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Hollywood In Wide Angle: How Directors View Filmmaking - Softcover |
"This unique collection of interviews covers the broad spectrum of film directing experience from first timers to award-winning veterans. Allowed to respond with anonymity, the directors provide candid answers to a wide variety of topics that convey the challenges and rewards of the filmmaking process."
Price: 32.95
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Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers At Page One & Never Lets Them |
"The first pages are the #1 key to acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. Most agents and editors claim to make their decision on a manuscript after the very first page, which means that no writer can afford to have a weak story beginning. Agents and editors agree: improper story beginnings are the single biggest barrier to publication. Why? If a novel or short story has a bad beginning, then no one will keep reading. It's just that simple. Hooked provides readers with a detailed understanding of what a beginning must include (setup, backstory, the inciting incident, etc.); instruction on how to successfully develop the story problem; tips on how to correct common beginning mistakes; exclusive insider advice from agents, acquiring book editors, and literary journal editors; and much more."
Price: 14.99
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How To Write A Screenplay (Revised) - Softcover Edition |
"There are hundreds of books on the market all trying to teach you how to write a screenplay. Several of them are excellent and useful books. But never - until now - has there been a screenwriting manual written in the form of a screenplay. Our hero, the aspiring screenwriter Danny, is hopelessly in love with Bebe, a hot young starlet. But Bebe won't go out with Danny until he proves that he can write a brilliant screenplay for her. Helped along the way by a mysterious guide (Virgil) with seemingly magical powers, Danny travels to Screenwriting Hell to see what happens to writers who never make the grade. Virgil teaches him the tricks of the trade, the fundamental techniques that all screenwriters have to master, no matter how great their ideas. But there's something a little strange about Virgil, and Danny is never sure whether or not to trust him ... As well as the screenplay itself, the book includes a foreword explaining how to get the most out of the screenplay, the log line, the"
Price: 19.95
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How To Write For Animation - Softcover Edition |
"In recent years, the world of animation has expanded far beyond the Saturday morning cartoons that generations of Americans grew up watching. Recent years have seen a boom in animation hit prime-time television series, blockbuster cutting-edge digitally animated features, conventional animation. The expanding market is luring writers who have an eye toward the future and an eagerness to work in a medium where the only limit is the depth on one s imagination. With step-by-step instructions and the insights of a seasoned veteran, award-winning animation writer Jeffrey Scott details the process of developing even the vaguest of ideas into a fully realized animation script. He details every stop on the road from inspiration to presentation, with sections on premises, outlines, treatments, description, and dialogue, and much more."
Price: 21
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I'll Be In My Trailer: The Creative Wars Between Directors And Actors |
"Beneath the entertaining and instructive war stories lies the truth: how directors elicit the best performances from difficult and terrified actors. You'll learn how to use proven techniques to get actors to give their best performances - including the ten best and ten worst things to say - and what you can do when an actor won't or can't do what the director wants. Includes never before published stories from veteran director, John Badham, as well as Sydney Pollock, Mel Gibson, James Woods, Michael Mann and many more."
Price: 26.95
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Movie Girl - Softcover Edition |
"Can Life really imitate Art? When sophomore Laurie Preston is chosen to be lead screenwriter for a movie her high school is producing, she sees the chance of a lifetime to scribble a romantic script that will finally make the boy of her dreams say the words she's been longing to hear. Unfortunately, the senior hottie who won her star-struck heart from the very first moment she saw him has yet to discover she even exists. Movie Girl is the launch title of a new humorous fiction series targeted to teen/tween girls. Inspired by the author's long memory of high school angst and her current work in the film industry as a consultant, Movie Girl is a comedy that transcends the generations and affirms that every Laurie will know an Artie at least once in her life. Hopefully such infatuations will not last more than a semester."
