Straczynski System. How to Become a Writer and Stay in the Profession

"Every day I walk into my home office, where, doing what I love, I earn a living. I am surrounded by charming people who say amazing things, characters that I can see and hear only when I put their words on paper and make them real for others. Every time I embark on journeys to distant worlds, the coordinates of which can never be calculated by an ordinary equation and cannot be seen by any telescope.
Each of my days is filled with joy.
You have an invitation in your hands — join in." — Joseph Michael Straczynski

The book is based on Straczynski's 40 years of experience writing for film, television, books, and comics. This candid, insightful, and friendly book is intended for writers at any stage of their careers.

The author offers a glimpse into the profession from the inside and shares wisdom on topics such as:
• What aspiring writers need to know to improve and sell their work without wasting precious time.
• How to maintain discipline and not rely on inspiration.
• What plot planning strategies exist that do not kill your spontaneity.
• And what techniques there are for building a memorable world.

Michael Joseph Straczynski is a New York Times bestselling author and a BAFTA nominee, screenwriter of the films "Thor," "Underworld: Awakening," and, of course, the cult series "Babylon 5," "The Twilight Zone," and "Murder, She Wrote."