Rewriting

Rewriting is one of the most important aspects of writing. I'm willing to bet you're not doing it often enough or at the most opportune times. http://swilcast.blogspot.com

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episode 9

Is slightly delayed. Odd issue occured on H2 and second half of the episode is the recording from two weeks ago. Requires recording the episode again. Tomorrow night.

Outlining

Thoughts on the importance of outlining for a feature screenplay and software that helps get me there.

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It will be two weeks before the next episode. Moving in to production on a project. It will be taking up all of my time.

The First Draft Done - My handbook in desperate need of an editor on my steps to get from the inkling of an idea to a completed first draft.

Tomboy - Excellent note taking software.

Dropbox - Seriously incredibly free backup software. Syncs to an online server with a potential 3 GB of free storage space.

Interesting screenwriting podcasts.

• Creative Screenwriting Magazine
• On The Page

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The Value of Outside Sources

Screenwriting, like any writing, is informed by the authors knowledge and experience. The best way to become a better writer is to add new experiences. Outside sources can spur new creative thoughts and inject stale projects with new life.

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More Celtx

More on Celtx. This time going in to some features I wish it supported and some of the things missing plus notes on a few other things.

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Praxis Screenwriting Competition

Celtx

Chattering endlessly about the Celtx software and why I'm a giant silly fanboy over it. Also mentioning the flaws as I go.

Another screenwriting podcast to check out, Down To Page with Pilar.

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Mobile Working Solutions

Looking at some mobile working solutions in an effort to walk away from the computer.

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episode called

On account of baby. My little girl came this morning so I'm going to be skipping this week. New episode next Wednesday.

Screenwriting Software

Examining the different software available under Linux (to the best of my knowledge) for writing screenplays. Any additions to this list are welcome. Email me at swilcast@gmail.com

Interpreted Languages

• Ruby - eleanor
• Perl - Screenplay
• Python

LaTeX

• LaTeX
• LyX

Word Processors

• OpenOffice
• Abi Word
• KWord

Pre-Production Suite

• Celtx

Web Screenplay Editors

• FiveSprockets
• Zhura
• Scripped
• ScriptBuddy

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feed update

I've generated a new feed under feedburner as it's more flexible and provides some better features. You're welcome to continue using the automatically generated Blogger feed but I suggest the feedburner feed which is at this address: http://feeds2.feedburner.com/Swilcast and listed on the right side of the page.

New episode on Wednesday.

Walk Away From The Computer

Walk away from the computer. It will benefit your physical health, your mental health, your social skills, and your writing.

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Maintaining Copies of your Work

First episode of swilcast. Trying to hammer home the point that if you're not thinking about maintaining back ups of your work you need to skip thinking about it and start doing it.

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Show Links:

Meld Diff Viewer allows you to compare files against each other to determine what has changed. 

Dropbox is a cross platform web storage site/application combo. Dropbox monitors a directory you specify and automatically ensures information between your system and the web storage.