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José Luis Vázquez Coriano U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 74	Screenwriting, ,brainstorming, copywriting, creative ideas, story & character development, strutcture, characters, plot, Film & Television formats. Screenwriting & Television production professor.
Don Vasicek Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.92 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 578	I can take you from the inception of your idea to the market. This translates to if you have an idea for a movie or a book, I can guide you through the jungle of writing these tomes all the way to getting it to producers, agents, editors, and/or publishers.
Barry Pearson Canada Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.93 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.89 Politeness 9.97 Total Questions 1171	I`m a credited writer on nine feature films. My latest movie, IRON ROAD, which stars Peter O'Toole and Sam Neill,is being offered to festivals. Sun Li, the Chinese star, won the best actress award at the Roma Fiction Fest recently. www.ironroadthemovie.com) I`m also the writer of over 40 hours of television drama for major networks in North America, and I`m a producer of three feature films and over 50 hours of television prime time drama. I've received Best Screenplay, Best Picture awards at international film festivals around the world. I've been coaching screen and television writers in person, and on the internet, for over ten years, and I've answered over 1000 All Experts questions!
Jacob Spilman Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 9.95 Politeness 9.95 Total Questions 201	I am interested in consulting with screenwriters who wish to obtain accurate psychological information for their screenplays. I can provide answers for a wide variety of mental health, social and therapy related issues: emotional disorders, personality disorders, alcoholism, drug abuse, divorce and blended family issues. I can also provide answers regarding hypnosis, sleep research and dreams. While I am happy to provide information on a variety of mental health topics for artistic and educational purposes, I do not wish to provide professional consultation for personal issues.
Roger S. H. Schulman U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.84 Clarity of Response 9.90 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 9.83 Total Questions 282	I can answer questions on the creative aspects of writing for features and television comedy: brainstorming, character development, plotting, story structure, dialog, rewriting, editing, etc. I can also address the business side of show business: pitching, writing and presenting treatments, "taking" meetings, common pitfalls, etc. I'm also well versed in the relationship between screenwriting and computers: software for scriptwriting, brainstorming, presentation, outlining, an d general organization. I'm also a producer, and so can answer questions regarding the ins and outs of television production, specifically the half-hour arena. Visit my scriptwriting blog at http://scriptwriting.blogspot.com.
Anthony T. Carter U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.85 Clarity of Response 9.72 Timeliness 9.78 Politeness 9.80 Total Questions 185	I am an active screenwriter/playwright/lyricist, director, and scenic designer...so I can answer questions in those areas. I write in the genres of serio-comedy, farce, satire, drama.
John M. Lovett U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 92	I can answer questions about the military as it relates to film production and screenwriting. I can answer questions dealing with period weapons and tactics; re-enactment/re-enactor use and coordination; military equipment, vehicles, and uniforms. I do not answer questions dealing with screenplay format, agents, or story ideas.
Beth Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.98 Clarity of Response 9.98 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 157	I can help you troubleshoot your playwriting process. I am an NEA award-winning playwright, with work produced across the country. I studied extensively with Edward Albee, and currently teach a playwrighting workshop in LA. I can`t read your play for you, but I can help you with basic playwrighting theory, and exercises to get you in the right direction.

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Recent Answers

2009-11-20 Pitching a mini series:

Steve, Keep this in mind, it is okay to shop your project around now, but many companies will probably ask you to see a teaser shot on tape or film first, unless your series is unique, fresh, and

2009-11-18 Play submissions:

I think you can assume that the plays can be received on a rolling basis if they don't list a submission date. And if you have questions, don't be afraid to call the literary department and just ask. Why

2009-11-16 Idea for TV show:

Generally speaking, this is the question I get asked most often. I'll give you the best answer I know, although it may well be one you do not want to hear. There are good ideas and bad ideas, but

2009-11-15 Unsolicited material:

I do not, and it seems you've done far more research than I ever have. I might suggest you contact these agencies anyway, with a carefully-worded and brief cover letter that explains you have enclosed

2009-11-14 Hollywood recommend screenplay:

Are you writing that your film has a budget or that you have determined an estimated cost for the film? If you film has a working budget, meaning you have the money in the bank ready to produce, then