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| Your First 10 Pages: Make A Lasting Impression - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR By page ten you have either hooked your reader or lost them. You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression! This webinar will teach you techniques that will make your first page exciting and engaging to readers. Use these methods that professional screenwriters use to hook your readers by page 10 and keep them read until the end! WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: What to include in your first pages How to grab your readers from page one The crucial elements your screenplay must have How character, plot, and conflict relate to your story How to write scenes that are exciting and stirring for the reader while continuing to move your story forward The common mistakes most writers make when beginning a screenplay and how to avoid them WHO SHOULD LISTEN? Writers who want to learn what producers are really looking for in the first 10 pages Writers who have a great story, but are having trouble getting its full potential acr"
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| How To Write A Contest-Winning Screenplay (To Jump-Start Your Career) |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Screenplay contests are one of the few avenues available to writers with no industry contacts. Entering contests can garner writers exposure to the gatekeepers in Hollywood. Knowing how to write a screenplay that will attract and charm the contest judges is a necessary first-step to moving your screenwriting career forward. But there is a very short window after winning or placing high in a contest where agents, producers, and directors will be receptive to reading more of your work. To capitalize on the moment, you have to be prepared to answer the inevitable �So, what else do you have? � This ondemand webinar will demystify how to write a contest-winning screenplay with practical tips, and will prepare you for taking the next step in your Hollywood career after you win! WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: Strategies for increasing your chances of placing high in or winning a screenplay contest How to choose which screenplay contests are best for you and your wr"
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| Story Mapping The Films Of Christopher Nolan - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Learn the storytelling secrets of blockbuster Writer/Director Christopher Nolan by unlocking the intricate structures of his biggest films: MEMENTO, BATMAN BEGINS, THE DARK KNIGHT, INCEPTION, and THE DARK KNIGHT RISES. Story Analyst Daniel Calvisi will introduce you to the story structure and principles used in most commercial movies, including the films of Christopher Nolan. The Story Map breaks down a movie into its clear, concise dramatic elements and plot points. These are the building blocks of your story and the �signpost � beats of your plot, and they must be in the proper order and desired page range ""no matter the genre ""if you want to blow away the reader. It was first developed by Daniel Calvisi while working as a Senior Story Analyst for major studios like Miramax Films and Twentieth Century Fox, and later honed as he coached hundreds of writers and worked as a script doctor. This structure is what readers look for on the page and how movies are ed"
Price: 79.99
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| Make Your Story A Movie - Softcover Edition |
"Have you ever wondered why some books and stories are adapted into movies, and others aren't? Or wished you could sit down and pick the brains of the people whose stories have been adapted--or the screenwriters, producers, and directors who adapted them? Author John Robert Marlow has done it for you. He spoke to book authors, playwrights, comic book creators and publishers, as well as Hollywood screenwriters, producers and directors responsible for adapting fictional and true stories into Emmy-winning TV shows, Oscar-winning films, billion-dollar mega-hits and smaller independents. Then he talked to the entertainment attorneys who made the deals. He came away with a unique understanding of adaptations--an understanding he shares in this book: which stories make good source material (and why); what Hollywood wants (and doesn't); what you can (and can't) get in a movie deal; how to write and pitch your story to maximize the chances of a Hollywood adaptation--and how much (and when) you"
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| Funny The Book: Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Comedy - |
"Funny: The Book is an entertaining look at the art of comedy, from its historical roots to the latest scientific findings, with diversions into the worlds of movies (Buster Keaton and the Marx Brothers), television ( The Office ), prose (Woody Allen, Robert Benchley), theater ( The Front Page ), jokes and stand-up comedy (Richard Pryor, Steve Martin), as well as personal reminiscences from the author's experiences on such TV programs as Mork and Mindy. With allusions to the not-always-funny Carl Jung, George Orwell, and Arthur Koestler, Funny: The Book explores the evolution, theories, principles, and practice of comedy, as well as the psychological, philosophical, and even theological underpinnings of humor, coming to the conclusion that (Spoiler Alert!) Comedy is God."
