Write a 6 to 10 page or less properly formatted script on the theme of:

Whilst out metal detecting, a metal detectorist has an accident rendering them unconscious. Upon awakening they start hearing voices in their head.

Genre: Open

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THE USUAL:

This isn’t a contest. It’s a challenge. There are no official prizes.

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Do not put your real name(s) on your script; this is an anonymous challenge. However, please use your real name(s) when submitting your script.

After the challenge closes you can either have your script removed or resubmit your script with your name on it.

Participants must read and comment/review in the discussion board at least 10 other scripts submitted or your work will be removed (no harm, no foul. I understand that life gets in the way.

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Over on the Unproduced Scripts page there are a few unproduced, original scripts for your reading pleasure.

On another note, I’ve gotten a lot of scripts in unusual formatting recently and while I applaud anyone who can churn out a good story, it really, really helps when the screenwriter uses industry format.

please make it easier for me to read your story by not asking me to adapt to your unusual formatting style.

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Over on the Original Scripts page are ten original scripts for your reading pleasure.

– Don

Over the next few days SimplyScripts will be transitioning to SimplyJAVAScripts!

Not only do both screenplays and the programming language have the word “script” in it, both disciplines also require attention to grammar, spelling and formatting. So, many of the review styles will remain the same, e.g., “This simply will not work,” “Too many spelling errors,” “Your formatting is off…” The transition to SimplyJAVAScripts should be pretty seamless.

I see endless possibilities in this new direction the site is taking. The discussion board will be turned over to reviews and critiques of JavaScript code. JavaScript writers will be able to submit his/her work in a number of JavaScript genres like, “Great for Denial of Service Attacks” or “Great for Defending against Denial of Service Attacks”.

I hope you all embrace this new direction with the same enthusiasm! I encourage each and every one of you to get on board.

– Don

From a One Week Challenge –

Are things truly better left unsaid?

The Prompt: You’re not the one for me.

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A grieving old man tries to hold off the bailiffs in order to answer one last call.

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Best Adapted Screenplay

Coda – Undated, unspecified script by Siân Heder (Based on La Famille Bélier) – hosted by: Apple – in pdf format

As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family’s fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music by wanting to go to Berkeley and her fear of abandoning her parents.

Information courtesy of imdb.com

Best Original Screenplay

Belfast – Undated, unspecified shooting draft script by Kenneth Branah – hosted by: Focus Features – in pdf format

A young boy and his working-class Belfast family experience the tumultuous late 1960s.

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Over on the Original Scripts page are eight original scripts for your reading pleasure.

– Don

Dead Dream (2 pages (Short, Thriller) pdf format ) by Barry John Terblanche

Some pray for forgiveness.. some dream of it.

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