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Barry Pearson

Canada
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  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 9.89
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 1168
 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 .....

Beth

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  • Knowledgeability 9.98
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 156
 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.

Arlene Schulman

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  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.84
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 263
 As a professional stage director and dramaturg, I have worked extensively with playwrights, lyricists and composeres in new play development. My areas of expertise are in character development, relationships, plot structure and stageability. I`d be happy to answer any questions in these areas, as well as in the process of getting a play from the page to the stage - including the stages along the way, director/playwright collaboration, the playwright`s place in rehearsals and so on.

José Luis Vázquez Coriano

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 73
 Screenwriting, ,brainstorming, copywriting, creative ideas, story & character development, strutcture, characters, plot, Film & Television formats. Screenwriting & Television production professor.

John M. Lovett

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 91
 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.

Don Vasicek

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  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.92
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 575
 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.

Roger S. H. Schulman

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.84
  • Clarity of Response 9.90
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.83
  • Total Questions 278
 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.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.72
  • Timeliness 9.78
  • Politeness 9.80
  • Total Questions 180
 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.

Jacob Spilman

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  • 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.

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2009-11-06 re: previous query:

No, your perseverance is admirable, but a bit too zealous. Agents don't typically respond to queries in a hurry unless there's something in it for them. I'm still waiting. Would you mind trying back

2009-11-02 Finding an agent from abroad:

This is a new one on me, and being ill-equipped to answer, I have queried someone at my agency. I hope to get some wisdom for you soon. If you don't hear from me in about 48 hours, please query me again

2009-10-31 story Vs. script and screenplay:

Todd, I apologize for taking so long to answer your question. I've been out of town and just returned. I'm not a fan of screenwriting software. The reason for this is that it reduces the screenwriter's

2009-10-29 Actor's direction in script:

Hi Cameron, Check out my website at www.createyourscreenplay.com and look for my book HOLLYWOOD SCREENPLAY FORMATTING MADE EASY. It will answer definitively most of your questions about formatting

2009-10-29 Actor's direction in a screenplay:

You're the not the only one who's confused, or at least uncertain. Like the writing of the dialog itself, writing scene direction is an art, not a science. There are no rules, although it is generally

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