Price: 18.99
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| "Watch Movies, Learn Screenwriting - Softcover Edition" |
"Watch Movies, Learn Screenwriting uses eight award-winning films to show you how writers create great screenplays and how you can, too. From the start, you ™ll be working on your own screenplay! The Guidebook (Part I) explains movie basics such as theme, characters and dialogue while The Workbook (Part II) helps you come up with your idea, your characters and a plan for what happens in your story. Next, the Essential Moments Screenplay Outline (Part III) shows how the screenwriters plotted these terrific films by creating specific types of events at key moments and also includes space for you to write what will happen in your story at these moments. Finally, you ™ll begin writing your actual screenplay on the Screenwriter ™s Initial Draft Paper (Part IV) "" thirty-two specially graphed pages that guide you to write your story in film industry approved, screenplay format. (Final Drafts need to be typed and in the �Screenplay Resources � section, you'll find ven"
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| How To Successfully Adapt A Book Into A Screenplay - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR To translate from one medium to the next, one key ingredient must be identified and adapted: story. Letting the story dictate what characters, subplots and settings survive the adaptation process to the screen is the most successful way to structure a screenplay based on a book. But the process for unearthing a book ™s essential story elements, reconstructing and re-envisioning characters, dialogue and setting for film can often be daunting. This webinar will cover the analytical tools necessary to create a narrative structure for the screenplay. Keeping it simple and visual is the key to any successful adaptation. This webinar will demystify the process of translating a book or novel into the visual language of screenwriting. Learn how to successfully adapt a novel, article, or book into a screenplay and double your odds of selling to Hollywood agents and producers! WHO SHOULD LISTEN? Screenwriters who are interested in adapting source material into a s"
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| What Makes A Great Scene? - Ondemand Edition |
" �A complete dramatic unit that moves the story forward � "" that ™s one working definition of the basic building block of all scripts and productions: the scene. But what does it really consist of? How does one make each �unit � both essential to the larger story and effective as a singular beat within it? Dialogue and description might be the two basic elements that a screenwriter has to work with "" and it ™s important to execute both on a professional level. But perhaps even more crucial is the underlying dramatic content behind each scene, and how it advances and connects with the larger story. Far from just indicating a location change (or a serving as a chapter in the overall narrative), an effective scene is like its own story in miniature, with the same basic structure of �catalyst � leading to confrontation, followed by crisis and resolution. Erik Bork will discuss the key lessons he ™s learned in writing scenes and scripts over the course of "
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| Ten Steps To Break Into The Entertainment Industry - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Have you ever watched a television series or sat through two hours of a movie and said to yourself: my scripts are better? While that may be true, the writer of the series or film has something you don ™t "" access. So what ™s more important, talent or access? Talent without access leads to frustration. Access without talent spawns uninspired television shows and feature films. You already have the talent. Now all you need is the access. Even though you may be doing all the right things "" social media, building a brand, etc. "" you need to set yourself apart from the crowd in cyberspace. This webinar will show you how. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: Why it ™s critical to focus on specific goals The importance of bringing something to the table How to map out a realistic path to Hollywood How friends and family can be an untapped resource The art of creating proximity to high level contacts How to set off a person-to-person chain reaction"
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| Chimpanzee Budgeting & Scheduling - Download Edition |
"Designed for student, low budget or beginner filmmakers, Chimpanzee offers traditional film scheduling & budgeting features at an affordable price. Made by the people who brought you Gorilla, Chimpanzee allows you to create breakdown sheets, budgets, manage cast & crew, generate call sheets, prop lists, shot lists, storyboards and more. Easily import a screenplay and immediately get started attaching scenes to shoot days and scheduling cast and crew. Choose from a variety of budget templates or create your own, and easily link your budget to schedule elements such as cast, crew and props. Chimpanzee comes with over a dozen reports, including breakdown summaries, call sheets, and a budget topsheet. Chimpanzee can also be integrated with the Gorilla Ratebook and Koala Call Sheets for even greater functionality and power. See how Chimpanzee Software works! Features List Scheduling "" Import screenplays directly from your favorite screenwriting software including Final Dra"
Price: 179
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| The Visual Mindscape Of The Screenplay - Softcover Edition |
"A 'fully realized' screenplay reveals itself primarily through images, making use of what Bill Boyle calls the 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 such as; withholding, discovery, the law of contradiction, location as Allegory, Visual Metaphors, Triggers and Anchors as well as seeking visual expressions for time, tense and flow of location. If in Citizen Kane we were told the meaning of 'Rosebud', rather than being allowed to learn through visual discovery its significance, would it have had the same impact?"
