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Creating A Tv Pilot That Grips The Audience From Page 1 - Ondemand |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR Do you want to get in on the red-hot world of TV and streaming content, but writing a pilot from scratch sounds too daunting? Do your TV scripts contain great ideas, but aren't yet placing in contests or catching the industry's eye? Are readers having trouble following your story or connecting with your themes? Do some of your characters and situations fall into cliches or stereotypes? Are you hoping to be seriously considered for staffing in a TV writers' room? This class will teach you the steps you need to ensure that your TV pilot snares readers' attention in the very first scene, and keeps them thinking about your story long after they've finished the final word. By examining the pilots of Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Modern Family, Frasier, Weeds, Big Bang Theory, and more, we'll break down what all of these classics have in common ""and how you can emulate their best qualities. Timothy has taught screenwriting and filmmaking at New York "
Price: 79.99
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"Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot - Ebook Editon" |
"Enthrall Your Readers! Suspense is one of the most powerful tools a writer has for captivating readers ""but it isn ™t just for thrillers. From mainstream fiction to memoir, suspense creates the emotional tension that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Mastering Suspense, Structure, & Plot is your hands-on guide to weaving suspense into your narrative. Award-winning author Jane K. Cleland teaches you how to navigate genre conventions, write for your audience, and build gripping tension to craft an irresistible page-turner. Inside, Cleland will show you how to: Implement thirteen no-fail techniques to construct an effective plot and structure for your story Use Cleland ™s Plotting Road Map to add elements of suspense like twists, reversals, and moments of danger Write subplots with purpose Improve your descriptions, character development, sentence structure, and more Packed with case studies, exercises, and dozens of examples from best-selling authors"
Price: 6.8
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Writing Blockbuster Plots - Ebook Edition |
"Storytelling Essentials Step-by-Step Plotting a story filled with memorable, engaging scenes from beginning to end can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Having the right plan--and the tools to execute it--can make all the difference. Writing Blockbuster Plots pulls back the curtain on story structure with step-by-step strategies and visuals that turn plotting and scene writing into a no-stress endeavor. In this completely revised and updated edition, celebrated writing instructor and plot consultant Martha Alderson helps you navigate the intricacies of story with the help of her exclusive Plot Planner and Scene Tracker tools. Using Alderson's effective, accessible techniques, you'll be able to: Plot your story from beginning to end with a focus on dramatic action, the emotional development of your characters, and thematic significance. Ensure that each scene contributes meaningfully to the narrative by tracking the seven essential elements of scene. Link scenes by cause an"
Price: 6.8
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Writing The New Sci Fi Tv Pilot For 2016'S Blazing Television |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR TV sci fi is hot, and writing an original sci fi story has suddenly become the way to get your first TV job. (It used to be that you'd write a spec for an existing sci fi series. Not in 2016.) To sell your pilot (and to get 'staffed' on a show), you'll learn the nine elements of great sci fi hits, and how to wield each one of them in a classic 5-act hour pilot structure (it's different from an episode in critical ways.) Shape your logline, and structure your pilot (you'll learn precise ABCDEF storyline patterns -- they are critical!) Learn what makes a truly original sci fi story for TV, and make your pilot an advertisement for your deep story telling talents. Peter Russell is a working story doctor and teacher in Hollywood. One of Peter's recent students just won a Golden Globe's 'Best New Drama 2015' - for MR. ROBOT, a great new sci fi show. In this webinar, you'll strengthen your sci fi story's hook, opening, beats, bible, and pitch - not by some academ"
Price: 79.99
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Formatting And Submitting Your Manuscript 3Rd - Ebook Edition |
