“A genius named William Froug has written theessence of screenwriting, the whys of screenwriting.  It’s a must-read for anyone who has written a hundredscreenplays or has ever had an interest in writing just one.  The true master, Bill Froug, is morethan just a teacher—he is a mentor and an inspiration for myself and countlessothers.  Don’t even think aboutsitting in front of a typewriter until you have read and absorbed thiswonderful book and understood the true essence and inspiration of a writer.”
—Richard Donner, Director, Inside Moves; Lethal Weapon I, II, & III;Superman

“This book could produce movies I might actuallylike to see.  No ‘formulas’ ordumb-and-dumber ‘outlines,’ but conversations with gifted screenwriters.Interleaved with practical guidance by William Froug, a wise and funnyscreenwriting guru.”
— Roger Ebert

“William Froug brings to Zen and the Artof Screenwritinga lifetime of experience as a successful screenwriter and master teacher.  His advice to aspiring screenwritersprioritizes ideas over ‘high concepts’ and personal vision over formulaicapproaches to storytelling. Penetrating interviews with some of Hollywood’s most talented andsuccessful screenwriters reveal the creative process at work.”
—Robert Rosen, Chair, UCLA Department of Film and Television

“No question, William Froug has written one ofthe best books yet on the all-too-often undervalued contribution of thescreenwriter to the business and art of making movies.”
— Brad Radnitz, President, Writers Guild of America, west