow the link you lazy writery types!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-49345957064207854542009-08-19T22:13:00.003+01:002009-08-19T22:19:11.887+01:00

Philip Morton is back!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-63254911849715986062009-07-18T08:47:00.003+01:002009-07-18T08:56:20.017+01:00

So how is the film/tv/internet story venue changing?We are currently in the process of changing over to a new business model - from 'scarcity controlled' to experience based 'when you want it, where you want it, how you want it'. Interesting times for anyone in the visual media business.Barrett Garese has an essay on the subject you might find interesting, here.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-45232601152529695062009-07-17T07:09:00.011+01:002009-07-17T08:16:58.131+01:00

Steve has this gem in his current post:"I think the most important thing here is something I've always known but it can be difficult to convince yourself: Making the decision to create is what actually makes the creativity flow. It's not the external thing that many people would like to think. It comes from you and your decision."For years I've convinced myself I can't write poetry unless the

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-57103146579748578742009-07-16T20:33:00.004+01:002009-07-16T20:57:09.694+01:00

rduht [http://www.blogger.com/profile/01217890924368000924] has left linkspam all over my previous posts. ... Well okay, on one post. But I ain't happy.Anyone know how to delete this shit?It's worse than bl**dy seagulls crapping all over the place.**********************************************************************************[UPDATE]It's okay, after I calmed down a bit I worked out how to

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-32923472481697318312009-06-23T12:00:00.009+01:002009-06-24T08:41:44.690+01:00

At what point do we stop worrying?I suspect never. Afterall each rewrite brings something new, more polished, to the table.Okay, so you've found your producer, they like it, they want to make it. They give you notes. You tweek accordingly. They appear happy. It's good. They vanish off to locate funding.Which gives you time to think....And on reflection you know the story can be better.If you rip

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-26277768182071457862009-06-20T09:17:00.007+01:002009-06-20T09:29:55.052+01:00

Not enough dark humour in your life?Check out Phillip Barron's new masterpiece Just For The Record. You can find the trailer on his blog by clicking here.Trailer makes me giggle. Can't wait to see the film!Put the word out, it's gonna be good. :)

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-45804004130891306892009-06-17T06:19:00.008+01:002009-06-17T07:03:55.271+01:00

"Just tell the story." He said knowingly."But -- " I started...He interrupted by capturing me with those lovely brown eyes of his.... You ever had anyone do that to you? Ever had an actor you think is sexy capture you with his eyes? Ever had Bruce Campbell do that to you? It's a pretty amazing experience.Sorry, felt in need of a writing-related gloat. My insecurities must be playing up today.The

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-7480768216021204842009-06-14T06:00:00.013+01:002009-06-14T07:41:44.361+01:00

Go see Drag Me To Hell....N'ah it's by that Spider-Man bloke... ...and it's PG-13**...You are a died in the wool horror fan? Yes?You loved Saw. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (the original) made you shudder delightfully. In short you like a bit of sickness with your horror-high.If you don't already know about Sam Raimi's horror chops, I guess you've never seen the Evil Dead films. Shame on you! (If

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-11070192228277106502009-06-05T14:19:00.021+01:002009-06-17T07:04:26.382+01:00

A.K.A. BLOOD IN THE GUTTERS*.Steve posted recently about creating momentum in story by cutting scenes correctly, in late - out early, contrast the scenes to build conflict, and letting the audience fill in the blanks in order to heighten their investment in the story being told because they have become co-creators in the movie/story process. I definitely agree with all of this. And it is

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-8938548550305402352009-05-31T16:48:00.004+01:002009-06-06T06:57:26.949+01:00

Blimey that was quick! I didn't even have time to catch my breath properly.Phew!Well, at least I can move on to targeting the next corporate victim. ;)

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-59977925438077899162009-05-27T10:54:00.004+01:002009-06-06T06:57:50.557+01:00

Sent off the Tarot book to yet another publisher. So won't wait for the rejection letter, I'll get straight back to the writing.See, I'm learning."Don't wait." is rule number# ...? something. According to ... someone or other professional's blog I read ages ago.Way hey! At least I've learned that much. :)

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-55589193201977343712009-05-25T06:03:00.005+01:002009-06-06T06:58:16.723+01:00

Producer no#3.Another beautiful, muscular shark sliding silently through the water, swimming by on his way to ... somewhere else.He seemed very nice, if rather laconic. When he wanted to cross the threshold / take the relationship further, like a good prostitute I requested a conversation about finances and - - he was never heard from again.I think enough time has passed that I am safe writing /

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-82313036674774904022009-05-24T14:07:00.006+01:002009-05-25T06:20:30.542+01:00

;) Okay, so I ain't dead - but I may as well be for the amount of life that's speeding past full throttle while I waste my time on day to day crap.Sooner I can reduce the hours I spend on the day job the better. - - Which means I need to be earning money from my writing so that I can afford to do that. Which means I need to get the F*** on with it. ...Apply bum to seat.Start typing.Keep typing.*

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-77065284033622797772009-04-25T13:21:00.004+01:002009-04-25T13:31:35.891+01:00

