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SoCreate Screenwriting Software’s Weekly Writing Challenge – Week 21

Are you a writer in search of a creative spark? Look no further! SoCreate's weekly writing challenges are here to fuel your imagination and inspire fresh ideas. Each week, we present a unique writing prompt designed to push your creative boundaries and explore new storytelling avenues.

This week's challenge takes us to Junior's Bar with characters Rosalina and Marcus. Marcus, a seemingly jinxed man, sits alone with a cheap beer at the mostly-empty bar. The bartender keeps his distance, polishing glassware at the other end of the room. Suddenly, Rosalina storms in, pointing an accusing finger at Marcus.

SoCreate Screenwriting Software's
Weekly Writing Challenge

Writing Challenge

  • Location: INT – Junior’s Bar – Night

  • Characters: Rosalina; Marcus

  • Scene Description: Marcus (33) sits at a mostly-empty bar with a cheap beer in front of him. The bartender polishes glassware at the other end of the room to avoid talking to Marcus, who seems to bring bad luck with him wherever he goes. Rosalina (40) barges in the front door and storms straight over to Marcus with her finger pointed in his direction.

  • Prompt: Rosalina is at the bar to accuse Marcus of doing something. But her accusation is all wrong, as Marcus explains. Write a scene that begins with Rosalina’s accusation and ends with her apologizing.

Extra Credit: Create an Alias for one of you characters, locations, or props! To create Aliases, type the '@' sign to open the Quick Add tool, then click the Add Alias link next to the item you would like to add an alias to. Aliases enable you to refer to a Character, Location, or Prop by an alternate name. Suppose you have a character named Marcus, but you would like to refer to him as "The Magician" or "Mischief", you would want to add these names to the character Marcus as aliases, then you can @mention the character "Marcus" by @The Magician or @Mischief.  You can do the same for Locations and Props.

Accept the Challenge

With SoCreate's cutting-edge tools, you can dive straight into your writing without worrying about formatting. Our platform allows you to visualize your characters and scenes, letting your creativity take the reins. Plus, you can easily access and build upon past challenges, creating more complex narratives right from your SoCreate dashboard!

By setting aside time each week for these creative exercises, you can sharpen your writing skills, develop your unique voice, and perhaps even discover new genres and writing projects that you hadn't considered before. So, why wait? Dive into this week's challenge and see where your creativity leads you!

Courtney Meznarich, Director of Community Outreach
Courtney Meznarich Director of Community Outreach
@courtonthecoast

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