The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, 10th Anniversary Edition: Insider Secrets from Hollywood's Top Writers

Aspiring screenwriters can struggle for years to get a foot in the door with Hollywood producers--or they can take a page from the book that offers proven advice from twentyone of the industry's best-and-brightest! In this tenth anniversary edition, 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, 2nd Edition peers into the lives and workspaces of screenwriting greats--including Terry Rossio (the Pirates of the Carribbean franchise), Aline Brosh McKenna (Morning Glory), Bill Marsilii (Déjà Vu), and Derek Haas and Michael Brandt (Wanted). Readers will learn best practices such as: Be collaborative; Do.;Cover; Copyright; Acknowledgments; Contents; Introduction; Part 1: Passion; Chapter 1: Portrait of a Screenwriter; Chapter 2: Desire; Chapter 3: Belief; Chapter 4: Passion; Chapter 5: Commitment; Part 2: Creativity; Chapter 6: The Creative Process; Chapter 7: Creating A Writing Environment; Part 3: Discipline; Chapter 8: The Writing Habit; Chapter 9: Time Management; Chapter 10: Writer's Block; Chapter 11: Rewriting; Part 4: Storycraft; Chapter 12: What Makes a Great Script; Chapter 13: Screenwriting Basics; Chapter 14: The Most Important Audience; Part 5: Marketing.

You can struggle for years to get a foot in the door with Hollywood producers--or you can take a page from the book that offers proven advice from twenty-one of the industry's best and brightest!

In this tenth anniversary edition, The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, 2nd Edition peers into the lives and workspaces of screenwriting greats--including Terry Rossio (the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise), Aline Brosh McKenna (Morning Glory), Bill Marsilii (Deja Vu), Derek Haas and Michael Brandt (Wanted), and Tony Gilroy (the Bourne franchise).

You will learn best practices to fire up your writing process and your career, such as:

• Be Comfortable with Solitude
• Commit to a Career, Not Just One Screenplay
• Be Aware of Your Muse's Favorite Activities
• Write Terrible First Drafts
• Don't Work for Free
• Write No Matter What

This indispensable handbook will help you hone your craft by living, breathing, and scripting the life you want! Cover Copyright Acknowledgments Contents Introduction Part 1: Passion Chapter 1: Portrait of a Screenwriter Chapter 2: Desire Chapter 3: Belief Chapter 4: Passion Chapter 5: Commitment Part 2: Creativity Chapter 6: The Creative Process Chapter 7: Creating A Writing Environment Part 3: Discipline Chapter 8: The Writing Habit Chapter 9: Time Management Chapter 10: Writer's Block Chapter 11: Rewriting Part 4: Storycraft Chapter 12: What Makes a Great Script Chapter 13: Screenwriting Basics Chapter 14: The Most Important Audience Part 5: Marketing. Chapter 15: The Hollywood System Chapter 16: Networking Chapter 17: Getting An Agent Chapter 18: Pitching Chapter 19: Acting Like A Professional Part 6: The Four Ps Chapter 20: Patience Chapter 21: Perseverance Chapter 22: Passion Chapter 23: Practice Conclusion: Fade Out Index of Habits. Deals with the lives and workspaces of screenwriting greats - including Terry Rossio ("The Pirates of the Carribbean" franchise), Aline Brosh-McKenna ("Morning Glory"), Bill Marsilii ("Deja Vu"), Derek Haas & Michael Brandt ("Wanted") and Antwone Fischer ("Antwone Fischer"). Takes a look into the lives and workspaces of screenwriters, who share their best practices in their own writing careers