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| We've compiled a list of the most popular books that screenwriters have found helpful and arranged a whopping 20% discount for you from our friends at The Writers Store®. |
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One of the most talked about scripts of the year portrays the screenwriter (Charlie Kaufman, played by Nicolas Cage) who is adapting a bestselling book and writes himself and his twin brother (also played by Cage) into the movie.
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Based on the Michael Cunningham novel and draws inventively on the life and work of Virginia Woolf to tell the story of a group of contemporary characters who are struggling with the conflicting claims of love and inheritance, hope and despair.
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An comprehensive primer for the new scriptwriter covering craft basics, idea development, correct formatting for submission, 'spec' writing guide, marketing strategies, and resource guide to contacts in the Industry.
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This 'pack' looks like and feels like a script, and inside you'll find treatments for comedy, drama, and science fiction features, a seven-act structured movie-of-the-week treatment, and a television series treatment.
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A seasoned development executive, Epstein has not only seen his own television and movie scripts produced, he has accepted and rejected countless screenplays and supervised dozens of writers. Now, in this indispensable guide, he shows you how to write a script that will make a producer think, "This is a movie!"
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The book version of his award-winning methods, taught to thousands of students in his popular workshops. So many have found success with these principles and go on to write, direct or produce outstanding television and feature productions. The commentary on setting, atmosphere, character vs. characterization, and his problem/solution insights are worth the price of the book alone.
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Written by a Hollywood screenwriter, How NOT to Write A Screenplay carefully identifies and examines the common mistakes screenwriters invariably make when writing a screenplay. According to the author, while all good screenplays are unique, all bad screenplays are the same. Find out how to avoid those common pitfalls.
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Here are easily understood guidelines to make film writing accessible to novices and to help practiced writers improve their scripts. This step-by-step guide has helped hundreds of screenwriters get their scripts sold. Follow Field's advice on structure, style, and technique and you'll be able to move from concept to the finished script. He thoroughly answers questions about adaptation, collaboration and marketing.
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Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning script will take you step by step from "cute meet" all the way to "joyous defeat."
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In the tradition of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell and Christopher Vogler, James Bonnet explores the connection between great stories and personal growth and the significance that connection has for screenwriters and other storymakers.
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45 Master Characters gives you all the information you need to develop believable characters that resonate with every reader. Each of the 45 entries is derived from a proven, familiar archetype-a timeless role model that represents one of the shared qualities, values or stories of humanity.
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From soccer moms to serial killers, this book explores a range of personality types and provides the insights you need to make your characters come alive. Here you'll find more than 400 easy-to-reference listings especially designed to create distinctive characters whose personalities correspond to their thoughts and actions--no matter how normal or psychotic they might be.
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Thoroughly researched and meticulously compiled, Producers lists up-to-date information on producers, studio and network executives. No one trying to break into the film industry should be without this book.
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The most complete list of agents and managers (5500) across the nation, 1,500 talent & literary agencies & management companies, includes addresses, phone & fax numbers, staff & titles.
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Using dozens of examples, the book takes readers by the hand offering essential information that will get scripts sold for episodic television, made-for-TV movies, and feature films.
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Learn how to write a screenplay that gets past Hollywood's gatekeepers. Use this book to discover the criteria script readers use to recommend or decline your screenplay.
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Step-by-step instructions reveal how to get around the “Catch 22” of the trade - but you can’t get an agent until you’ve sold a script. Tips on how to write a winning spec script, how to word an effective query letter, how to forge a sound relationship with reps.
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A treatment, which may range from one to several dozen pages, is the snapshot of the writer’s feature film or TV script. A treatment reveals the story’s structure, introduces characters and hooks, and is often the writer’s first and only opportunity to pitch his or her project.
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An indispensable reference guide that clearly illustrates the screenplay-formatting steps that will get your masterpiece onto paper. Also includes a helpful glossary of terms and a guide to stage-play formatting.
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Don't even bother submitting anything until you read this to get the detailed information you need for complete formatting for submission of scripts, scripts in production and shooting scripts.
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