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Enter the live meeting room
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99946130424
Discord: https://discord.gg/562YD6mQTD

At our weekly lab, experienced software developer Joel Sprouse coaches and guides you on your journey through completing the intensive freeCodeCamp Full Stack Developer curriculum. As you complete this program for certifications in responsive web design, JavaScript, front-end development, data science, relational databases, and back-end development, you'll learn to build full-stack applications using Node.js, React, SQL, and more. Also gain hands-on experience with important tools including Git, Bootstrap, and APIs and JSON.

We'll be working our way through the first 5 courses on this page https://www.freecodecamp.org/learn/

Enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/jADCuWawBk
Need feedback on your screenplay? Bring it to the Swap!
How does it work?

• Use this form to submit your screenplay to the Swap: https://forms.gle/hZavn3W7p7PF5C5QA
• Then join the voice channel on Friday: https://discord.gg/jADCuWawBk
• During this session, you will be matched up with other writers to swap critiques.
• If you want feedback on your script, you will need to read at least one other script. We will try to match everyone with scripts of a similar genre and page length.
• You have one week to read the other person's script.
• Use this form to give your feedback: https://forms.gle/a32TDDVb2sgWoTrEA
• At the next week's swap session, we meet to discuss everyone's scripts in greater detail and help the writer workshop problems.

Remember, to participate and receive critiques, you must attend the entire session on Discord and be willing to swap critiques with others.

Feedback Tips:

• Start with the Positive: Begin by highlighting what is genuinely working well in the script. Also consider where this writer is on their journey. Have you noticed improvement compared to their previous scripts?
• Be Specific: Use specific examples from the script to illustrate your points.
• Priorities: What are the most critical suggestions you can share? Concentrate more on the storytelling, characters, and scenework rather than nitpicking minor details. If this is a complete feature or TV pilot, help the writer understand any big structure problems making their story less coherent.
• Characters & Dialogue: Who was driving the story? Did you root for them? Were their scene goals and obstacles clear? Did the dialogue sound distinct for each character and reveal their personality?
• Series Format: For pilots, is there an audience for this show concept? Did you get a sense of what it would be like to watch a typical episode of this show?
• Genre & Tone: Does this script meet the expectations of its intended audience? Does it live up to the premise? Do descriptions and dialogue evoke the right genre-specific mood? Consider how fans of the writer’s genre or comps will respond, even if you are not a fan of this genre.
• Be Considerate: Understand that the writer may be emotionally attached to their work. An empathetic choice of words can help writers process your advice more easily.

FAQ:
Q: I don’t have a script ready yet. Is it okay if I just join to listen and learn?
A: Absolutely, everyone is welcome to join.
Q: I’m worried that my script sucks, should I still bring it?
A: This is a process. Nobody will be perfect. We’re here to support you, which means pointing out the parts that are awesome and providing honest feedback for improvement.
Q: My script is not in standard screenwriting format.
A: Please re-type your using screenwriting software before uploading it to the google form. If it is not in standard screenplay format, it’s difficult for readers to provide helpful feedback on the pacing and many other aspects of your script. Some free screenwriting software options:

• Arc Studio Pro (no watermark, max 2 scripts) https://www.arcstudiopro.com/?utm_source=scriptcamp&utm_medium=scriptcamp&utm_campaign=scriptcamp
• Writer Duet free version (no watermark, max 3 projects, unlimited scripts) https://www.writerduet.com/script/
• Writer Solo (separate software made by Writer Duet, no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://writersolo.com/
• Fade In Free version (small watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.fadeinpro.com/page.pl?content=download
• Kit Scenarist (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://kitscenarist.ru/en/index.html
• Highland 2 free version (watermark / mac only, unlimited scripts) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/highland-2/id1171820258?ls=1&mt=12
• Drama Queen (unlimited scripts) https://dramaqueen.info/dramaqueen-free-lifetime-en/?lang=en
• Trelby (no watermark, unlimited scripts) https://www.trelby.org/download/
• Scripto (no watermark, unlimited scripts, max 3 collaborators) https://www.scripto.live/
• Prewrite (no watermark, max 1 script) https://prewrite.com/

Are you a produced, repped or emerging screenwriter with a strong handle on the craft? Are you querying agents or placing in writing contests and fellowships? Apply to join the Advanced Screenwriters Lab here (requires writing sample) https://scriptca.mp/advancedlab

The Advanced Lab is a workshop for writers who are serious about improving at the craft. We meet weekly to share our work for feedback and discuss writing techniques. To participate, you should already have a strong handle on screenwriting fundamentals, with multiple features or pilots completed.

How to join the Advanced Lab?

• Complete this sign-up form: https://scriptca.mp/advancedlab
• And join us on Discord: https://scriptca.mp