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| "Hollywood Said No!: Orphaned Film Scripts, Bastard Scenes, And" |
"Bob Odenkirk and David Cross, creators of HBO's classic sketch comedy show Mr. Show, present to you this collection of never-before-seen scripts and ideas that Hollywood couldn't find the gumption to green-light. Simply put... HOLLYWOOD SAID NO! Since Mr. Show closed up shop, Bob and David have kept busy with many projects--acting in fun, successful, movies and TV shows, directing things, and complaining about stuff that didn't turn out well to anyone who would listen, and even alone, in silence, inside their own heads. HOLLYWOOD SAID NO! reveals the full-length, never-before-seen scripts for Bob and David Make a Movie (fleshed out with brand-new storyboards by acclaimed artist Mike Mitchell) and Hooray For America! a satirical power-house indictment of all that you hold dear. This tome also includes a bonus section of orphaned sketch ideas from the Mr. Show days and beyond, suitable for performance by church groups that aren't all koo-koo about religion. What you are looking at on"
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| Plot & Structure: Techniques And Exercises For Crafting A Plot That |
"Fiction writers can now learn to craft an engaging plot with this new book from the best-selling author and columnist. James Scott Bell offers clear, concise information that will help you create a believable and memorable plot including techniques for crafting strong beginnings, middles and endings, with easy to understand plotting diagrams and charts. Bell also provides brainstorming techniques for developing original plot ideas and tips and tools for correcting common plot problems. The Write Great Fiction series will cover all the essentials for writing fiction, including dialogue, characters, viewpoint, setting, description and more. Be sure to look for all the books in this new series from Writer's Digest Books!"
Price: 16.99
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| Writing Strong Crisis And Climax Scenes: The Two Keys To Screenplays |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR What is about the two major plot turning points in a story? Is the confusion about the two most important scenes simply because crisis and climax begin with the same letter? More likely the problem lies in not understanding the sequence involved in twisting the dramatic action at key points in a story and deepening the ultimate character emotional transformation. Whatever the reason, writers confuse the two scenes. That confusion translates in the reader as a dramatic action pacing problem, an inconsistent character growth, a letdown. Martha Alderson works with writers from all over the world. She ™ll show you how classic and contemporary writers use emotion to generate energy at the crisis differently than what is needed at the climax. By the end of this live webinar, you ™ll understand the crisis and the climax in a completely new way and be better able to write the scenes to maximize audience emotional enjoyment. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: What t"
Price: 79.99
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| Web Copy That Sells: The Revolutionary Formula For Creating Killer |
"When it comes to copy, what works in the brick-and-mortar world does not necessarily grab Web consumers...and with new developments like social networks, blogs, and YouTube, the strategies that worked even a few years ago are unlikely to attract people's attention. Completely updated for the current online marketplace, Web Copy That Sells gives readers proven methods for achieving phenomenal success with their online sales and marketing efforts. Readers will learn to: Write irresistible Web copy, e-mails, and marketing communications Quickly turn lackluster sites into perpetual money machines Streamline key messages down to intriguing cyber bites Use the psychological tactics that compel Web surfers to buy Featuring updated strategies for communicating and selling in the continually evolving landscape of Web 2.0, the second edition unlocks the secret to turning today's online prospects into paying customers!"
Price: 21.95
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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: 19.95
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| Dan O'bannon's Guide To Screenplay Structure: Inside Tips From The |
"Dan O'Bannon famously crafted his screenplays using a self-designed system which he called dynamic structure. This book outlines how O'Bannon's method differs from those of other well-known screenwriting gurus, and illustrates with examples from classic (and not-so-classic) films how dynamic structure can be applied to craft narrative and character. O'Bannon also includes his insights on subjects such as the logic of the three-act structure, the role of the producer in screenplay development, and the psychological principle known as hedonic adaptation, which has a unique effect on the structuring of screen stories."
