BTTB Scriptwriting Comp - Q&A

[Symphony]

Are we the only ones who are allowed to see it before we submit it? ie are we allowed to show it to others to get thoughts on it?

I had two other questions but I can't remember them

[Eduardo Bearo]

Can we keep this thread for questions for Bevan please - if you have any general questions about the competition they can go in the competition thread which Dan started last week.

Thanks.

[Home_And_Away_Fan]

Question for Bevan:

What was your inspiration/ideas behind the original storylines in the very first Home and Away episodes?

[-Kevin-]

If I enter, can everyone on here see what I have written or just the people judging it?

Just the people who judge it.

However, if it's good, BTTB will publish it

Ooh Thanks.

I think I am going to enter

Me to

God im nervous about it I will give my best

[.Amy.]

Question for Bevan:

My problem is coming up with original ideas, do you have any tips for this?

[-g-l-a-m-o-r-ous-]

Question for Bevan

Do you decide to introduce new characters or do you get told that you need to write in a new character?

[Dan F]

Just to reiterate again, this isn't an interview we are doing with Bevan.

This thread is for people who are wishing to enter the Scriptwriting Competition, but would like to ask an expert as to how they should go about it etc.

[Foxy]

Bearing in mind that this thread is specifically for asking questions about writing in general and not about Home and Away specifically, I'd like to ask the following....

One of the things I struggle most with when it comes to writing is editing - I get into a flow of dialogue and although it doesn't constitute exposition, feedback I've received before would indicate that scenes I write are too long. How does one go about selecting "the best of" the dialogue in order to get a succinct but still emotionally deep scene?

[Bareenfan]

OK, this may seem like a silly question, as I sort of think I know the answer but would like to understand better. When I have seen interviews with cast members they have mentioned the big print in the script, and Coral has mentioned it in her guide, but what exactly is it, when do you use it, and how much is too much or too little?

[Dan F]

A few good questions in here now!

We will be closing questions on Friday 27th February - that's less that a week away!

So those who are thinking of entering but are still unsure about things, don't pass on this rare opportunity to pick the brains of one of Australia's most respected scriptwriters!