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K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-09-20 | dee | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent feedback |
| 2009-08-18 | Anonymous | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you very much! Your answer was superbly helpful! |
| 2009-08-02 | j. | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you. J. |
| 2009-07-28 | ahmad | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you very much... |
| 2009-07-12 | Julian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-06-17 | Daniel | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for answering my question, I only wanted a brief outline, which is what I got. Thank You for your time. |
| 2009-03-17 | Mariah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Beth! Very helpful advice! |
| 2009-02-11 | Drew | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Beth for sharing your knowledge. I needed that info. |
| 2009-01-06 | Peter | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | wow great advice and knowledge of the subject----very usually and a must have site for all intersting in llearning more about the subject and have a novice perspective such as i do ---thanks again |
| 2008-09-24 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks again, Beth. I'll get back to writing now. If I have any more questions, I hope I can ask you. Thomas Email:rushthomas@yahoo.com |
| 2008-09-24 | Thomas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, Beth. You gave me the answer I wanted. The one question I still have is: Do I use a separate line for stage directions WITHIN one character's lines, or do I just use parentheses and then continue on the same line? 1) THOMAS: I hope you understand.(Points to the question.) Is that clear? 2) THOMAS: I hope you understand. (Points to the question.) Is that clear? Thanks, Thomas |
| 2008-08-25 | Bill Karl | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! |
| 2008-06-27 | Jim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the screenplay answer! |
| 2008-06-08 | jeff | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks a ton. |
| 2008-06-06 | saurabh | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you Beth. po have been a great help. |
| 2008-04-21 | Victoria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Wow.....amazing response time! Do you just sit there by your computer daily waiting for the desperate call? I feel more encouraged by your response than what I've felt for these two years. I feel as if I amay be getting closre to what I need to know/do and this brings tears to my eyes. I will try to contact you tomorrow with more information. I'm delighted that you are willing to discuss this problem further!! |
| 2008-02-02 | Hamoudy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-01-01 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-11-26 | Justin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for taking the time to give such a long and thoughtful response. I really appreciate it. |
| 2007-08-04 | Julya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks Beth, that was the fastest reply ever and it's really informative! I will definitely keep you posted about the outcome. I feel like breaking out in a song and dance now. |
| 2007-07-19 | Stephen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Beth, Thank you for your insight! You've given me good fodder! Steve |
| 2007-07-14 | Darci | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much, Beth, for all the great advice and answering me back so soon! You were a lot of help and really sweet about it! Thank you very much! |
| 2007-07-13 | Tim | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanx! Appreciate your quick response. |
| 2007-05-31 | mike | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the advice. |
| 2007-05-25 | Jeff Stewart | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for the response - |
| 2007-05-24 | Ryan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-04-30 | michele | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Helpful and in-depth answer. Friendly, too! thanks |
| 2007-04-12 | Emma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Beth has the right answer. |
| 2007-03-12 | laura lynn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much Beth. Please add me to any list you have regarding participation in furture playwrighting workshops. Laura Lynn - laura-lynn@ameritech.net |
| 2007-03-05 | stella | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks! |
Answers by Expert:
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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