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| What Are You Laughing At? A Comprehensive Guide To The Comedic Event - |
"If you're looking for a book that will teach you how to write comedy, we suggest you keep moving. You still have time to pick up a copy of Writing Big Yucks for Big Bucks before the store closes. However, if you want to understand the bigger picture -- what is comedy, why do we respond to it the way we do -- then you've come to the right place. What Are You Laughing At? presents an entirely new approach to comedy theory. It challenges long-held beliefs and shows how the three main theories of comedy (incongruity, superiority, and relief) are not in conflict; but rather, work as parts of a larger model. There are many examples pulled from the author's own experiences, writing for shows such as Cheers, Frasier, and Modern Family. By the end, you'll have an understanding of just what happens when man meets comedy. It will change the way you hear laughter. As hard as it would be to define 'the meaning of life', defining 'comedy' is harder. And somehow Dan O'Shannon does it in his insight"
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| Screenplays: How To Write And Sell Them - Softcover Edition |
"An accessible yet comprehensive guide aimed at those with a keen interest in writing feature film screenplays Using case studies, creative exercises, and interviews from the industry, this 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 "
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| Simple Strategies For Building A Successful Screenwriting Career - |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR You ™ve toiled over your screenplay and made it as good as it can be. But once the writing is done, what do you do next? In today ™s competitive market, business savvy is a necessary compliment to any strong screenplay. Join us for this insightful live webinar as we explore setting effective short-term goals that will help you build a cohesive and compelling brand. You ™ll also learn how to create comprehensive networks and ongoing marketing efforts ""helping you to get noticed and your script read! Ultimately, you want to get your work and brand in front of the right people and in the right hands, and this webinar will teach you how to do exactly that! This class will steer clear of broad business concepts; instead, we will focus on simple, ongoing efforts you can use to get noticed and build momentum in your screenwriting career. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: The difference between short term goals and long term aspirations How to identify"
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| Constructing Powerful Story In Tv & Film - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Creating a strong story is your calling card as a writer. In this live webinar, Jen Grisanti will share with you some of the key tools that will make your TV pilots, specs and features scripts stand out through the building of the act break and the links that you provide in your story. Jen Grisanti will share her strategy about how you can write act breaks that will make your story memorable and help you to tell it in the strongest way possible so that you increase your chances of a sale and getting staffed. It all comes down to your understanding of how to build your script. There is a strategy to this. Jen Grisanti will share her secrets on what makes a story strong from the point of view of a studio executive. Follow her tips and advice and it could lead you to getting hired! WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: The components of telling a strong and memorable story How to build a strategy going into your script--starting with the construction of the act breaks How to "
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| The Message Of You: Turn Your Life Story Into A Money-Making Speaking |
"A step-by-step handbook that teaches readers to find the extraordinary stories tucked deep within them to make a difference in the lives of others--and to get paid--as a motivational speaker THE MESSAGE OF YOU begins with a simple belief - that your greatest speech already exists and that it has already been delivered in front of a live audience masterfully and powerfully by you. Best-selling author and international comic, Judy Carter sets out to prove that THE MESSAGE OF YOU is in the advice you give to your friends; in the lessons you teach your children; in the stories you tell your family. It's expressed through the volunteer work you do, the way you run your business, the way you turned your messes into successes. THE MESSAGE OF YOU is a distillation of all of your experiences, both personal and professional, that form the narrative meaning of your life. A meaning that you can develop into a well-written, funny speech to inspire audiences, enhance your current profession, and la"