Price: 11.95
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Myths To Live By - Softcover Edition |
"What is a properly functioning mythology and what are its functions? Can we use myths to help relieve our modern anxiety, or do they help foster it? In Myths to Live by, Joseph Campbell explores the enduring power of the universal myths that influence our lives daily and examines the myth-making process from the primitive past to the immediate present, retuning always to the source from which all mythology springs: the creative imagination. Campbell stresses that the borders dividing the Earth have been shattered; that myths and religions have always followed the certain basic archetypes and are no longer exclusive to a single people, region, or religion. He shows how we must recognize their common denominators and allow this knowledge to be of use in fulfilling human potential everywhere."
Price: 16
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"Naked Playwriting: The Art, The Craft, And The Life Laid Bare -" |
"Naked Playwriting is a complete playwriting course ""from developing a theme through plotting and structuring a play, developing characters, creating dialog, formatting the script, and applying methods that aid the actual writing and rewriting processes. Naked Playwriting also offers sound guidance on marketing and submitting play scripts for both contests and production, protecting one ™s copyright, and working with directors and theater companies. Well-written, comprehensive, and filled with illustrative examples, Naked Playwriting includes both innovative and tried-and-true writing techniques, sage advice from veteran writers, a short study of the major schools of dramatic thought, and writing anecdotes. This one-of-a-kind playwriting book, which covers both the basics of playwriting and the practical advice on getting a play published and produced, will help both novices and working writers discover and improve their playwriting skills and see their plays performed on a sta"
Price: 21.95
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Moleskine Classic Hardcover Notebook - Ruled Pocket - Black Cover |
"MOLESKINE is the legendary notebook that has held the inspirations and ideas of everyone from Van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway to famed author, Bruce Chatwin. Artists, authors, and geniuses of all variety have long appreciated the simplicity and superior functionality of these notebooks. Originally these books were produced by small French bookbinders who supplied the Parisian stationery shops frequented by the international avant-garde. However, In 1986, the last manufacturer of Moleskine, a family operation in Tours, closed and Moleskines were gone "" but not forgotten. As a result of their previous popularity and demand, they did return. In 1998, a small Milanese publisher brought these books back for writers, artists, travelers and all free-thinkers around the globe. The Pocket notebooks are a great size (3.5 x 5.5) for stashing in your backpack, briefcase, handbag or especially your pocket. The Moleskine Pocket notebooks feature a hard cover binding that contains 192 thread boun"
Price: 9.99
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The Screenwriter's Workbook - Softcover Edition |
"No one knows more about screenwriting than Syd Field. Now the ultimate Hollywood insider shares his secrets and expertise in this bestselling workbook for a new generation of screenwriters. Filled with 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 act Here are systematic instructions, easy-to-follow exercises, a clear explanation"
Price: 16
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Dov Simens Film School Dvd - Dvd Edition |
"Got a weekend to spare? From idea to final print, two days is all it takes to find out how to shoot, produce, direct, finance, market and distribute your film, whether your budget is $5,000 or $5,000,000. �Inspiration! Why waste 4 years at a film school? I took Dov ™s 2-Day Film School and launched my career as a writer who controls his scripts. � - Quentin Tarantino �Amazing! Dov is without parallel. It ™s a joy to watch a Man like Dov Simems because he ™s so good at it. There ™s no baby-talk in his crash course methods � the crowd of eager people savor every word � � - The Los Angeles Times Now with Updated Material Including: Crowd Funding How to Raise $50,000-$5,000,000 Kickstarter and Indiegogo Donation & Equity 3D Filmmaking How to shoot 3D 3D Production Tricks Government Financing How to use Government Programs 25%-50% budget Rebates, refunds, grants, and credits Product Placement Guild & Union Rules New"
Price: 249
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"The Screenwriter's Problem Solver: How To Recognize, Identify, And" |
