To family, friends and students who’ve played their part in the making of this book. In particular, to RMIT students in the Anatomy of a Screenplay class, who were both insightful and inspiring. To Hannah for commissioning the book, and to Anne for doing a brilliant job editing it. To all the great screenwriters and filmmakers out there who’ve given me wonderful material to write about. And to all the book’s readers – may it serve you well.