That Awkward Moment I Make a Blog then Never Update

Oops! That awkward moment when I hype a blog I'm going to update... and then I don't.

Shame on me for sweeping this outlet to the side, because seeing as my friends and family are scattered every-which-where I should write more to keep you updated!

With that being said I have two announcements:

1. Facebook has officially forced me to change my name from Ladyy KFo to Katie Foley. However, in writing related news, I have decided that Ladyy KFo shall not die in vain and will become my alter-ego, pen name, and perhaps even my production company should I ever get the chance to create one.

2. In even more exciting news, I received my REJECTION LETTER from Warner Brother's Writing Workshop in the mail today! Hm, why is this exciting news rather than sad? It's exciting because I tried. And to be honest, I could not put my full effort into the spec script* I submitted because I had so much final semester schoolwork - needless to say, I wasn't expecting to get in (1,700 applicants for 10ish spots). However, it did allow me to receive the first concrete artifact to document my road to screenwriting! It may be a rejection letter, but it's on Warner Brother's letterhead, and it's addressed to me. You can't win 'em all - but you can have fun trying! ;)

Anyway, that's my little update for today. My script is going well, but I'm doing some reworking to the format so it's in a bit of limbo (note to other writers - never do this. Always write your way through a first draft. I just had to do such a radical re-write that it made continuing on impossible!).

Ta-ta and best wishes,

Katie / Ladyy KFo

* - spec script = a script of a show that is already on the air. If you are wondering, my script was for Modern Family and even though it didn't make me a finalist, I still think it's pretty good.

P.S. Congratulations to my BFF Tyler Jones for also getting a rejection letter. Friends who fail together, will prevail together... eventually!

Whatcha Want at the End of a Movie?

Hey mah peeps,


So, I'm checking in today to ask a very important question: what do you want at the end of a movie?

Currently, the screenplay I am writing is 74 pages in and although it will end up being about 110 (meaning I have a ways to go) I do have to consider how I want it to end. Right now I'm caught between two scenarios: the happy ending everyone expects (and feels closure with) or the unexpected ending (which could also mean happiness, just in a different way!).

Let me preface all this with a VERY brief snippet on what this screenplay is about:

Two cousins are living at the beach with their eccentric grandmother for the summer - Callie, a 17-going-on-18 teenager who has spent her summers on the Cape since she was young, and Harper, her twenty-something cousin who was sent to get her life together after having her world flipped upside down by a tragic accident. The summer brings the family closer together as a whole, but also throws some curve-balls their way including first love, depression, and the ultimate question - what happens when the summer ends?

I promise, it's more exciting than that, but that's the best I can give ya without giving my whole script away!

Now the big question is: what kind of ending do you think a viewer would like best (think you!):
a. Both cousins end up happily in love
b. One cousin ends up in love, one cousin ends up content that she'll be OK
c. Something completely unexpected (I've got tricks up my sleeve!)
d. None of the above (give me a suggestion)

Respond back in the comments section with A, B, C, or D and I will definitely consider your input!


I hope all your days have been fabulous, because I know mine has been productive!

Ta-ta and all good things,

Katie

A Writer's Process

Although I have always been a dabbler in blogging (see Xanga and Blogspot for my adolescent thoughts), it's been a while - so I've decided to brush the dust off my figurative keyboard and write to the world again.

However, this blog is going to be a little different: although it is a personal blog, it will chronicle my efforts as a screenwriter following everything from my writing process, progress in my scripts, and shopping my work around!

This is a very exciting, big, and unconventional journey, but I can't wait for all of you to take it with me!

Now if you'll excuse me, I have a Final Draft document waiting. ;)

Ta-ta and all good things,

Katie