"All screenplays have problems. They happened to Die Hard: With a Vengeance and Broken Arrow - and didn't get fixed, leaving the films flawed. They nearly shelved Platoon, until Oliver Stone rewrote the first ten pages and created a classic. They happen to every screenwriter. But good writers see their problems as a springboard to creativity. Now bestselling author Syd Field, who works on over 1,000 screenplays a year, tells you step-by-step how to identify and fix common screenwriting problems. Using The Screenwriter ™s Problem Solver, you ™ll discover how to: Understand what makes great stories work Make your screenplay sparkle in the first ten pages, with Thelma & Louise and Dances With Wolves as models Use a dream assignment to let your creative self break free overnight Make action build character, like Quentin Tarantino in his popular films Recover when you hit the wall and overcome writer's block forever With The Screenwriter ™s Problem Solver "
Price: 17
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Four Screenplays: Studies In The American Screenplay - Softcover |
"Technology is transforming the art and craft of screenwriting. How does the writer find new ways to tell a story with pictures, to create a truly outstanding film? Syd Field shows what works, why, and how in four films: Thelma & Louise, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Silence of the Lambs, and Dances with Wolves. Journey with Syd Field through these extraordinary scripts, and learn how: Callie Khouri, in her first movie script, Thelma & Louise, rewrote the rules for good road movies and played against type to create a new American classic. James Cameron, writer/director of Terminator 2: Judgment Day, created a sequel integrating spectacular special effects and a storyline that transformed the Terminator, the quintessential killing machine, into a sympathetic character. Ted Talley adapted Thomas Harris ™s chilling 350-page novel, The Silence of the Lambs, into a riveting 120-page script-a lesson in the art and craft of adapting novels into film. Michael Blake, a"
Price: 17
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Going To The Movies: A Personal Journey Through Four Decades Of Modern |
"What makes a great movie great? An actor legendary? A screenplay extraordinary or just ordinary? Syd Field has spent a lifetime seeking answers to these questions. His bestselling books on the art and craft of screenwriting have become the film industry ™s gold standard. Now Syd Field tells his own remarkable story, sharing the insight and experience gleaned from an extraordinary career. Using classic movies from the past and present - from Orson Welles ™ Citizen Kane to Andy and Larry Wachowski ™s The Matrix - Field provides a guided tour of the basic elements common to all great films. Learn what makes La Grande Illusion a groundbreaking, timeless classic, how Casablanca teaches one of the most important elements of creating memorable characters for the screen, and why Pulp Fiction might be one of the most influential films of our time. Rich in anecdote and insight, Going to the Movies will both entertain and inform, deepening every moviegoer ™s appre"
Price: 16
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Making A Good Script Great (3Rd Edition) - Softcover Edition |
"Included in Disney's Recommended Reading List! Making a good script great is not just a matter of having a good idea. Nor is it a matter of just putting that good idea down on paper. In scriptwriting, it's not just the writing but also the rewriting that counts. Making a Good Script Great focuses on the rewriting process and offers specific methods to help you craft tighter, stronger, and more workable scripts. While retaining all the valuable insights that have made the first edition one of the all-time most popular screenwriting books, this expanded, second edition adds new chapters that take you through the complete screenwriting process, from the first draft through to the shooting draft. If you're writing your first script, this book will help develop your skills for telling a compelling and dramatic story. If you're a veteran screenwriter, this book will articulate the skills you know intuitively. And if you're currently stuck on a rewrite, this book will help you analyze and "
Price: 14.95
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It All Begins With The Story T-Shirt - Women's Large |
"You ™ve seen the attractive and witty Writers Store staff modeling them at events around town. Now you can look just as stylish and show your allegiance to The Writers Store! For the first time ever, The Writers Store is selling our staff t-shirts. Each t-shirt has a graphic that shows a block of gray letters with It All Begins With The Story and The Writers Store highlighted in red. The shirts are 100% preshrunk cotton. Sizing does run small, so if you ™re between sizes order up."
