Scottish Screenwriters

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.

     

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Dying Light

Started by John McShane yesterday. 0 Replies

Movie Money - new magazine and website

Started by Helen Bang May 18. 0 Replies

A blog you might want to check out

Started by Helen Bang. Last reply by Helen Bang May 18. 1 Reply

Top 25 screenwriting blogs

Started by Helen Bang May 16. 0 Replies

Got a great comedy feature?

Started by Helen Bang May 15. 0 Replies

Superpower?

Started by Steven Lorimer. Last reply by James Campbell May 13. 11 Replies

How many members have completed a feature film script?

Started by JLBatista. Last reply by Gerry Byron May 10. 12 Replies

Fresh and innovative suggestions for the group wanted ....

Started by Jerry Brannigan. Last reply by Gerry Byron May 10. 7 Replies

Scriptdoctoring piece in the HR

Started by Hyan. Last reply by JLBatista May 9. 1 Reply

Feature film or TV pilot? What to write for your spec script

Started by Helen Bang May 8. 0 Replies

Meet the reader: On sluglines and other matters

Started by Helen Bang May 3. 0 Replies

Writing mistakes you don't want to make - Yvonne Grace blog

Started by Helen Bang May 3. 0 Replies

Intern opportunity Bang2Write

Started by Helen Bang Apr 28. 0 Replies

How long does it take to finish a script?

Started by Helen Bang Apr 26. 0 Replies

Prop Call

Started by John Samuel Savage Apr 25. 0 Replies

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

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John McShane posted a discussion

Dying Light

I was delighted this week to be invited to the premiere of Dying Light in Greenock. This clever and stylish horror movie was made with a Lottery grant and an amateur crew. Amateur, that is in the sense that they do not yet make a full time living from the screen industry, but no way amateur in their approach or skills. This is a terrific movie; try to catch it somewhere.They also made two shorts: The Janny and Dirt. These were also great little films. What's next? Check out: …See More
yesterday
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Bob WInton is now a member of Scottish Screenwriters
yesterday
Welcome Them!
Anne Flynn is attending Jerry Brannigan's event

Scottish Screenwriters Glasgow Meeting Monday 10th June at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

June 10, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
I am delighted to say that author, screenwriter and tutor, Marc Pye, will be our guest tonight.Marc has written three short films, all screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.  His television work includes High Rd, The Bill, Holby Blue, Echo Beach, The Royal, Waterloo Rd, Moving On, Doctors, Holby City, and Eastenders. Marc wrote the feature Act of Grace.Currently he is writing for Eastenders and his film, Between Weathers, is in post-production.This is a rare opportunity to hear…See More
Tuesday
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Profile Iconeddie mcfadden and alex cathcart are attending Jerry Brannigan's event

Scottish Screenwriters Glasgow Meeting Monday 10th June at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

June 10, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
I am delighted to say that author, screenwriter and tutor, Marc Pye, will be our guest tonight.Marc has written three short films, all screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.  His television work includes High Rd, The Bill, Holby Blue, Echo Beach, The Royal, Waterloo Rd, Moving On, Doctors, Holby City, and Eastenders. Marc wrote the feature Act of Grace.Currently he is writing for Eastenders and his film, Between Weathers, is in post-production.This is a rare opportunity to hear…See More
May 19
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Helen Bang posted discussions
May 18
Helen Bang replied to Helen Bang's discussion A blog you might want to check out
"He's currently running a competition to win a book of interviews with top screenwriters. The competition is: you have to make up a competition. Closing date 24 May. Details on his website."
May 18
Kirsty MacInnes is now a member of Scottish Screenwriters
May 16
Welcome Them!
Helen Bang posted a discussion

Top 25 screenwriting blogs

More blogs to check out:http://www.screenwritingspark.com/top-25-screenwriting-blogs/See More
May 16
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Helen Bang posted a discussion

Got a great comedy feature?

This from Lucy Hay's blog:MessageBang2writers+…See More
May 15
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Jerry Brannigan commented on Jerry Brannigan's event 'Scottish Screenwriters Glasgow Meeting Monday 13th May'
"On behalf for all those who managed along, I'd like to give a huge thanks to Jim for such and interesting and engaging insight into the world of a professional screenwriter. Jim is obviously someone who cares passionately about his craft and…"
May 15
christina littleson is attending Jerry Brannigan's event

Scottish Screenwriters Glasgow Meeting Monday 10th June at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

June 10, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
I am delighted to say that author, screenwriter and tutor, Marc Pye, will be our guest tonight.Marc has written three short films, all screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.  His television work includes High Rd, The Bill, Holby Blue, Echo Beach, The Royal, Waterloo Rd, Moving On, Doctors, Holby City, and Eastenders. Marc wrote the feature Act of Grace.Currently he is writing for Eastenders and his film, Between Weathers, is in post-production.This is a rare opportunity to hear…See More
May 14
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Jamey Claffey is now a member of Scottish Screenwriters
May 14
Welcome Them!
Gerry Byron commented on Alex J. Anderson's blog post Can Scottish screenwriters help set up critique groups
"JL we are considering using 'Google Hangout' to allow distant memebers to participate in reviews. Coming soon..."
May 14
Gerry Byron commented on Alex J. Anderson's blog post Can Scottish screenwriters help set up critique groups
"Obviously at the physical meetings we can review 10 pages at a time, which is useful but not address the scope of a full feature script. As I have pointed out before, another route is to join athe well known peer-review sites, such as zoetrope.com…"
May 14
James Campbell replied to Steven Lorimer's discussion Superpower?
"That's up to you. Give it to him as a mythological talisman, like Arthur's sword. Make him earn it, and have it bestowed on him by the powers-that-be as a reward, like The Force. Give it to him as a familial trait of a lineage he…"
May 13
Steven Lorimer replied to Steven Lorimer's discussion Superpower?
"You've missed the point completely. Harry potter is a wizard but he exists in a universe where wizards are real. wolverine is a mutant in a world where mutants exist. neo has the powers to bend reality but he exists in a computer simulation.…"
May 13
James Campbell replied to Steven Lorimer's discussion Superpower?
"For me the telekinesis was the most interesting thing about the film because it presented a big moral fork in the road for the boy. The time travel assassinations were a nice high concept idea which got the bums on the seats, but it had been done…"
May 13
Steven Lorimer replied to Steven Lorimer's discussion Superpower?
"Thanks for all the feedback everyone but I feel you are missing my point. thank you eddie. i was actually about to mention looper as an example of EXACTLY what i'm talking about. What could have otherwise been a very clever film was ruined by…"
May 12
Irene McCall might attend Jerry Brannigan's event

Scottish Screenwriters Glasgow Meeting Monday 10th June at Centre for Contemporary Art (CCA)

June 10, 2013 from 7pm to 9pm
I am delighted to say that author, screenwriter and tutor, Marc Pye, will be our guest tonight.Marc has written three short films, all screened at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.  His television work includes High Rd, The Bill, Holby Blue, Echo Beach, The Royal, Waterloo Rd, Moving On, Doctors, Holby City, and Eastenders. Marc wrote the feature Act of Grace.Currently he is writing for Eastenders and his film, Between Weathers, is in post-production.This is a rare opportunity to hear…See More
May 12
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eddie mcfadden replied to Steven Lorimer's discussion Superpower?
"There's nothing wrong with him having a superpower, as long as it's clearly established why and becomes an integral part of the plot. I enjoyed the Bruce Willis film Looper very much, but one of the things that was wrong with it (for me)…"
May 12
 
 
 

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Blogs We Like

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.
dannystack.blogspot.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


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/

http://gointothestory.blcklst.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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