Richard Rushfield’s How-To Hollywood Series

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How-To H’wood: Take Credit and Avoid Blame

How-To H’wood: Dark Arts of Film Pitching

How-To H’wood: Surviving on Location, Reputation Intact

How-To H’wood: The Blood Sport of Asking for a Favor

How-To H’wood: Making Friends (and Keeping Them)

How-To H’wood: Business Lunch Kabuki

How-To H’wood: Say Goodbye to Your Career the Right Way

How-To H'wood: Climbing the Greasy Pole to Success

How-To H'wood: Firing & Being Fired

How-To H'wood: Winning Feuds & Settling Scores

How-To H'wood: Turn into a Bold-Face Name

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