Scottish Screenwriters - For everyone in Scotland interested in screenwriting

For everyone in Scotland interested in screenwriting

Now with regular meetings in Glasgow and Edinburgh, this is the group to network with, develop your ideas, and workshop your script.

All members will have one week from registering to add a photo, of themselves, to their Profile.

Forum

The Kindle Adventure

Started by Ron Aberdeen. Last reply by Gavin Sinclair Jan 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Oscar Nominated Screenplays to Download.

Started by Jerry Brannigan Jan 19. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Glasgow Short Film Festival

Started by Jerry Brannigan Jan 11. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Selling a Spec Screenplay

Started by Ron Aberdeen Jan 11. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Can you help?

Started by Ronnie Mackintosh. Last reply by Ronnie Mackintosh Jan 9. 8 Replies 1 Like

Independent Producer looking to collaberate.

Started by Cleo McCann. Last reply by Cleo McCann Jan 3. 7 Replies 0 Likes

Happy New Year!

Started by John McShane. Last reply by Gerry Byron Dec 31, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

First ten pages feedback offer

Started by Helen Bang Dec 15, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Script-Reading day

Started by Gerry Byron. Last reply by Keith Storrier Dec 6, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like

Ken Russell

Started by John McShane Nov 28, 2011. 0 Replies 2 Likes

BAFTA Guru

Started by Jerry Brannigan. Last reply by Joe McArdle Nov 23, 2011. 3 Replies 1 Like

Great lecture by screenwriter of Gladiator, Shadowlands, Elizabeth the Golden Age...

Started by Helen Bang. Last reply by Joe McArdle Nov 22, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like

Thinking of a career in screenwriting?

Started by Jerry Brannigan Nov 22, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

TV Plays?

Started by Stephen McAteer. Last reply by Jerry Brannigan Nov 12, 2011. 7 Replies 0 Likes

The power of words.

Started by Ron Aberdeen Nov 11, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Websites We Like

Up to the minute news and reviews on everything to do with film. Most importantly for us, downloadable scripts!

http://www.ropeofsilicon.com

A 'must visit' site for all screenwriters. Contains details of all BBC writing initiatives as well as scripts, opportunities and other writing resources.

www.bbc.co.uk/writersroom

As well as info about the many things BAFTA Scotland are involved in, there are weekly screenings and free entry to Cineworld Mon-Thu. Student membership only £30.00!
www.baftascotland.co.uk

And NEW especially for Screenwriters,
http://www.bafta.org/access-all-areas/screenwriting/

www.writersguild.org.uk

Many thanks to Shooting People for giving our members 33% discount to join by clicking here.
www.shootingpeople.org

www.playwrightsstudio.co.uk

www.creativescotland.com

Helpful places

www.writingtreatments.com

www.imdb.com

Adrian's "Making It As A Screenwriter" is available here - invaluable.
www.meadkerr.com

www.zoetrope.com

www.scriptangel.co.uk

Magazines
On-line versions of the magazines, subscription or registration required for full features.

www.variety.com

Free registration for access to some features, or £29/yr for full membership (you have to get to the very final payment page before the fee is revealed!).
www.twelvepoint.com

www.moviescopemag.com

Software

Free screenwriting software -
New Screenwriting Suite from Adobe, looks very good - if anyone already uses any of these, please let us know.
https://story.adobe.com/

This new version is excellent and is highly recommended, and free. Has an easy to use PDF converter to allow you to send files in PDF format.

www.celtx.com

Not so free screenwriting software, but the industry standard.
www.finaldraft.com

Free online storage space, never again worry about hard drive crashes -
www.dropbox.com

If you have a Website you like and think it should be included here, please send one of us the details. Jerry / John

Events

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Minds of Glass - Screening

February 4, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm – GTAC (Glasgow Theatre and Arts Collective)
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Screenwriting for Beginners at The Grosvenor Cafe

February 6, 2012 at 7pm to March 26, 2012 at 9pm – Grosvenor Cafe
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First Steps in Screenwriting

February 11, 2012 at 10pm to February 12, 2012 at 4:30pm – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
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Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.

February 13, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm – Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)
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Glasgow Film Festival

February 16, 2012 to February 26, 2012 – GFT, CCA, Arches and other venues throughout the city
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Latest Activity

Short Film Screenings of Write Camera Action! Short Script Competition Winners at CCA

March 1, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm

Short Film Screenings of Write Camera Action! Short Script Competition Winners 2011and Short Script Competition Launch 2012 1st March 2012 at the CCA, Glasgow Write Camera Action! is now OPEN to RESERVE TICKETS for the SCREENINGS of last years joint WCA! Winning Short Script productions, Your Number's Up and Cloud Nine, and the finalist script associate produced, The Waster. There will also be a Q & A with the Writers, Directors, Producers and some of the lead cast. PLUS we launch the…See More

Event posted by Cheryl Belcourt 15 hours ago

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Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA. at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

February 13, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm

We are very pleased to announce that this evening we are showing the feature film, A Mug's Game.A Mug's Game is Produced, Directed and Written by Joe McArdle and is Joe's second feature film.Following the screening there will be a short Q&A with Joe and perhaps other members of the Cast & Crew.http://www.mcardlemedia.com/amugsgame/Unfortunately we won't have time to do our usual workshopping of scripts but if there is…See More

Janet Webster is attending Jerry Brannigan's event Thursday

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John McGlade is now a member of Scottish Screenwriters Tuesday

Welcome Them!

