Robert Leslie Fisher: Author in Albany, New York.

Thank you Robert, you too

Cholent Boy-- I realize you are very busy. But you would honor me greatly if you could read my script and tell me what you think. And Yes I promise . When you come to New York for a visit I will find you a great sandwich Pastrami, Corned Beef Chopped liver whatever you want. I just have come to value your opinion after reading so many insightful comments you have made on a wide variety of film topics here in the Lounge. Let me know.

Bill and Sue, you have fired my enthusiasm for making a movie of my novel. I will take to heart your advice. If I could trouble you for one favor, where would you start looking for producers who do work on political thrillers novels and sci-fi novels--I have a novel in mind that is a sci-fi idea. Manyh thanks and best wishes on your writing careers!

Yes, Victor, you are correct. Sometimes you need to put up your own money. And that is a real problem for many who are living paycheck to paycheck. But people with money obey what I call the "one in ten rule." They would sooner pass up ten really brilliant (if somewhat risky) ideas for a movie etc. than ante up for one that won't gush money in return for their investment. But some of the ideas that I have gleaned from this discussion certainly give me hope that money can be found if you work smart and diligently!

Hi Frank, You make excellent points. Grazie milliones.Can't thank you and Sue Lange enough for great advice given in a timely way. The only problem I have with simply moving on is that I feel Joey Tuccio should understand that unless he also endorses your ideas I am reluctant to continue pitching through his website. And I think other talented people will take notice that you can do a good job and never quite be sure if you got what you paid for on Stage32. For example, I pitched to one company by writing to them. And I then passed my written pitch to Joey at his personal request when I didn't hear from them for a month. Did he in fact send the pitch on to the company? Did they ever get the first written pitch? So while I intend to move on, I think I have a responsibility to tell Joey that maybe the website is growing too fast and service is slipping. He should address that before it hurts his business as well as Hollywood hopefuls such as myself. Best regards always on your writing career!

Hi, I sent out a script that was requested and didn't hear anything for 2 or 3 months. Then one day and I saw her name in my notes with a comment: No response and the date. I emailed her and said, "since I sent you the script, I've done some major re-writes and would love to send you the most recent version". She responded: "I'm still interested, send it to me and I promise I won't take 3-months to get back this time."

Hi Frank G., I'm pleased that your patience was rewarded and I certainly hope and expect mine will be also. But your situation was somewhat different from the one I find myself in (although I think maybe there is now light at the end of this tunnel). I am simply looking for some guidance, even a blunt "We'll pass" on this project communication as long as the production companies level with me about what is the problem. And it could be something as coldly rational as "We can't figure out how to make money from your idea (translation:-whatever you think of its artistic merits, Mr. Fisher, it makes no business sense at all so don't even think for a New York minute you are going to get an offer from someone who is in the business of making films for a living). May the Force be with you, as they say.

Thanks for thinking of me and adding me to your network. Best wishes in your career!

Thanks so much Shannon and Lina:)

You definitely have what it takes to manifest your desires, Jeanne. Great to meet you!

Awww, thanks so much Diana:) It's a pleasure to meet you as well:)

Not that much younger, Robert. I am 65. That is an old picture, before I started looking like a bald eagle with wings folded. I have received scathing comments on my "Tubular Romance" screenplay. Yet, I already have my first favorable review from Stephen Chen of the SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST, a distribution contract with Ltd. Karbush for the Russian Federation, an dedicated and talented composer, Cristian Parras, who wrote a musical score and a credited actress, Jaquelen Silva. I will be happy to read your work as soon as I have time. Don't hesitate to bug me, if you have not heard from me within a day or so; as, a few others are ahead of you:)

I'll split the difference with you! I'm 68. I know a thing or two about romance. One of my favorite anecdotes about myself is when I was about 20 or so. In those days in New York City you could drink legally at 18. I went to mixer dances in NYC hotels and I remember one I went to in particular. Guys lined up on one side of the ballroom and gals on the other. When the music started the guys would walk across to the other side and ask one of the young ladies to dance. So I being young and foolish and not so confident decided I would ask the ugliest girl I could spot if she would dance. I picked one out and asked and she said "No." I was devastated. I headed back to the bar and swallowed a cocktail. When the music started again, I spied another prospect and went over. "No!," she responded. Again I headed to the bar to fortify myself. This pattern repeated itself a number of times. Anyway, maybe an hour or so into the dance I noticed a gorgeous tall young woman sweep into the ballroom with a girlfriend. I was somewhat inebriated but not to the point of being shaky on my legs. I went up to the young women and said looking up at them "Would either of you care to dance with me?" The real good looking one smiled, looked at her friend who shrugged, and then said, "Sure." Moral of the story: Aim high! Best regards, Robert

From "Tubular Romance". "Bless those Chinese, for leading the BRICS nations in building HYPERTUBE. Otherwise, I might never have experienced Li; and I do mean experience. Let me just say, I cannot remember the last time so many organs were stimulated at the same time, the least of which being my brain. Not to say Li is not brilliant. She speaks English like a Brit; and, I hear, also at least a dozen different languages. I can barely order Mandarin, much less speak it. While I had never met Li, I know her reputation. In fact, 'extremely competent,' were the operative words among the male co-workers I knew at HYPERTUBE that had met Li. These were men I knew to be very attentive of the female form. Was I the only one who wants to sleep with her? Well, not exactly, 'sleep,' but we could do that, too. Li is a melody of gentle curves in motion, in sharp contrast to the 'etch-a-sketch' monotone of lingerie models or the latest faux celebrity. However, I wanted to do a lot more than just 'sleep' with Li. After all, why settle for a 'gummi bear' when you can have a whole box of chocolates? I figure, maybe these other guys were smart enough to realize she was 'out of their league.' I had never been that smart, and had been rewarded for my stupidity with liaisons with some very desirable women." EVERYONE except you has told me I am crazy to "aim high". We know better:)

No worries. Good luck with your project!

And thanks to jay as well

Monique Mata: Could you please give me link to Christopher Lockhart's article on Logline writing?