Chicagoans: Great Event on Saturday, May 10

One of my friends from Chicago sent me this today, and wanted to pass it on.

“How to Live and Thrive in LA : ABC’'s Desperate Housewives writer/producer Bob Daily talks about the Biz”

Time: 1:00 -– 3:00 pm
Date: Saturday May 10, 2008
Place: Columbia College Chicago
Ferguson Lecture Hall, 1st Floor
600 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605

Free and open to the public. Lecture and Q & A.

Bob’'s presentation will cover his career path, career advice, the workings of Hollywood, and the work itself. Sample questions include:
The Biz
- Is it possible to be a Hollywood writer living in Chicago, or do you have to make the move?
- Any advice on how to get started in LA
- Does DH accept spec scripts? Blind submissions? Must they go through an agent? What format?
- What do they look for in outside writers?
- Easier to get TV or Film spec scripts looked at?

The Work
- What is your weekly writing process on DH?
- What is the difference between writing a ½ comedy vs. 1 hr dramedy? In terms of number of writers/sex/age?
- How many writers are there and what is their average years of experience?
- How do you judge what a good idea is or not?
- What is necessary for a good log line/beat sheet/plot point?
- How do you keep the characters fresh?
- How do you write for bad actors?