
Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth

You are better than you think you are.
Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
depression to the point of suicidal thoughts.
Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
like so many writers in history, have battled mental health and
Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
It never gets easier; you just get better.
Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
Seek out great screenplays from the past.
Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
My message is there is no secret, and you must work harder at this than you ever thought necessary. I believe we’re in a culture right now that values doing the least to gain the most. Work ethic is no longer considered a virtue. That said, there are no absolutes.
Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
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Paul Guyot • Kill the Dog: The First Book on Screenwriting to Tell You the Truth
“If your happiness depends on the behavior of other people, then you’re the one with the problem.”