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Viewing comments for Chapter 83 "Tears Turn To Laughter"The story about three women who need to make money
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Comment from Walu Feral
G'day Alexis. Lovely work mate. How exciting is this project, did you tell me you had a producer? Or has this just happened? Whichever way I am so happy for you. I knew from the first time I read this book that it was quality stuff....
"LAURA (V.O.)" what is V.O.?
Well done. Cheers Fez
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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G'day Alexis. Lovely work mate. How exciting is this project, did you tell me you had a producer? Or has this just happened? Whichever way I am so happy for you. I knew from the first time I read this book that it was quality stuff....
"LAURA (V.O.)" what is V.O.?
Well done. Cheers Fez
Comment Written 01-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 02-Aug-2015
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Lol, it means voice over. I'll make sure I put it in my notes for the next one. Love Ya! Alexis xxx
Comment from Annette Gulliver
Hi Alexis - Firstly, let me congratulate you on being approached to have your book made into a film. This would be every writer's dream come true.
Now, I can honestly say, that I have no idea about writing a script for a screenplay, but to me, yours is very easy to read, and picture the settings and your characters. I must have missed your first post of the script but have caught up to date now. I think you are very brave to venture forth with this project.
I wish you the best of luck -
Annette
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2015
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Hi Alexis - Firstly, let me congratulate you on being approached to have your book made into a film. This would be every writer's dream come true.
Now, I can honestly say, that I have no idea about writing a script for a screenplay, but to me, yours is very easy to read, and picture the settings and your characters. I must have missed your first post of the script but have caught up to date now. I think you are very brave to venture forth with this project.
I wish you the best of luck -
Annette
Comment Written 01-Aug-2015
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2015
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Not brave, just practical! It's actually not that hard, especially if your book has as much dialogue as mine. It's the reverse of writing prose. No showing, only telling when someone moves or responds in a certain way, so the director knows what they should be doing. Personally, I'm really enjoying the journey!
Alexis xxx
Comment from cercie
Alexis my son who has studied script writing was impressed with your script.
He says it is much harder than just writing a story,
I am impressed
hugs
Chris
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2015
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Alexis my son who has studied script writing was impressed with your script.
He says it is much harder than just writing a story,
I am impressed
hugs
Chris
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2015
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That means a lot to me, Chris. I know it will take a while to make it as professional as it has to be, but I'm certainly enjoying the experience! Alexis xxx
Comment from wordsfromsue
I hope Laura's calling me. I could use a glass of wine right about now. :-) Getting the groceries home sounds hideously hard, so I think you did well laying out that scene. And the cashier's rude counting of the vouchers. Cow!
Good job laying out the scenes!
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2015
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I hope Laura's calling me. I could use a glass of wine right about now. :-) Getting the groceries home sounds hideously hard, so I think you did well laying out that scene. And the cashier's rude counting of the vouchers. Cow!
Good job laying out the scenes!
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 03-Aug-2015
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Lol, I know the feeling! When this actually happened to me, I was mortified at the amount of time it took to count out the vouchers. I'm sure the cashier was having a laugh at my expense! Thank you for the wonderful six, Sue. I know how precious they are! Alexis xxx
Comment from jpduck
Hi Alexis,
I have reluctantly decided that I won't review your TV scripts. I really feel it would be totally wrong for me to 'review' something posted in a genre which I know nothing about. I do hope this doesn't irritate or offend you; this is certainly not intended. I do wish you the very best of luck with it; if the quality of resarch is a factor, then it sounds as if you should be home and dry.
Adrian
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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Hi Alexis,
I have reluctantly decided that I won't review your TV scripts. I really feel it would be totally wrong for me to 'review' something posted in a genre which I know nothing about. I do hope this doesn't irritate or offend you; this is certainly not intended. I do wish you the very best of luck with it; if the quality of resarch is a factor, then it sounds as if you should be home and dry.
