This just in: I just wrote a scene in my new screenplay (my second Christmas horror film) that actually made me choke up and cry a bit.
I'm serious.
It was, what I thought, a sweet character moment.
I honestly can't tell if this is narcissistic or not...
Whatever.
Back to writing.
I love these characters so much, I want to hang out with them a bit more before I sleep.
I am now 7 pages into my second Christmas horror film (Mall Santa).
Progress is as swift as eddies of snow in a Midwestern winter.
I love starting a new project.
Especially one that has lived in my head, rent-free, for over a year.
I cannot wait to get this out of my head, onto the page, in front of the eyes of my family & friends and submitted to film festivals.
I want to share a nugget of wisdom (which will make more sense when I post the coverage I received from Stage 32... and my rebuttal to it) I received from a place that has become (over the course of 2+ years) a well-spring of good info. (in terms of nutrition, fitness and mindset) and inspiration.
Arnold's Pump Club (I've hyperlinked where you can sign up for their free (and awesome) newsletter).
"The future is not something you wish for. It is something you build, rep by rep, every single day. It doesn't matter if you're hitting the gym, building a business, or trying to do good in the world. You can either have results, or you can have excuses, but you cannot have both. So stop listening to the naysayers and the voices of doubt, trust your gut, and focus only on the next action. That is how you keep moving forward and, ultimately, conquer."
Throughout my life (and now into my 40's) Arnold has been a source of great entertainment (I recently re-bought End of Days on 4K... still such a masterful movie and unsung piece of late 90's action-horror, IMHO) and now he is a great source of inspiration and motivation.
So.. I submitted to that horror screenplay competition on Thursday (October 30th) night... and today they sent me my coverage.
That was fast.
Wonder why the "VIP" I pitched to on June 30th (4 months ago) hasn't gotten back to me.
C'est la vie.
Anyhow, haven't read the coverage yet (though I will copy and paste it once I do), because I don't want it to upset me in any way, because...
Tonight I write the first page or so in my second Christmas horror film, titled Mall Santa.
Writing is largely what keeps me sane and happy.
And, I swear, just thinking about writing this script (which I have all mapped out in its 3-act structure) gets me excited and fills me with joy I seldom get except, well, at Christmas.
And here! We! Go!
Every summer I participate in the St. Louis County Library's Adult Reading Challenge (just for some library swag... tote bags, etc.) and now they have a writing challenge for Halloween into November.
Given that I plan to start writing my second Christmas horror movie (perhaps as soon as tonight!) this is perfect for me!
Every day I find more and more reasons to love my local libraries (both in the County (suburbs) and city).
Just submitted Personal Demons to this.
I opted for "Yes! I want to receive coverage notes on my screenplay and have the option to submit a new draft for only $99! 12th Annual Search for New Blood Screenwriting Contest Screenwriting Contest"
Total cost: $178.50
I don't love how they've handled the pitch I made to a "VIP" back in June, but if this pans out even remotely, they will have redeemed themselves.
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