You had me at "Hello".

Mission Statement (and Disclaimer).

This page, 'A severe case of writer's blog...', was founded in September of 2005 to provide advice on the art of screenwriting, especially to new writers, as well as to promote useful and contemporary discussion of the current state of screenwriting and moviemaking in order to build a base of like-minded people who will (hopefully) go ahead and have both fulfilling and creative careers within the industry.

What this page won't do, however, is to give you major insights into what it takes to break into and survive Hollywood... simply because I haven't done that bit yet.

There is one important thing to remember at all times about screenwriting - indeed about any creative art - and that is that great work will find it's market, irrespective of from where it comes.

That's the bit I'm trying to help with. The 'great work' bit.

I may not be able to give you Stephen Spielberg's mobile number (I'm keeping that one to myself!), but I can sure as Hell steer you around the potholes that'll get you laughed out of his office when you do get there.

(At least, I hope I can...)

Next week, we begin.

J.