What is the difference between 3/4 and 4/3?If you're me, about one month. -- Yeah I know. Did you really want it to make sense?If you are everybody else (i.e. sane, or mathematically inclined, or just able to cope with the concept of time) the quantity: one and a third, ... or 4/12ths depending on whether you can translate Eleanorese.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-86136283402087301082009-04-24T14:51:00.004+01:002009-04-24T15:16:02.812+01:00

I have just looked at the date, and realised it's nearly May! MAY!CRAP!!!Quarter of the year gone already, and I have done virtually nothing ... well okay the usual procrastination of watching film and TV that us writers like to call "research" - okay, it kinda counts, general absorbtion of story and story telling techniques - but not the focused research of an active project (at least not until

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-57119134304952928602009-04-03T07:39:00.018+01:002009-04-03T12:06:56.236+01:00

Rules1) Put the link of the person who tagged you on your blog.2) Write the rules.3) Mention 6 things or habits of no real importance about you.Well, I haven't officially been tagged, but since Piers tried to nick my brain one time ...Piers and I have 1 unimportant thing in common, and he describes it very well, so I shall lift directly from his blog:I'm cross-dominant.Surprisingly, this isn't a

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-7533120230038574102009-03-22T17:28:00.004Z2009-06-06T06:59:49.823+01:00

I dunno about you, but I love villains. The stories I write need a great villain to counter the hero at every turn - frustrate, annoy, get under their skin.This morning it struck me that I should probably write the Villain's story first since they are the ones with THE PLAN - 8 times out of 10 - and then rewrite that story from the Hero's perspective, as it impacts on the Hero's life. It may take

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-12092529841392091152009-03-11T06:04:00.005Z2009-06-06T07:00:26.582+01:00

Just a mini update on The Grim, since many of you (okay, Racicot) seem interested. :)Well, a brief note on the events around Christmas...If you've been paying attention, you'll remember that Producer No.1 loves this screenplay and wants to make it. Hooray! He showed it to the production company he works for - lets call them Production Company A - and they too loved it, initially ... and then

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-21151463040443874962009-03-06T08:18:00.004Z2009-03-06T08:33:07.782Z

Ooh-er, what a title. That'll take some living up to.......But luckily Alex Epstein has already written the post for me! ;)There's a link to Paul Graham's website under "creative types" in the side bar. He's definitely worth checking out. A lot of his advice on business startup type things either applies directly to life as a self-employed screenwriter, or gives an excellent metaphor for the

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-85104270430355187172009-02-24T08:03:00.008Z2009-02-24T08:35:36.707Z

Well, I'm de-stressing a bit ... possibly I'm just getting used to living in chaos, but mostly because it turns out I have a knack for blowing up computers. ;)*rolls eyes*I think it's actually because the hormones are kicking in - I'm one of three women in an office of over 100 men. Lucy would love it! And troubleshooting computers is turning out to be a bit more fun than I thought as well. So

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-51743063765720560262009-02-14T11:23:00.003Z2009-02-14T11:36:59.264Z

Life, can upon occasion be very frustrating.Changing jobs, impending change of car, and a whole lot of personal things I'm not going to go into here are all conspiring to cause me stress.I am however managing to write in the little spare time I have - in between researching how to make computers explode. :) ... Some of the writing is even readable. :)*rolls eyes*Feeling unsettled really doesn't

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-9259392986352012532009-01-27T10:35:00.018Z2009-01-27T12:35:45.455Z

Firstly, I have to say BLECH!I've been doing really well in the limited amount of time I have to maintain actually writing every day. So Hoorah! ... Except for the last two days. *rolls eyes* Blech.As blogged previously, I am "at risk of redundancy" in the remaining job, working as a telephone monkey. Yeah, it is as thrilling as it sounds. - - However, my employers in their wisdom have offered me

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-64045761780662787112009-01-17T12:12:00.007Z2009-01-17T13:42:24.247Z

So, after I was made redundant from the factory job I thought I was going to be okay financially for a bit, at least until the end of January ... HOWEVERHowever, my main job has just informed me that they have lost their contract with a company that I was handling sales and service enquiries for, and that I am now "at risk" of redundancy. Deep joy.... No immediate panic though, as they are

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-16622592525835703182009-01-17T09:37:00.017Z2009-01-17T14:04:25.737Z

As we all do, I started the year with good intentions, I had a writing regime in place ... I even managed to stick to it for about 9 months, more or less. After that the year was pretty much lost to the chaos of the day jobs taking over, although I did still manage a fair bit of writing despite that.So writing regime, failed. Darn.I was going to rewrite my fantasy screenplay - failed. Did a bit

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-69270755327640797842009-01-02T08:13:00.004Z2009-01-02T08:17:47.984Z

...Back soonish.... oh yeah, and A HAPPY CRIMBO / NEW YEAR TO ALL!

