June Round Up

28 June 2007

Fossegrim, my script for my good friend Arne Reidar Mortensen and his chums at TVVest, is due to go into production soon.

My secret student film has gone belly up. Although everyone liked my version of the script the student producing it decided to stick with his own script. I know the cast aren't happy, but what can you do when the producer wants total control. So my dream of writing a licensed Star Wars film is now sunk.

My agent packs are almost ready to go out. I'm getting too involved with them and I know I've over analysed what's in them. Time to get them together and send them out before I decide to make another change.

I'm happy with my latest draft of Cross The Rubicon so I'm going to start sending it out very soon. I will however, do one final draft for the production company interested, switching locations to small town USA as the production company originally wanted to do. A bold move, but them maybe they'll finally buy it, or in the very least option it.

I'm preparing a rewrite of Where Angels Fear To Tread, to iron out a few niggles. That will be the next script to send out.

Swings And Roundabouts

21 June 2007

My script for the secret project has been finished in record time and submitted.

I found out the other day that a Drama Assistant at a well know production company, who was interested in me as a writer, has now left that company and is working as a runner on one of their productions. Now I am going to have to make another contact at that company if I am still going to be able to submit my work unsolicited.

Fever Pitch

19 June 2007

I have emailed my entry to Fever Pitch for this year's Screenwriters' Festival in Cheltenham.

I can't afford the £200 to attend so this is my only hope. I have my fingers crossed.

Done And Dusted

12 June 2007

Faith is done at last and I'm just giving it a little polish to get rid of the horrible rough bits, then it goes in a draw for at least a month. I'm glad the first draft is over, soon the hard work of rewriting will begin.

Trying to decide if I can afford to go to the Screenwriters' Festival this year. It's £200 for two days but I have a pregnant wife and I'm in the middle of buying a house. Hmmm, tough one. Needs more thought I think.

Work As Usual

07 June 2007

My new feature Faith is reaching the end of the first draft. I'm going give it a quick go over in the next two weeks just for a quick polish before I put it in a draw for a month.

A final rewrite is required on Fossegrim, the three minute script for my buddy Arne Reidar Mortenson and his friends at TVVest.

I have also started SECRET PROJECT working on a script for a student film. The film is based on a big film franchise and is being made under licence. By doing this the film can not be used to make money, so my services are free. I will tell you more about it when I am able.

Pulp Idol

04 June 2007

My short story 'Chosen' has been finished and electronically entered into SFX Pulp Idol 2007. I'm very pleased with my first attempt at a short story and it was an excellent sounding board for my writing skills ahead of my attempt at a novel.

May Catch Up

29 May 2007

Working hard on Faith to get it done by the end of this month. It's down to me and how long I keep my head down writing, and how much I get distracted, and how much I let those distractions take control.

My good friend Arne Reidar Mortensen has my script Fossegrim and is making notes for one last rewrite before filming.

Agent packs are nearly done but they will have to wait until Faith is finally done.