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| Story Mapping Oscar-Winning Screenplays! - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Learn the storytelling secrets of those films that have been honored by Oscar, including some of the greatest films of all time AND this year ™s nominees. Films such as The Godfather, The King ™s Speech, Juno, The Sixth Sense, The Social Network and The Silence of the Lambs may seem to have very little in common, but once they are broken down to their main dramatic elements, the structure reveals itself to be quite similar. But award-winning screenplays also have unique characteristics that give them more depth and emotional impact than other Hollywood movies. These secrets will be revealed in this webinar. Daniel Calvisi will introduce you to the story structure and principles used by most commercial movies, including most of the Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay winners. The Story Map breaks down a movie into its clear, concise dramatic elements and plot points. These are the building blocks of your story and the �"
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| Ink Spots - Softcover Edition |
"Ink Spots is a collection of brief but powerful essays on writing, story structure and filmmaking by award winning writer/director/producer Brian McDonald. With inspiring wit and wisdom he will not only teach you how to be a better writer, but a more observant person and a better student in any field. You'll find yourself uncontrollably thinking deep thoughts about writing, film or anything else you are passionate about in life. Foreword by Glen Keane. Listen to Brian, he has the unique ability to articulate what makes good writing. - Al Higgins, Writer News Radio, Malcolm in the Middle and Mike & Molly If you don't already have a mentor, here's one you'll love, in portable form. -- Steve Englehart novelist and writer of classic versions of dozen of comics series such as Batman and The Avengers Brian's book is filled with insightful and useful gems for writers of any experience level. The only reason you'll want to put it down is to go start writing yourself. -- J. Elvis W"
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| The End: How To Write An Amazing Finish To Your Screenplay - Ondemand |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR When you meet up with your friend after they've seen a movie the first thing they blurt out is: I just saw the best movie! The ending was fantastic. You ™ve gotta see it! That is the best word-of-mouth endorsement that any screenwriter can receive or ever hope for! Additionally, readers often mention the ending first when writing their coverage. It's the last thing they read and it's what they think about when writing a recommend or pass when reporting to their boss. Casablanca, Se7en, Little Miss Sunshine, Toy Story, Star Wars, Citizen Kane, and The Godfather all have amazing endings. Why? These endings pay off by achieving several things: they propel the story to a gripping conclusion; they create a hero who gets what they need and not necessarily what they want; and the ending resolves their P.O.V. of their universe. In this webinar, you'll learn the crucial structural and emotional elements that your screenplay finale MUST include. WHAT YOU &trade"
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| The Plot Whisperer Book Of Writing Prompts: Easy Exercises To Get You |
"Daily exercises guaranteed to spark your writing! The Plot Whisperer Book of Writing Prompts gives you the inspiration and motivation you need to finish every one of your writing projects. Written by celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson, this book guides you through each stage of the writing process, from constructing compelling characters to establishing an unforgettable ending. Alderson also helps you get into the habit of writing creatively every day, with brand-new imaginative prompts, such as: Create an obstacle that interferes with the protagonist's goal and describe how that scene unfolds moment-by-moment. Provide sensory details of the story world and what your main character is doing at this very moment.Scan earlier scenes for examples of the protagonist's chief character flaw and develop it. He or she will need to overcome this flaw in order to achieve his or her ultimate goal.Show an issue or situation in the main character's life that needs attention and h"
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| The Plot Whisperer Workbook: Step-By-Step Exercises To Help You Create |
"Turn lackluster plots into irresistible stories! When it comes to writing bestsellers, it's all about the plot. But creating a captivating storyline that mesmerizes your audience until the very end is easier said than done. With thousands of engaging books on the shelf, you'll need to set yours apart by developing unique scenarios that leave readers wondering what happens next. In this writing workbook, celebrated writing teacher and author Martha Alderson covers everything from constructing spirited action and compelling characters to establishing an unforgettable ending. She also walks you through the development of a successful narrative with exercises that: Help build suspenseIncorporate effective subplots, tie up all the loose ends, keep the reader turning pages. Filled with essential advice and writing exercises, The Plot Whisperer Workbook will quickly become your go-to guide for crafting a tale worthy of the bestseller list!"
