"D. B. Gilles is a writer and teacher who knows what he's talking about. Amazingly, he's willing to tell everybody else, and in the most straightforward, no B.S., useful way imaginable. The Portable Film School will save you years of head-scratching and will completely de-mystify the process of making a movie. Everything you need to know is here; you'll only have to supply the guts and a good story."
Chris Vogler, Former Fox development executive and author of "The Writer's Journey:
Mythic Structure for Writers".

"Not only is The Portable Film School loaded with pertinent and valuable information told in an easy to absorb style but also it's truly enjoyable and fun to be in his "class." This instructor deserves high marks himself!"

"Savvy, incisive and funny, D.B. Gilles' latest walks you through every piece of advice you're likely to hear at film school. An excellent starter set for the fledgling filmmaker.
"David McKenna, Professo, Columbia University, Film Division

"The Portable Film School should be mandatory reading not just for those unable to go to film school, but for anyone thinking about it or even currently attending it. A detailed and knowledgeable how-to."
David BenulloFormer student & co-writer Around The World In 80 days

"A great read. A book that’s fun to read and filled with common sense."
Creative Screenwriting "Best Screenwriting Magazine.", Los Angeles Times

"What sets The Screenwriter Within apart is Gilles’ approach to storytelling and structure. The layout of the book makes it a fast read and the exercises that follow some of the chapters helps reinforce what was learned. The Screenwriter Within is a fun, no nonsense book that deserves a place on every writer’s reading list."
Screenwriter Magazine, Edna Barnes

"Irreverent. Relevant. Immediate. Gilles' book is unlike any other guide to the screenwriting process. Ideas for technique tumble to the printed page along with his own personal stories that will leave you laughing all the way to the keyboard. You will view plots, characters, and structure in new ways. His ideas for finding the best stories in everyday events and translating them to the screen are fascinating, and inevitably, doable. his is a great read, full of irony and information."
Book of the Month Selection, Writerstore.com

"Wow! A screenwriting guide that guides the reader through the different stages of the writing process that still manages to be clever, entertaining and absolutely fun. Not only is The Screenwriter Within hysterical, it’s also educational. Gilles knows what he’s talking about. Think of The Screenwriter Within as Lew Hunter’s "Screenwriting 424: The Comedic Version."
9 STARS, From Done Deal @scriptsales.com