The 2010 Leave 'em Hooked Showcase on May 18th at Comedy Sportz was well attended and enjoyed by all. Before the showcase, about 25 members attended a social mixer at The Independent in Calhoun Square and enjoyed food, drinks, and inspiring conversation. The first fifteen pages of the top five scripts were read onstage by professional actors. The audience voted and submitted written feedback for the participating writers. The results were: First Place - Patricia Fox Runner-up - Eric Olson Patricia received a copy of Montage Script Writing software, and Eric received a copy of Contour Script/Story Structure software courtesy of Mariner Software. Thanks to everyone who submitted and participated. Keep writing and get your scripts ready for next year's contest!

Winner: "I've Got No Right to Sing the Blues" by Julie Meyer Runner up: "White Rabbit" by Eric Olson The three RED (March) finalists were Julie Meyer, David Pollard, and David Erickson; The three WHITE (April) finalists were Julie Meyer, Betsy Stark and Eric Olson; The three BLUE (May) finalists were Julie Meyer, Al Morales and Donna Mohr; Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who entered the contest this year. Keep writing and try again next year. The winning screenwriter will now be able to work with the director on filming the 10-page script this summer. The grand prize is a $2,000 production grant and assistance from the students in the Summer Lab at Minneapolis Community Technical College Cinema Program. Screenwriters' Workshop would like to thank all five judges for 2010 -- David Grant, Alan Miller, Miriam Queensen, Patrick Coyle and Victoria Wozniak-Morris.

The Loft Literary Center in association with the Minnesota Film and TV Board, IFP Minnesota, The Playwrights' Center, The Screenwriters' Workshop, and MCTC, brings Robert McKee's world-famous Story Seminar to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Running through four intense days (Wednesday, September 29 through Saturday, October 2, 2010), Robert McKee's course teaches you the principles involved in the art and craft of screenwriting and story design, and proves the essence of good story is unchanging and universal. Whether on the big screen, on television, in novels, on stage and in ALL creative work, everything works in the shadow of classic story design. Robert McKee's seminar sells out worldwide and actors, writers, producers, and directors often travel to attend it. There are only 320 seats available for this special event. Don't miss your chance to learn from one of the masters of storytelling! For more information and to register: http://www.loft.org/mckee-at-the-loft You're eligible for a $100 discount with SWW membership, so be sure to check that button.

Tuesday, May 18th 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. The Independent, Calhoun Square, 2nd floor, Corner of Hennepin and Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis Please join us for chatting over drinks before the Leave 'em Hooked Showcase at 7:30 at Comedy Sportz (next door).