The SoCreate Weekly Museletter
Personalize Your SoCreate Presence, Screenwriting 101 for Newbs, and the Inspiration You Need to WRITE Now!
Hey, SoCreators!
We’re excited you’ve returned for another round of writing challenges and learning opportunities. Peruse the Museletter to find your writing inspiration this week!
NEW FEATURE ALERT: Customize Your Avatar
🎉 Exciting Update for SoCreate Members!
Unleash your creative side with custom avatars for your SoCreate account, which lets YOU take control of how you're seen and known in our community.
Say goodbye to the days of being represented by just your initials.
Starting now, you can personalize your presence by updating your account avatar directly from your SoCreate Dashboard or Writer. Simply click on your initials at the top right corner and start customizing.
Why Customize?
Elevate your avatar with a photo that screams 'you'—be it a selfie, your pet, or an emblem that represents your writing spirit. This image will represent you across the SoCreate platform, making it a breeze for fellow writers to spot and recognize you during collaborations.
SoCreate Goes Global: Pay in Your Currency
Say hello to hassle-free payments with SoCreate, no matter where you write!
Now, whether you're thinking in US dollars, dreaming in euros, counting in Nigerian naira, or planning in Indian rupees, we speak your currency language.
We've rolled out Personal and Professional SoCreate memberships in 15 global currencies: No more headaches from bouncing exchange rates—just a simple, straightforward price in the currency that feels like home, automatically updated based on your location.
No Surprises: Enjoy clear, consistent pricing in your preferred currency.
Worldwide Welcome: We’re opening our doors wider, inviting more writers into our creative community without the payment barrier.
Select from a list of 15 currencies tailored to the SoCreate writers who use our platform most:
US Dollar
Euro
Indian Rupee
Great British Pound
Canadian Dollar
Australian Dollar
Brazilian Real
Nigerian Naira
South African Rand
South Korean Won
Kenyan Shilling
Mexican Peso
Peruvian Sol
Argentine Peso
Japanese Yen
Chilean Peso
Let's write the world, in your currency, in your language (SoCreate is available in 16 languages). Welcome aboard, global SoCreators!
YouTuber James K. Martin Presents: The Newb’s Guide to Screenwriting in 2024
The fastest way to not be the screenwriting newb? Get tickets to screenwriter & trusted software reviewer James K. Martin’s upcoming webinar, where he’ll teach you how to write your first script with SoCreate, in his own words!
Join James on Sunday, Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. EST, where he'll show you how new screenwriters are getting their first drafts done faster with SoCreate.
Learn:
✏️How to start a script
🎬The fundamentals of screenwriting
📈What to do with your script when it's done!
This is a generous free offer from James, and we hope you'll take him up on it! Stop waiting and start writing your dream script today with James' help and SoCreate Screenwriting Software in your corner.
Free tickets are available, but get them while you can!
TOMORROW: New to SoCreate? Don’t Miss This Session
“Wow, that is so clever!”
“Other screenwriting software programs don’t understand what I’m doing when I use accent marks or tildes, so this is really amazing that I can write in a Spanish version of SoCreate.”
“Oh my gosh. That’s so cool!”
“This is incredible. There is nothing out there like this for screenwriters. It is much-needed.”
What will you be surprised to learn at our next SoCreate Training Session?
If you are new to SoCreate, or if you want to get an in-depth understanding of how to leverage all the power in SoCreate, come join us for a complimentary training session with our CEO Justin Couto.
Why Attend? These free, 1-hour sessions are packed with everything you need to know to maximize your SoCreate experience. Learn about our key features, discover tips to enhance your writing process, and be the first to hear about exciting new updates coming your way. Plus, it's a fantastic opportunity to meet some of our team members and fellow screenwriters!
📅 Next Session TOMORROW:
Thursday, February 8, at 3:00 p.m. PST / 6:00 p.m. EST
Duration: 1 Hour (including a valuable Q&A segment)
Week 6: Let’s Write a Screenplay in 2024!