Price: 19.95
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100 Things Every Writer Needs To Know - Softcover Edition |
"Writer, editor, and literary agent Scott Edelstein has done it all--and now this industry insider brings his valuable secrets to both beginning and established writers. Covering everything from building writing skills to dealing with editors to starting a writing business, this all-important guide will point you in the right direction. With matter-of-fact advice and encouragement from an expert, you'll get the information, inspiration, and guidance you need to write your best, and begin a successful writing career. Whether you need to learn the ropes or just brush up on your basics, 100 Things Every Writer Needs to Know will have you covered."
Price: 14.95
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Moleskine Classic Hardcover Notebook - Plain Pocket - Black Cover |
"MOLESKINE is the legendary notebook that has held the inspirations and ideas of everyone from Van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway to famed author, Bruce Chatwin. Artists, authors, and geniuses of all variety have long appreciated the simplicity and superior functionality of these notebooks. Originally these books were produced by small French bookbinders who supplied the Parisian stationery shops frequented by the international avant-garde. However, In 1986, the last manufacturer of Moleskine, a family operation in Tours, closed and Moleskines were gone "" but not forgotten. As a result of their previous popularity and demand, they did return. In 1998, a small Milanese publisher brought these books back for writers, artists, travelers and all free-thinkers around the globe. The Pocket notebooks are a great size (3.5 x 5.5) for stashing in your backpack, briefcase, handbag or especially your pocket. The Moleskine Pocket notebooks feature a hard cover binding that contains 192 thread boun"
Price: 9.99
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101 Best Scenes Ever Written - Softcover Edition |
"The scenes that you can never forget, the scenes that defined a moment in time, the scenes that we read or watch over and over again are now chronicled in one entertaining book! In 101 Best Scenes Ever Written, Barnaby Conrad provides insights as to what the author wished to accomplish with the passage and the literary devices he or she employed. Any avid reader will enjoy this fascinating book, but countless fledgling and established writers will benefit enormously by sampling and studying these gems from the masters of the written word."
Price: 14.95
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20 Master Plots And How To Build Them - Softcover Edition |
"Give your story a solid foundation - a plot that engages readers from start to finish! The best stories linger in the hearts and minds of readers for decades. These tales gain their power through plots that connect with the audience on both an emotional and intellectual level. In 20 Master Plots and How to Build Them, Ronald B. Tobias details these 20 time-tested plots, with each analyzed, illustrating how a successful plot integrates all the elements of a story. He also discusses how to use these plots effectively in your own work. Tobias then goes to the next level, demonstrating how to choose and develop plot in fiction. He shows you how to craft plot for any subject matter, so that you develop your work evenly and effectively. As a result, your fiction will be more cohesive and convincing, making your story unforgettable for readers everywhere."
Price: 14.99
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A Writer's Book Of Days: A Spirited Companion And Lively Muse For The |
"First published a decade ago, A Writer's Book of Days has become the ideal writing coach for thousands of writers. Newly revised, with new prompts, up-to-date Web resources, and more useful information than ever, this invaluable guide offers something for everyone looking to put pen to paper "" a treasure trove of practical suggestions, expert advice, and powerful inspiration. Judy Reeves meets you wherever you may be on a given day with: Get-going prompts and exercises Insight into writing blocks Tips and techniques for finding time and creating space Ways to find images and inspiration Advice on working in writing groups Suggestions, quips, and trivia from accomplished practitioners Reeves's holistic approach addresses every aspect of what makes creativity possible (and joyful) "" the physical, emotional, and spiritual. And like a smart, empathetic inner mentor, she will help you make every day a writing day."
