A few months ago, I met a filmmaker at a kids' birthday party in San Francisco. When he found out I was a writer, he asked for my contact info, saying, "I figure you must know other writers." He mentioned that he often needed help with screenwriting and asked if I could recommend someone to assist with character development, plot structure, and brainstorming script solutions over Zoom. A few weeks later, he reached out again, looking for help with his latest screenplay. As I read the message, a wild idea crossed my mind...