Quote: Griff @ August 23 2010, 5:32 PM BSTI think Marc P might use it?
I do have it and have used it but am rubbish on the ins and outs on it. Sorry. 
Script Formats and the Production Process Page 3
Thanks to everyone regarding Final Draft 8 comments. I really appreciate the comments made. I now know it(FD8) can be problematic and that it's not just me; which is reassuring!
Meanwhile I am writing a character/script with view to submitting to a well liked BBC programme. I intend to submit it to the company which produces the programme.
I wonder if anyone here could advise me on this. I am seeking to introduce a character to a successful and well formatted comedy programme. I am sure of the voice of the programme, the participant's throughout, and content. I am less sure about how exactly one seeks to afford a new character a chance to be heard successfully in these circumstances. Is there a way I can best make the character be heard, when all is well anyway.
The character would have to integrate with the well formatted show. I have written it and it looks fine to me (the character makes me laugh a lot!). The character really does feel right. I have enjoyed writing the script thus far and I know the character could be a successful add-on to the show.
Naturally I am hopeful that I have written something which may afford me a chance to go forward. The show is a bit zany and I have written similarly zany scripts throughout my life in addition to other writing, which usually has a "comedic" value; purely because I love to write.
I have never actually submitted a script to a production company before. Frankly, part of me thinks that the character is so easily integrated and appropriate, while another reminds me that nobody seems to like FD8, for example.
So, I wonder if anyone here could give me their thoughts/advice on how best to secure the "gig" I have described. Which software, approach, follow-up etc...? Any advice would be truly appreciated, and shared here.
Many thanks for your thoughts on the matter. Lill.
Quote: Lilly The Pink @ August 28 2010, 11:05 PM BSTI am seeking to introduce a character to a successful and well formatted comedy programme. I am sure of the voice of the programme, the participant's throughout, and content. I am less sure about how exactly one seeks to afford a new character a chance to be heard successfully in these circumstances. Is there a way I can best make the character be heard, when all is well anyway.
I suppose just remember that the show shouldn't become the New Character Show if it is already an established series; make sure all the other characters are served as they should be and it's not just all about this new arrival.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 28 2010, 11:44 PM BSTI suppose just remember that the show shouldn't become the New Character Show if it is already an established series; make sure all the other characters are served as they should be and it's not just all about this new arrival.
Hi Matthew
Thanks so much for your reply and I totally understand and appreciate the points you have made. I agree, and realise the thoughts which may visit the recipients of my script. Many thanks indeed for your kind and useful advice. Lill.
Quote: Matthew Stott @ August 28 2010, 11:44 PM BSTI suppose just remember that the show shouldn't become the New Character Show if it is already an established series; make sure all the other characters are served as they should be and it's not just all about this new arrival.
Thanks and I agree.
Whoops! Sorry, I'm in denial about my need to wear glasses!!
Quote: billwill @ February 20 2010, 1:16 PM BST
The serial number will time-out after it has been used on 10 dates, but more than one person can download on the same date.
Hi Bill, that code has timed out, are you still offering a free copy to BCG members?
Ok I have given it another nine lives.
Carry on.
I suspect that world wide users not on BCG might be googling & finding the free offer & using up the lives intended for BCG members.
If it persists I'll need to provide the complimentary BCG copy by a different method.
Have fun.
Quote: billwill @ June 1 2011, 4:00 PM BSTOk I have given it another nine lives.
Many thanks.
Popped to the top for newbies like brynne.
I've got Final Draft 8 - it's got a series of templates, including BBC Taped Sitcom, which I use. Go to File, then New from Stationery.