“I had a ‘first-draft paperweight’ on my desk for months. With Pilar’s help, my scripts have transformed from desk clutter into calling cards. I’ve been hired by Warner Bros., signed with ICM, and am a new member of the WGA. I can honestly say that I wouldn’t be in the position I am today if it weren’t for Pilar.” — Bill Birch, writer of Shazam, Warner Bros. “Pilar’s techniques not only fine-tune your draft but serve as lessons that stick with you and make you a better writer overall. I highly recommend her if you want to take your writing to the next level!” — Monica Macer, staff writer Prison Break and Lost; former creative executive Disney Studios. “Sometimes it’s astonishing how much there is still to learn. But then Pilar is an astonishing teacher who sent me off fizzing with ideas to inject life into what I thought was a moribund idea.” — Simon Rose, writer of The Flying Scotsman, Scion Films. “Everyone has 10 minutes to spare, and this book maximizes that time with a treasure trove of clever tips and exercises guaranteed to improve your script. There are so many great lessons for writers of all skill levels ... It’s quite possibly the most complete step-by-step system for taking a screenplay from rough concept to polished final draft that I’ve ever seen.” — Trevor Mayes, scriptwrecked.com “The genius of Pilar’s book isn’t that she tells you how to write quickly — it’s that she provides invaluable exercises and questions to help you focus on each individual element of your script: act breaks, character motivations, emotional arcs, individual scenes, lines of dialogue, etc. She breaks the entire process into short, digestible bits designed to push you forward swiftly and determinedly, whether you have 10 minutes or 10 months.” — Chad Gervich, writer/producer – Wipeout, Reality Binge, Speeders, Foody Call; author, Small Screen, Big Picture: A Writer’s Guide to the TV Business “... A collection of lessons that will hone your craft and turn you from a hobbyist into an authority. It’s a definitive and deceptively simple book that has boiled out all of the irrelevant minutia and pretense and bites deep into the bone of what makes a screen play work.” — Paul Linsley, writer – Pangea, Bobby Stellar: Space Kid “I loved The Coffee Break Screenwriter! For many writers, facing the prospect of writing a feature-length screenplay is formidable and sometimes unnerving. Pilar Alessandra breaks the task into short, sensible bites, and before you know it you’ve conceptualized and written the entire draft — with or without coffee!” — Mary J. Schirmer, screenwriter, instructor, screenplayers.net “An entertaining and practical manual for getting it done! Leads you step- by-step through the process, with worksheets and examples to get your juices flowing. Even if you have only 10-minute chunks of time in which to write, this book will help you on your way to a finished script in record time!” — John Dart, storypros.com “With The Coffee Break Screenwriter, Pilar Alessandra has demolished a writer’s most cherished excuse — now you can never say you don’t have time to write! Get the book and get to work!” — Ellen Sandler, co-executive producer – Everybody Loves Raymond; author, The TV Writer’s Workbook “The Coffee Break Screenwriter is an asset for both producers and screenwriters. It provides clarity on story and structure, works for developing characters, and is a great help on any project.” — Beau St. Clair, producer – The Thomas Crown Affair (1999), Laws of Attraction, The Matador “Awesomely inspiring! Through her book, Pilar is your mentor, your muse, and your time keeper. She takes you right into your story every time, making the most of all those precious writing moments of yours, and proves that you can — or rather, must — balance organization with creativity to really succeed as a writer.” — Deborah S. Patz, filmmaker; author, Film Production Management 101 “This is a unique and highly useful guidebook that provides valuable practical advice for both the aspiring and working screenwriter. While it’s true that ‘writing is easy but thinking is hard,’ Pilar has made the ‘thinking’ part that much easier.” — Herschel Weingrod, writer – Trading Places; producer – Falling Down “Anyone who’s listened to her podcast or taken her class will tell you — Pilar knows screenwriting. At last here’s the book we’ve been waiting for! If you don’t live in L.A., it’s the next best thing to having Pilar give you notes while you write.” — Robert Grant, Sci-Fi-London “Pilar brings amazing passion and technical skill to prepare writers for a professional career. I have been bringing her in to work with our writers in the Disney ABC Writing Program for years and have seen her methods in action. With Pilar’s help, writers brainstorm on the spot, prepare outlines efficiently, and learn to deliver pages under tight deadlines. Now through this important book, she brings her unique writing tools and techniques to everyone.” — Frank Bennett Gonzalez, program director, Disney ABC Writing Program The Coffee Break Screenwriter: Pilar Alessandra MICHAEL WIESE PRODUCTIONS Published by Michael Wiese Productions 12400 Ventura Blvd. #1111 Studio City, CA 91604 (818) 379-8799, (818) 986-3408 (FAX)