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The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, 10th Anniversary Edition: Insider Secrets from Hollywood's Top Writers Paperback – October 15, 2011

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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!
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Karl Iglesias is a screenwriter and sought-after script doctor specializing in the reader's emotional response to the written page. He is the author of Writing for Emotional Impact and a contributor to the anthology, Now Write! Screenwriting. He teaches at the UCLA Extension Writers' Program, where he was named Outstanding Instructor in Screenwriting in 2010.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adams Media; Anniversary edition (October 15, 2011)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 144052789X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1440527890
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.44 inches
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Mitch
5.0 out of 5 stars Belongs on the Bookshelf of Every Novice Screenwriter
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2014
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"The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters" is packed with useful advice for screenwriters. Especially novice screenwriters, like myself. The advice is both practical and candid. It has the feel of a roundtable at a conference for screenwriters.

This is one of the first Kindle e-books that I marked with electronic highlights and bookmarks. With a paper book, the cover would get warped from so many dog-eared pages. There were just so many quotes I want to be able to quickly recall.

Karl Iglesias did an excellent job of selecting authors and editing their comments.

I believe nearly every novice screenwriter will want a copy of this book on their bookshelf.
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James F
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2019
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Easy read and super inspiring. Not too many books out there like this one but I’m glad to have stumbled upon it.
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It helped. Succinct, and inspiring.
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Boomer
5.0 out of 5 stars but there are great insights by writers who have a record of success ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2017
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If you are serious about writing screenplays. This book should be on your shelf. Much of it is common sense, but there are great insights by writers who have a record of success in this industry. It is great motivation.
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Elizabeth Celi
5.0 out of 5 stars A great reference book to inspire me and ground me all at the same time!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2014
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I feel so much more normal as a prolific writer after reading this book! I'm so grateful to read of successful screenwriters, with their variable and personal techniques, sharing great tips and processes for being an effective screenwriter. Thank you, this will be a book I'll refer back to often.
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Mr Cheng wilfred
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2013
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when I've read this book I no longer feel awkward , not that I consider myself as a successful writer , but I could find the same problems a writer has to endure. Besides there are several techniques that I found very useful for my work :)
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Mark
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid advice from industry pros
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2018
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What a great collection of industry talent! Sharing their experiences, wisdom, challenges and insights. Definitely sobering and yet very inspiring.
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D'Mo
5.0 out of 5 stars Very readable and highly valuable
Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013
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This is a very entertaining read. The format allows you to read in snippets too. I liked that approach because I could really think about incorporating some of the concepts into my life and writing.
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FJ
4.0 out of 5 stars Útil
Reviewed in Spain on June 30, 2023
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GEORGE43
5.0 out of 5 stars An Absolute must
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 7, 2022
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Wish i had read this years ago. Excellent advise
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Nitin Sharma
5.0 out of 5 stars Habit 102: read about screenwriters that came before you
Reviewed in India on July 4, 2020
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Reading too many how to books will only create a block. You will never be able to read all of them. Better to write and read books on experiences of writer. And this is one of the best ones.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating
Reviewed in Italy on May 9, 2019
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Read and found this book extremely motivating. A perfect selection of famous screenwriters who share pills of experience, craft, suggestions and philosophy. Recommended for newbies, rookies, experts and more!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Motivating
Reviewed in Italy on May 9, 2019
Read and found this book extremely motivating. A perfect selection of famous screenwriters who share pills of experience, craft, suggestions and philosophy. Recommended for newbies, rookies, experts and more!
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monique amado
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, motivating and inspiring.
Reviewed in Germany on April 1, 2018
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Just what I needed. Full of great insights and quotes from those who worked hard, took risks and get to do what they love for a living: write movies.
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