Price: 29.95
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| The Productive Writer - Ebook Edittion |
"Take Control of Your Writing Life! The creative process can be treacherous, even for the most experienced writer. Facing the blank page, staying inspired, sustaining momentum, managing competing priorities and coping with rejection are just a few of the challenges writers face regularly. The Productive Writer is your guide to learning the systems, strategies and psychology that can help you transform possibilities into probabilities in your writing life. You'll sharpen your productivity pencil by learning how to: Set clear goals ""and achieve them Create a writing schedule that really works Discover what keeps you writing, revising, and submitting Carve out writing time amidst the demands of work and family Weed out habits and attitudes that are not serving you Organize your thinking, workspace, papers and files Increase your odds of publication and prosperity Use social media to build an author platform Get comfortable going public and promoting your writing Create a sust"
Price: 6.99
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| Writing The Paranormal Novel - Ebook Edition |
"Vampires, werewolves, and zombies, oh my! Writing a paranormal novel takes more than casting an alluring vampire or arming your hero with a magic wand. It takes an original idea, believable characters, a compelling plot, and surprising twists, not to mention great writing. This helpful guide gives you everything you need to successfully introduce supernatural elements into any story without shattering the believability of your fictional world or falling victim to common clich ©s. You'll learn how to: choose supernatural elements and decide what impact the supernatural will have on your fictional world create engaging and relatable characters from supernatural protagonists and antagonists to supporting players (both human and non-human) develop strong plots and complementary subplots write believable fight scenes and flashbacks create realistic dialogue and much more Complete with tips for researching your novel and strategies for getting published, Writing the Parano"
Price: 7.2
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| Comedy Writing Secrets - Ebook Edition (3Rd Edition) |
"Become the funniest person in the room! With Comedy Writing Secrets, you can master the fundamentals of humor writing and turn your comedic talent into a well-aying pursuit. For more than a decade, Comedy Writing Secrets has been giving aspiring comedians a leg up on the competition. In this expanded new edition, Mel Helitzer, named the funniest professor in the country by Rolling Stone magazine, a funnyman Mark Shatz pack in even more insight and instruction, including: Humor writing exercises to punch up your jokes Extra information on writing for sitcoms and stand-up Comedic brainstorming techniques using associations and listings Exclusive tips for writing humor for specific markets like editorials, columns, speeches, advertising, greeting cards, t-shirts, and more Tap into your comedic genius with Comedy Writing Secrets and you'll always leave 'em laughing!"
Price: 17.99
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| "Self-Publishing Manual, Volume Ii: How To Write, Print, And Sell Your" |
"Book publishing is changing. The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2, the sequel to the best selling Self Publishing Manual describes how to use new techniques to write your book even faster, use new technology to publish it for less, and how to use social media for promotion."
Price: 14.95
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| The Tv Showrunner's Roadmap: 21 Navigational Tips For Screenwriters To |
"If you ™ve ever dreamed of being in charge of your own network, cable, or web series, then this is the book for you. The TV Showrunner ™s Roadmap provides you with the tools for creating, writing, and managing your own hit show. Combining his 20+ years as a working screenwriter and UCLA professor, Neil Landau expertly guides you through 21 essential insights to the creation of a successful show, and takes you behind the scenes with exclusive and enlightening interviews with showrunners from some of TV ™s most lauded series, including: Breaking Bad Homeland Scandal Modern Family The Walking Dead Once Upon a Time Lost House, M.D. Friday Night Lights The Good Wife From conception to final rewrite, The TV Showrunner ™s Roadmap is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to create a series that won ™t run out of steam after the first few episodes. So grab your laptop, dig out that stalled spec script, and buckle up. Welcome"
Price: 24.94
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| The Sell Your Novel Tool Kit: Everything You Need To Know About |
"In this book, Elizabeth Lyon offers novelists the wisdom of her experience as an author, book editor, writing instructor, and marketing consultant. Step-by-step, she details what editors want, what questions to ask them, and how to develop a marketing strategy."