"You'll Love This Book If: You're ready to query an agent, editor, or producer Your queries are landing in the slush pile You're looking for specific guidelines for a specific genre or type of writing Are you ready to submit your work to an agent, editor, or producer? Let Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript guide you through writing, formatting, and submitting your query! Featuring more than 100 example query letters, proposals, and synopses, the 3rd edition of Formatting & Submitting Your Manuscript gives you more detailed and concrete instruction than ever before! This new edition features expanded instruction for e-mail submissions, updated formatting and submitting guidelines, insider tips from agents and editors, and much more. The book covers genre-related formatting and submission information for: Nonfiction - articles, books, and short pieces Fiction - short stories, novels, comic and graphic novels, and genre novels Children's Books - picture books"
Price: 9.2
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90 Days To Your Novel - Ebook Edition |
"Many famous authors write their novels in a matter of weeks. William Faulkner wrote As I Lay Dying in six weeks. Joyce Carol Oates often cranks out two or three books a year. Stephen King believes first drafts should take no more than three months to complete. So, what's the trick? Novel writing isn't about inspiration. It's about the time, energy, and discipline to see the project to its finish. With 90 Days to Your Novel at your side, now is the time. This inspiring guide will be your push, your deadline, and your spark to finally, without excuses, and in three short months, nail that first draft of your novel. The difference between wanna-be writers and real writers is the difference between talk and work. If you commit to the schedule and the techniques within 90 Days to Your Novel and invest two to three hours a day for twelve weeks, you will complete your book. An outline will appear. Characters will take shape. A plot will emerge. Scenes will come together and form a st"
Price: 7.2
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Writing Deep Scenes - Ebook Edition |
"You'll appreciate Writing Deep Scenes if: You're looking for a unique, in-depth approach to scene and plot development You are a beginner or intermediate writer You need a fresh approach to writing scenes You're looking for excerpts and examples of fiction writing across a wide spectrum of genres Writing Deep Scenes will teach writers how to write a plot with strong, layered, and engaging scenes, which are the key to memorable, page-turning stories. It will show writers how to explore the shadow side of characters' stories at the scene level, through three key guiding layers: Action, Emotion, and Theme. Using contemporary scene examples from a variety of genres and story presentations, every chapter breaks down the key scene types necessary at each crucial plot juncture and demonstrates how to create page-turning tension by layering in shadows. Where scene types are repeated, the information about those scenes expands to include nuances not addressed in previous chapter"
Price: 7.2
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Social Media For Writers - Ebook |
"You'll appreciate Social Media for Writers if: Foreword by bestselling author Chuck Wendig! You want to learn the necessary tools and best practices for promoting your writing through social media You're unsure how to STRATEGICALLY implement social media to build your author platform You want to strengthen your author platform In this book, authors and founders of the One-Stop Writer Shop, Tee Morris and Pip Ballantine, take authors of all experience levels deeper into popular applications of social networking, and introduce new tools that connect not just with other applications but with a community that carries influence and impact. Focusing on best practices and online etiquette, Tee and Pip help authors already set up on social networks but still unsure what to do next, as well as authors looking to start social media initiatives and build a community. This specialized book will also take writers beyond the fun aspect of social networking, citing practical and innovative a"
Price: 7.2
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Get A Literary Agent - Ebook Edition |
"You'll appreciate this book if: You're a writer who wants to have their work published You're unsure how to get a literary agent You need help with your query letter and book proposal This all-in-one guide shows authors exactly what they need to find and secure an agent for their work of fiction, nonfiction, memoir, etc. From basics like where to look for agents to in depth instruction on how to pitch your idea, this book covers every aspect of how to find representation and become a successful writer. Chuck Sambuchino, editor of the annual Guide to Literary Agents offers tips on submissions, queries, proposals, pitches, and networking within the industry with expert advice from real literary agents. In Get a Literary Agent you'll find: Tips for a successful agent query and book proposal Proven strategies for how to get a literary agent to represent you And much, much more!"
