Hey everyone.
Yesterday I got together with a close friend (who is my Screnzy partner this year) to discuss our plans for the screenplay we’ll soon be writing.
We used a stack of magazines to make a collage that represents what our plot is about; we talked through our opening, named characters, and started discussing twists.
I must say: it’s such a challenge not to write anything down!
The rules of Script Frenzy state that we can’t write anything before April 1st (midnight). Many make outlines ahead of time, which as far as I know is allowed…
We had trouble figuring out just how much IS okay: is it keywords, titles, pictures? We really want to play by the rules. My writing partner (zodiac1kitty) is especially worried, as this is her first crazy-writing-event. She’s not quite sure what to expect.
What we decided was to record our conversations on her phone–since my computer is down and this one has no sound recorder–that way there isn’t any paper, no words are written, and we won’t forget all of our moments of epic genius come April. 
Only 23 days until the Frenzy! If you haven’t signed up yet, hurry up and do so at scriptfrenzy.org.
The NaNoWriMo team create an amazing atmosphere, and it’s an incredible way to hone your craft–in my case, pulling completely out of my writing comfort zone. Needless to say, I’m excited!
-Katie
