Myscript Studio Notes Edition 1.3 Download
Leana Eckes
I was taking handwriting notes so often, but cannot search in it. I met with myscript studio and my life got easier. Ftware. But, the problems begun when I want to take notes with iPhone instead of a digital pen. Luckily, iPhone apps (Neu.Notes+, FastFinga, HandyNotes etc..) export these handwritten notes as PDF that contains vectoral data.
I googled but nothing could find any useful tool to convert these type of PDF files to myscript compatible svg or other files in order to search in handwritten text ability. Then, I decided writing little python script based on Graham I Cummins's that is converting the vectoral PDF to svg. Is therea better solution?
Hello all, I finished the last rewrite of my first completed screenplay a few weeks ago. After copyrighting and registering it with the Writer's Guild, I listed it on the Black List and paid for their evaluation. It took a little over 2 weeks. If you're a newbie, I'd recommend buying the evaluation first, before hosting your script on the site. Basically, NOBODY is going to download your script, unless it gets an 8 rating or higher. My $25 month of hosting was halfway used up before a reader bothered to download my script. I must say, I think that's kind of lame. Lesson learned... Before I go to the specifics of my evaluation, I would like to preface it by saying I SINCERELY don't mind criticism. I realize TBL's evaluation is studio-style coverage versus detailed notes, BUT...I was hoping to get some concrete information, so that I can make my script as perfect as I can. Having said that, my scores were low: Premise 6/10 Dialogue 5/10 Plot 5/10 Setting 5/10 Character 6/10 Script rating 5/10 Here's where I'm having some difficulty understanding their rating system. For the most part, I can't tell if the reader liked my script, or didn't read it, and used generic responses. Here's the first part of the eval: "The script moves along at a sufficiently well-done and entertaining pace, never feeling as though it is dragging while never feeling rushed or incomplete either. It's engaging from the very beginning and does a nice job of retelling a (classic) story in a modern way as it's intending to do. The plot is relatively simple and easy to follow, but also intricate enough that is calls back to the (original story) in a very poetic way. The reader goes on to say "the main protagonist is very likeable. His relationship with his fiance adds a necessary and fun love story, but is written in such as way that it doesn't at all take away from the central plot line about the XXXXXXX. Also, the ending has some morally redeeming qualities that gives the reader an enjoyable appreciation for the story and characters they have come to know throughout the entirety of the script." As for weaknesses, the reader noted two problems. The first was dialogue, which the reader thought sounded "too white-washed". I will admit I wholeheartedly agree with the reader, as this was a conscious choice. This is a story about an African-American character, and I certainly didn't want to offend anyone by trying to "write ethnic". Perhaps there's a balance between respectful authenticity and sounding like Quentin Tarantino? I'll certainly try to improve my script here. The only other area of weakness mentioned is the one I sort of have a problem with. The reader says "adding more depth to the stakes as it approaches the climax will help the script to feel more significant. It's clear what the stakes are-- (financial) success--however adding higher emotional stakes and a more significant backstory beyond the "superficial" financial success...will give the story depth and the reader for investment in it's outcome." Please understand I'm not trying to sound like sour grapes, but it sort of seems like they didn't read the whole script. Right before the climax, my protagonist's best friend was murdered, and his fianc is being held for ransom. I guess I'm having trouble seeing how the emotional stakes could be much higher for my poor protagonist. The evaluation closes with : "This script feels commercially viable because of it's (classic) nature and well-developed entertaining plot. The entertainment that is inherent in the storyline makes this a story that would be widely appealing to a number of audiences, however it's questionable whether or not it would attract high-level talent or financers without a plot that employs a little bit more depth." Please understand that I am under no illusion that my script is Oscar-worthy. That's why I wanted an evaluation. I want to make my script perfect. I also want to make sure it's clear that I'm not trying to slam the Black List, or their reader. What I'm trying to do is figure out is if this is sort of rating par for the course? I guess what I'm saying is that from the evaluation, it seemed like the reader enjoyed my story, and only had two problems with it. So, it seems to me like the score should have been a little higher. Of course, the most probable scenario is that I deserved the low score of 5, and I'm okay with that. I just feel like the evaluation was far too vague, and it seemed like perhaps the reader skipped some of my script. I was hoping to get some more actionable feedback that I can use to help me during the next rewrite. It just seems like "higher emotional stakes to add depth" is sort of a canned answer. Have your experiences mirrored mine? Did you feel your scores seemed appropriate, based on the feedback? Am I expecting too much for $75? I'm supposing that 5/10 is only 50%...in other words, an "F" based on my college grading scale. With such a low score, I'm wondering if it even makes sense to try and salvage my story? For what it's worth, I also paid for the triple notes from Spec Scout. Hopefully, I'll get some info from them before too long. What do you all think? Rewrite and resubmit? Pull my script from TBL? Just enter screenplay contests, and forget about paid evals? Have some rum and a stogie? Thanks, Brad (fumbling for the rum and cigar...)