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-50617411591081916272008-12-06T06:00:00.005Z2008-12-06T06:41:42.392Z

Working every hour there is has managed to pay the bills so far. But, it is physically draining. - - And then about 3 weeks ago I finally exhausted the tank and I've been running on empty ever since. ... Which was kind of okay; with Christmas coming up I was due two weeks off from one of my jobs, so that would have been a nice restful break. I could have stoked the furnaces and then got right

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-87500727343801651702008-11-29T08:31:00.005Z2008-11-29T08:58:10.715Z

If you're looking at your story and having a bit of a mare, you might want to check out these posts from the scribosphere:Phillip Barron on the rewrite process.DMc on What Happened, What Will Happen, and why the Why It Happened is a big mistake.And John August has several: This and This and This amongst many others.There was a long old post on the subject somewhere that I've been trying to find .

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-52977457075615906412008-11-29T08:27:00.003Z2008-11-29T08:30:40.853Z

The American collaboration screenplay has hit a slight snag. The story is being uncooperative.I'm looking at what I want in the rewrite, and the effing thing is laughing at me!Grrrrrrrrr.Have no fear. I shall pummel it into shape. I just need to work out the best angle of attack. :)

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-49296646992334558242008-11-17T07:51:00.008Z2009-06-06T06:53:30.080+01:00

... is universally a bad idea. Aside from the whole turning blue, keeling over, and waking up with a bunch of strangers staring at you worriedly thing. - - That's normal. Bunch of strangers staring at me worriedly happens every day*. Virtually everyone I meet or pass on the street reacts like that. - - Aside from that, there's the whole time wasting aspect to it (which could be classed as

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-86044572706227477382008-11-06T06:19:00.013Z2009-06-06T06:55:03.816+01:00

The production company who love my screenplay ... indications are that after the rewrite, not so much.So what changed? I followed their notes, it's a much stronger story and Producer No#1 is still very keen, but it seems to have cooled down a bit behind the scenes. So why is that? Afterall, it is essentially the same script with some tweaks. - - I think I have an inkling. Although before you read

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-38064375557208035902008-10-26T07:26:00.004Z2008-10-26T07:32:28.763Z

An extra hour in bed today! Woo-hoo!Or it would have been, if I hadn't woken up at silly o'clock to discover an email waiting for me and got on line to discuss a writing project with my American co-writers. *rolls eyes* :)Still, means I get to start day-job type work an hour later than normal, so that's a bonus! LOL

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-53102846453667813952008-10-13T10:54:00.004+01:002009-06-06T06:56:00.607+01:00

Another rejection on the Tarot book. *sigh* I suspect finding a home for it is not going to be a doddle, if memory serves from all the leg work I had to put in before I found it the house of collapsing cards last time.Oh well. Onwards and upwards.

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-6549186720418965392008-10-05T20:00:00.016+01:002009-06-06T06:56:57.332+01:00

... another door gets cranked open wider.The Grim has lured another producer out of the woodwork.So now there's two of them circling the script at a distance, like sharks around a baited hook.I don't know if either of them will bite. So far they're just looking and nibbling on the chum....Pressure's building. Eek!I'd better get back to the keyboard. ...What does it all mean? Not a lot. They could

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Where does all the time go?

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Apparently a verbal agreement is not worth the paper it is printed on.Yeah, okay, we all know this. I know this.But being the publishing business, I assumed a verbal agreement to publish a book was just that, an agreement to publish a book. - - The book. - - The book that I've just spent an age working on.I realise in the film industry, as a writer, you get smoke blown up your arse all the time

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Scotland was great. You should all visit!Aberdeen was particularly fine. The granite city has everything on offer* including glorious long golden sandy beaches which are almost empty -- all the kids are indoors playing on their Wii's or something. The nutters. (*think of it, it's there - except maybe camel racing? But they could. Business opportunity for some fearless soul!) It even has some

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Hmm.This can't be right. They say they like it. It has potential, but needs work in some areas - - as all scripts do. They'll be discussing it this week and then they'll get back to me.It must be a wind up. ... Or they're insane. ... Or my plan of beating all the other screenplays out of the competition by getting there first has worked! (Because while I have the delusion that I am good, I'll be

Eleanorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09371827413606542063noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3760103355644191957.post-54060215177427943752008-08-23T08:55:00.005+01:002009-06-06T07:17:56.057+01:00

Phillip Barron's blog is so f**king entertaining and inspiring, I ignored common sense and responded to an advert on mandy.com which requested a synopsis and logline for a supernatural horror script. I have one of those! I thought. You may remember my feedback regarding The Grim? "It's not ready yet!" A unanimous verdict. Rewrite definitely required!And seduced by the ease of email, I gayly sent

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When my Fairy Godmother (A.K.A. The Fairy God-Cat) cursed me at birth she didn't mess about. Those Three "Gifts" she gave me were the ones that any sane person dreads:1) WRITING2) PROCRASTINATION3) BOUNDLESS OPTIMISMIndividually, not so bad you might think. But as a combination quite capable of destroying the mind and soul of the fainthearted. Luckily I have the heart of an ox. I keep it pickled

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One of the concepts in Zen is Don't Know Mind. Powerful stuff it is, ... or isn't, ... or heck, do you even care?But I have just realised I should maybe be applying it to the way I've been (successfully procrastinating by) trying very very very hard to learn this whole screenplay 3 act structure malarky for a fairly long time now. Quite a revelation, and mostly thanks to Mr Martell and his

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