For Love or Money or 2nd Sunday or Annual Meeting
Don’t Miss Ed Leschke’s 2nd Sunday Script Reading Tonight
Join us online tonight for a reading of Ed Leschke’s feature length script The Cocktail Party. A political romantic comedy, the logline is: “In an attempt to gain an ambassadorship, a Washington D.C. Republican lawyer and socialite throws a cocktail party charity fundraiser for her Republican friends. But the party and ambassadorship are threatened by the only Democrat present. Her husband.”
“For Love or Money” Short Script Contest Winners’ Reading Online on Friday, November 20th, 2020 at 8:00 PM
With the pandemic disrupting our plan for a live, in theater reading, it’s been a long time coming, but we are finally ready for the unveiling of our “For Love or Money” Short Script Contest scripts. And these scripts are fantastic! On Friday, November 20th at 8:00 PM, grab a glass of wine or a cold beer and settle in, to listen to professional actors read the following:
- The Finder of Lost Things by John Gigrich
- The Day the Box Arrived by Daniel Polsfuss
- Albert Wants a Shirt by Tiffa Foster
- The Road Home by KT Perleberg
- Caveat Emptor by Kelly Lamphear-Dash
Give yourself the opportunity to simply enjoy wonderful writing!
Congratulations to Tiffa Foster and All the Writers Who Participated in the Halloween Short Script Challenge
Those who joined the reading for the Halloween Script Challenge reading were trick-or-treated to four creepy and sometimes funny short scripts. The scripts were “Bit-O-Honey Bite” by Charlton Metchalf, “Late Night Fright” by Kelly Lamphear-Dash, “Uninvited” by KT Perleberg, and “Knock Yourself Out” by Tiffa Foster. Tiffa’s script about two old women at a funeral on Halloween won in the voting process, and all the scripts were truly delightful. Thanks again to all the writers for an enjoyable evening!
Save the Date for the SWW Annual Meeting with a Panel of Speakers on Succeeding in Screenwriting While Living in the Twin Cities
The Screenwriters’ Workshop Annual meeting will be on Saturday, January 9th at 3:00 PM online. In addition to a few SWW announcement and business details, board members are putting together a panel from the local area to talk about succeeding in screenwriting while living in the local area. You will have an opportunity to submit questions to the panel.
The January date allows you to celebrate a belated National Screenwriters Day and set your New Year’s resolution for 2021.
Announcing Our Procrastination Short Script Challenge for January
Still procrastinating on your writing? Let it inspire you! The topic for our next short script challenge is on procrastination. Document your ditherings. These scripts are due on January 15th at midnight. Please follow the rules of our contest as outlined on the website (10 page, 4 character maximum, must be a member of SWW, etc…), writing a short film on the subject of procrastination. Scripts must be received no later than midnight on January 15, 2021 and will be read and voted on online on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at 6:30 PM.
Winner of this challenge will win a Screenwriter’s Workshop t-shirt or $20 and the opportunity to compete with other challenge winners at the end of 2021 for a larger cash prize. More details will be announced at the annual meeting.
The Wednesday Writing Workout
Our first Wednesday Writing Workout in September was a success, so we will be continuing with the program, tentatively set for Wednesday, December 2nd at 8:00 PM. This online workshop offers simple, fun writing exercises to keep you going and stretch your skills. Unlike a script group, you don’t have to share what you wrote, but you can discuss how it might affect your future work. Watch your email for further updates!
Challenge Yourself with NaNoWriMo
Harper Lee said, “Writing is a process of self-discipline you must learn before you can call yourself a writer.” NaNoWriMo is National November Writing Month challenge to see how many words you can write in one month. In honor of NaNoWriMo, check out our various writing groups for support in developing the habits of writing. Get encouragement to pursue your goal.
Mini Calendar Through January
In addition to Saturday Script Groups, Sunday Script Group, and 2nd Sunday Script Readings, see below for a list of SWW events through the end of the year:
- Sunday, November 8th—2nd Sunday Reading of Ed Lescke’s script The Cocktail Party (non-members welcome for reading)
- Friday, November 20th—Five “For Love or Money” Script winners reading online at 8:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 2nd (Tentative)—Wednesday Writing Workout at 8:00 PM
- Sunday, December 13th—2nd Sunday Reading TBD (non-members welcome for reading)
- January 5th—National Screenwriters’ Day
- Saturday, January 9th— Annual Meeting, including a panel speaking on how to make it in screenwriting living in Minnesota (non-members welcome)
- Friday, January 15th—Procrastination Short Script Challenge deadline at midnight (members only eligible to submit)
- Friday, January 16th—SWW Board Meeting Online, 3:00 PM (all members welcome)
- Sunday, January 24th—Procrastination Short Script Challenge Reading and Voting (non-members welcome for reading)
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