Challenge 1 Titles and Loglines
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Topic: Challenge 1 Titles and Loglines
Posted By: steph9289
Subject: Challenge 1 Titles and Loglines
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 11:48pm
Hi y'all! My laptop is about to die and I really wanna pass the heck out, so I'm starting this a little early!
Leave your Prompts, Title, and Logline below! :)
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Posted By: steph9289
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 11:51pm
Group 1: Fairy Tale / A farm / A bird cage
Once Upon a Farm When a lonely farm girl rescues a magical bird, she learns that what we wish for and what we need aren't always the same thing.
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Posted By: NilesPerry
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 11:52pm
Group 12 - Horror / A pharmacy / An apple pie
THE OLD MAN AND THE PIE
Darby and Rick find their lives disrupted and threatened by an old pharmacy, an even older mysterious man and a seemingly innocent apple pie.
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Posted By: fioOxf
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 11:54pm
Group 2 fantasy / battlefield / mirror
Love and Stuff
When Aphrodite loses her mirror at an awkward time for the Olympians, she has to strike a deal with a lass called Clementine in order to recover it. But Clem drives a hard bargain, and it could cost Aph some love and stuff...
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Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 13 Oct 2019 at 11:58pm
G20 Political Satire | A Shooting Range | A Pump Doesn't Have the Range The annual world championship firearm contest is underway to determine who is the best and the baddest--but mostly the best. Three countries compete in the finals, but only one can be the winner.
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Posted By: jdadams1
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:00am
Group 8 / Romance / A tollbooth / A chess piece
The Toll
The socially awkward attendant of a parking tollbooth falls for his vivacious coworker. But will he have the courage to tell her how he feels?
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Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:01am
Romance / A Tollbooth / A Chess Piece
Love Always Finds A Way Like a master chess player, Bryce has meticulously plotted the perfect moment for Abby, the love of his life. A raised drawbridge is not part of the plan.
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Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:02am
jdadams1 wrote:
Group 8 / Romance / A tollbooth / A chess piece
The Toll
The socially awkward attendant of a parking tollbooth falls for his vivacious coworker. But will he have the courage to tell her how he feels?
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Can't believe we ended up in the same heat! Can't wait to read your script!
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Posted By: NilesPerry
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:04am
lisafox10800 wrote:
jdadams1 wrote:
Group 8 / Romance / A tollbooth / A chess piece
The Toll
The socially awkward attendant of a parking tollbooth falls for his vivacious coworker. But will he have the courage to tell her how he feels?
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Can't believe we ended up in the same heat! Can't wait to read your script! |
Can't believe you both have characters named Abby. Lol.
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Posted By: Charlie272
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:05am
Group 14: Ghost Story / A Pawn Shop / Mask
ALMOST EVERYTHING IN HERE IS FREE
Two customers in an unusual shop make an even more unusual discovery, while the proprietor desperately tries to keep them focused.
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Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:06am
NilesPerry wrote:
lisafox10800 wrote:
jdadams1 wrote:
Group 8 / Romance / A tollbooth / A chess piece
The Toll
The socially awkward attendant of a parking tollbooth falls for his vivacious coworker. But will he have the courage to tell her how he feels?
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Can't believe we ended up in the same heat! Can't wait to read your script! |
Can't believe you both have characters named Abby. Lol. |
Ack!
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Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:06am
Charlie272 wrote:
Group 14: Ghost Story / A Pawn Shop / Mask
ALMOST EVERYTHING IN HERE IS FREE
Two customers in an unusual shop make an even more unusual discovery, while the proprietor desperately tries to keep them focused.
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THIS SOUNDS AMAZING!
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Posted By: ozwaldo1
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:08am
Group 21 Spy/Coal mine/Butter
Title: Do you know who I am?
Logline: Two rookie spies are caught red-handed stealing from the last person you'd want to get caught stealing from.
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Posted By: jdadams1
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:09am
lisafox10800 wrote:
Romance / A Tollbooth / A Chess Piece
Love Always Finds A Way Like a master chess player, Bryce has meticulously plotted the perfect moment for Abby, the love of his life. A raised drawbridge is not part of the plan.
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We both used the name Abby, LOL.
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Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:09am
jdadams1 wrote:
lisafox10800 wrote:
Romance / A Tollbooth / A Chess Piece
Love Always Finds A Way Like a master chess player, Bryce has meticulously plotted the perfect moment for Abby, the love of his life. A raised drawbridge is not part of the plan.
