Tom Marlowe
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Tom Marlowe
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I 100% pants everything, and realised I had this 'skill' when, after submitting two (1st draft) episodes of a show to a director, I received the following feedback. "Don't use contractions in the actions, & write 'okay' instead of 'ok' in dialogue." They then went on to film both eps as written.
November 16, 2023 at 11:33 AM
A really interesting approach! Although, I was lost at 'pantsing a draft for later revision'. Any revisions I make are minimal (usually just typos). Somehow, with my screenplays, what I write first time, is 95% the finished product.
November 16, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Sorry to be 'that guy', but for me, at least, this is rubbish.
I was born and grew up in the south. In 30+ years, I never heard it ever called a 'morning roll' - just a roll - and baps were a specific type of roll, softer, flatter, and wider, with a floury top.
November 12, 2023 at 9:04 AM
ooookay - I'd respectfully disagree... Each turn can take w while (with lucky throws) and waiting for 4 other people until it's your go could be dull. I've always loved it as a 2-player.

Anyway - tossing tiny rubber pigs around is fun, regardless of peoples player prefs - lol
November 2, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Easy one - Pass the Pigs!

Although... There's no second player for me... (boo-hoo)
November 2, 2023 at 12:14 PM
I KNOW that feeling all too well. A little while back, my MCs decided to visit a sleep centre for further research, and their main sidekick decided to get killed in the penultimate episode. I certainly didn't see any of that coming.
November 2, 2023 at 10:48 AM
Yup. The best I can manage is to mix they dry ingredients and post them to you...
November 2, 2023 at 10:45 AM
Yes, but as an indie author, you have to make it yourself.
November 2, 2023 at 10:31 AM
Cool!
Strangely, I struggle with features. I can write 12 x 30 min eps faster than I can a 90 min film. I guess I just like talking - hehe.

Sounds as if you're drawing to a close, though. Which is great!! 👍
November 2, 2023 at 10:30 AM
Pruning is progress! Congrats on that advancement.

I'm on a new episode (8), and I managed to write 2 eps over the weekend, one of which was a pilot for a new show.

What are you working on?
November 2, 2023 at 10:13 AM
💯 Also, editing/covers, etc (although I do my own covers) is spread across PB & eBook, & there's little-to-no ancillary digital cost.
My 'fattest' book @ 3.99, gives +/- $2.75 margin (with the pb @ 9.99).
Other than greed, I can't understand the justification for parity of digital/physical at all.
November 2, 2023 at 6:21 AM
The license, across 2 machines, runs independently. If I reinstall on THIS machine, it cannot affect my (cough, cough) other computer, nor can I 'force' that machine to uninstall.
It's still a good (albeit slightly naughty) option.
October 30, 2023 at 5:53 AM
Hmm, that sounds dodgy Not really any such thing as 'free copies'.
Best option - see if someone will share their 2nd 'allowance'. Next best, hunt for a deal to get it for less than their usual discounted $199. If you HAVE ever owned it, an upgrade is $79 - the best of the paid options. Good luck.
October 29, 2023 at 9:48 AM
Final Draft does allow you to run a paid-for version on two of 'your' computers using a single license. I guess that's what you mean.
Hopefully, someone has that unused slot and they can help you with that. Mine's already used up on 'my'... ehem... 'other' computer, halfway around the world...
October 28, 2023 at 11:46 AM
Fortunately for them, nobody does love me!

RESULT!!
October 25, 2023 at 2:53 PM
Is this a quote from Emma Raducanu?
October 20, 2023 at 12:28 PM
one can but dream
October 20, 2023 at 10:22 AM