Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Plot Holes of the Future

I dunno if I've talked about Script Frenzy ("Screnzy") or not around here, so, brief recap if you don't know: Script Frenzy takes place during the month of April. Lots and lots and lots of people across America (/the world) write or try to write a 100-page script in 30 days. Like NaNoWriMo, only it's screenplays or TV shows or stage plays instead of novels.


April begins in two weeks. Two weeks from tomorrow, technically. I am quite excited, because 1) I love writing screenplays and 2) I have an idea. It went something like this:

INT. INSIDE BECKY'S BRAIN - 11 PM


Most of BECKY'S brain cells are concentrated on brushing her teeth, keeping her shorter-and-curlier hair out of her face, and remaining awake. All of a sudden a MOVIE TRAILER appears.


BRAIN
Ooh, look, an idea!

In the movie trailer, CASS is standing against a wall.


CASS
I know what you did.

CUT TO:
Somebody kills somebody else. Becky watches in interest.


CUT TO:
RANDOM GIRL
My father works with the CIA...

CUT TO:
Cass is tied to a CHAIR as SKYLAR and JUSTIN smirk.


INT. BECKY'S BATHROOM - CONTINUOUS


Becky is holding her TOOTHBRUSH motionless in the air.


BECKY
Whoa...that was kinda awesome.

FADE OUT.


So, I now have a screenplay idea, and I am sooo ready for Screnzy to get here. I want to start writing! I spent most of today ironing out plot holes and diagramming the plot for this As-Yet-Untitled screenplay. Even though it hasn't been anywhere close to written yet...and won't be for another two weeks.

Bah humbug. Wanna write now! April, hurry up already, won't you?

Love,
Bex

1 comment:

  1. Technically... just saying... you could write/finish it before April, and then write something else for SF.

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