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We both used the name Abby, LOL. |
Great minds!
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Posted By: northernwriter
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:12am
Group 22: crime caper, crown, cemetery
Little Miss 4th of July
When the crown is stolen from the 4th of July queen at a baby pageant, one mom decides to steal it back.
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Posted By: NilesPerry
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:12am
ozwaldo1 wrote:
Group 21Spy/Coal mine/Butter
Title: Do you know who I am?
Logline: Two rookie spies are caught red-handed stealing from the last person you'd want to get caught stealing from. |
I really like your logline. I hope you post the screenplay to the forum later in the week.
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Posted By: Redhawk001
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:14am
Group 14: Ghost Story / A Pawn Shop / Mask
This Mask Is Not For Sale
A crude American tourist couple bumble into a pawnshop in Venice, and have an unexpected ghostly encounter when they attempt to buy one very special Venetian mask.
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Posted By: manifestlynot
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:17am
Group 1 - Fairy Tale / a farm / a birdcage
The Farmer's Fortune
Peter hasn’t aged a day since Thomas last saw him fifty years ago. When Thomas learns why, he schemes to benefit from Peter's good luck.
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Posted By: manifestlynot
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:17am
steph9289 wrote:
Group 1: Fairy Tale / A farm / A bird cage
Once Upon a Farm When a lonely farm girl rescues a magical bird, she learns that what we wish for and what we need aren't always the same thing. |
Looks awesome heatmate! Can’t wait to read!!
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Posted By: Charlie272
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:19am
Redhawk001 wrote:
Group 14: Ghost Story / A Pawn Shop / Mask
This Mask Is Not For Sale
A crude American tourist couple bumble into a pawnshop in Venice, and have an unexpected ghostly encounter when they attempt to buy one very special Venetian mask. |
Group 14, home of the 6-word title!
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Posted By: stephenmatlock
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:21am
northernwriter wrote:
Group 22: crime caper, crown, cemetery
Little Miss 4th of July
When the crown is stolen from the 4th of July queen at a baby pageant, one mom decides to steal it back.
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I can't wait!
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Posted By: rwalker
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:22am
Group 21 Spy / A coal mine / Butter
Fueling the Flames
When two opposing agents cross paths at an abandoned coal mine, they must put their past behind them and focus on their mission.
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Posted By: NYCNewbie
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:27am
Group 35 Spy A lookout Headphones
Charlie's Web
Sent forward in time to prevent the murder of the future President of the United States, Charlie’s mission is simple: Find the assassin and kill them before they get to the President.
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Posted By: Mickey T
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:39am
Group 17 - Drama / A police station / A brownie
TURNABOUT
A small town sheriff must protect a killer from a community seeking its own brand of justice.
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Posted By: northernwriter
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:45am
Mickey T wrote:
Group 17 - Drama / A police station / A brownie
TURNABOUT
A small town sheriff must protect a killer from a community seeking its own brand of justice.
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This sounds fantastic! What a conflict!
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Posted By: Mickey T
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:49am
northernwriter wrote:
Mickey T wrote:
Group 17 - Drama / A police station / A brownie
TURNABOUT
A small town sheriff must protect a killer from a community seeking its own brand of justice.
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This sounds fantastic! What a conflict! |
Thank you! Drama's not really my bag so we'll see how it goes
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Posted By: ozwaldo1
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:55am
Thanks.
I like the idea a lot more than I like the finished product. Procrastinating until 3 hours before deadline may have kicked me in the butt this time.
It was fun either way though.
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Posted By: MissKeister
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:59am
Hoping to see someone else in my heat, soon!
Group 24 -- Ghost story -- Chopsticks -- Studio Apartment
Chopsticks and Chopin
A pianist is reminded that life is better played in a duet.
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Posted By: DContara
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:13am
Group 30, Crime caper, A hunting lodge, An ashtray
Deer Mount As high tech billionaires meet at a luxury hunting lodge, a scrappy team of thieves is plotting to steal valuable trade secrets. But not everything goes according to plan.
Ocean 11-ish, admittedly... I hope at least the title will promote some curiosity
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Posted By: ROS
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:44am
Group 24: Ghost Story/a studio apartment or flat/chopsticks
More Than Bargained For A young man, pleased with a great deal on a special item, realises that he actually got much more than he bargained for.
