Comixtribe.com has professional editors doing script assessments

creativesynergy · 06-27-2012, 09:43 AM

To all writers here, www.comixtribe.com has a feature called THE PROVING GROUNDS where two editors, myself being one of them, do full and concise assessments and breakdowns of full-script formatted stories and then post them up for the writer and anyone else who can learn from the information. It's a great opportunity to get read by not only one editor, but two distinct approaches to your script.

Steven Forbes, FORBY here on DW, is the editor-in-chief and final say on the script after I break it down with over 20 years of editing experience.

We look forward to seeing your scripts submitted to TPG@comixtribe.com for full evaluation.

Steve

Steven Forbes · 06-27-2012, 12:30 PM

Please make sure to read the rules before submitting.

Thanks!

-Steven

creativesynergy · 06-27-2012, 04:50 PM

Yeah. What he said.

Sean Rutan · 07-01-2012, 11:52 PM

That is a great project, by the way. I reference it several times per week. Thanks for the time and effort you put into it!

thenextlee · 07-02-2012, 04:42 PM

It DOES sound great, unfortunately I've yet to be able to do anything other than look at the forums, still waiting on an e-mail from youse guys. Help me!!!

Cheers,
George!

The site, and its content, are quite enjoyable by the way, love reading TPG. I'd love to be able to comment though, too! lol.

Steven Forbes · 07-02-2012, 06:10 PM

Hey, George.

You should have gotten an e-mail saying that we don't allow anonymous internet handles, and to sign up again with your real name or professional name.

Thanks!

-Steven

lpenha · 07-02-2012, 10:02 PM

The site is really great!
Just sent my latest script.
Thanks!

Leo Penha

Sarah · 07-03-2012, 06:55 AM

I hope my script isnt to painful. That scripting style I sent isnt not exactly the main natural way I write.XD I'm used to prose oriented scripting.

thenextlee · 07-04-2012, 01:48 AM

Hey Steve!

Thanks for the heads up, I apologize if I caused any annoyance. I went ahead and re-registered (hopefully the right way this time 'round) and eagerly await hearing from you guys!

Cheers,
George!

Steven Forbes · 07-04-2012, 06:23 PM

No worries, George.

Sarah: You just tried sending me a PM. As you can see, my inbox is full. Please shoot me an email at stevedforbes@gmail.com, or send me a pm at the ComixTribe forum (forum.comixtribe.com). Thanks!

MailOrderClone · 07-06-2012, 12:14 AM

Having spent the last couple of evenings digging through the back catalog of Proving Grounds scripts, I have to admit to being guilty of quite a few of the issues that Mr. Forbes is pointing out. I would encourage any writer to give this feature a look. It's only going to help us all out in the long run.

CHWolf · 07-06-2012, 01:33 AM

Steven - You can export your PMs as various filetypes to save on your computer. Dunno if that'd help clear your inbox. You can do all of them at once, creating a single file you can then use "find" to get info from if you need it.

I was going to just hang onto everything, but luckily found the export option.

Steven Forbes · 07-06-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MailOrderClone

Having spent the last couple of evenings digging through the back catalog of Proving Grounds scripts, I have to admit to being guilty of quite a few of the issues that Mr. Forbes is pointing out. I would encourage any writer to give this feature a look. It's only going to help us all out in the long run.

Thanks for looking! I'm glad you're finding the articles useful!

And please, don't call me "Mr. Forbes." Sounds so official and standoffish. I'm just Steve. Or, that-damned-bastard-who-thinks-he-knows-everything. (That's my Indian name...)

Okay, one more reply, then editing, then SLEEP!

Steven Forbes · 07-06-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHWolf

Steven - You can export your PMs as various filetypes to save on your computer. Dunno if that'd help clear your inbox. You can do all of them at once, creating a single file you can then use "find" to get info from if you need it.

I was going to just hang onto everything, but luckily found the export option.

Thanks, Wolfie! I did it, and my PM box is empty for the first time in almost 2 years. (Shows how often I get pm's.)

06-27-2012, 09:43 AM	#1
creativesynergy Steve Colle, Editor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,302	Comixtribe.com has professional editors doing script assessments To all writers here, www.comixtribe.com has a feature called THE PROVING GROUNDS where two editors, myself being one of them, do full and concise assessments and breakdowns of full-script formatted stories and then post them up for the writer and anyone else who can learn from the information. It's a great opportunity to get read by not only one editor, but two distinct approaches to your script. Steven Forbes, FORBY here on DW, is the editor-in-chief and final say on the script after I break it down with over 20 years of editing experience. We look forward to seeing your scripts submitted to TPG@comixtribe.com for full evaluation. Steve

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06-27-2012, 12:30 PM	#2
Steven Forbes Freelance Editor Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,097	Please make sure to read the rules before submitting. Thanks! -Steven

06-27-2012, 04:50 PM	#3
creativesynergy Steve Colle, Editor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,302	Yeah. What he said.

07-01-2012, 11:52 PM	#4
Sean Rutan Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 6	That is a great project, by the way. I reference it several times per week. Thanks for the time and effort you put into it!

07-02-2012, 04:42 PM	#5
thenextlee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	It DOES sound great, unfortunately I've yet to be able to do anything other than look at the forums, still waiting on an e-mail from youse guys. Help me!!! Cheers, George! The site, and its content, are quite enjoyable by the way, love reading TPG. I'd love to be able to comment though, too! lol.

07-02-2012, 06:10 PM	#6
Steven Forbes Freelance Editor Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,097	Hey, George. You should have gotten an e-mail saying that we don't allow anonymous internet handles, and to sign up again with your real name or professional name. Thanks! -Steven

07-02-2012, 10:02 PM	#7
lpenha Leo Penha Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paoli, PA Posts: 124	The site is really great! Just sent my latest script. Thanks! Leo Penha

07-03-2012, 06:55 AM	#8
Sarah Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 3	I hope my script isnt to painful. That scripting style I sent isnt not exactly the main natural way I write.XD I'm used to prose oriented scripting.

07-04-2012, 01:48 AM	#9
thenextlee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 22	Hey Steve! Thanks for the heads up, I apologize if I caused any annoyance. I went ahead and re-registered (hopefully the right way this time 'round) and eagerly await hearing from you guys! Cheers, George!

07-04-2012, 06:23 PM	#10
Steven Forbes Freelance Editor Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,097	No worries, George. Sarah: You just tried sending me a PM. As you can see, my inbox is full. Please shoot me an email at stevedforbes@gmail.com, or send me a pm at the ComixTribe forum (forum.comixtribe.com). Thanks!

07-06-2012, 12:14 AM	#11
MailOrderClone Plucky Young Writer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 88	Having spent the last couple of evenings digging through the back catalog of Proving Grounds scripts, I have to admit to being guilty of quite a few of the issues that Mr. Forbes is pointing out. I would encourage any writer to give this feature a look. It's only going to help us all out in the long run.

07-06-2012, 01:33 AM	#12
CHWolf BARF JR. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: In the Conservatory, with the Revolver. Posts: 5,591	Steven - You can export your PMs as various filetypes to save on your computer. Dunno if that'd help clear your inbox. You can do all of them at once, creating a single file you can then use "find" to get info from if you need it. I was going to just hang onto everything, but luckily found the export option.