I'm not really good at this...

Hello everyone, my name is Scott.

I went to a community college for a film degree (finally graduated last May, of 2016), but realized that wasn't for me. Don't get me wrong, I still want to work for the entertainment industry, but I realized I preferred coming up with the story, and writing it, instead of having to not just shoot the film, but also edit. I'm hoping to publish my first full length book soon (my goal is sometime next year), but I'm struggling with procrastination...

Some general facts about me;

1) I love punk/pop, and alternative rock. My favorite band currently is Teenage BottleRocket.
2) I love anime. My favorite has to be DBZ, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, and currently I was enjoying Erased.
3) I'm a superhero fanatic (if you couldn't already tell by the default avatar). I love both DC, and Marvel when it comes to their stories, and heroes.
4) I also enjoy gaming, my main platform is the PS4.
5) My favorite animal is the monkey (secondary to this is the penguin).


Anyway, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Thank you to everyone who has welcomed me, I'm glad to be here =D

RaiscaraAvalon said:

Welcome!

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Thank you, I'm glad to be here =)

writeonleanne said:

What was Spider-Man's major in college?

Web Design!

ba-dum-tss

(I'll see myself out. Also, welcome. )

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I like puns too =D

Also thank you, I'm glad to be here =)

E. Steve said:

Welcome to AW, Scott. Like Anna, you and I live in different worlds (though we do share that procrastination thing ). I probably have at least 50 years on you. But beyond procrastination, we share a common love of writing, and I am glad you have joined us. Good luck meeting your goals.

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Thank you, I'm glad to be here =)

Yeah, I hate having procrastination too. A thing worth checking out is a blog called "waitbutwhy" or a video where Tim Urban (blog is also run by him) where he has an interesting discussion about procrastination, and compares it to us having a pet monkey in our minds.

Do a google search for "procrastination monkey" and you should find it.

Freya Yuki said:

Hello. Welcome to the forums I also like anime

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I'm glad to be here, thanks =D

Do you use an online anime list by the way?

Allareone said:

Sup, I'm new too and also struggle with procrastination! One part of me is all "Hey, you should totally go write that thing!" but then the other side of me is all "OR! You can sit and play FFXV! IT HAS CHOCOBOS!" So yeah, I kinda understand your struggle... kinda *Casts a side glance at her PS4 and XboxOne* must...resist....

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Thank you =)

Yeah, I even do the classic "I'll just do this tomorrow, or start my project next Monday" procrastination line =/

KnavesAndKnots said:

Hiya! Totally feel you on the procrastination thing. Interesting to hear about your film degree. I have a BA in Literature and Creative Writing, and while I was studying I did some screenplays (which was new to me - I like poetry and novels). I liked writing them; it felt really natural. BUT I'm too much of a control-freak to go into an industry that relies on a hugely collaborative process. When I write something I have the *exact* vision of how it should be in my head, you know? I'm not sure I could cope with someone acting or directing or filming it slightly differently from how I envisioned it, haha. So I write novels.

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Thank you, I'm glad to be here =)

Yeah, I can see why people might have issues with creative collaboration. It ultimately just depends on the people you work with though. Most of the time it can be a success, and then few times it could just blow up.

Still though, what I like about collaborating is if you have the right people, you could end up with something absolutely amazing =D

Lillian_Blaire said:

Welcome, Scoot. Hope you enjoy the forum!

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Thank you, I'm glad to be here =)