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Posted By: Paula
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:53am
I just had a few hours to write this and man, I came up with something really silly. It sounds unintentionally Mr. Beanesque, which I guess sums up how bad it probably is. But I had lots of fun writing it. Good luck y'all.
THE SPY WHO BUTTERED ME
A government spy must infiltrate a criminal organisation operating in an old coal mine in order to gather information on its activities.
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Posted By: NYCNewbie
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:03am
Paula wrote:
I just had a few hours to write this and man, I came up with something really silly. It sounds unintentionally Mr. Beanesque, which I guess sums up how bad it probably is. But I had lots of fun writing it. Good luck y'all.
THE SPY WHO BUTTERED ME
A government spy must infiltrate a criminal organisation operating in an old coal mine in order to gather information on its activities. | Hello there fellow namesake and genre buddy. The 'Spies' have it methinks. And you're UK based too. How bloody crippling is this deadline for us Brits? It's time to go to work but I'm still in hyper post-submission mode.
Have I buttered you up enough? Looking forward to your story!
Paula x
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Posted By: DBA Lehane
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:05am
Group 25: Suspense / A Blimp / Antenna
Impact Minus Five
“Coming round, Draker finds himself bound and gagged on board an empty space blimp, heading straight towards a communications antenna on top of a Martian peak. He doesn't have time to work out how or why he ended up there, instead he has to try and avoid imminent impact and save himself."
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Posted By: Starsweet777
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:27am
Group 11: Thriller / Hotel Room / Statue
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS....
“Sometimes what happens in Vegas must not stay in Vegas especially if the fate of the World is at stake.”
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Posted By: pluginmatty
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:39am
Group 31: Sci-Fi/A coral reef/Bar of soap
Flat-Lining
Before Harry can start colonising the ocean floor, he must first deal with its current inhabitants.
First time I've written anything in the genre, so we'll see how it goes!
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Posted By: beckyrcollins
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:16am
northernwriter wrote:
Group 22: crime caper, crown, cemetery
Little Miss 4th of July
When the crown is stolen from the 4th of July queen at a baby pageant, one mom decides to steal it back.
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Looks like you've nailed these prompts *takes notes on how to do a crime caper properly*
Can't wait to see how the cemetery fits in!
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Posted By: beckyrcollins
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:18am
rwalker wrote:
Group 21 Spy / A coal mine / Butter
Fueling the Flames
When two opposing agents cross paths at an abandoned coal mine, they must put their past behind them and focus on their mission.
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I smell a double cross!! Sounds awesome
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Posted By: beckyrcollins
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:20am
MissKeister wrote:
Hoping to see someone else in my heat, soon!
Group 24 -- Ghost story -- Chopsticks -- Studio Apartment
Chopsticks and Chopin
A pianist is reminded that life is better played in a duet.
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Chopin can haunt me anyday. Sounds amazing K! X
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Posted By: beckyrcollins
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:23am
Starsweet777 wrote:
Group 11: Thriller / Hotel Room / Statue
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS....
“Sometimes what happens in Vegas must not stay in Vegas especially if the fate of the World is at stake.” |
Heatmate!! This sounds very intriguing. What happened in Vegas?!?! Love how different we went, can't wait to read x
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Posted By: beckyrcollins
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:25am
Group 11: Thriller, a hotel room, statue
YOU LOVE ME
When a mysterious guest at the Quick Suite Hotel removes their Do Not Disturb sign, two members of staff discover what's really behind closed doors.
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Posted By: rossinny
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:45am
Group 23 (haven't seen any other so far?): Comedy / Waterfall/ A Tombstone
The Importance of Freeing Ernest
Three men take the ashes of their lifelong friend to his favourite spot. But letting go can be hard.
Left myself with limited time to get this done but enjoyed writing comedy. I'd say it's a gentle comedy rather than LOLz, but hopefully that doesn't cost it. Look forward to reading them all later this week!
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Posted By: hasunkhan
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:54am
Ghost Story / A Stadium / A Therapy Dog
A Shared Reprieve A mysterious blind woman must help a grieving baseball player win
the world series.