Price: 14.95
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| "Marketing Your Film And Tv Projects: Creating Loglines, One-Sheets &" |
"ABOUT THE WEBINAR � Getting an executive interested in your script is not as simple as having a great script. You must get in the door before you can even dream that an executive will be reading that wonderful script you have written. Loglines, one-sheets, and query letters are essential to piquing and keeping an executive ™s interest. Producer and top-rated script consultant, Wendy Kram, will break down each step in the process of creating compelling loglines, one-sheets, and query letters that will leave execs asking for more. She will give you examples of projects that sold based on these essential elements and break down these examples to show you exactly why they where so successful. WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: Crafting an intriguing logline How to appropriately use a one-sheet The key to writing a query letter that impresses executives How to showcase your personal skills while marketing your project The answer to the sticky question, is it OK to use movie compariso"
Price: 39.99
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| "Writing Treatments That Sell, Second Edition: How To Create And Market" |
"A fully revised guide to turning your movie idea into a treatment that can persuade even the most jaded movie producers As Hollywood insiders know, the first step in selling your story idea for film or television is preparing a treatment, the brief pitch that sells the concept to a busy producer or agent. Now including updates on the latest trends in the industry, writers-producers Kenneth Atchity and Chi-Li Wong tell readers everything they need to know to create an effective and saleable treatment, one that incorporates such key elements as conflict, likeable characters, plot twists, a climax, and visual drama. Using dozens of the latest examples from actual productions, Writing Treatments That Sell distinguishes between scripts designed for feature films, episodic television, and made-for-TV movies, and shows step-by-step how to prepare a selling treatment for each. Also included is essential information on copyrighting and acquiring rights along with a comprehensive glossary of "
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| "The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide To Writing, Formatting, And" |
"The Screenwriter's Bible may be the most complete screenwriting book ever designed! It includes useful worksheets, sound marketing advice, sample scenes and treatment, the latest on the new spec style, and more. The Screenwriter's Bible is actually five books in one: A screenwriting primer that provides a concise presentation of screenwriting basics. A workbook that walks the writer through the writing process, from nascent ideas through revisions. A formatting guide that presents correct formats for both screenplays and TV scripts. A spec writing guide that demonstrates today's spec style through sample scenes and analysis. A sales and marketing guide that presents proven strategies to help you create a laser-sharp marketing plan. Among its wealth of practical information are sample query letters, useful worksheets and checklists, hundreds of examples, sample scenes, and straightforward explanations of screenwriting fundamentals. The Bible is an essential text for every scr"
Price: 25.95
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| Spellbinding Sentences - Ebook Edition |
"Every aspiring writer knows that agents and editors are always looking for excellent writing, writing that will keep readers spellbound. You may think that only a talented few can produce such writing ""but that ™s not true. In the scientific field of expertise studies, researchers have shown that talent has little to do with building expertise; what counts is dedication to deliberate practice. This book ""the first of its kind ""is your guide to building your skills the same way professional athletes and musicians build theirs: through practice and imitating models of excellence. In this classroom-tested program, you ™ll be shown what to practice, and how to practice, as you take one step after another along the path to writing mastery. - Barbara Baig, Spellbinding Sentences Author You ™ll appreciate Spellbinding Sentences if: You ™re a writer of any genre You are looking for a reference for sentence-writing that appeals to normal adult readers "
Price: 12.99
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| Writing And Illustrating The Graphic Novel: Everything You Need To |
"You DON'T need to be a great artist to create your own comic book or graphic novel. Graphic novels are big business nowadays, and creating a well-executed graphic novel can be a big step to a rewarding career. This brand-new book gives detailed instruction in all aspects of graphic novel composition--creating characters and plots, and transforming them into dynamic illustrations that tell an interesting story. The introduction describes uses of tools of the trade, from drawing pencils, inks, and paper to word processing and Adobe Photoshop software. Chapters that follow instruct in: The language of comics and graphic novels Establishing characters and story structure Scripting the story Illustrating the story, from sketches to finished art Selling the finished product Instruction includes how-to techniques for creating layouts, panels, captions, dialogue, panel transitions, and angles of view. Exercises demonstrate the essential mechanics of drawing, from figures, backgrou"
Price: 23.99
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| Spellbinding Sentences - Softcover Edition |
"Every aspiring writer knows that agents and editors are always looking for excellent writing, writing that will keep readers spellbound. You may think that only a talented few can produce such writing ""but that ™s not true. In the scientific field of expertise studies, researchers have shown that talent has little to do with building expertise; what counts is dedication to deliberate practice. This book ""the first of its kind ""is your guide to building your skills the same way professional athletes and musicians build theirs: through practice and imitating models of excellence. In this classroom-tested program, you ™ll be shown what to practice, and how to practice, as you take one step after another along the path to writing mastery. - Barbara Baig, Spellbinding Sentences Author You ™ll appreciate Spellbinding Sentences if: You ™re a writer of any genre You are looking for a reference for sentence-writing that appeals to normal adult readers "
Price: 12.99
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| Stein On Writing: A Master Editor Of Some Of The Most Successful |
"Stein on Writing provides immediately useful advice for all writers of fiction and nonfiction, whether they are newcomers or old hands, students or instructors, amateurs or professionals. As the always clear and direct Stein explains here, This is not a book of theory. It is a book of usable solutions ""how to fix writing that is flawed, how to improve writing that is good, how to create interesting writing in the first place. With examples from bestsellers as well as from students' drafts, Stein offers detailed sections on characterization, dialogue, pacing, flashbacks, trimming away flabby wording, the so-called triage method of revision, using the techniques of fiction to enliven nonfiction, and more."
