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Writing Initiative
Screenwriter
Springfield, IL
Writer's Services and Screenwriting Contests

The Writing Initiative is a non-profit org dedicated to helping writers of all genres/mediums, but specializing in screenwriting.

The deadline for our screenwriting contest is June 30th, 2008.  Please visit the website for all the rules and details.

And, I will soon be offering script consultations as a service.

Planning a screenwriting conference in the near future.  Tentative guests are:  Heather Hale, Pilar Alessandra, Hal & Cheryl Croasmun and Scott & Devorah Cutler-Rubenstein.  Other workshops to be announced!!

Please visit our site to find out information about our screenwriting contest, the proposed screenwriting conference and much, much more!

Cameron Counts, Founder
The Writing Initiative
www.writinginitiative.com

p.s.  I was recently elected president of the Central Illinois Film Commission, so go check out   www.centralillinoisfilm.com
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PROFESSIONAL INFO
Other services: Literature, Screenwriter
Literature, Writing Coach / Instructor
Official site:
Arrow Contact info: Expand for contact info
PERSONAL INFO
Interests: reading, writing, film-making 
Favorite Movies: most things horror/sci-fi, StarDust, MirrorMask, Pan's Labyrinth, Donnie Darko, Boondock Saints, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, REPO: The Genetic Opera,  
Favorite Actors: R.I.P Heath Ledger 
Favorite TV shows: LOST, Family Guy, FireFly 
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Height: 6 ft. 1 in.
Physique: Big & beautiful
Languages Spoken: English
Ethnicity: White/Caucasian
Religion: Christian/Other
Marital Status: Single
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Astrological Sign: Gemini
COMMENTS
Dark Elf Entertainment      
CommentThanks for the connection, good luck in all that you attempt.


Tue. Jan. 12, 2010, 12:57 PM
Dark Elf Entertainment
 
     
 
 
Mariah Fuller (Model)      
CommentThanks for the connection, it's nice to meet you.


Fri. Sep. 11, 2009, 6:25 PM
Mariah Fuller (Model)
 
     
 
 
Bobby Pratt      
CommentThanks for the connect, going to check out your site now :-)


Sat. Jan. 10, 2009, 4:41 PM
Bobby Pratt
 
     
 
 
Nick Rowley      
CommentThanks for the connection.


Tue. Jan. 6, 2009, 6:57 PM
Nick Rowley
 
     
 
 
Donna      
CommentI wish I could be there, Have a great Festival!
P.S.
To all the film makers; I know they work hard on their films I would like to say keep your head up and stay strong in the game. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!


Tue. Sep. 9, 2008, 8:46 AM
Donna
 
     
 
 
Kathy Jean      
CommentCameron, hi! I am excited to be in touch with you, my fellow Central Illinoisan!

Thank you for providing web addresses to the Writing Initiative and the Route 66 Film Festival, both of which I'm anxious to read all of the way through.

Best,
Kathy


Sun. Sep. 7, 2008, 6:31 PM
Kathy Jean
 
     
 
 
Donna      
CommentThanks so much for the connection hope to work with you more sooner than later.


Sun. Sep. 7, 2008, 10:00 AM
Donna
 
     
 
 
Gina Boyce      
CommentThanks for Adding GEGI


Fri. Aug. 1, 2008, 7:22 PM
Gina Boyce
 
     
 
 
Mark A. France      
CommentThanks for the contact and connection. It's great to meet great minds on here.

Best,


Wed. Jul. 30, 2008, 5:06 PM
Mark A. France
 
     
 
 
Lynn Montgomery      
CommentThanks for the connect. Take care!


Wed. Jul. 30, 2008, 3:51 AM
Lynn Montgomery
 
     
 
 
Miss Holley King      
Comment

Howdy...
Nice to meet you on this Nextcat thing.


Fri. Jul. 18, 2008, 1:13 AM
Miss Holley King
 
     
 
 
Jen Buhrow      
CommentThanks for connecting--I hope our paths cross in the future.
Best wishes with all of your upcoming projects!




Sun. Jul. 6, 2008, 9:33 PM
Jen Buhrow
 
     
 
 
Carlos A. Valenzuela      
CommentThanks for the request!!

I've got like 6 movies ideas but 2 of them i've been writing alot of ideas but right now i've been so busy with theater play and several films i'm attached that i've got to sit down to finish my ideas down..oh well i'll get to when i can.

anyway thanks



Mon. Apr. 14, 2008, 10:38 PM
Carlos A. Valenzuela
 
     
 
 
Terri Rowe      
CommentGreat to hear from you! Thanks for the invite! I look forward to checking out your writer's contest!
Congrats on "The Perfect Mark"! I just got done crewing for a local indie film-also ended up with a one line part! Life is beautiful!
Terr


Sun. Apr. 6, 2008, 4:28 PM
Terri Rowe
 
     
 
 
GetPaulHoward      
CommentAppreciate the friend request....glad to have you join my network!

Thanks

Paul
www.GetPaulHoward.com


Thu. Mar. 27, 2008, 11:12 AM
GetPaulHoward
 
     
 
 
John Ryan Howard      
CommentHey dude!:) Cheers for accepting my invitation! Best of luck to ya mate!:)


Tue. Mar. 25, 2008, 4:40 PM
John Ryan Howard
 
     
 
 
Sebastian Thommen      
CommentI just noticed now that I spelt pieces with an r,down below, must of been in a rush! Anyway, just wanted to say that you have to watch American Dream (Its not as dodgy as the title!). Kevin Spacey at his best I think, not a huge fan of anything else he did, he was good in Glengarry I suppose...bla bla bla!!


Tue. Mar. 25, 2008, 4:04 AM
Sebastian Thommen
 
     
 
 
Sebastian Thommen      
CommentThankyou for that,looking for ward to seeing one of your piecers of work on film :)
Seb


Mon. Mar. 24, 2008, 1:32 PM
Sebastian Thommen
 
     
 
 
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan      
CommentThank you for the invitation. We have a beautiful farm location between Ada and Cascade, Michigan(View Plafkin Farms on Webshots.com and Photobucket.com) for filming, photography, art and music projects. We have been on this land for close to 50 years. We are receptive to innovative thinking, and we are open to additional projects.
Roger Plafkin--Plafkin Farms--1-616-676-0590--plafkin@juno.com


Sun. Mar. 23, 2008, 5:09 AM
Plafkin Farms, Ada, Michigan
 
     
 
 
Kimberly (a.k.a. Keiki)      
CommentThank-you so much for the invite! I must speak with you concerning a screenplay that I wish to write upon the completion of my novel...It's truly something wonderful and I can SO see it on the big screen. I'll be in touch!


Sat. Mar. 22, 2008, 6:12 PM
Kimberly (a.k.a. Keiki)
 
     
 
 
Arlene Kahn      
CommentThanks for the invite to link. I've accepted. I'd love to read some of the work of your members.

Arlene Kahn


Sat. Mar. 22, 2008, 5:37 AM
Arlene Kahn
 
     
 
 
J. Michael Lewis      
CommentGlad to meet you, thanks for the connection!


Fri. Mar. 21, 2008, 9:18 PM
J. Michael Lewis
 
     
 
 
Kushal      
CommentThanks for the connection


Wed. Mar. 19, 2008, 11:36 PM
Kushal
 
     
 
 
SotoSoundz      
CommentThanks for the connection request! I'll look forward to future connections with you. Cheers!


Sat. Mar. 8, 2008, 1:26 PM
SotoSoundz
 
     
 
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