My Screenplays ROUGH TRADE and WELCOME TO L.A. make top 12 of Great Gay Screenplay Contest

Yes, that's two, count them two, in the top 12. http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs062/1102568755484/archive/1107185937988.html

An interesting article on a different way to write a spec script--very clever

http://www.scriptmag.com/2011/08/01/primetime-8-great-books-to-help-you-break-in-and-when-to-write-a-novelty-spec/

I'm getting a tad tired of flashbacks myself

http://www.scriptmag.com/2011/08/01/breaking-in-its-high-noon-for-flashbacks/

A blog entry on two kinds of endings to stories

http://johnaugust.com/2011/the-two-kinds-of-endings

A posting on my facebook wall re my script consultation

Got a great posting on my Facebook wall from Doug Winningham. "Thank you for your precise and professional notes on my screenplay "Among Thieves." You're right: it took a lot of work to get it right but I'm very proud of the results." Thanks, Doug, for using my services.

CARS suit running out of Gas?--Cars copyright lawsuit dismissed

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/cars-copyright-lawsuit-dismissed-win-217613?utm_source=Film+News+Briefs&utm_campaign=325cee1865-TUESDAY_AUGUST_2_20118_2_2011&utm_medium=email