Excited to share that we just submitted our 1/2 hr sitcom, The Lunch Monitor, to Stage 32 - 2nd Annual Television Comedy Writing Contest. Thank you Stage 32 for the opportunity!
Screenwriting : 2nd Annual Television Comedy Writing Contest by Maria & Kevin O'Bryan
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Glad to hear it!
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Hope you two win! Great title!
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Thank you Molly & Maurice!
John, with regard to your message, I'm working on several projects. The outline is crucial, so I'm not spinning my wheels when it comes time to write. With regards to a writing schedule, I like to write 10 pages a day, doesn't always happen but that's the goal. My current focus is a Christmas comedy that a producer in LA is waiting on, so I have a deadline which I'm determined on meeting. Our scripts develop in various ways. I'm the type of person, as I live my daily life, I tend to see things as a "scene" which then snowballs into a storyline. I'm also a big believer on jotting things down as I go about my day. If someone says or does something that strikes me, I make note of it. These are my little gems that I can clearly see and hear in a script. A number of our scripts are from our own life experiences. Although some are not. Mostly, my husband and I will get an idea then hash out the story first and we debate the best ways to tell that story. You have to really love the story you're telling otherwise it can be a daunting experience. We are a writing team so we balance one another very well. He has a keen eye for structure, whereas my strengths are character development. I find when our outlines are weak is when I have the hardest time pushing through the script but with a strong outline, you know exactly where to go. Sometimes new paths emerge as your writing and you get an inspiration. When that happens I'll just write it because I see it so clearly, then run it by him for his perspective. Lastly, I tend to keep reading the script over and over and over, I'm always finding ways to improve it. And in times when I get stuck, taking a few days off from one project and focusing on another also helps to give me clarity. I also create the Pitch Decks for each of our projects and this helps me in clearly articulating the message I'm trying to convey in the script. From the Logline to the synopsis. The pitch deck is your calling card for the project and it also lends to a stronger script. It strengthens it. Hope this helps. Everyone has a different process and should find what works best for them. Your political romcom sounds great. Excited to hear more about it. Thank you for reaching out. Wishing you all the best.
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You're welcome, Maria & Kevin O'Bryan.