Marija ScriptZombi at 2016-01-02 03:51:39:

Off to a good start, got 5 pages done. What I like to do as well is keeping a "treatment" tab open and use that file for writing down what comes next. It's a great help for when you sit down again to write new scenes. Oh, not to forget the Character files on top of which I write down keywords to their personalities/behavior so as not to get lost. Onward and happy rewritings, folks :)

Porkchop at 2016-01-02 07:17:34:

With my rewrite I am trying to turn my vomit draft into a first draft I am happy enough with to forward to friends for help and feedback, while still expecting to do many more additional drafts. It's tough... One day and one scene at a time. No expectations. The quotes on the blog are really inspirational and I have copied many of them to notepad files on my phone to read when needing a boost. Have been turning to this one recently: "That faith, that if you just put the bad, easy version of a scene on the page, the good version will come to you tomorrow. That’s writing.” Justin Marks

Steve F at 2016-01-02 10:36:24:

Happy New Year, everyone! After a few rereads in December, I started work yesterday. Didn't write any pages yet. But I made a scene breakdown and got a better sense of what doesn't belong, what's missing, and which scenes need the most work. I see a lot to fix, in all aspects, and it's daunting. However, I am glad for this group effort, it really helps. Looking forward to putting the work in and learning from all of you.

Scott at 2016-01-02 13:17:08:

Good tips, Marija. Keep those important plot and character elements in mind as you write scenes. Thanks!

Scott at 2016-01-02 13:20:16:

Porkchop, you've got a plan in place. Great. Now comes the daily executive. Which speaks to Justin's quote: "That's writing." BTW Justin has a movie coming out in 2016: The Jungle Book. And he's got a TV series for Starz! called Counterpart. He has worked super hard to get where he is, but I'll bet if you asked him, he'd say when he first started out, he struggled to find an approach that worked for him. Use him as inspiration! I do!

Scott at 2016-01-02 13:21:58:

Steve F, glad to have you here, too. Scene breakdowns can be big-time helpful in identifying issues and ways to fix them. It's an essential part of my own rewrite process and what I teach at Screenwriting Master Class. Onward!