Rich Wells: Cinematographer, gaffer/lighting technician and screenwriter in Oakland, California.

Hi Peter. I'm in Oakland.

Peter. Your bio is quite impressive. I have been doing a lot of screenwriting, but no plaudits so far.

Thanks, Rich. But no sale so far. . . Keep at your writing. They'll come.

How do I link to ImbdPro and to my website? Thanks

Joe, Sounds interesting. I've been told I'm pretty good screenwriter, and right now I'm between projects. I live in Oakland, CA.

Hey Joe, I'm based in Chico, message me if you want to chat about script.

Look, anyone offering to help you is going to be an amateur screenwriter without much experience. You're better off writing it yourself and then getting some professional help to make it better. By hiring or bringing on another amateur writer that you don't even know, you're just asking for trouble. And you get what you pay for.

Josh is right, unfortunately. It's the nature of the business. However Josh needs to deal with his own anger, personally, and devise a better response for people who importune him. Maybe something as simple as, "I know how important this to you, but I decided long ago on a policy of not reading scripts from personal friends.and acquaintances. So I'm sorry, I can't do what you are asking, but I wish you the best of luck."

I feel like he's tactful when discussing this with people. I highly doubt he actually says "No, I won't read your effing script". He said he usually explains it in that he has so many to read for work, he doesn't have time. It was just this particular two-page synopsis that caused issues. I don't know him personally, so he might have anger issues, I don't know. But this blog didn't really seem angry to me.

I agree! Wholeheartedly... If a writer is a writer, he/she has to write! It's what they do. No matter if its poetry, music, recreation, or professionally. It's a way to express. Not too many people can project their thoughts onto paper. I think no one can discourage that out of a true writer

Hi Jim, I have nothing in the works right now, but I think there are several people on this site looking for actors.

Rich, I am working with people in Berkeley who are starting a new theatre company. The first show will open in May, with rehearsals starting in April. Looking for a filmmaker who would like to take the opportunity to make a documentary of the process--said documentary could be use for TV or other showings. Are you interested or do you know of someone who would be interested? Regards, Jim