Intro:
In April, I wrote the first draft of another screenplay. This one is about two sisters. The story for this one was relatively easy to write, so when I edit I just need to put the scenes in order, as it currently jumps around in time a lot. I also need to make sure I’ve got the timings right as the story also involves a baby. I think the baby might have become one year old in the space of six months! The two I finished in April are in the process of being edited. The Puritan England story, especially, should be ready to be read soon.

I have also rewritten various versions of my CV for editing work and freelance work respectively, as well as applied to an opportunity within the company I already work for.

So on to the update!

Scripts Update:
Still have not been able to secure a podcast studio for my audio drama, mainly because the month of April was extremely busy in generally all areas of my life, so that had to take a back seat. I’m unsure if I’ll have time to find a studio in May, but should be able to if things quieten down. Though I have started taking an Improv course in the evenings so things don’t look likely to start quietening down any time soon…

The pilot script of a re-telling of Troy is going well. I’m looking at it at least once a week at the moment. I received some feedback last week that allowed me to finally see how to write a problem scene. I can now see how to get across to the audience what I need to within that scene without having my characters say the plot out loud to each other!

Things Learnt:
Have written a draft query letter and found various resources online of good query-letter examples, such as this one on writersstore.com. However, I am currently trying to decide if I want to wait a few months before sending the letters until I hear back/get rejected from the various competitions I currently have scripts in!