Intro:
In May, I finished the first edit of the screenplay about two sisters. The title for it is still a work in progress, but think it will be a good script for competitions once these edits are complete. Plus I have finished the first draft of my screenplay about an alternative version of the Napoleonic wars where women were allowed in the Navy. However, I think that screenplay needs to be left for a while before editing, as I discovered during writing that I didn’t really know the story I was trying to tell yet. I am also up for a promotion in my day job, so have spent this weekend preparing a presentation for the interview!

So on to the update!

Scripts Update:
Am still dealing with a lot of admin tasks in all areas of my life, so the podcast drama is still on the backburner for now.

The pilot script of a re-telling of Troy is ready for submission! The deadline for the Scribe Lounge competition is the 14th of June. I always give myself a few extra days for competitions as I have a tendency to panic when I submit, so knowing I’ve got extra time calms me down! I really like how this pilot has turned out, with good introductions to the characters and the tone I want, going forward, clear from the get go. Plus, I have blocked out the plot points for the rest of the series, so if anyone was interested I can talk at length about the scripts I haven’t written yet!

Things Learnt:
Due to the busy nature of my life at the moment, everything I’ve learnt this month has been about the importance of staying on top of admin. Something which I have always struggled with! One thing I’ve found that helps is speaking through forms with people as I fill them out to make sure I’ve not misunderstood questions. What tricks for staying on top of your life admin do you find useful?