Preparing for Buffy's future, the appeal of the show and hopeful writers.

Mark Clarke: How far ahead does Joss actually plan?

Well, we know, for instance, what the end of this season we�re working on now is and we have many ideas about what the arc of next season will be. So, we�re talking about it, but we�re still at the stage where it�s maybe this, maybe that.

By the time we end the season, by the time we reach episode 22, we�ll know what next season�s going to be.

James Stead: Will Buffy ever end or will it go on forever?

I think Buffy will live on in the hearts of man for all time. But as far as the show goes� no, it won�t go on forever. I know for both myself and for Joss, that at a certain time then we will move on to other projects.

That doesn�t mean that the people who own the rights to the shows won�t do Buffy Babies, and Buffy sequels for all time. But, will Joss and I be involved? Definitely, no. So the show will definitely change.

Katie Walker: Why do you think Buffy is so popular? What is it�s appeal?

I think it�s popular because it works on so many different levels. It isn�t just one kind of show, it�s dramatic and funny and fantastic and very serious all at the same time. So, there�s something for everyone. I think that at the very basic level, that�s the secret.

Tim: How should aspiring writers get to write for shows like Buffy and Angel?

It�s different for everybody, but, first of all you have to write. A lot. And get good at it. Then, what happened with me was that I submitted material. You have to work in the business I think, or be close to it. I was an assistant for years, and got an agent as a result of being an assistant to a producer.

I don�t think without any sort of relationship within the film and television industry you can really get a break. Unfortunately, material sent willy-nilly usually doesn�t hit the mark.