Price: 7.2
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20 Master Plots And How To Build Them - Ebook 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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Songwriter's Market - Ebook Edition (2016) |
"Share your music with the public. Learn how and where to sell your songs with the most updated and packed edition of Songwriter's Market yet. Find listings for over 500 songwriting opportunities. Learn key strategies to selling lyrics and songs to the public. Read new interviews with Grammy-winning artists and breakthrough songwriters and learn from their success. This book also includes access to a free webinar! In Pat Pattison Masterclass: Rhythm and Point of View, best-selling songwriting instructor Pat Pattison shows his students (and you) how to improve a song by tweaking the rhythm and point of view. This exclusive webinar demonstrates how a song can be made more intimate and personal by using a different point of view, reflecting on word choice, and tightening lyrical structure. The result is a stronger, smoother rhythm ""and better lyrics. Pat Pattison is a professor at the Berklee College of Music, where he teaches lyric writing and poetry. He has developed five online cour"
Price: 12.99
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Beginning Writer's Answer Book - Ebook Edition |
"Some things don't change-like the answers to great questions about writing-but they do get updated! Now in the 30th anniversary completely revised and updated Beginning Writer's Answer Book, you'll be privy to solid writing advice that stands the test of time yet has been brought current by Writer's Digest Books editor Jane Friedman. Beginning Writer's Answer Book is for the writer just starting out, for the person who writes for a hobby and doesn't consider himself a real writer, and the writer who's mastered one area and has questions about other genres or forms. At a hefty 432 pages, you'll find expert answers that will work for you no matter if you're penning prose, giving a nod to nonfiction, finding out what it takes to be a freelancer, and so much more. With a nod to the previous edition, you'll also be entertained with flashback questions that provide nostalgic amusement to how we approached writing back in the day. Beginning Writer's Answer Book is divided into twenty-n"
Price: 15
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The First 50 Pages - Ebook Edition |
"Seeking writing success? Start at the beginning... Whether you're looking to get published or just hoping to hook your reader, first impressions are vital. Compelling opening scenes are the key to catching an agent or editor's attention, and are crucial for keeping your reader engaged. As a writer, what you do in your opening pages, and how you do it, is a matter that cannot be left to chance. The First 50 Pages is here to help you craft a strong beginning right from the start. You'll learn how to: introduce your main character establish your story world set up the plot's conflict begin your hero's inner journey write an amazing opening line and terrific first page and more This helpful guide walks you through the tasks your first 50 pages must accomplish in order to avoid leaving readers disoriented, frustrated, or bored. Don't let your reader put your book down before ever seeing its beauty. Let The First 50 Pages show you how to begin your novel with the skill and inten"
Price: 17.99
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Secrets To Writing A Great Animated Film - Ondemand Edition |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR A great animated feature film is hard to beat. But often, animated scripts lack the necessary elements to make them sparkle. Writing for animation can also be quite different than writing for live action. How can you embrace these �creative � differences, as well as those inherent in the process of writing for animation? Pat has worked as a story consultant for Disney/Pixar and will share the essential elements of a terrific animated film, discuss the super collaborative nature of writing for animation, and talk about all the personal skills you ™ll need to cultivate to be successful. Learn how to create great animated stories, use the genre ™s conventions in original ways, and develop the flexibility needed to thrive in this fast paced, demanding environment. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN The differences between animated and live action films. The key elements of a terrific animated film. How to find your creative �hook �. How"
Price: 79.99
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Story Maps: Tv Drama: The Structure Of The One-Hour Television Pilot |
"Daniel Calvisi brings his Story Map screenwriting method to television as he breaks down the structure of the TV drama pilot, citing case studies from the most popular, ground-breaking series of recent years, including THE WALKING DEAD, GAME OF THRONES, HOUSE OF CARDS, TRUE DETECTIVE, BREAKING BAD, MR. ROBOT, SCANDAL and MAD MEN. Story Maps: TV Drama offers the first beat sheet for television screenwriters (Save the Cat for TV). This is the structural template that aspiring and professional TV writers have been looking for. A clear, practical, step-by-step method to write a pilot that adheres to Hollywood standards. How to write a TV pilot has never been easier. Writing a pilot begins here. This book first introduces you to the key formats, genres and terminology of modern TV shows, then details the major signpost beats of a teleplay and the crucial characteristics that must be present in each act, using specific examples from our new Golden Age of Television. Story Maps: TV Dr"
Price: 19.99
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"Writing For Emotional Impact: Advanced Dramatic Techniques To Attract," |
"There are three kinds of feelings when reading a story - boredom, interest, and WOW! To become a successful writer, you must create that WOW! feeling on as many pages as possible, and this requires writing that engages the reader emotionally. In his bestselling The 101 Habits of Highly Successful Screenwriters, screenwriter Karl Iglesias explored the working habits of A-list Hollywood scribes. Now, he breaks new ground by focusing on the psychology of the reader. Based on his acclaimed classes at UCLA Extension, Writing for Emotional Impact goes beyond the basics and argues that Hollywood is in the emotion-delivery business, selling emotional experiences packaged in movies and TV shows. Karl not only encourages you to deliver emotional impact on as many pages as possible, he shows you how, offering you hundreds of dramatic techniques to take your writing to the professional level. You ™ll learn: Over 40 techniques to humanize a character for instant empathy The 7 essenti"
