Introduction -- Understanding the industry -- Your craft -- So... how do you break in? -- Getting representation -- Winning a screenwriting competition -- Acceptance into a TV writing program -- Receiving a feature writing fellowship or lab placement -- Selling a spec screenplay -- Television: getting started -- Selling your television pilot -- General meetings and writing assignments -- Additional paths to breaking in -- Everything you can do for your screenwriting career today -- The kitchen sink: insights, guidance and advice -- Final thoughts.