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Posted By: awai
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 4:39am
Group 21: Spy / A Coal Mine / Butter
"Mine Over Matters"
An intelligence analyst has more than just his meal to worry about when he suspects his colleague harbours ulterior motives that threatens the US government and the secret lab they are holed up in.
Was hoping to tackle something other than Spy again, but what do ya know... Haha! Look forward to reading the other entries!
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Posted By: awai
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 4:41am
Paula wrote:
I just had a few hours to write this and man, I came up with something really silly. It sounds unintentionally Mr. Beanesque, which I guess sums up how bad it probably is. But I had lots of fun writing it. Good luck y'all.
THE SPY WHO BUTTERED ME
A government spy must infiltrate a criminal organisation operating in an old coal mine in order to gather
information on its activities. |
Haha! Love this title, fellow Group mate! Can't wait to read it.
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Posted By: Snarkmaiden
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 4:49am
Group 3 historical fiction / a gymnasium / a catheter
The Buggers Mean It
On the eve of an historic conflict, the ill-prepared people of the Falkland Islands steel themselves for invasion.
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Posted By: alexdsut
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 5:03am
Group 3: Historical Fiction / A Gymnasium / A Catheter (why!?)Strangers at War
Towards the end of WWII, a German soldier is tasked with assassinating an American war hero currently being treated in a makeshift hospital in eastern France.
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Posted By: Ifounddannyboy
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 5:16am
Group 31: Sci-Fi/A coral reef/Bar of soap
Title: Amphibiman
Logline: When a grouchy man sends out a request for help with his experiments to save the planet, he never expected the response he is about to receive.
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Posted By: KittNiss
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 5:42am
group 28 Comedy, Living Room and chopping or cutting board
The Laguiole
Two professional art removalists and an interior decorator work hard to arrange a connoisseur's art collection in her new home, with some confusion about what is art and what isn't.
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Posted By: toeditishuman
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 5:42am
Group 34: Historical Fiction/A newsroom/A filter
An Objective View
A decade after a newspaper made an unfounded accusation that led to
somebody's death, one reporter wants to avoid repeating the past.
But after gaining some potential new evidence, he is forced to
weigh the benefits of publishing for profit versus seeking the
objective truth.
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Posted By: BarbaraFL
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 5:53am
Group 6: Action/Adventure, a tunnel, a tangerine
Quest for the Circle
In 1970s Vermont, new girl Joan battles for a chance at popularity and a sought-after toy, wondering just how much it's worth it.
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Posted By: Tim G
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 7:56am
Group 18 - Mystery, Swimming Pool, Pizza
Lookout Lily Grills the Suspects
A family barbecue is rocked to its foundations by the discovery of a treacherous crime. This is a case for Lookout Lily, the neighborhood's most precocious sleuth.
With apologies for concept theft to our very own John Adams, Carolyn Keene and countless others.
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Posted By: Snake1082
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 8:07am
Group 20: Political Satire - A Shooting Range - A Pump
The Greatest Show
With 'no deal' in sight, a wager seems more appropriate.
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Posted By: haole
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 8:25am
Group 25: Suspense, A Blimp, An antenna
Test Flight to Fort Conger
On a test flight to one of the northernmost points on the planet, two test pilots run into trouble when they lose contact with navigation satellites
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Posted By: pash
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 8:57am
Group 6 Action/adventure, a tunnel, a tangerine
The Grove Two escaped prisoners search for answers that could save their oppressed people and set them all free. But are they chasing a fantasy?
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Posted By: Tim G
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:01am
rossinny wrote:
Group 23 (haven't seen any other so far?): Comedy / Waterfall/ A Tombstone
The Importance of Freeing Ernest
Three men take the ashes of their lifelong friend to his favourite spot. But letting go can be hard.
Left myself with limited time to get this done but enjoyed writing comedy. I'd say it's a gentle comedy rather than LOLz, but hopefully that doesn't cost it. Look forward to reading them all later this week! |
Welcome back Ross!!!
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Posted By: Joni
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:22am
Group 10 - Drama/penthouse/a helmet
Football Mom
A woman struggles with parental guilt as she tries to reconnect with her unreachable teenage son.
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Posted By: lisafox10800
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:30am
Joni wrote:
Group 10 - Drama/penthouse/a helmet
Football Mom
A woman struggles with parental guilt as she tries to reconnect with her unreachable teenage son.
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Think I may need the Kleenex when I read this one.
