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Writing your Screenplay
Lisa Dethridge
Experienced screenwriter, script and story editor Dr. Lisa Dethridge takes you
beyond a formulaic approach, offering insights into classic mythic structures
as well as contemporary storytelling techniques that underlie good screenwriting.
Both budding and veteran screenwriters would be well advised to follow the guidance
offered herein. Softcover, 255 pp. $25.95.
The Screenwriter's Legal Guide
Third Edition
Stephen Breimer
Whether you're a fledgling of established writer, The Screenwriter's
Legal
Guide helps you negotiate the best deal, protect your work and get fair compensation.
Breimer, one of the most prominent entertainment lawyers in Hollywood, provides
easy-to-understand guidance for all the legal and business issues involved in
screenwriting. Softcover,
327 pp. $38.95.
The
Complete Writer's Guide To Heroes & Heroines: Sixteen Master Archetypes
Tami D. Cowden, Caro LaFever & Sue Viders
Heroic characters can be broken down into sixteen archetypes. By following the
guidelines of the archetypes presented in this comprehensive reference work,
writers can create extraordinarily memorable characters and elevate their writing
to a higher level. Heroes & Heroines is an invaluable resource for
screenwriters and playwrights.
Softcover, 200 pp. $26.95.
Breakfast With Sharks: A Screenwriter's Guide
Michael Lent
In Breakfast With Sharks, you'll learn what to expect from agents and
managers
and who does what in the studio heirarchy. And most importantly, Breakfast
With
Sharks will help you nail your pitch so the studio exec can't say no. Rounded
out with a Q&A section and resource lists of script competitions, film
festivals, trade associations, industry publications and more, this book provides
buisness
advice
for screenwriters at any stage of their careers. Softcover, 279 pp. $21.00.
Final Draft Presents Ask the Pros: Screenwriting
101 Questions Answered by Industry Professionals
Howard Meibach & Paul Duran
This book addresses scrennwriter questions and problems with multiple
answers that offer a range of approaches and perspectives from multiple
areas of the film and television world. Demo Disc of Final Draft software
is enclosed. Softcover, 205 pp. $24.95.
Story and Character: Interviews with British Screenwriters
Alastair Owen
Praised by dramatist David Hare as "the most purely likeable book about
cinema
that I have ever read," Story and Character is the first-ever anthology
of interviews with British screenwriters. Lively and funny, challenging and revealing,
this series of exclusive interviews with the unsung heroes of contemporary British
cinema provides a unique behind-the-scenes look at the movie business. Softcover,
310 pp. $31.95.
Screenwriting for the 21st Century
Pat Silver-Lasky
Successful scriptwriter and lecturer Pat Silver-Lasky takes the reader through
the basics of screenwriting and beyond, and, as she freely admits, while she
can't teach talent, she can teach technique. In addition, she provides concepts
that will make it easier for you to harness your own vision and creativity to
write successfully. Topics covered range from the basics of screenplay writing
technique to minimalism and anti-structure in screenplay writing. Softcover,
137 pp. $22.95.
The Script Is Finished, Now What Do I Do?
3rd Edition
K Callan
A useful, practical resource book for screenwriters which includes
a guide to and profiles of agencies in the United States. Alternately
called, "...a wise, honest and level headed approach to getting
a writing career going" and, "...THE definitive book
on the Hollywood power landscape", The Script Is Finished,
Now What Do I Do? includes chapters on everything from query
letters to unions and guilds. Softcover, 297 pp. $31.95.
Cool
Million: How to Become a Million-Dollar Screenwriter
Sheldon Woodbury
In Cool Million, Sheldon Woodbury asks eleven seasoned screenwriters
to recount their experiences of studio woe and blockbuster success. These interviews
combine with his own insights, built from years of teaching dramatic writing
at New York University, to make this book an indispensable tool for your million-dollar
dreams. Softcover, 276 pp. $24.95.
