urban.spaceman Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 Curious if there’s any FTers out there who’s into writing? I mean it could be anything - blogging, travel, journalism, creative writing etc. Any discipline for any platform. Could be at any stage too - you might just have a shitton of notes and not know what to do with them or have something written and need advice on publishing/producing. I’ve written 3 screenplays and am determined to get into the industry this year. So I thought I’d start this thread to see if there’s anyone else who writes anything and could do with a thread for encouragement or distraction. Cheers.
RoboFox Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 8 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: Curious if there’s any FTers out there who’s into writing? I mean it could be anything - blogging, travel, journalism, creative writing etc. Any discipline for any platform. Could be at any stage too - you might just have a shitton of notes and not know what to do with them or have something written and need advice on publishing/producing. I’ve written 3 screenplays and am determined to get into the industry this year. So I thought I’d start this thread to see if there’s anyone else who writes anything and could do with a thread for encouragement or distraction. Cheers. Just what writers need, another thread and reason to procrastinate! A big part of my job is to copywrite. I write scripts and treatments pretty much every day. I've also made short films in the past, although more in a production or directorial capacity. As much as I'd like to, I don't think I'd ever get around to penning a screenplay. I'm spread too thinly across my various half-arsed hobbies to commit wholly to it. Ever had any interest in your work?
leicsmac Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 Lots of different projects in progress and I've written blog entries for a small US spacetravel-related foundation, but only one really big project completed, a nonfiction manuscript. Wouldn't mind trying to publish it but I'v been sitting on it for years between editing-related procrastination and insecurity at thinking it's not worth publishing because everyone will think it's shit.
urban.spaceman Posted 19 February 2019 Author Posted 19 February 2019 27 minutes ago, RoboFox said: Just what writers need, another thread and reason to procrastinate! A big part of my job is to copywrite. I write scripts and treatments pretty much every day. I've also made short films in the past, although more in a production or directorial capacity. As much as I'd like to, I don't think I'd ever get around to penning a screenplay. I'm spread too thinly across my various half-arsed hobbies to commit wholly to it. Ever had any interest in your work? I desperately need to procrasitnate right now! Short breaks help me get back to work! I’ve entered a few competitions but not really had much success there (but then there’s so many entries they only read the first 10 pages). I entered ScriptShadow’s top 250 amateur scripts competition 3 years ago (screenwriting blogger) and made the ‘almost top 25’ list (mine’s called Itchy Feet). I’ve got a few more script ideas up my sleeve but I want to actually make stuff before I do them. (Hoping to get involved with some shorts this year too) Preparing a submission for tomorrow to a BAFTA competition, so I’m having to find my best 10 pages and edit the shit out of them while also writing a treatment (which I find terrifying). I suppose that’s why I opened the thread up for all disciplines - I love writing in script format but have no desire/competence writing prose!
Guest Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 I've written a few books, won a couple of awards back in the 90's. Haven't done anything for ages but probably will again in the future, sometime.
Trav Le Bleu Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 I used to be a journalist for the Northampton Journal and the Leicestershire Business Journal (same group - lots of crossover) but the pay was poor and there was little room for independent input (the articles were essentially paid for space, you had to be positive, regardless of your personal opinion). It kind of killed my joy of writing, because before then I'd written two novels, both of which I submitted for publication with no success. I think being accepted for publication is very hit and miss. I've read lots of bestselling books which I've thought I could write better (I'm looking at you Dan Brown) and then you get celebrities in other fields clogging up the market, whose books probably wouldn't sell half as well if they weren't who they are. Vexing! I still get lots of ideas for stories though. A few years ago I adapted the Cinderella story for a radio play we did on the online radio station I used to DJ for. I think it would hold up well against stuff that is professionally done. Right now I'm working on a short (25 mins) film for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. My wife is profoundly deaf, so it's a black and white, silent film noir comedy. Almost finished shooting with the help of friends and family, it's been fun and stressful in equal measure. But apart from that, I haven't a creative bone in my body.
RoboFox Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 1 hour ago, urban.spaceman said: I desperately need to procrasitnate right now! Short breaks help me get back to work! I’ve entered a few competitions but not really had much success there (but then there’s so many entries they only read the first 10 pages). I entered ScriptShadow’s top 250 amateur scripts competition 3 years ago (screenwriting blogger) and made the ‘almost top 25’ list (mine’s called Itchy Feet). I’ve got a few more script ideas up my sleeve but I want to actually make stuff before I do them. (Hoping to get involved with some shorts this year too) Preparing a submission for tomorrow to a BAFTA competition, so I’m having to find my best 10 pages and edit the shit out of them while also writing a treatment (which I find terrifying). I suppose that’s why I opened the thread up for all disciplines - I love writing in script format but have no desire/competence writing prose! Nice one, man. I think competitions are a great way to stimulate creativity and encourage people to actually put their stuff out there, rather than just sit on it. A group of friends and I do the 48hr Sci-Fi challenge. A couple of years ago we got to the final 10, but lost out at the final showcase. If you're a quick, creative scriptwriter, then it's great to get involved in - you need to be able to work with a basic brief but it's fun. For a team to write, shoot and edit a film in 48 hours is quite the task.
