About the Author

Screenwriter/producer/director Paul Chitlik has written for all the major networks and studios. He was story editor for The New Twilight Zone, and staff writer for Showtime's Brothers. He has written features for Rysher Entertainment, NuImage, Promark, and others. He currently is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Screenwriting at Loyola Marymount University, one of the Top 20 film schools in the world. He consults for the government of Chile's film development process. He has presented workshops and consulted for ScreenWest, Australia; ScreenAustralia and the Australian Writers Guild. His screenwriting retreats have been held in Italy, France, Spain, Berkeley, and Los Angeles. He has spoken at a number of screenwriting conferences.