Adrian
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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I'm sorry to hear that, Adrian, although respect you for being so honest. I'm not looking for any advice on scriptwriting because a professional scriptwriter will be checking it all out before my presentation to the BBC in September. I'm purely using FS as a motivational tool to make me write two or three scenes a day, and get my pals to make suggestions re dialogue or unnecessary detail. I'm sure, given your history in theatre, and the fact you've read LTD at least one and a half times, reviewing this version could be quite difficult. Thank you so much with your help thus far - I will be back at the Bedford on Sunday!
With hugs and thanks,
Alexis xxx
Comment from Margaret Snowdon
all seems fine with this, alexis.
It reads well and presentation looks
good.
KAREN and JENNY are sitting on the sofa in the living room[,](;) the other people at the party are standing in groups around the room - semi-colon
margaret
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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all seems fine with this, alexis.
It reads well and presentation looks
good.
KAREN and JENNY are sitting on the sofa in the living room[,](;) the other people at the party are standing in groups around the room - semi-colon
margaret
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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Thank you for catching that, Margaret. It's attention to detail like that I was looking for! Alexis xxx
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
I think you did a great job. I have trouble reading plays let alone writing them, but this was easy to follow.
How did you find/meet a film producer? Sounds very exciting! :)
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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I think you did a great job. I have trouble reading plays let alone writing them, but this was easy to follow.
How did you find/meet a film producer? Sounds very exciting! :)
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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Via LinkedIn, the social media business network. I now have 350 plus contacts in the film and publishing industry, and got a couple of responses when I put out a few feelers. Still early days, but I've also had loads of wonderful advice from people in the industry. Write it yourself! was the advice I was given, so I'm going exactly that before my first presentation mid-September. The funny thing is, I'm loving it!
Alexis xxx
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Great! You're good at it too. :)
Comment from Ulla
Alexis have no more sixes so five it is. I really do enjoy reading this in such a different format and you are right, I can just imagine to see it on the screen. Just one thing: I am terrible ignorant, but what does INT. stand for? I've had a few guesses but they don't seem right. Looking forward to next post. Ulla xxx
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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Alexis have no more sixes so five it is. I really do enjoy reading this in such a different format and you are right, I can just imagine to see it on the screen. Just one thing: I am terrible ignorant, but what does INT. stand for? I've had a few guesses but they don't seem right. Looking forward to next post. Ulla xxx
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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No matter about the six, Ulla. Your reviews and support are what I enjoy most. INT. stands for interior (EXT. for exterior) You have to state either or at the start of every scene, along with the location and whether it is day, night or evening. Hopefully, you've brought the audience up to speed if a specific time is required. I have now added an explanation to my opening notes thanks to you!
Alexis xxx
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Got it. Thanks a lot. Ulla xxx
Comment from Curly Girly
Well done, it looks good to me. In the past I have tried to copy and paste bullet points into the FS box and it does not work. I wish Tom would update it!
Nicole
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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Well done, it looks good to me. In the past I have tried to copy and paste bullet points into the FS box and it does not work. I wish Tom would update it!
Nicole
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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I'm getting there, but there is so much to learn. The version on here is different to the 'real' thing, but I wanted to make it as simple as possible for easy reading. Everyone's input has been so helpful - and saying it looks good inspires me to battle on. Thank You!
Alexis xxx
Comment from G.B. Smith
Hey there sweet Lady
I loved this chapter enough to award the allusive 6th star. I want to learn script writing. I have a Christian Novel we're trying to get made into a movie. I liked this a lot
Bear
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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Hey there sweet Lady
I loved this chapter enough to award the allusive 6th star. I want to learn script writing. I have a Christian Novel we're trying to get made into a movie. I liked this a lot
Bear
Comment Written 30-Jul-2015
reply by the author on 31-Jul-2015
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It's a lot easier than I thought it would be, although I'm sure a proper scriptwriter could rip huge holes in it! Basically, I just cut and paste the original, and 'weed' it leaving out all POV and character thoughts. The descriptions of scene and action are then reduced to two or three sentences between each cut. Bless you for the elusive six, Bear. You how much I appreciate it! Alexis xxx