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Posted By: callmedeb
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:34am
Group 28 - Comedy, Living Room, Cutting/Chopping Board
The Lord of Misrule
All Roslyn wants is peace and quiet this holiday season, the Lord of Misrule has other plans.
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I really struggled with this one. This was idea number 33 (not kidding), I don’t even know if it’s funny 😂. The longline could basically be ... cat knocks over stuff, at Christmas
Looking forward to reading everyone else’s!
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Posted By: Charlie272
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:38am
callmedeb wrote:
Group 28 - Comedy, Living Room, Cutting/Chopping Board
The Lord of Misrule
All Roslyn wants is peace and quiet this holiday season, the Lord of Misrule has other plans.
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I really struggled with this one. This was idea number 33 (not kidding), I don’t even know if it’s funny 😂. The longline could basically be ... cat knocks over stuff, at Christmas
Looking forward to reading everyone else’s! |
Knowing that the Lord of Misrule referenced in the logline is a cat has me excited to read this.
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Posted By: Joni
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:40am
lisafox10800 wrote:
Joni wrote:
Group 10 - Drama/penthouse/a helmet
Football Mom
A woman struggles with parental guilt as she tries to reconnect with her unreachable teenage son.
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Think I may need the Kleenex when I read this one. |
I hope so! I was tearing up while writing it, having been a football Mom for a long time. I think crying while you write it at least means it fits the drama genre, right?
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Posted By: Joni
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:42am
callmedeb wrote:
Group 28 - Comedy, Living Room, Cutting/Chopping Board
The Lord of Misrule
All Roslyn wants is peace and quiet this holiday season, the Lord of Misrule has other plans.
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I really struggled with this one. This was idea number 33 (not kidding), I don’t even know if it’s funny 😂. The longline could basically be ... cat knocks over stuff, at Christmas
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I think I'd read a story with that second logline lol. Sounds like a lot of fun, can't wait to read it!
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Posted By: riquigley
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:44am
One More Time
Theo is in trouble. Maybe he can get help from an unlikely source.
Group 16: Fantasy/A Crematorium/A Turtle
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Probably my most generic, least interesting log line ever, but oh well.
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Posted By: Random
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:51am
Joni wrote:
lisafox10800 wrote:
Joni wrote:
Group 10 - Drama/penthouse/a helmet
Football Mom
A woman struggles with parental guilt as she tries to reconnect with her unreachable teenage son.
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Think I may need the Kleenex when I read this one. |
I hope so! I was tearing up while writing it, having been a football Mom for a long time. I think crying while you write it at least means it fits the drama genre, right? |
I pulled a 14 yo male off a football field once. Packed him up, carted him to the ER, they flew him to Harbor View. Outcome pretty much as expected.
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Posted By: Corrie
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:57am
Starsweet777 wrote:
Group 11: Thriller / Hotel Room / Statue
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS....
“Sometimes what happens in Vegas must not stay in Vegas especially if the fate of the World is at stake.” |
Looking forward to reading yours, heatmate! Looks like we took pretty different directions, which is something i love about the NYCM contests :)
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Posted By: Corrie
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 9:59am
beckyrcollins wrote:
Group 11: Thriller, a hotel room, statue
YOU LOVE ME
When a mysterious guest at the Quick Suite Hotel removes their Do Not Disturb sign, two members of staff discover what's really behind closed doors.
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Yay...another heatmate! Your logline is fantastic, looking forward to reading this :)
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Posted By: Joni
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 10:03am
Random wrote:
Joni wrote:
lisafox10800 wrote:
Joni wrote:
Group 10 - Drama/penthouse/a helmet
Football Mom
A woman struggles with parental guilt as she tries to reconnect with her unreachable teenage son.
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Think I may need the Kleenex when I read this one. |
I hope so! I was tearing up while writing it, having been a football Mom for a long time. I think crying while you write it at least means it fits the drama genre, right? |
I pulled a 14 yo male off a football field once. Packed him up, carted him to the ER, they flew him to Harbor View. Outcome pretty much as expected. |
That's awful. And every parent's worst fear. I do hope you read mine later in the week. I'd like your take on it (now in more ways than just the normal writing tips).
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Posted By: Corrie
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 10:03am
Group 11 - Thriller / A hotel room / A statue
A GOOD MOTHER
A good mother would do anything for the sake of her children...even if it means fleeing with them in the middle of the night.