Guy Debord: Complete Cinematic Works: Scripts, Stills, Documents
Guy Debord
Guy Debord, founder of the Situationist International and formenter of the May
1968 revolt in France, was also the creator of six tantalizingly inaccessible
films. This new translation of Debord's complete film scripts accompanies the
long-awaited rerelease of these astonishing works, which are like nothing else
in cinema history. Softcover,
258 pp. $46.50.
What Are You Laughing At
How to Write Funny Screenplays, Stories & More
Brad Schreiber
What Are You Laughing At is the definitive book on how to "write funny",
and the first to compare writing comedic screenplays with fiction and nonfiction
in all forms. Using the principles described in this informative and entertaining
book, you'll be well on your way to writing hilarious dialogue and scenarios
for
television, movies, and the stage. Softcover, 278 pp. $29.95.
Screenplay: Writing the Picture
Robin U. Russin & William Missouri Downs
This is a complete screenwriting course that provides in-depth discussions of
theme, development, story research, script plotting and structuring, character
development, methods that aid the actual writing and rewriting processes, the
ins and outs of marketing and pitching scripts, and much more. Softcover, 438
pp. $34.95.
From Script to Screen
Linda Seger & Edward J. Whetmore
In interviews with over 70 of the top professionals in the film
industry, Seger and Whetmore examine each artist's role in making a
great script a great film. Along the way, you will meet the industry's
leading writer's, directors, producers, actors, editors, composers,
and others behind the scenes, each of whom offer their input into the
collaborative art of filmmaking, vis a vis screenwriting. Softcover,
232
pp. $27.95.
Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases
Anna Farkas
This collection draws entries from books, radio and tv shows, films,
advertisements, and slogans, explaining their orgins and meanings as
well as their usage. As you dip into this fascinating and lively assortment,
you will not only be reminded of well-known phrases from your past,
but will also discover unfamiliar linguistic gems. Softcover, 357 pp.
$22.95.
The Oxford Dictionary of Modern Quotations
Revised Edition
Elizabeth Knowles
This beguiling collection boasts over 5,000 quotations representing some of
the brightest and wittiest thoughts of the 20th and 21st centuries. A vital
addition to the modern reference shelf, The Oxford Dictionary of Modern
Quotations is perfectly designed to answer the questions, "Who said
what . . . and when . . . and why?" Softcover, 496 pp. $37.50.
Anita Loos Rediscovered
Film Treatments and Fiction by Anita Loos
Cari Beauchamp and Mary Anita Loos
Anita Loos was one of Hollywood's most respected and prolific screenwriters,
as well as an acclaimed novelist and playwright. This unique collection of previously
unpublished film treatments, short stories, and one-act plays spans fifty years
of her creative writing and showcases the breadth and depth of her talent. Hardcover,
310 pp.
The Screenplay Workbook
Jeremy Robinson & Tom Mungovan
Not only is writing a screenplay difficult, with its rigid format, page counts,
visual writing style, and realistic dialogue; screenwriting demands preparation.
With The
Screenplay Workbook the process of preparing a screenplay has forever been
made easier. Inside you'll find worksheets for the creation of characters, plot,
and concepts that will not only help you start a screenplay but successfully
complete one as well.
Softcover, 200 pp. $27.95.
The Everything Screenwriting Book
Robert Pollock
This book contains all the insider information you need to create
a sellable script. You'll learn how to write a professional treatment,
create credible dialogue, flesh out memorable characters, edit and
rewrite like a pro, and find an agent and market your screenplay.
No matter what your ambition in the film business may be, The
Everything Screenwriting Book is packed with information that
can make
your dream come true. Softcover, 273 pp. $22.95.
From Reel to Deal
Dov S-S Simens
According to author: "After reading this book, there are
no excuses! For everything, yes everything, needed to succeed as
an independent filmmaker is in these pages." His former students
include: Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Baz Luhrmann, and
Guy Ritchie. Dov S-S Simens's From Reel to Deel: essential
reading for the budding writer, director, or producer.Softcover,
418 pp. $26.95.
Screencraft: Screenwriting
Declan McGrath & Felim McDermott
An inside look at the art of writing for film through intimate
interviews with 13 of the world's best screenwriters. Screenwriters
interviewed include: Paul Schrader, George Axelrod, Steven Zallian,
Robert Towne, and Atom Egoyan. Several rare photographs supplement
the text. Softcover, 176 pp. $53.95.