Price: 21.95
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Savvy Characters Sell Screenplays!: A Comprehensive Guide To Crafting |
"Analyzing and referencing over 220 films, offering 34 screenwriting exercises, and providing 6 templates from fictional scripts, this book will inspire screenwriters to unleash their ideas, break through stumbling blocks, and strengthen their characters. A must-have guide for screenwriters, Savvy Characters Sell Screenplays! will help you make your characters thrive in all the essential elements that comprise a successful script. This book has them all -- from protagonists to antagonists, supporting to dysfunctional characters -- learn how to delve into your people and their plots and subplots, settings, dialogue, and relationships. Whether you are a first-time screenwriter or have written several scripts, Savvy Characters Sell Screenplays! offers inspiration and hands-on tools, guiding you through each critical element of screenwriting, with the spotlight on creating and crafting compelling characters so you can write a savvy screenplay that will sell. THIRTY-FOUR writing exercises"
Price: 14.95
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"How To Be Funny: The One And Only Practical Guide For Every Occasion," |
"Who hasn't wished for the perfect withering comeback line, a clever tension-breaking quip, or a winning flirtatious remark? Being funny is hard work and not everyone is a natural. How to Be Funny is a witty guide that teaches readers precisely how to be funnier in everyday life. It's a must-read for anyone who has to speak in public, be engaging and funny at work or at play, or who hopes to one day go out on a date. Jon Macks, a comedy writer for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Academy Awards, the Emmy Awards, Hollywood Squares, and the nation's top comedians, politicians, and corporate leaders, knows his funny business. Here he demystifies the process of making people laugh, breaks down the basic building blocks and types of humor - which include self-deprecation, misdirection, deadpan delivery, sarcasm, and the reverse - and reveals the best approaches to use in common situations. How to Be Funny features helpful (and hilarious) tips and anecdotes from the comic legends Mack's"
Price: 14
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"Create A Compelling Mystery: Storytelling, Suspects, Clues," |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR From SHERLOCK HOLMES to COLUMBO to LAW & ORDER and CSI, mysteries have endured through the decades. Indeed, trying to guess the identity of a killer while tagging along with the protagonist is a stimulating way to spend an hour in front of the television or days immersed in an engrossing novel. You strive to be smarter than the suspect, just as clever as the hero in pursuit ""you want to figure it all out before anyone else. During this webinar, writer and producer Charles Kipps will walk you through the steps necessary to create a compelling mystery. You ™ll explore all aspects of storytelling which combine to make a mystery a mystery: the suspects, the clues, and the protagonist ™s crime-solving methods. Whether you ™re a writer or a mystery lover, this seminar will demystify the puzzle of mysteries. As a writer, you ™ll learn how to outsmart your audience. As a viewer or reader, you ™ll be ready to match wits with the writer"
Price: 79
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How To Write A Dynamite Mystery Or Thriller That Sells: Learn To |
"Mysteries and thrillers are the most exciting forms of fiction being written today, with millions of readers eager for new stories. Especially in today's digital-boom market, agents and editors are hungrily searching for fresh talent. The ideal writer possesses a good working knowledge of the mystery/ thriller form, and a spark of imagination that makes his or her manuscript stand out like a beacon. If you want to hear that magic sentence, We'd like to make you an offer, you must write a mystery or thriller that will quicken the pulse of even the most jaded agent or editor. Deals for good new books happen every day. And the writer who stands the best chance has gained a rock-solid knowledge of the essential elements. Instructor and author Elizabeth Sims has helped thousands of writers to enrich their work, expand their talents, and learn the elements of wildly successful fiction. What you'll learn: Definitions of the mystery form and the thriller form, and the essential elemen"
Price: 79
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"The Independent Filmmaker's Law And Business Guide: Financing," |
"Today ™s explosion of independent and digital filmmaking demands a brass-tacks guide to the business and legal aspects of the process. What fundraising options are available to a filmmaker? When should a filmmaker establish a corporation or limited liability company? How do screenwriters protect their work? What are a director ™s legal obligations to the producer, cast, and crew ""and what are their obligations in return? And why must the filmmaker pay special attention to products and artwork that might appear in the background of a shot? This indispensable resource addresses the legal, financial, and organizational questions that an independent or guerrilla filmmaker must face, and the problems that will doom a project if left unanswered. It demystifies issues such as founding a film company, obtaining financing, preparing a budget, securing locations, shooting, granting screen credits, and distributing, exhibiting, and marketing a film. Newly updated and expanded, th"
Price: 29.95
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Page After Page: Discover The Confidence & Passion You Need To Start |
"It's true. Most writers stop writing before they have a chance to discover their talents. Time restraints, rejections, and other reasons dissuade many writers from ever continuing at something they love so well. In Page After Page, writers will learn how to create something substantial "" a life that includes writing. Let Heather show you how to get motivated as she inspires writers without using any new age or self-help techniques. Heather simply puts real life into perspective and shows writers how, by starting with just ten minutes a day, they can develop their writing habits. With advice that is more personal and thoughtful, Heather Sellers shows writers how it can be done. Writers can overcome their fears and self-doubts that are inherent in the writing process and have an honest relationship with their work that will keep them writing page after page, day after day."
