Writing Screenplays That Sell

Author : Michael Hauge
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781408174463

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Writing Screenplays That Sell by Michael Hauge Pdf

"No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story...." Will Smith, actor "In the field of teaching screenwriting, Michael Hauge is indeed a master." The Freelance Screenwriter's Forum A bestseller for 20 years, Hauge's unique 'six step' approach to screenwriting cuts through nonsense, striking the perfect balance between commercial advice, artistic encouragement and lucid examples from hundreds of great films. Never losing sight of the fundamental purpose of a script: emotional impact, Hauge's engaging and inspiring book takes you on a journey through story concept, character development, theme, structure and scenes. Screenwriting is an art, but Hague's book is unashamedly commercial with advice on how to submit a manuscript, select an agent and market yourself. Updates to this edition include a new, masterful analysis of Avatar's script, new scripts examples, a new chapter on breaking the rules - succussful scripts that don't follow the traditional Hollywood model and online marketing tools for screenwriters.

Author : Michael Hauge
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1991-08-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780062725004

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Writing Screenplays That Sell by Michael Hauge Pdf

Covers story concept, character development, theme, structure, and scenes, analyzes a sample screenplay, and tells how to submit a manuscript, select an agent, and market oneself.

Author : Michael Hauge
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0070270686

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Writing Screenplays that Sell by Michael Hauge Pdf

Author : Craig Batty
Publisher : Oldcastle Books
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-25
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781842436431

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Screenplays & how to write & sell them by Craig Batty Pdf

Screenplays ... How to Write and Market Them is an accessible yet comprehensive book aimed at those with a keen interest in writing feature film screenplays. Using case studies, creative exercises and interviews from the industry, the book will guide readers through the necessary stages of writing a screenplay, from finding and developing ideas to creating and executing characters to shaping structure and constructing scenes. It will also consider how a screenplay might be sold, or used to raise interest in the writer, looking at areas such as finding and working with an agent, networking, using competitions, and raising private production funds. The book's approach is both creative and reflective, giving readers the opportunity to learn a wealth of creative skills alongside skills that will encourage them to think about themselves as writers and the work that they are developing. As such, the book will empower readers in their own creative processes and allow them to successfully tell the stories they want to tell. Rich with analyses from classic and contemporary films, littered with practical models, paradigms and creative tasks, and enhanced by the views of key industry figures, the book is a must for any aspiring feature film screenwriter.

Author : Christopher Keane
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780307567741

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How to Write a Selling Screenplay by Christopher Keane Pdf

Christopher Keane has spent 20 years in the business, learning the truths--and the tricks--of writing a selling screenplay. In How to Write a Selling Screenplay, he takes writers through the entire process, from developing a story to finding the best agent. Using an annotated version of an often-optioned screenplay of his own, and citing examples from movies ranging from Casablanca and Lethal Weapon to Sling Blade and The English Patient, he discusses how to create three-dimensional characters, find a compelling story, build an airtight plot structure, fine-tune dialogue, and much more. Keane's tips on the difference between writing for film and television, as well as his advice on dealing with Hollywood movers and shakers, make this an essential companion for people writing their first--or their fortieth--screenplay. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Author : Stephen V. Duncan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-18
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781501305924

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Genre Screenwriting by Stephen V. Duncan Pdf

It's simple: films need to have commercial value for the studios to produce them, distributors to sell them, and theater chains to screen them. While talent definitely plays a part in the writing process, it can be the well-executed formulaic approaches to the popular genres that will first get you noticed in the industry. Genre Screenwriting: How to Write Popular Screenplays That Sell does not attempt to probe in the deepest psyche of screenwriters and directors of famous or seminal films, nor does it attempt to analyze the deep theoretic machinations of films. Duncan's simple goal is to give the reader, the screenwriter, a practical guide to writing each popular film genre. Employing methods as diverse as using fairy tales to illustrate the 'how to' process for each popular genre, and discussing these popular genres in modern television and its relation to its big screen counterpart, Duncan provides a one-stop shop for novices and professionals alike.

Author : Lucy V. Hay
Publisher : Oldcastle Books
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781843444138

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Writing & Selling Drama Screenplays by Lucy V. Hay Pdf

It may be drama features that win the most awards and kudos from critics, but in the current marketplace you're unlikely to sell a drama screenplay in the way you would a genre script. Breaking down the nuts and bolts of what differentiates drama from genre, Writing and Selling Drama Screenplays considers questions such as: - What is 'emotional truth'? - What separates stereotypical and authentic characters? - What are the different types of drama feature screenplay? - How do we make these films, when there's 'no money'? - What are the distribution opportunities for dramas? - Exploring the ways in which drama and authenticity work, it will empower screenwriters to make their own story and character choices, so they can write and also help to package, finance and even make their own drama features. Writing and Selling Drama Screenplays includes detailed case studies of produced dramas made on both shoestring and bigger budgets, and industry insights from their writers, directors and producers. It looks in-depth at Scottish BAFTA-winning Night People, the iconic coming out movie Beautiful Thing, the touching New Orleans drama Hours, starring the late Paul Walker, and the ambitious true story of Saving Mr Banks, based on the battle of wills between Mary Poppins author PL Travers and Walt Disney himself. It also discusses films such as Brokeback Mountain, American Beauty, The King's Speech, Juno, Erin Brockovich, Changeling and Girl, Interrupted. 'A top-notch, cutting-edge guide to writing and selling, not just practical but inspirational. Lucy's distinctive voice infuses the entire journey. Quite brilliant. Here's the woman who'll help you make things happen' - Barbara Machin, award-winning writer & creator of Waking the Dead 'Delivers the stirring call to arms that writers must not only write, but take their work to the next level themselves, making sacrifices and taking risks if they want to see their stories on screen' - Chris Jones, Filmmaker, Screenwriter & Creative Director at the London Screenwriters Festival Check out Lucy V. Hay's other screenwriting books: Writing & Selling Thriller Screenplays and Writing Diverse Characters for Fiction, Film and TV

