<p>timely notes,"Do you know where we could find short screenplays by amateurs (who might not ask for any more payment than a credit)?"</p>
<p>I am not sure what you are asking. Perhaps I am tired from my long trip. Please restate your question more clearly.</p>
<p>If your son enjoys writing screen plays, in my opinion, he should be encouraged to follow his passionfor several reasons. First, he will perform better in college if he is taking things that he likes. Second, he will get a better education studying things that interest him. Third, studying screenwriting is a good skill to have for any business since it will hone some creative writing talent.Good writers are always in demand.</p>
<p>He needs to contact the Screen Writers Guild of America. He needs to attend Guild meetings and to make some contacts. He needs to take some practical Guild courses. I think that even if he doesn't make it as a screenwriter, these skills will be transferable to other industries. Just my two cents.</p>