William H. Phillips received his BA from Purdue University, his MA from Rutgers University, and his PhD in dramatic literature and film studies from Indiana University. He has taught introductory film courses at the University of Illinois, Urbana; Indiana University, South Bend; California State University, Stanislaus; and the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire. His publications include the books Analyzing Films (1985), Writing Short Scripts (Second Edition, 1999), and Writing Short Stories: The Most Practical Guide (2002).