Author : Hal Ackerman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-05
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1931290687

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Write Screenplays That Sell: The Ackerman Way: 20th Anniversary Edition, Newly Revised and Updated by Hal Ackerman Pdf

You don't have to attend film school to take a screenwriting course with the master teacher in the field -- it's all in his book! Meet Hal Ackerman, up close and personal, just as hundreds of his students have known him through the years. Hal Ackerman offers a treasure trove of information on the writing of quality, saleable screenplays by teaching the art of story structure, substance and style. Over the last quarter century, dozens of screenplays written in his classes have been sold and several have become films, including ones starring Tom Hanks (directed by Steven Spielberg), Gwyneth Paltrow, Christian Bale, Hilary Swank and Diane Lane. They have won accolades in many prestigious contests and have been the gateway scripts to writing jobs in feature films and TV including HBO, Showtime, TNT, OWN, ABC, NBC, CBS, Disney, and more. With this book every professional writer gets a lifetime collaborator and every aspiring writer has a teacher in residence on his or her shelf. *Newly Revised and Updated edition featuring Pose, Moonlight, La La Land, Juno, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, among others. *Top-selling screenwriting book for almost 20 years -- 20th Anniversary Edition

Author : Lucy V. Hay
Publisher : Oldcastle Books
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-29
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781842439722

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Writing and Selling Thriller Screenplays by Lucy V. Hay Pdf

Writing and Selling Thriller Screenplays has the lowdown not only on getting your thriller feature script on the page, but getting it in front of producers and investors. From premise to resolution, Lucy V. Hay guides you through the craft of thriller writing, citing classic thrillers such as Psycho, The Shining, The Sixth Sense and Fatal Attraction and lesser-known gems like Red Eye, Desperate Measures, Impostor and Deviation. The book also considers how the screenplay might be sold to investors, looking at high concept ideas, pitching, packaging and the realities of film finance. Lucy V. Hay asks: what is flight vs. fight? What is the difference between horror and thriller? What are the different sub genres of thriller? What part do actors play in film finance? How can limited locations create new opportunities in storytelling and financing? Why is the lone protagonist so in demand? Why are female characters so popular in thriller? And much, much more... 'Really hones in on the specific genre of thrillers with expertise' - Write So Fluid 'A must-read for any writer, producer or director looking to create (or in the process of creating) a thriller production. It could also be immensely useful for those generally curious about the genre or looking to learn more' - Film Doctor 'This book should form part of the armoury for any screenplay writers bookshelf' - Stephen Hall Check out Lucy V. Hay's other screenwriting books: Writing & Selling Drama Screenplays and Writing Diverse Characters for Fiction, Film and TV

Author : J. Michael Straczynski
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : UOM:49015002950682

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The Complete Book of Scriptwriting by J. Michael Straczynski Pdf

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.

Author : Susan Kouguell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781429906241

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The Savvy Screenwriter by Susan Kouguell Pdf

The Savvy Screenwriter demystifies the film industry and reveals what aspiring screenwriters really want and need to know. From finding and working with agents, to insights about story analysts and movie executives, to understanding option agreements, to providing samples for queries, synopses, treatments, loglines, and outlines, to pitching, Susan Kouguell knows what works and what doesn't, and gives practical advice on getting your screenplay sold.

Author : Dona Cooper,American Film Institute
Publisher : MacMillan Publishing Company
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 067184783X

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Writing Great Screenplays for Film and TV by Dona Cooper,American Film Institute Pdf

Revised to cover the latest techniques for crafting first-rate screen plays for film and TV, this 2nd edition provides advice on innovative ideas for structuring the plot, developing characters and building momentum, professional guidance on marketing and a concise encyclopedia of screen-writing techniques.

Author : Michael Hauge
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780062293114

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Writing Screenplays That Sell by Michael Hauge Pdf

For more than twenty years, Writing Screenplays That Sell has been hailed as the most complete guide available on the art, craft, and business of writing for movies and television. Now fully revised and updated to reflect the latest trends and scripts, Hollywood story expert and script consultant Michael Hauge walks readers through every step of writing and selling successful screenplays. If you read only one book on the screenwriter's craft, this must be the one.

Author : Ashley Scott Meyers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Motion picture authorship
ISBN : 1601451482

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Selling Your Screenplay by Ashley Scott Meyers Pdf

Selling Your Screenplay is a step-by-step guide to getting your screenplay sold and produced. Learn how to get your script into the hands of the producers and directors who can turn your story into a movie.

Author : Hal Ackerman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-09-10
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 1931290652

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Write Screenplays That Sell: The Ackerman Way by Hal Ackerman Pdf

Hal Ackerman offers a treasure trove of information on the writing of quality, saleable screenplays by teaching the art of story structure, substance and style.