The Writer's Guide to Selling Your Screenplay
Cynthia Whitcomb
Sure you've written a brilliant screenplay, but how will you
get it read by the producers and directors who will put your words
up on the screen? The difficult task of selling your screenplay
is de-mystified in this informative and inspiring book. Inside
you'll learn what top agents in Hollywood are looking for in a
script, how to market your script, what kind of deals you can expect
to make, and much more.
Softcover, 195 pp. $27.50.
Teaching Scriptwriting, Screenplays and Storyboards for Film
and TV Production
Mark Readman
With everything from a glossary of fundamental term and concepts,
right up to detailed formatting information, this practical guide
provides everything that you need to introduce scriptwriting to
your students, and establishes the basis for a high standard of
coursework for Film and Media Studies. Softcover, 77 pp. $37.95.
Writing the Comedy Film
Stuart Voytilla/Scott Petri
This book takes you into the world of comedy, and helps you discover
the essential elements in writing for comedy. Using concise examples
from the masters of the trade
-- from Preston Sturges to the Farrelly Brothers -- Voytilla and
Petri show you how to apply the time-proven "tenets of laughter" to
your comedy screenplay. Softcover 213 pp. $23.95.
Is There Life After Film School?
Julie MacLuskey
For film students who dread the daunting task of infiltrating the film industry after
they graduate, Is There Life After Film School? shows that there are more
options available to students than they may think. Through a series of interviews,
the book reveals a range of career paths taken by accomplished scriptwriters, production
designers, producers and marketers. Softcover 216 pp. $29.95.
Script Partners
Claudia Johnson/Matt Stevens
Some of the greatest movies and television series have been written by script partners.
From Billy Wilder's legendary collaborations with Charles Brackett and I.A.L. Diamond
to the work of the Coen Brothers, writing teams and their secrets of success are
as intriging as the scripts themselves. This book brings together the experience,
knowledge, and winning techniques of Hollywood's most productive partnerships. Softcover
298 pp. $39.95
Writing Treatments That Sell
Second Edition
Kenneth Atchity and Chi Li Wong
Using dozens of examples from actual productions, Writing Treatments That
Sell provides step-by-step instructions for preparing dynamite treatments for
both film and television. Revised and expanded, this guide to writing treatments
is an essential component to laying the foundation of a successful career in screenwriting.
Softcover, 257 pp. $23.95.
Crafty Screenwriting
Writing Movies That Get Made
Alex Epstein
Seasoned Development Executive, Alex Epstein shows the reader how to write a script
that will make a producer think, "This is a movie!" Fresh, provocative,
and funny, this book answers questions other books don't even ask and cheerfully
slaughters the sacred cows of how-to screenwriting. Softcover, 274 pp., $21.95.
Raindance Writers' Lab: Write and Sell the Hot Screenplay
Elliot Grove
In this practical guide to screenwriting, the reader will learn everything from the
basics of developing an idea, to making that all important sale. The included CD-ROM
contains interviews with screenwriters, sample screenplays, writing exercises and
much more. Softcover, 239 pp. $41.99.
Writing the Thriller Film: The Terror Within
Neill D. Hicks
Writing the Thriller Film concentrates on the Cosmos of Credibility, those not-so-obvious
elements of screenwriting that contribute the essential meaning to a script. To do
so, this book traces the thematic commonalities that actually define the genre, and
offers corroboration from a number of screenplays, including such classics as North
by Northwest, Marathon Man and 3 Days of the Condor. Softcover,
151 pp. $23.95.
Solving Your Script
Tools and Techniques for the Playwright
Jeffrey Sweet
In this book by the author of The Dramatist's Toolkit, Jeffrey Sweet shares
all of the secrets that have helped him to write his extraordinary award-winning
plays and screenplays. Based on the program that he teaches at New York's Actors
Studio, this helpful guide is a must for anyone who wishes to improve their ability
to write for stage, film, and television. Softcover, 226 pp., $30.95.
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