Straightforward advice on navigating the craft and business of screenwriting. John Russell is the pen name of a screenwriter with nearly 20 years of professional experience, and he's probably responsible for the following quotes: "I wish people would read a book like Wallflowers before approaching me with their screenplays.' " - Anonymous Producer "Not everyone can become a successful screenwriter. But if you think you have the stuff, Russell offers you practical advice in an entertaining 'life coach' kick-in-the-pants style." - Unnamed Writer "This dude writes all the things I wish I could say in my books." - Screenwriting Expert JOHN RUSSELL is the pen name of a screenwriter with nearly 20 years of professional experience. He wrote this under a pen name for the simple fact that he wants to continue writing screenplays. "Hollywood" has a way of unofficially disowning those who write books that provide professional advice to novices. Not a good enough reason for you? Okay, think hard about your favorite "book-writing-screenplay-experts" and all the movies they've had hit the theaters in recent years. Go ahead and check Imdb. Couldn't find too many, could you? Now you know why John uses a pseudonym.