Stuart Welch: Author and screenwriter in La Quinta, California.

Due to a series of unfortunate medical events, I took myself off of the Training Circuit. I have spent the last few years finishing a book, writing 2 screenplays, publishing 3 short stories in a series called Writers' Anarchy, published a poem and keep a almost daily blog of opinions, articles, poetry and flash fiction. I am fortunate enough to have known some folks in the Movie industry who have said that my screenplays are visual, creative and strong. I was mentally nursed back to health by an Producer who lets me read and review the screenplays he receives before he seeks funding. He has used my reviews in his financing packages. This certainly helped me get my creative mind refocused and back to work. I live in the desert, committed to writing something everyday and when I learn enough about the Industry, I will try and move my screenplays forward.

Hello Stage 32: I don't know the best way to introduce myself. I have worked as a Instructor for a German software company for 20 years. After a stroke and a weak economy trimmed back my schedule to nil, I returned to writing. I completed a novel, wrote several short stories, created some flash fiction and published in a Anthology Series called Writer Anarchy. After reading some of my work, I was approached by an EP in Hollywood to create an Eco-Drama Screenplay. After finishing the screenplay, I co-wrote another screenplay with my spouse. I had my screenplay read and reviewed by an English Producer of Stranded and The Traveller as well as by a film actor who has appeared in numerous film productions. Both gave thumbs up on my screenplay. My spouse and creative partner suffered a series of spinal deterioration and surgeries, until I decided to lay down my keyboard until we sorted through her health and our growing financial dilemma. With her final operation scheduled, she had recommended that I return to writing. I expect to finish my final tweaks to my novel and screenplay as soon as I return to writing. I look forward to the relationships I develop here and will be glad to add to the discussion when I am available. Thank you Stuart Welch PS: I also have a short flash fiction piece and a poem coming out tomorrow in the magazine Postcards Poems and Prose.

Hello Stage 32: I don't know the best way to introduce myself. I have worked as a Instructor for a German software company for 20 years. After a stroke and a weak economy trimmed back my schedule to nil, I returned to writing. I completed a novel, wrote several short stories, created some flash fiction and published in a Anthology Series called Writer Anarchy. After reading some of my work, I was approached by an EP in Hollywood to create an Eco-Drama Screenplay. After finishing the screenplay, I co-wrote another screenplay with my spouse. I had my screenplay read and reviewed by an English Producer of Stranded and The Traveller as well as by a film actor who has appeared in numerous film productions. Both gave thumbs up on my screenplay. My spouse and creative partner suffered a series of spinal deterioration and surgeries, until I decided to lay down my keyboard until we sorted through her health and our growing financial dilemma. With her final operation scheduled, she had recommended that I return to writing. I expect to finish my final tweaks to my novel and screenplay as soon as I return to writing. I look forward to the relationships I develop here and will be glad to add to the discussion when I am available. Thank you Stuart Welch

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