(And in the cold light of day, i realize that my logline is all wrong and i'd really like a do-over )
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Posted By: dlingram0728
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 10:12am
Group 20 | Political Satire | A Shooting Range | A Pump
WIGGINS FOR PRESIDENT
A Presidential candidate, struggling to gain traction, has a tense encounter after creating a stunt in the wake of a mass shooting.
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Posted By: betweenlakes
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 10:29am
Group 25: Suspense / A Blimp / Antenna
Opus Clavicembalisticum
'The Graf Zeppelin, on its Hearst-sponsored "Round the World" voyage in 1929, finds itself routed off-course due to a defective antenna - or possible sabotage. Once on the ground, the wealthy and well-connected survivors find themselves seduced and deceived by the mysterious musical output of an anarchist cabal of modernist composers and their church organ that's also a Doomsday Device.'
Honestly, I feel like I bit off more than I could chew. Needed way more than 5 pages. Only really got to the "suspense" on the final page and it's barely coherent, having to cram so much in to one page.
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Posted By: steph9289
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 10:54am
manifestlynot wrote:
Group 1 - Fairy Tale / a farm / a birdcage
The Farmer's Fortune
Peter hasn’t aged a day since Thomas last saw him fifty years ago. When Thomas learns why, he schemes to benefit from Peter's good luck. |
Heatmate! This sounds great! Can't wait to read!
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Posted By: MissKeister
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 11:20am
beckyrcollins wrote:
Group 11: Thriller, a hotel room, statue
YOU LOVE ME
When a mysterious guest at the Quick Suite Hotel removes their Do Not Disturb sign, two members of staff discover what's really behind closed doors.
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I love this! I'm seriously intrigued! Can't wait to read :D
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Posted By: jessebarksdale
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 11:58am
First time taking part. Had a good time! I got comedy as a genre, but it definitely went quite dark lol.
Group 23: Comedy, Waterfall, Tombstone
Title: I Now Pronounce You
Logline: A dark comedy in which a photo goes tragically wrong during a wedding in the Amazon jungle.
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Posted By: Emmageek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:14pm
Group 8 Romance/A tollbooth/A chess piece
Title: Pay to Play
Logline: In the lonely Scottish Highlands, a tollbooth keeper
finds love on a chessboard. Who knew the King's Game Opening could
be so sweet?
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Posted By: Emmageek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:15pm
You're in my group! I can't wait to see what you wrote!
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Posted By: steph9289
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:16pm
Emmageek wrote:
You're in my group! I can't wait to see what you wrote!
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Make sure you hit quote so we can see who you're referring to! :)
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Posted By: Emmageek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:18pm
jdadams1 wrote:
Group 8 / Romance / A tollbooth / A chess piece
The Toll
The socially awkward attendant of a parking tollbooth falls for his vivacious coworker. But will he have the courage to tell her how he feels?
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You're in my group! I'm looking forward to what you wrote!
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Posted By: Emmageek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:18pm
steph9289 wrote:
Emmageek wrote:
You're in my group! I can't wait to see what you wrote!
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Make sure you hit quote so we can see who you're referring to! :) |
I noticed it as soon as I hit [Enter]! I hate that!
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Posted By: Emmageek
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:20pm
lisafox10800 wrote:
Romance / A Tollbooth / A Chess Piece
Love Always Finds A Way Like a master chess player, Bryce has meticulously plotted the perfect moment for Abby, the love of his life. A raised drawbridge is not part of the plan.
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Lisa, you're in my group this time! I love your work and can't wait to see what you did!
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Posted By: BrianaNichol
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:29pm
Group 32 | Mystery | A Hospice | A Skeleton Key
TOTAL PAIN
During a storm, two hospice nurses let an old woman stay in their facility overnight. When their patients disappear the next morning, they must figure out if their guest is the cause.
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Posted By: Chloé
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:35pm
First time writing a short, I prayed not to get 'Horror' and well.... Hopefully it's not too bad, can't wait to get some feedback from this community! :)
Group 12: Horror - Pharmacy - Apple pie
Title: No Escape from Sickness
Logline: While there is a shortage of drugs in the world, a woman and her sick daughter are held hostage in a waiting room with only a teddy bear and a mysterious apple pie at the back of a Parisian pharmacy, by a man who wants to save the world.
