You sweat over each word to remove all possible and potential misunderstandings.
And yet….
INT. EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE – OVER TIME
EMAILER
Hi, as discussed, attached are my scripts for your consideration. Look forward to hearing from you!
WRITER
Thanks for your email. Unfortunately, there were no attachments received with it.
EMAILER
Yes there are.
There’s a day’s delay as the Writer holds off from Replying with “NO THERE WERE NOT”.
WRITER
Please can you resend your scripts as we have been unable to access your attachments.
EMAILER
As requested, here are my scripts. Thanks for being so polite with your correspondence.
Another day’s delay as the Writer struggles with whether the Emailer is, reading between the lines, begging for their ARSE TO BE DROPKICKED.
Numerous drafts later --
WRITER
Your scripts have been received safely. Thank you.
