The Screenwriter s Bible

The Screenwriter s Bible
Author: David Trottier
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1998
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1879505444

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One of the most popular and useful books on screenwriting, now greatly expanded and completely updated. This edition includes a list of resources and contains approximately 100 new entries.

Save the Cat

Save the Cat
Author: Blake Snyder
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1615931716

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This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!

The Complete Book of Scriptwriting

The Complete Book of Scriptwriting
Author: J. Michael Straczynski
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1982
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: UOM:49015002950682

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To survive and thrive in the fantasyland that is show business, you need to know the realities of writing and selling. J. Michael Straczynski learned these realities the hard way. With his help, you'll learn them the easy way. Here the writer/producer of Murder, She Wrote and creator of Babylon 5 tells you how it really is - and how you can really succeed writing scripts. Straczynski shows you the importance of distinguishing yourself, through professionalism and discipline, from the wannabes. He helps you strengthen your writing technique while urging you to bring your own vision to your work, avoid formula, and create from passion. And he takes you in for a close look at every entertainment medium hungry for good scriptwriters.

Screenplay

Screenplay
Author: Robin U. Russin,William Missouri Downs
Publsiher: Unknown
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: 1879505703

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This is a complete screenwriting course -- from developing a theme, researching a story, plotting and structuring a script, developing characters, and plying methods that aid the actual writing and rewriting processes to understanding the ins and outs of marketing and pitching scripts. Well-written, comprehensive, and filled with illustrative screenplay examples, both innovative and tried-and-true writing techniques, sage advice from veteran writers, and pertinent writing anecdotes, this one-of-a-kind screenwriting book will help both novices and working screenwriters to improve and sell their scripts.

Essentials of Screenwriting

Essentials of Screenwriting
Author: Richard Walter
Publsiher: Penguin
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2010-06-29
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781101664681

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Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters. Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg alone, plus hundreds of other Hollywood blockbusters and prestigious indie productions, including two Oscar winners for best original screenplay—Milk (2008) and Sideways (2006). In this updated edition, Walter integrates his highly coveted lessons and principles from Screenwriting with material from his companion text, The Whole Picture, and includes new advice on how to turn a raw idea into a great movie or TV script-and sell it. There is never a shortage of aspiring screenwriters, and this book is their bible.

Elements of Style for Screenwriters

Elements of Style for Screenwriters
Author: Paul Argentini
Publsiher: Lone Eagle
Total Pages: 182
Release: 1998-09-01
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781580650038

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In the grand tradition of Strunk and White's Elements of Style, Paul Argentini presents an essential reference masterpiece in screenwriting. He provides clear and concise principles of screenplay formatting structure, as well as stylistic advice. Argentini explains how to design and format manuscripts to impress any film school professor, story editor, agent, producer or studio executive. No book in shorter space, with fewer words, will help screenwriters more than this persistent volume. Elements of Style for Screenwriters contains: · A to Z listing of format terms and examples · Incorporates changes in acceptable screenplay format submissions · Includes a special section on stage play formatting · Complete listing of literary agencies that represent screenwriters

The Screenwriter s Workbook

The Screenwriter s Workbook
Author: Syd Field
Publsiher: Delta
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2008-12-18
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780307497727

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At last! The classic screenwriting workbook—now completely revised and updated—from the celebrated lecturer, teacher, and bestselling author, Syd Field: “the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world”* No one knows more about screenwriting than Syd Field—and now the ultimate Hollywood insider shares his secrets and expertise, completely updating his bestselling workbook for a new generation of screenwriters. Filled with new material—including fresh insights and anecdotes from the author and analyses of films from Pulp Fiction to Brokeback Mountain—The Screenwriter’s Workbook is your very own hands-on workshop, the book that allows you to participate in the processes that have made Syd Field’s workshops invaluable to beginners and working professionals alike. Follow this workbook through to the finish, and you’ll end up with a complete and salable script! Learn how to:• Define the idea on which your script will be built• Create the model—the paradigm—that professionals use• Bring your characters to life• Write dialogue like a pro• Structure your screenplay for success from the crucial first pages to the final actHere are systematic instructions, easy-to-follow exercises, a clear explanation of screenwriting basics, and expert advice at every turn—all the moment-to-moment, line-by-line help you need to transform your initial idea into a professional screenplay that’s earmarked for success.The Perfect Companion Volume to Syd Field’s Revised and Updated Edition of Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting*Hollywood Reporter

Screenplay

Screenplay
Author: Syd Field
Publsiher: M J F Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: 156731239X

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Providing examples from well-known movies, Field explains the structural and stylistic elements as well as writing techniques basic to the creation of a successful film script.