Hi there! I wrote a rough script that I'm interested in adapting for the jam, but only if it's okay with the rules.

It's more of a first draft script than an outline. There is a lot of dialogue but it's rough, and significant portions would be changed. There's also a large missing section that I would need to write during the actual jam, which may result in other big changes elsewhere. But I'm not clear on whether every line of dialogue would need to be rewritten to be okay for the jam.

Is this in violation of the spirit of the jam?  Judging by the rules, it sounds like it may be off-limits. However, if I'm mistaken, please let me know.

Thank you!

Hi there! I wrote a rough script that I'm interested in adapting for the jam, but only if it's okay with the rules.

It's more of a first draft script than an outline. There is a lot of dialogue but it's rough, and significant portions would be changed. There's also a large missing section that I would need to write during the actual jam, which may result in other big changes elsewhere. But I'm not clear on whether every line of dialogue would need to be rewritten to be okay for the jam.

Is this in violation of the spirit of the jam?  Judging by the rules, it sounds like it may be off-limits. However, if I'm mistaken, please let me know.

Thank you!

Hey there!  Thanks for the question.  

You wouldn't be able to use an existing script as is, no.  Anything created before the jam's starting period, with some exceptions as mentioned on the page, cannot be used inside your submission.  

What you could do right now is cut down your current draft into an outline to use to inform your story design and lay out, and then re-write anything that would be presented inside of the submission itself. (existing dialogue, narration, description intended for viewers, etc,)