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Posted By: Charlie272
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:37pm
BrianaNichol wrote:
Group 32 | Mystery | A Hospice | A Skeleton Key
TOTAL PAIN
During a storm, two hospice nurses let an old woman stay in their facility overnight. When their patients disappear the next morning, they must figure out if their guest is the cause.
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Wow - I cannot wait to read this.
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Posted By: Anansi
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:41pm
Group 35 / Spy / A Lookout / Headphones
At the height of the Cold War both the U.S and Soviet secret services wielded ‘psychic spies’ against the other, conducting espionage and counter espionage by means of remote viewing.
Inigo Swann was America’s ultimate psychic weapon.
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Will return all reads. Thanks!
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Posted By: dave1975
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:45pm
9 - Ghost Story / A stadium / A therapy dog
Title: The Missing Lab
Logline: Three kids going on a investigating trip for a missing dog and find themselves running away when they find out what's happening at the end.
It was done at last min and submitted screenplay at 12:57am EST lol and what's worse is that I forgot to add FADE IN: and FADE OUT: - stupid celtx, sigh.
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Posted By: plovell
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:47pm
G20 Political Satire | A Shooting Range | A Pump
A conservative and a liberal go skeet shooting. What could possibly go wrong?
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Posted By: MissKeister
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 12:52pm
ROS wrote:
Group 24: Ghost Story/a studio apartment or flat/chopsticks
More Than Bargained For A young man, pleased with a great deal on a special item, realises that he actually got much more than he bargained for. |
So glad to see another Group 24-er! This sounds very fun. I love all the directions one can take with a ghost story!
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Posted By: manifestlynot
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:06pm
plovell wrote:
G20 Political Satire | A Shooting Range | A Pump
A conservative and a liberal go skeet shooting. What could possibly go wrong?
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Lololol! Can’t wait to read this one!
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Posted By: NilesPerry
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:35pm
Tim G wrote:
Group 18 - Mystery, Swimming Pool, Pizza
Lookout Lily Grills the Suspects
A family barbecue is rocked to its foundations by the discovery of a treacherous crime. This is a case for Lookout Lily, the neighborhood's most precocious sleuth.
With apologies for concept theft to our very own John Adams, Carolyn Keene and countless others. |
I LOVE the new title! Can't wait to read what you submitted!
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Posted By: NilesPerry
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:36pm
Joni wrote:
Group 10 - Drama/penthouse/a helmet
Football Mom
A woman struggles with parental guilt as she tries to reconnect with her unreachable teenage son.
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This was already excellent when I read it. Can't wait to read the final!
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Posted By: Starsweet777
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:41pm
Hi Steph, you sound knowledgeable here 😁 I’m new to the challenge and so much life happened for me over the weekend unfortunately I just missed the upload deadline last night. Really bumming out!! Lesson learned I’m guessing is just submit each draft as it’s written even if it’s just the Title and Logline, correct? At least you count in the system somehow. I saved a draft but didn’t “submit” . Was hoping to get at least feedback on my work even though I missed time limit deadline and submitted late but submission form disappears at the time cut off!! No joking around there, lol!! How would you suggest to still get feedback, helpful for a writer. Also did I read correctly that we have 2 rounds guaranteed to participate in? So even though I missed deadline here I still get to play in round 2...
Thank you for your time in reading this, I appreciate any knowledge you are willing to share in enlightening me (and any other newer challenge members reading this😁) Wasn’t sure where to post… First time really using a forum! 😬
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Posted By: NilesPerry
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:41pm
BrianaNichol wrote:
Group 32 | Mystery | A Hospice | A Skeleton Key TOTAL PAIN During a storm, two hospice nurses let an old woman stay in their facility overnight. When their patients disappear the next morning, they must figure out if their guest is the cause.
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Ooooo, this sounds good... Can't wait!
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Posted By: Mrpenhead
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:44pm
Group 32: Mystery/Hospice/Skeleton Key
Moksha A new hospice nurse discovers a mysterious hidden key while caring for a reclusive dying surgeon.
Can’t wait to read some of these! Sound great!
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Posted By: The Fnord
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:52pm
Group 5 / Sci Fi / A drive-in movie theater / Handcuffs
THE FUTURE OF FAME
In the future, the most popular game among young adults will reward winning players with incredible fame and fortune. The same reward will be given to anyone who kills the player.
