To pursue a career in screenwriting means you’re quite brave, ambitious, optimistic, (and perhaps a bit delusional). But being optimistic (and delusional) in the face of uncertainty is a requirement in this field. You must believe that you can be the anomaly, that your ideas are worth being heard and read. Because they are. You have a unique voice, and you have narratives inside of you that only you can tell. This is what makes you valuable, and at the end of the day, this is what will make you successful. Within these pages you will find advice on how to obtain a manager and agent, a formula for how to pitch your projects, tips on dealing with sexism in screenwriting, thoughts on the worthiness of screenwriting contests, advice on dealing with the inevitable rejection and uncertainty that comes with writing, and more.