I finally decided to participate and now it's even worse: You have to read four scripts, all of which are assigned! I'm just in a masochistic mood, I guess. And make no mistake, these scripts are bad. They're not even written in proper screenplay form, which really bothers me, since it shows laziness. It doesn't take long to learn--not if you're willing to make an effort.

There's a great book, David Trottier's "Screenwriter's Bible," that tells you everything you need to know: when to write all caps, the difference between a series of shots and a montage, etc. You can learn it all by looking at the sample screenplay he provides in the book.

I just read a script form a guy who's been a TriggerStreet member for four years and the script wasn't even close to being written in proper screenplay form. That's why it pisses me off that my own scripts are overlooked. They may not be artistic masterpieces, but they do tell a story and they are in correct screenplay form--a form I made the effort to learn.