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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.
I have been working in Hollywood as a screenwriter for both TV and features for many years. I'm an Executive Producer and "showrunner" who has run several prime-time and cable comedies. I've written several featurs and contributed to many more for several major studios.
Writers Guild of America, West
Newsweek, BusinessWeek, GQ, Connoisseur, UPI, New York Daily News, please visit my blog at http://scriptwriting.blogspot.com
I have a Masters of Science in Journalism from Columbia University.
Academy Award Nomination, Best Adapted Screenplay British Academy Award, Best Adapted Screenplay NAACP "Image" Award, Best Television Comedy "Annie" Award, Best Animated Film
Writing is my vocation and avocation. There's an awful lot of bad writing out there, and if I can contribute in some small way to stamping it out, I will rest easier.
Journalism can form an excellent foundation for screenwriting.
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First let me apologize for not getting back to you sooner; I've been ill. Before I can add any new information, please go back to my answer archives and search for all relevant terms, such as "script
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