Price: 16.95
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Contour - Boxed Edition For Windows |
"Contour is a proven story development writing software that streamlines the process of turning your movie ideas from first glimmer to full outline. Using Contour software and its story development system created by Jeff Schechter, Emmy Award nominee and creator of TotallyWrite, you'll learn how to apply the same character-based structure that nearly all blockbuster movies use to create solid stories that hold together from Fade In to Fade Out. Wondering how Contour writing software can improve the way you write? Watch this short video and see it in action. Step-by-Step Structure With its intuitive, fill-in-the-blanks approach, Contour software shows you exactly what elements need to be in your script, never again leaving you to wonder, what comes next? Use this story development writing software in conjunction with screenwriting software such as Final Draft, Montage, or Movie Magic Screenwriter, and write your best script! Contour has an acute understanding of the kind of story s"
Price: 39.95
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Moleskine Classic Hardcover Notebook - Plain Large - Black Cover |
"MOLESKINE is the legendary notebook that has held the inspirations and ideas of everyone from Van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway to famed author, Bruce Chatwin. Artists, authors, and geniuses of all variety have long appreciated the simplicity and superior functionality of these notebooks. Originally these books were produced by small French bookbinders who supplied the Parisian stationery shops frequented by the international avant-garde. However, In 1986, the last manufacturer of Moleskine, a family operation in Tours, closed and Moleskines were gone "" but not forgotten. As a result of their previous popularity and demand, they did return. In 1998, a small Milanese publisher brought these books back for writers, artists, travelers and all free-thinkers around the globe. The Pocket notebooks are a great size (3.5 x 5.5) for stashing in your backpack, briefcase, handbag or especially your pocket. The Moleskine Pocket notebooks feature a hard cover binding that contains 192 thread boun"
Price: 15.49
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Moleskine Classic Hardcover Notebook - Plain Pocket - Red Cover |
"MOLESKINE is the legendary notebook that has held the inspirations and ideas of everyone from Van Gogh, Picasso and Hemingway to famed author, Bruce Chatwin. Artists, authors, and geniuses of all variety have long appreciated the simplicity and superior functionality of these notebooks. Originally these books were produced by small French bookbinders who supplied the Parisian stationery shops frequented by the international avant-garde. However, In 1986, the last manufacturer of Moleskine, a family operation in Tours, closed and Moleskines were gone "" but not forgotten. As a result of their previous popularity and demand, they did return. In 1998, a small Milanese publisher brought these books back for writers, artists, travelers and all free-thinkers around the globe. The Pocket notebooks are a great size (3.5 x 5.5) for stashing in your backpack, briefcase, handbag or especially your pocket. The Moleskine Pocket notebooks feature a hard cover binding that contains 192 thread boun"
Price: 10.39
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Storycatcher: Making Sense Of Our Lives Through The Power And Practice |
"This remarkable guide illustrates the compassion, empathy, and humanity attainable when sharing stories with another person. At the same time, it encourages readers to identify their own personal stories and learn to actively cherish and strengthen them for a stronger sense of fulfillment. Story, the author contends, is the lifeblood of who we are -- it helps us position our own identity in the larger world and focuses us on our own history. Stories, in essence, individualize us, and Christina Baldwin invites her readers to unlock the immense power that story holds for each of us."
Price: 14.95
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Lolita: The Book Of The Film - Softcover Edition |
"Foreword by Jeremy Irons, preface by Adrian Lyne. Based on the novel by Vladimir Nabokov, Schiff tells the astounding story behind the most controversial movie of our time. 75 movie stills. Like Nabokov's novel, it is an eloquent tragedy laced with wit and a serious, disturbing work of art... - The New York Times"
Price: 15.95
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"And The Best Screenplay Goes To: Learning From The Winners - Sideways," |
"Ever wonder why some screenwriters get to make the trip to the podium and thank their nearest and dearest while others never make it into the Kodak? In this insightful tome, script consultant extraordinaire, Dr. Linda Seger, takes an intensive look at the details and nuances of three scripts that became Academy Award winners. Dr. Seger's keen eye and vast experience shed light on the challenges that these screenwriters had to overcome on their way to the ultimate prize. Also includes fascinating script analysis of each film and never-before-published interviews with the writers/directors who've won the big award. Linda Seger has taken three Oscar-winning screenplays, cleverly pulled their ideas apart, and laid them down in a highly readable book. A wonderful read for anybody trying to write a screenplay ""first-timers, and perhaps some of those top professionals as well. ""Marc Norman, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, Shakespeare in Love Get started on your own award-winning "
Price: 26.95
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