For Episode 3: A Whole New World, Sarah Shafer (who wrote Episode 8: The Chat Room) penned three hilarious Wikipedia-style articles to appear on the screen while the Captain is reading up on the Sniqsay. We thought you might like to see them.
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Cast/Crew Interview: Sarah Shafer
Time for another interview! Today, we’re talking with Sarah Shafer.
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
Sarah Shafer: Primarily I was an actress and screenwriter. I also filled in various odd jobs.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
SS: I like how the ongoing storyline is stronger and more cohesive than last year. We have some fun stuff in this year’s scripts, plus we get to play with science-fiction… Continue reading
Cast/Crew Interview: Rebekah Shafer
It’s time to catch up with our production designer, Rebekah Shafer!
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
Rebekah Shafer: I’m sort of a jack-of-all-trades. I’ve helped with brainstorming, writing, costume and visual design, acting, and even cooking.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
RS: I really like the slightly more “fleshed out” feel of Season 2. The level of detail we were able to bring into this production was so much fun, and really helped take it to a new peak. Continue reading
Cast/Crew Interview: Laura Rozar
This month, we talk with Laura Rozar, who stars in Month of the Novel as the Writer.
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
Laura Rozar: I play the Writer and the Voice of Doom.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
LR: There’s more character building, diversity between episodes, and it’s much longer than Season 1! The whole project came up a few levels. Continue reading
The Month of the Novel Season 2 Suite
Benjamin Dawson, the composer for Month of the Novel, has been working on concepts for the second season’s music. Here’s his concept Month of the Novel Season 2 Suite. Enjoy!
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Cast/Crew Interview: Jordan Smith
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
Jordan Smith: It’s more appropriate to ask what my role isn’t. Seriously, I am really doing some of everything. Producing, directing, writing, acting (the Jester in Season 1, the Captain in Season 2), editing… Maybe even something else I’m forgetting.
Mainly, though, I’m directing. My job is to have the amazing vision that brings the whole show together. Sometimes I actually feel like that’s true.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
JS: Oh, I’ve seen all the scripts and I’ve been guiding them from draft one. Again, the question here might be better put, “What don’t you like?” I’m a very happy director/producer, and I think the Month of the Novel writing crew is absolutely incredible. They’ve taken this thing to a whole new level beyond the first season. Continue reading
Cast/Crew Interview: Jenni Noordhoek
Let’s welcome writer Jenni Noordhoek to the blog for another cast/crew interview!
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
Jenni Noordhoek: I wrote Episode 4.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
JN: The setting, definitely. I love a good spaceship story!
MotN: Now, of course, Month of the Novel isn’t the only thing you do. What else are you up to? Continue reading
Writer in the House
We spent a good two days filming the Writer’s scenes of Season Two. Lots of work crammed into a couple days, but we were thrilled to be working with Laura Rozar again. Continue reading
Filming in the Wild Outdoors
A few of the scripts for Month of the Novel Season 2 called for outdoor filming, although nowhere near on as big a scale as Season 1. We found a good location close to home and spent a morning (really cold) and an afternoon (bundled up against the cold—only to have the sun come out) filming away. Here are a few fun shots from that.
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- Jordan and Kendra discuss options
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- A perfect location
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- Shooting on a rock
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- Kendra plans her shot
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- Trying to cast a shadow in the right place
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- Remember this character?
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- Kyle preps the boom pole
Cast/Crew Interview: J. Grace Pennington
Let’s welcome writer J. Grace Pennington to the blog for another cast/crew interview!
Month of the Novel: What’s your role in Month of the Novel?
J. Grace Pennington: I’m on the screenwriting team; I wrote the season finale for the first season, and I’m doing Episode 1 this time.
MotN: From what you’ve seen of the scripts, what do you like about Season 2?
JGP: I like that there’s more room to explore the concepts, with the length extended and twice as many episodes as last season. It’s just more full and you get to see more of the journey, which is fun!
MotN: Do you have a favorite episode from Season 1? If you had to pick based on the scripts, which episode of Season 2 do you think will be your new favorite? (You can pick your own.) Continue reading