urban.spaceman Posted 19 February 2019 Author Posted 19 February 2019 1 hour ago, leicsmac said: Lots of different projects in progress and I've written blog entries for a small US spacetravel-related foundation, but only one really big project completed, a nonfiction manuscript. Wouldn't mind trying to publish it but I'v been sitting on it for years between editing-related procrastination and insecurity at thinking it's not worth publishing because everyone will think it's shit. That sounds epic! I personally feel that time away from a project can be a good thing as hopefully the ideas percolate in your brain and develop without you realising, then (in theory) you can come back to it with a fresh pair of eyes to improve it. The trick is finding the right people to read it to help move the project forward, especially if you’ve been stuck on it for quite a while.
foxfanazer Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 2 hours ago, FIF said: I've written a few books, won a couple of awards back in the 90's. Haven't done anything for ages but probably will again in the future, sometime. You sound like Spurs
Guest Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 3 minutes ago, foxfanazer said: You sound like Spurs San Antonio?
urban.spaceman Posted 19 February 2019 Author Posted 19 February 2019 11 minutes ago, FIF said: San Antonio? This lot
Guest Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 10 minutes ago, urban.spaceman said: This lot Didn't he play for Leicester?
LinekersApples Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 I write brief football poetry, It's a bit left field, unlike Matt Doherty
MC Prussian Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 @urban.spaceman: I work in the industry, as well. The company's not been involved in the UK as of late, but you can always send proposals my way. PM for more info. Cheerio, MCP
urban.spaceman Posted 19 February 2019 Author Posted 19 February 2019 27 minutes ago, FIF said: Didn't he play for Leicester? Yeah till Spurs ruined him.
Detroit Blues Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 1 hour ago, urban.spaceman said: This lot Imagine having an eighty year head start, and ending up as the second most successful "Spurs" team
Nalis Posted 19 February 2019 Posted 19 February 2019 Write quite regularly in respect of compliance issues for the company I work for and external publications. My experience on techinical blogs / content I've produced: Dont get too many people to review your work but definitely get someone to give it a once over. Double checking sources is key. If you are researching a topic with little in the way of hard information, be wary of a lot of articles online just copying each other's content. Just because one (more senior) person's writing style differs to yours, it doesnt mean their approach is the correct one and yours is incorrect. Good luck to all the writers on here, whatever your capacity.
urban.spaceman Posted 21 February 2019 Author Posted 21 February 2019 Did a submission last night - why is it all your technology has a brain fart at the last minute?!
urban.spaceman Posted 21 February 2019 Author Posted 21 February 2019 On 19/02/2019 at 19:21, Nalis said: Write quite regularly in respect of compliance issues for the company I work for and external publications. My experience on techinical blogs / content I've produced: Dont get too many people to review your work but definitely get someone to give it a once over. Double checking sources is key. If you are researching a topic with little in the way of hard information, be wary of a lot of articles online just copying each other's content. Just because one (more senior) person's writing style differs to yours, it doesnt mean their approach is the correct one and yours is incorrect. Good luck to all the writers on here, whatever your capacity. In my experience anyone can be good to ask to proof read but for proper critiques, don’t give it to people who actually like you, or who you like, especially if they’re not in your line of work. They’ll either feel pressure to be too positive and therefore not really be helpful, or they’ll be overly critical which again won’t really help you!
urban.spaceman Posted 17 May 2019 Author Posted 17 May 2019 Yet another rejection today, but on the other hand, the submissions rejection from last month sent me some very constructive feedback, which was extremely encouraging! Onwards...
Guest Col city fan Posted 17 May 2019 Posted 17 May 2019 Apparently everyone has one novel in them? I’m still yet to do mine. Many people have said I should.. but I’ve never tried
Trav Le Bleu Posted 17 May 2019 Posted 17 May 2019 On 19/02/2019 at 13:35, Trav Le Bleu said: Right now I'm working on a short (25 mins) film for our 25th Wedding Anniversary. My wife is profoundly deaf, so it's a black and white, silent film noir comedy. Almost finished shooting with the help of friends and family, it's been fun and stressful in equal measure. But apart from that, I haven't a creative bone in my body. That 25 minute film I mentioned... it clocked in at 47 mins in the end. Took around 10 hours to film and 50 hours to edit (at least!)
urban.spaceman Posted 17 May 2019 Author Posted 17 May 2019 5 hours ago, Col city fan said: Apparently everyone has one novel in them? I’m still yet to do mine. Many people have said I should.. but I’ve never tried You should do it Col. The trick is finding the right process that works for you.
VLC86 Posted 17 May 2019 Posted 17 May 2019 I write a fair bit but it’s mainly talking about cocks and swearing on here to be honest.
Finnegan Posted 17 May 2019 Posted 17 May 2019 2 hours ago, Costock_Fox said: I write a fair bit but it’s mainly talking about cocks and swearing on here to be honest. You sound over qualified to finish off Game of Thrones. Maybe you've got a million dollar episode in you. Not bitter at all.
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