Price: 12.99
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Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434: The Industry's Premier Teacher Reveals |
"For decades, Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434 class at UCLA has been the premier screenwriting course, launching a generation of the industry's most frequently produced writers. Here, he shares the secrets of his course on the screenwriting process by actually writing an original script, step by step, that appears in the book."
Price: 15.95
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Don't Murder Your Mystery: 24 Fiction Writing Techniques To Save Your |
"A career editor demonstrates why most fiction manuscripts are rapidly rejected. Loaded with positive examples from 140 mystery authors, this well-researched volume shows numerous ways that ALL writers can dramatically improve their craft and put forth the fresh new voice publishers demand. Even multi-published pros Margaret Maron, P.J. Parrish, Phil Hardwick, and Kathryn Wall admit to learning new techniques from Don't Murder Your Mystery."
Price: 17.95
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The New Comedy Writing Step By Step: Revised And Updated With Words Of |
"Three-time Emmy Award-winner Gene Perret ™s Comedy Writing Step by Step has been the manual for humor writers for 25 years. In this new book, his first update, Perret offers readers a treasure trove of guidelines and suggestions covering a broad range of comedy writing situations, along with many all-important insights into the selling of one ™s work. Perret covers all aspects of comedy writing in his uniquely knowledgeable and anecdotal fashion."
Price: 14.95
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The Complete Filmmaker's Guide To Film Festivals: Your All Access Pass |
"Here it is! Your fast-pass to success on the film festival circuit! Loaded with examples and inspiring yet pragmatic information, this step-by-step guide to film festivals offers filmmakers a bird ™s eye view of what it takes to have a successful festival experience. Includes: Targeting the right festivals Creating a press kit Promoting and branding your film Promoting and branding yourself Filling out entry forms Creating a logline And much, much more! Learn from industry professionals, Rona Edwards and Monika Skerbelis, who are in the trenches producing films, programming film festivals and are respected speakers, panelists and jurors, as they provide never-before-published industry tips on how you can make the biggest impact on the film festival circuit. What people are saying about the book: �Finally! A straight-shooting guide to the film festival circuit. Skerbelis ™ and Edwards ™ research pays off in this comprehensive guide to navigating your "
Price: 26.95
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"Either You're In Or You're In The Way: Two Brothers, Twelve Months," |
"The hilarious, implausible, and touching story of twin brothers accomplishing the impossible - making a feature film with no experience, no money and no contacts. When identical twin brothers Logan and Noah Miller's homeless father died alone in a jail cell, they vowed, come hell or high water, that their film, Touching Home, would be made as a dedication to their love for him. Either You're in or You're in the Way is the amazing story of how ""without a dime to their names nor a single meaningful contact in Hollywood ""they managed to write, produce, direct, and act in a feature film alongside four-time Academy Award-nominated actor Ed Harris and fellow nominees Brad Dourif and Robert Forster. Either You're in or You're in the Way tells of the desperate struggle of two sons fighting to keep a vow to their father, and in so doing, creating a better life for themselves. A modern-day Horatio Alger on steroids, this fast-paced thrill ride of heartbreak and redemption will both captivate"
Price: 26.99
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