Kirschner, a former senior-level Hollywood executive and lecturer at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and UCLA Extension who runs training and mentoring programs for writers and assistants, draws on her experiences, classes, and interviews with new Hollywood professionals to help show business hopefuls break into and succeed in the industry. She offers a step-by-step plan for filmmakers, writers, producers, directors, actors, cinematographers, make-up and visual effects artists, and others in the entertainment industry to understanding the business, creating a resume and cover letter, getting an internship, moving to Los Angeles, focusing the job search and finding jobs, networking, finding a mentor, creating a personal story, preparing for interviews, running meetings, getting hired and finding the next job, and honing creative talent. There is no index. Annotation 2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
