Where would we be without Greg's direction? Take last night's meeting for example. Without his guidance, would any of us have a clue what we're doing? I do not have a complete grasp of what is needed to complete a good screenplay, but with Greg's help I am much closer than I have ever been. Thanks, Greg. I owe you a steak dinner.

Greg, Shane, and the entire group gave thoughtful, constructive comments on a scene from the third act of a feature-length film, on a logline for a dramedy, and on a 17-page screenplay. As appropriate moments occurred, Greg and Shane also talked about things like Celtx.com; the upcoming DWIFF 48-hour film challenge; film festivals in general; and screenwriters' resources. Greg and Shane encouraged the members -- even the ones who are more interested in writing feature-length films -- to try to write a short film to increase the chance of getting it made in the near future and screened in festivals. Sounds like practical advice. At the end of the night, the 2010 Oscar-winning live-action short THE NEW TENANTS was screened, making for a quirky finish to a productive evening. The time flew by. We were working, although it didn't feel like work, for a solid 3 hours -- not counting the 10-15 minutes of socializing just before the screening.