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Dayton Screenwriters

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Screenwriters in the Dayton Area. An opportunity to collaborate, share, critique, and generally support each other.

Location: Dayton
Members: 15
Latest Activity: Jan 4

Collaboration tool

All, I've dug around into several on-line (free) collaboration tools. So far, the best one looks like something called comindwork.
I'd like a couple of folks to help me try it out. Please let me know if you're interested and I'll set you up.

See http://www.comindwork.com/ for an overview. I've already set up a project to get us started.

Joe G.

Discussion Forum

Availability for reviewing screenplays 1 Reply

All, one of the things members were interested in is having other members review their screenplays. I've started an excel spreadsheet. If you're interested/willing, please either fill out the spreads…

Started by Joe Gribble. Last reply by Deb Lukjanovs Dec. 30, 2009.

The Best Links....

Thought I'd start a list of some of my favorite web links. Hope everyone can send some in as well. I found this little gem a few months ago - http://www.storysense.com/docs/SPFormat.pdf. It's a short…

Tagged: format, screenplay

Started by Joe Gribble Nov. 1, 2009.

Screenwriting software

Comparison of Celtx and Final Draft. I thought I’d take a look at Celtx as it was mentioned as a possible screenplay writing tool. I’ve used Final Draft (FD - v.7) for a couple of years. It works p…

Tagged: software, celtx, draft, final, screenwriting

Started by Joe Gribble Nov. 1, 2009.

So what do we do with this group? 2 Replies

Thanks to everyone who joined up (both of you...). I suspect others will join later (I had a couple of notes from interested folks). So now that we have a group, what should we do with it? I checked…

Started by Joe Gribble. Last reply by Andrew Nall Oct. 9, 2009.

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Comment by Mark Martel on January 3, 2010 at 7:59pm: Hi folks, thought I'd join the excitement. I'm working on a graphic novel script, similar but different from film in how it reads and is structured. Brevity is important to leave room for the art. And with still images selection of the defining moment is even more important than in film.

Comment by Jim DeBrosse on December 31, 2009 at 4:16pm: Joe et al,

I think you've got a good group going, but I'm trying to finish up a sci-fi novel and apply to graduate schools. Wish I had more time. Good luck in the New Year to one and all.

Jim DeBrosse

Comment by Christopher Joseph on December 31, 2009 at 4:12pm: When is the next meeting? Would love to toss out ideas on this collaboration - I have the Celtix program - it works okay. Have a good NY

Comment by Joe Gribble on October 28, 2009 at 9:38pm: Eight screenwriters attended the first ‘Dayton Screenwriters Group’ meeting (and two more joined up later at the Film Dayton meeting). Our group ranges from novice to professional screenwriters. The group’s goals are to read and critique each others’ screenplays, share information, and perhaps write a group project. At our next meeting we will pitch ideas for screenplays set in the Dayton area.

Comment by Joe Gribble on October 27, 2009 at 11:32am: Yep, still on. Look forward to meeting you.

Joe G.

Comment by Andrew Nall on October 27, 2009 at 11:22am: I plan on being there at six tonight. I trust it is still on.

Comment by Christopher Joseph on October 27, 2009 at 9:25am: So it got cold, did everybody give up on doing a collabo? I'm on the same project Gregg is on - could use the help if anyone's interested. Btw - anyone check out the Celtix program for screenwriting? It's a free download - poor man's version of final draft.

Comment by Joe Gribble on September 25, 2009 at 7:01pm: Hi Karen. I use Final Draft (version 7) quite a bit. It can be a little bit quirky, but a little of trial and error solves most problems. Save early and save often. If you can describe specific problem(s) I might be able to help. JG.

Comment by Shannon Farney on September 25, 2009 at 3:32pm: What are you having problems with, exactly?

Comment by Karen Kelly on September 25, 2009 at 3:27pm: Hey, does anyone here use Final Draft? I am not a techie and kinda having trouble with it,....darn it. It seems like a great program. Any tidbits of advice? Thanks!