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Language
English
Description
Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. In "Story", McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of writing for the screen. Photos.
Author
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Pub. Date
[1996]
Language
English
Description
Screenplay of the award winning film.
A stark suburban comedy about eleven-year-old Dawn Weiner, a middle child in middle school in the middle of New Jersey. Sometimes hated, often reviled, seldom understood, Dawn tries in vain to put on a happy face as she struggles through the onset of what looks to be a long puberty. Life is generally grim, and sometimes it only gets grimmer. Nevertheless, she does find moments of grace amidst the humiliation...
Author
Publisher
Michael Wiese Productions
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
"One of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters tells all in this fast, funny, and candid look inside the movie business. "Save the Cat" is just one of many ironclad rules for making your ideas more marketable and your script more satisfying - and saleable. 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."--Jacket.
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Pub. Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"The Complete Guide to Writing A Successful Screenplay outlines timesaving tools to hone your writing, so you can attract Hollywood agents and producers. You will discover how to create (and stick to) a timeline and deadline, whether writing your screenplay is a full- or part-time job. Writing and pitching a screenplay is nothing like writing a novel, and this book presents screenplay-specific information vital for any aspiring film writer. This...
Author
Publisher
All That Sky Productions
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
A fully realized screenplay reveals itself primarily through images, making use of Visual Mindscape. This allows the reader or viewer to 'discover' elements of the story rather than being told. By being able to actively participate in the unfolding of the story makes the overall experience for the reader a more visceral and luminous experience. With examples from various well known screenplays this book explores the various forms of the Visual Mindscape...