Rhimes is among the few remaining bona fide network hitmakers. “She is one of the most powerful show runners in the business, full stop. Her first book, Year of Yes, was published in November 2015. She’s also known for her social media savvy, and fans of her shows basically own Twitter on Thursday nights. Rhimes guides the reader through her transformative yearlong experiment, each chapter dealing with a different personal challenge for herself. Rhimes is known for her groundbreaking storytelling, her candor and humor in the face of her critics, and for never shying away from speaking her mind. The book chronicles her life after her Year of Yes had begunwhen Shonda forced herself out of the house and onto the stage when she learned to explore, empower, applaud. Shondaland shows have the special ability to capture both fan devotion and critical attention – she’s won everything from a Peabody Award to a People’s Choice Award. In 2015, ABC snapped up Rhimes’ latest series, The Catch. When ABC kicked off its 2014 television season by devoting its Thursday night line-up to the Shondaland shows How to Get Away With Murder, Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy, Shonda Rhimes - already one of the most influential producers in Hollywood - became arguably the single most powerful voice in television today.
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