Thanks, Meagan. I've been doing some more reading about TBL. It seems peoples' experiences are all across the board. Like I said, I would be fine with the 5, if they would have given me something substantive I could implement. But with those really positive comments, then a really low rating, something just seems amiss. Thanks, Brad
I think Blcklst is not worth the money, and I can't stand their anonymous evaluations. You have no idea who wrote that and what their level of expertise is. I'm sorry to be a Stage 32 mark, but I think you're money is far better spent here. Their coverage services are more expensive, but you know who's giving you the feedback and as part of the more premium service you can talk to that person. A far better, more helpful experience. To top it all off, blcklst is what, $20 a month or something? And most reports I read call for multiple evaluations having to be re-written, so by the time you're a year into the process, you're out of pocket more than if you'd paid for coverage here. You can take the money you save and buy a few pitch sessions. If you get your script requested, you'll get notes back. And, again, you know the source. BTW, my script was evaled at 4/10 on blcklst, yet placed in the Final top 23 of scripts here in the Happy Writers contest.
Their notes are good. I had one of my scripts evaluated twice. The second one after making the changes recommended by the first reader came back with a worse score. It's a hit and miss game. You have to be committed to spending bucks to stay on the site. One writer I know spend almost five hundred dollars on evaluations until he received a 7 score. His wife forced him to stop. No telling how many rewrites was going to cost to get a high score.
Friends, Thanks so much for all the comments. Like I said, I really don't mind a low score, if I can learn from it. But I've read my evaluation 5 or 6 times now. I'm still having trouble understanding how I can add higher emotional stakes for my protagonist than having a lifelong friend murdered and his fianc kidnapped. I'm now convinced the reader skimmed my script. I've already canceled the auto-renew for script hosting. Thanks, Brad
Hi Bradley, I have also put my script up onto the blacklist. I also paid for an evlauation and my script had two non-white characters, one black, and one japanese. I did not get the white washed speech bit, and I don't think I wrote in a stereotypical way either, if that makes sense? My main black character never uttered one "yo" or "oh, hell, no" (something which most writers think is a staple for every black female character), so I think in terms of making it less white washed, don't try and put in any african american slang words because it can feel very forced when not used by a black person. Maybe try and just give references to their race? For example in my script, my japanese character sometimes spoke in japanese. These small references to the character's culture/race don't have to be heavy handed but it might add some authenticity. And as for black characters, if your character is the kind of person who would talk in african american slang then maybe do this? Perhaps the person who did the eval felt the character's speech didn't align in some way. But if you are going to use modern AAV make sure you know HOW to use it. A lot of white people embarrass themselves by using phrases like "on fleek" in ways which just don't make sense and don't align with the phrase's meaning. So yeah, if you do decide to add some slang or black cultural references, make sure you're using it in the right context or it might end up sounding less authentic than before which would be a shame. (But yes, don't go down the Tarantino route) Also, don't be downtrodden by your score, while it can be frustrating not to get detailed feedback, know that every person who evaluates is different. Maybe the person who did yours had done a lot that day, or was in a rush. I'd say ask for another one, but The Black List is all too costly. If you can, reach out to people on here or some cheaper services? Hope this helps
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