With the writers' strike in full swing, the timing of this interview with a writer and producer of independent films couldn't be better. Find out why work-for-hire gigs may not be enough for the ambitious screenwriter.

Scott Fivelson co-wrote and was a producer on the film "American Reel," starring David Carradine, Mariel Hemingway, and the distinguished British actor Michael Maloney. He also co-wrote the zombie movie "Route 666."

Please join Scott and host Paula B. as they chew over, among other things:

How Scott got started in Hollywood

How "American Reel" and "Route 666" got made

How he ended up producing as well as writing

How he selects his subjects

What a screenwriter does and doesn't get to do on a film

What he finds difficult about writing

How he comes up with jokes and humorous situations.