Joe McArdle commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

Hi Jerry, In some ways that is true. For legal purposes it is a McArdle Media limited production. However, it has been workshopped a few times at meetings and individuals from the group have contributed at every stage.

Jan 24

Eula Wilkin and Heather Hill joined Scottish Screenwriters Jan 23

John McShane left a comment for Heather Hill

Welcome aboard, Heather. Please upload a photo of yourself asap. Check out the diary on the homepage for any events which may interest you. John

Jan 23

Jerry Brannigan commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

I think it's fair to say Joe, that Scottish Screenwriters as such, haven't had a great deal of input into this production. I do know that you did put together a panel / team of writers to help with the development process and this is one…

Jan 23

Keiron Nicholson commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

Thanks for that Joe, looking forward to meeting you and seeing the film!

Jan 23

Minds of Glass - Screening at GTAC (Glasgow Theatre and Arts Collective)

February 4, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm

Screening of the low budget feature film Minds of Glass starring Chris Summers, Natalie Clark and the late Bill Murdoch... Accompanied by drinks and nibbles.See More

Joe McArdle and Joe Cleland are attending Ryan Hendrick's event Jan 23

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Joe McArdle commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

Hi Keiron, I'm sure you'll enjoy the night. Scottish Screenwriters have given me feedback at every stage of the development process of the script/film. I'm sure the informal feedback will continue in the bar afterwards.…

Jan 23

Keiron Nicholson commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

Great! Looking forward to it.

Jan 22

Lesley Dickson is now a member of Scottish Screenwriters Jan 22

Welcome Them!

Jerry Brannigan commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

That's absolutely fine Keiron, this won't be a usual meeting in that we won't have time for workshopping, but you'll get a good idea of what we (try) and do.

Jan 22

Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA. at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

February 13, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm

Joe Cleland, Keiron Nicholson, Adriana Polito and another member are attending Jerry Brannigan's event Jan 22

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Keiron Nicholson commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

I haven't been to a meeting before and don't have anything to workshop etc. - I'd just like to come along and meet people and see how things work, is that OK? Sounds like this would be a good one if I get to see a member film!

Jan 22

Ro J Goodwin left a comment for David Goodall

Good to connect here, David! We should chat soon. Cheeers, Ro

Jan 21

Minds of Glass - Screening at GTAC (Glasgow Theatre and Arts Collective)

February 4, 2012 from 6:30pm to 10pm

Screening of the low budget feature film Minds of Glass starring Chris Summers, Natalie Clark and the late Bill Murdoch... Accompanied by drinks and nibbles.See More

miriam dokotliver might attend Ryan Hendrick's event Jan 21

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Gavin Sinclair replied to Ron Aberdeen's discussion 'The Kindle Adventure'

Ron, Thought you might be interested that I enrolled one of my books in Kindle Select. One of the things this lets you do is offer your book as a free download as a promotion on a limited number of days. I did this today and already got about…

Jan 21

Jerry Brannigan commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

And James McIvor won't get in if he hasn't added a profile photo!

Jan 21

Jerry Brannigan commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters GLASGOW Meeting. 13th Feb. CCA.'

As Joe expects to have a very good attendance from his Cast & Crew. I have to ask all members here to confirm their attendance by clicking the RSVP box, this will guarantee your place.

Jan 21

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Blogs We Like

Check out Aaron Anderson's blog at http://www.scriptdoctor.co.uk

A great Blog from James Moran,with lots of advice for all aspiring screenwriters.

James Moran Blog

Lucy V Hay - we were going to add another box with lots of basic formatting information for those new to screenwriting, but Lucy has already done it brilliantly.
www.lucyvee.blogspot.com

Danny Stack - Working Screenwriter and set up the Red Planet Competition along with Tony Jordan. Hugely informative, make a point of looking through his 'best of' series.
www.scriptwritingintheuk.co.uk/

Stephen Hoover, USA - Explains the hierarchy of Televison and Film Production and why it takes 10 years to become a professional screenwriter.
www.wagstaffnet.blogspot.com

Michelle Lipton - More for new writers from a freelance writer for film and radio. 1st page lists 10 Reasons to Love Writing, Entertaining.
www.michellelipton.wordpress.com

Jason Arnopp - A very busy screenwriter with experience in all formats, tells of his own experiences in writing for Dr Who and feature film projects.
www.jasonarnopp.blogspot.com

Laura Anderson - "Thoughts & Things" from a Writer, Script Reader/Editor and Screen Academy Graduate.
www.missread.blogspot.com

The bitter script reader. USA - A Hollywood Script Reader advises writers on how to go about making his job easier.
www.thebitterscriptreader.blogspot.com

Very interesting and varied contributions from members of the Writers Guild.
www.writersguild.blogspot.com

and, a similar site from the USA.
www.filmindustrybloggers.com

and if all of this wasn't enough, a list of writers with blogs - you could be in here for a long time.
http://www.scribomatic.com/

If you have a Blog you like and think it should be included here, please send one of us the details. Jerry / John

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