We’re now in the sixth week of our journey to write a screenplay by the end of this year, if not sooner. Last week you crafted a schedule and wrote your first 5 pages. We’re off to the races!
We’ve done the prewriting work, and now we’re simply writing. It’s going to be this way for the next few months.
Your challenge:
Aim to write 8-10 pages per week. That’s only a little more than a page per day. If you do that, you’ll have the first draft of your feature-length script by the end of April. Amazing!
So, until then, check the Museletter each week for a new dose of writing inspiration.
We are in your corner, rooting for you! Plus, we have resources to help you conquer just about any screenwriting struggle you encounter during this time of writing, over on our SoCreate blog. Check there for help, or Chat with us any time from your SoCreate Dashboard or SoCreate Writer.
We’re here to help you see this thing through.
This week’s inspiration comes from who else but The Rock.
"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come." —Dwayne Johnson
Personal story time: I (Courtney, director of outreach at SoCreate) grew up performing – mostly dance. I considered myself at the top of my class when it came to stage presence and technique, but my talent never grew into a career. My life took different directions, and I stopped practicing.
But you know who did turn it into a career? Some of my colleagues who, I’d gently say, maybe weren’t gifted with innate talent right off the bat. But little by little, they progressed. They got better. They were extremely consistent. And you know what? Those tortoises won the race. They’re now 10x better than I ever was. They’re incredibly successful, and they’re getting to do what they love in the entertainment industry.
Greatness came for them because consistent, hard work leads to success, no matter what you apply it to.
So, what kind of work will you put in this week?
If you’re just finding this challenge to write a screenplay in 2024, start here.
Level up your creativity with SoCreate, the easiest way to create a blockbuster screenplay!
Exploring This Week’s Featured Blogs
Mastering the Pitch with Donald Hewitt: Ever wondered how to deliver a pitch that both captivates and convinces? Donald Hewitt, the screenwriter behind renowned Studio Ghibli English adaptations and an instructor at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, shares his expert advice on nailing your next pitch. Discover the secrets to making a lasting impression in our exclusive interview.
The Power of Storytelling: Why do we write stories? Gain inspiration from three accomplished professionals who share their compelling reasons and passion for storytelling. Their insights might just spark your next big idea or reignite your love for writing! Find your inspiration here.
Crafting Scripts Without Dialogue: Challenge your screenwriting skills by exploring how to tell a story without relying on dialogue. This post guides you through the process of writing a script that speaks volumes through visuals, actions, and emotions alone. Learn how to write visually.
SoCreate’s Weekly Writing Challenge
Are you up for testing your screenwriting skills? Take on our Weekly Writing Challenge! We come up with fresh, engaging prompts every week to spark your creativity and get those story ideas flowing. Plus, you can jump right into writing using the link below in SoCreate Writer – no need for an account!*
Location: Inside (INT) – Antique Shop – Day
Characters: Evelyn (65), a mysterious antique shop owner with a knack for knowing more about her customers than she should, and Chris (30), a skeptical and down-on-his-luck journalist looking for a story.
Scene Description: Chris enters the cluttered antique shop, trying to escape the summer heat. He's immediately drawn to a peculiar, ancient-looking hand mirror. As he inspects it, Evelyn watches from behind the counter. When Chris looks in the mirror, he doesn’t see his reflection, but something else instead. He turns to Evelyn for answers.
Prompt: Write a scene where Evelyn reveals the mirror's power. What does Chris see, and what kind of story does he now plan to write?
*You can use SoCreate without an account, but you will not be able to save your work.
That's it for this week's Museletter! We hope it inspired you to write. Your stories are important, and every sentence you add brings you one step closer to a finished story you can share with the world!
<3 Your friends at SoCreate
Level up your creativity with SoCreate, the easiest way to create a blockbuster screenplay!