My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already know, it's worth it.

Status, worry and comparison are ways to madness, not victory.

The most important rule: Do not, I repeat, do not censor yourself in any way. Leave your editorial mind out of the loop. Just let the ideas come pouring out in any way, shape, or form they want to. Do not judge anything.

Anyone living in Los Angeles who has opposable thumbs is required to write a screenplay.

My philosophy on writing books is that if you learn only one new thing, or even get a new take on something you already know, it's worth it.

Structure is translation software for your imagination.

A writing teacher once told me that the most successful movies and books were simple plots about complex characters. You should be able to articulate your concept in a couple of lines.