I majored in film production and felt really disappointed by the whole endeavor. But then, it was a program at a state university and not a film school, so who knows what I expected. The only advantage I can think for school over self-teaching is in networking opportunities. I don't think the education is necessary to become skilled at the art. That comes by doing.Whoops.
Oh I don't mean anything by it, just that you know fiction takes many forms and novels aren't the end-all-be-all. Although to be fair with the level of ease that's possible to publish a novel I'd be remiss not to if I can find the time for it. But a screenplay is like another level of difficult, as your intention is to have it made.
I also did not go to film school nor am I really entertaining the idea. Good on those who have but I don't really know if there's much I can learn from doing a program on it, although I would like to be proven wrong (if only to terrify my poor life choices some more).
Where would you submit that doesn't?I use word. Always have. Probably always will. As for formatting, I don't usually convert something to manuscript style unless I'm sending it to a place that specifically asks for it.
Where would you submit that doesn't?
I do everything in manuscript format these days. Just saves time on the backend should I decide to submit.
On a completely and unrelated note, I never like Asimov's Science Fiction anyway.
Kind of OT, but what application do you all use for writing? Is there an "industry standard" as far as app is concerned?
God, how awful. So damned slow.Most of what I write is typed via iPhone.
I just use open (libre) office for this challenges and convert with Sumatra PDF. For longer stuff scrivener is really awesome because of all the organizing possibilities though I sometimes feel like I'm doing more organizing than actual writing. I also do most of my initial brainstorming in my totally stylish leather bound note book. I think there is something almost meditative about writing by hand. And I really love writing with fountain pens.
I think there is something almost meditative about writing by hand. And I really love writing with fountain pens.
Witchcraft!My iPhone typing speed is 70 wpm or so.
Witchcraft!
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Sometimes I like writing on paper, but the speed with which I can vomit words on screen, especially for brainstorming, is key for me.
For me it is the exact opposite. I like how writing by hands slows down the creative process and gives you the time to dwell on your ideas. I mean, the fact that you chose to compare your method to vomiting kinda says it all, doesn't it
One of the leading drivers for my move toward digital text is the spontaneity of it. If I have an idea, I can whip out my phone and type it down. If I realize suddenly why a section is not working, while I'm at work or on the john, I can make a change on the spot. That's luxury. I don't need to find some scrap of paper and a stick to to scratch down my idea. The ability to write at any time encourages me to do so, whereas when I relied on pen and paper I made writing into this ritual, I had a whole procedure: coffee there, just so, maybe wine, tray of oil, and bread, and cheese, total silence, or the slow soft sounds of instrumental tunes, my most comfortable pen, pages folded down neatly and layed flat so the inner edge of the notebook won't arc up. It was an ordeal. I spent so much time getting ready that I never wrote a thing. I used to stress about not getting the details right, not having the right environment, the right mindset. It was all excuses. But now I feel I can write through anything. Baby crying? Well, as long as I have a free hand. House on fire? I'll write a paragraph between tweeting updates amidst the ruin.
...on the john
If we're talking about writing in a wider sense, I do my best writing in the shower.
If we're talking about writing in a wider sense, I do my best writing in the shower.
Swimming also works really well in that regard.
Edit: Oh my, that frog riddle thread is really getting heated. I feel bad for Izunadono. Three drafts and now he doesn't get a chance to post it.
Wait really? I bailed out after it passed 10 pages.
Edit: Oh I see. Yeah, don't get mad and start insulting other members. :/
Swimming also works really well in that regard.
Edit: Oh my, that frog riddle thread is really getting heated. I feel bad for Izunadono. Three drafts and now he doesn't get a chance to post it.
Yup. I gotta say though, by now I'm not really sure what people are still arguing about...
Asking for a buddy, if someone is banned, even if they then can't get votes, can it still be read/critiqued?
MilkBeard, you read Kerouac?