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Posted By: steph9289
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 1:55pm
Starsweet777 wrote:
Hi Steph, you sound knowledgeable here 😁 I’m new to the challenge and so much life happened for me over the weekend unfortunately I just missed the upload deadline last night. Really bumming out!! Lesson learned I’m guessing is just submit each draft as it’s written even if it’s just the Title and Logline, correct? At least you count in the system somehow. I saved a draft but didn’t “submit” . Was hoping to get at least feedback on my work even though I missed time limit deadline and submitted late but submission form disappears at the time cut off!! No joking around there, lol!! How would you suggest to still get feedback, helpful for a writer. Also did I read correctly that we have 2 rounds guaranteed to participate in? So even though I missed deadline here I still get to play in round 2...
Thank you for your time in reading this, I appreciate any knowledge you are willing to share in enlightening me (and any other newer challenge members reading this😁) Wasn’t sure where to post… First time really using a forum! 😬 |
Hi Starsweet! If you have a draft ready to go, I would recommend sending it to feedback@nycmidnight.com right away! They allow you to send a "backup" email in case there are issues with your submission. At the very least, you will submit something (though there is no guarantee that they will accept it, of course). But I say go for it!
And YES, you will still be able to participate in Challenge 2! :)
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Posted By: ROS
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:25pm
MissKeister wrote:
ROS wrote:
Group 24: Ghost Story/a studio apartment or flat/chopsticks
More Than Bargained For A young man, pleased with a great deal on a special item, realises that he actually got much more than he bargained for. |
So glad to see another Group 24-er! This sounds very fun. I love all the directions one can take with a ghost story! |
Yup. Can't wait to read yours! The diversity that comes from the same prompts is truly amazing.
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Posted By: ROS
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:27pm
MissKeister wrote:
ROS wrote:
Group 24: Ghost Story/a studio apartment or flat/chopsticks
More Than Bargained For A young man, pleased with a great deal on a special item, realises that he actually got much more than he bargained for. |
So glad to see another Group 24-er! This sounds very fun. I love all the directions one can take with a ghost story! |
Yup. Can't wait to read yours! The diversity of ideas from the same prompts is truly amazing.
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Posted By: ROS
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 2:29pm
Sorry about the double post. I got a message about spamming and an error. Didn't know the first one went through.
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Posted By: pgleleux
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:01pm
Thriller/Hotel Room/Statue
SCRIPTED
Jennifer becomes a suspect when a fellow screenwriter turns up dead before an awards ceremony.
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Posted By: BrianaNichol
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:06pm
NilesPerry wrote:
BrianaNichol wrote:
Group 32 | Mystery | A Hospice | A Skeleton Key TOTAL PAIN During a storm, two hospice nurses let an old woman stay in their facility overnight. When their patients disappear the next morning, they must figure out if their guest is the cause.
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Ooooo, this sounds good... Can't wait! |
Don't get your hopes up, but thanks!
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Posted By: Janetinputney
Date Posted: 14 Oct 2019 at 3:21pm
steph9289 wrote:
Starsweet777 wrote:
Hi Steph, you sound knowledgeable here 😁 I’m new to the challenge and so much life happened for me over the weekend unfortunately I just missed the upload deadline last night. Really bumming out!! Lesson learned I’m guessing is just submit each draft as it’s written even if it’s just the Title and Logline, correct? At least you count in the system somehow. I saved a draft but didn’t “submit” . Was hoping to get at least feedback on my work even though I missed time limit deadline and submitted late but submission form disappears at the time cut off!! No joking around there, lol!! How would you suggest to still get feedback, helpful for a writer. Also did I read correctly that we have 2 rounds guaranteed to participate in? So even though I missed deadline here I still get to play in round 2...
Thank you for your time in reading this, I appreciate any knowledge you are willing to share in enlightening me (and any other newer challenge members reading this😁) Wasn’t sure where to post… First time really using a forum! 😬 |
Hi Starsweet! If you have a draft ready to go, I would recommend sending it to feedback@nycmidnight.com right away! They allow you to send a "backup" email in case there are issues with your submission. At the very least, you will submit something (though there is no guarantee that they will accept it, of course). But I say go for it!
And YES, you will still be able to participate in Challenge 2! :) |
Hi, and you can always submit to the forum and get feedback too!!! Please do!
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