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| Blueprint Your Bestseller: Organize And Revise Any Manuscript With The |
"The first draft is the easy part... In Blueprint Your Bestseller, Stuart Horwitz offers a step-by-step process for revising your manuscript that has helped bestselling authors get from first draft to final draft. Whether you're tinkering with your first one hundred pages or trying to wrestle a complete draft into shape, Horwitz helps you look at your writing with the fresh perspective you need to reach the finish line. Blueprint Your Bestseller introduces the Book Architecture Method, a tested sequence of steps for organizing and revising any manuscript. By breaking a manuscript into manageable scenes, you can determine what is going on in your writing at the structural level--and uncover the underlying flaws and strengths of your narrative. For more than a decade this proven approach to revision has helped authors of both fiction and nonfiction, as well as writers across all media from theater to film to TV."
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| Persona: Character Development Software - Download Edition For Windows |
"Go look at your library of writing tools. What do you see? Products to help create a story outline, a place to compile research, a dictionary app, spellchecking, and more. But what about your characters? What do you use to develop them, or do you just sort of, you know, let them evolve. Guessing? Hoping? Try knowing. Persona is based on this concept: by categorizing characters into archetypes, you can know their background, which in turn shows their motivations, and then allows you to predict their behavior. To put it bluntly, it is the difference between deliberately crafting a compelling character or hoping that the character turns out the way you wanted. Get inside your character's head. Packed inside Persona are archetypal themes - good guys and bad guys. These archetypes are described in detail: personality traits, qualities, flaws, background, occupations, and how they interact with other personalities. Whether your character is a brainiac talking fish or an outcast orphanag"
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| Script Tease: Today's Hottest Screenwriters Bare All - Softcover |
"What do an erstwhile stripper, an ex-gambling addict, and a stoned Canadian teenager have in common? They wrote your favorite movies, and they're not who you'd expect. Diablo Cody (Juno), Darren Aronofsky (The Wrestler), and Seth Rogan (Superbad) are among the scribes interviewed in Script Tease, your main line to the most current screenwriting wisdom. Their funny, even touching tales of how they made it despite the odds will give you a revealing look into what it really takes to get into the industry. With the guidance of greats like Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) and the Coen Brothers (True Grit), you will learn how to hone your craft and make it in an industry where only the best succeed."
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| Lincoln - Softcover Edition |
"A decade-long collaboration between three-time Academy Award winner Steven Spielberg and Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner, Lincoln is a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President's tumultuous final months in office. Having just won re-election in a country divided, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of America, and generations, to come. Containing eight pages of color photos from the film and inspired by Doris Kearns Goodwin's critically acclaimed Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln is now a major motion picture by DreamWorks starring three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis."
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| How To Create Characters That Engage Your Audience - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Compelling characters are essential to any successful screenplay. Yet few writers are consistent in their ability to develop characters that are strong enough to truly grab and hold a reader ™s attention. In the past two years, Corey Mandell has had 47 students and clients sell or option scripts with dozens more landing writing assignments. This live webinar teaches the specific tools and exercises these writers use to create fascinating, believable characters that can captivate readers. The webinar also shares a variety of writing processes professional writers use to explore, develop and refine their characters. They are the same tools and techniques Corey teaches in his UCLA classes, private workshops and script coaching services. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: How to give each character a unique and interesting voice How to avoid stiff one-dimensional characters How to create crisp, professional-level dialogue What is required to get readers to fall in "
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| The Friedkin Connection: A Memoir - Hardcover Edition |
"With such seminal movies as The Exorcist and The French Connection, Academy Award-winning director William Friedkin secured his place as a great filmmaker. A maverick from the start, Friedkin joined other young directors who ushered in Hollywood's second Golden Age during the 1970s. Now, in his long-awaited memoir, Friedkin provides a candid portrait of an extraordinary life and career. His own success story has the makings of classic American film. He was born in Chicago, the son of Russian immigrants. Immediately after high school, he found work in the mailroom of a local television station, and patiently worked his way into the directing booth during the heyday of live TV. An award-winning documentary brought him attention as a talented new filmmaker, as well as an advocate for justice, and it caught the eye of producer David L. Wolper, who brought Friedkin to Los Angeles. There he moved from television (one of the last episodes of The Alfred Hitchcock Hour) to film (The Birthday "
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