Been methodically plodding along on the script for the past week. I’m finally getting the hang of the new format. Celtx makes it much easier (a free script writing software).

Writing last week was brilliant. Although I thought I wouldn’t be able to get anything done on Easter weekend, when we drove to London to meet with some friends, we had about five hours to kill in Twickenham. So, instead of starting the drink early, I sat down in the nearest pub while Jock worked on his pharmaceutical ‘what’s it’, and I wrote 12 pages of my script. It felt incredible to be so productive, and Jock really surprises me. Whenever I got stuck on something, he’d somehow have a way for the character to get out of it, a new plot twist, or idea. I’m starting to think I should collaborate on things with him more often (don’t tell him I said that. We don’t want his head getting any bigger than it already is, and trust me, he’s got a big head – as in, size. Dad, I think you and he may have to have a big head competition. It will be a close call.).

This week is a bit harder. But, to be honest, I don’t really like complaining or talking about when I might stumble for a few minutes on a scene. It seems pointless to come on here, and write about not being able to write. Isn’t that just wasting time when I could be spending on the characters and getting them out of their situation?

I’m at the point where the inciting incident meets the rising action. And yes, it’s a bit tricky, so I’ve plotted out a couple of key points on my notepad, and I’m going to get cracking. As far as page count? I’m on page 34 out of 100.

I have three visitors next week (YIPPEE!!), and if I want to stay ahead of the game, I must make sure that I have written enough to not have to worry about catching whilst they’re here.

Here’s a visual that represents what I think this movie is all about (photo taken by Courtney Bauer).