Sorry for the long title. I checked on the threads fif I can find anything about this subject, but none came close to it. IF there is, it might have slipped by me and I appolgize for the extra clutter. But I was just asked if I wanted to be involved in writing a horror short with a director. I wanted to know what questions I should ask or how I should approach it. I've read some threads while perusing that discusses about earning writing credit and holding copyright credits. But I want to see if there is anything more before I say an automatic yes.

Gabriel  

For a short, you shouldn't expect more than credit and copy, but you can put a stipulation in there to get points on the back end should it make money.

3-5% is about right.

While it's not an ironclad rule, since you have the opportunity to check out some of his work -- if it's who I am thinking of, and I suspect it is -- you should take a look:

http://www.simplyscripts.net/cgi-bin/Blah/Blah.pl?b-horror/m-1137806597/

There are a few good ideas there, but problems with execution (pun intended) -- but it will give you some idea of what he likes and might expect in the finished product.

Thanks guys. Thank you espeically Bert; its the same guy. I have alot of work on my hands.

On the occasions I have worked with someone who has a idea they want a script for, I try to make sure I know the parameters of the production like what sets are available, how many people, what kind of effects, etc. I also ask questions about the storyline and what exactly they have in mind. I do this not only to make sure they get what they want, but it also helps to make the writing process go quicker.

Quoted from George Willson I also ask questions about the storyline and what exactly they have in mind.

To which they reply, "I want to take your script and set it in outer space."

Mike, tell us they at least used some lubricant before they raped you...

Nope, didn't even kiss me, but it's back in my hands now so everything's copasetic.