Price: 16.99
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| Worldbuilding For Fantasy And Science Fiction: How To Create Unique |
"YOU ™LL LOVE THIS ONDEMAND WEBINAR IF: You are writing in the science fiction and fantasy genres You are a writer who understands the importance of a solid sense of place You are a writer who wants to take their SciFi and fantasy to the next level You are a writer who has trouble balancing description and action ABOUT THIS ONDEMAND WEBINAR: The New York Times best-selling author and veteran editor Philip Athans, author of The Guide to Writing Fantasy & Science Fiction (Adams Media 2010), gets into some seriously detailed techniques for creating worlds for fantasy and science fiction stories, novels, screenplays, and games, drawing from a quarter century of experience in creating new worlds. You ™ll get hands-on advice on where and how to start creating a fantasy or science fiction world. We ™ll discuss research and sources of inspiration, and the importance of setting and following your own rules. Runtime: 97 minutes WHAT YOU ™LL LEARN: The "
Price: 79
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| Writer's & Illustrator's Guide To Children's Book Publishers And |
"Here is the ultimate writer ™s and illustrator ™s reference to hundreds of publishers, editors, and agents in the world of children ™s publishing. Inside is an up-to-date collection of names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites for the best of the best in the industry, plus all the critical basics you need to uncover the most promising publishing opportunities. You ™ll also find interviews and articles from insiders who reveal the secrets to big-time success in this ultracompetitive arena. Included are listings for more than: 250 book and magazine publishers and exactly what they want 500 children ™s book editors who will buy your work 100 children ™s book agents and artist reps and how to make them work for you 100 contests and awards to help you break into the business 100 of the best conferences and workshops At your fingertips is everything you need to get past the slush piles and into the hands of the real pla"
Price: 19.95
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| "Q&A: The Industry Insider's View Of Creating, Writing, And Showrunning" |
"Thinking about writing an online sitcom? Jane Espenson and Brad Bell, the creators behind the hit show Husbands, will give an insider ™s guide to breaking into the industry through this unique medium. From discovering new scene ideas to navigating touchy subjects, Jane and Brad draw from their own experiences to help writers find success with this emerging format. They uncover the unique pros and cons of developing an online sitcom. While acting as the creative team, the writing team, the showrunners and even the set designers can give creative freedom, it comes with a unique set of challenges. This download covers every area of online TV show writing including funding, building your brand, establishing your voice and even utilizing social media marketing."
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| What Do You Want From Me?: A Tv Insider's Guide To Breaking In - 2014 |
"Straight from the screenwriter's mouth, learn the best way to break into the competitive TV writing industry. Discover what the brick wall is, why's it's there, and how to break through it. Drawing from his own experiences both as a writer and a producer, Rob Edwards will give practical advice for landing a coveted spot as a new writer on a pilot series. He describes how writers can highlight their personal experiences to get their foot in the door and ultimately land a spot on a writing team. Should you get an agent or a manager or both? When do you know it's the right time to take that step? Edwards will tell you what he wishes someone had told him about the crucial steps to take (and when to take them) to find your way to TV writing success."
Price: 29.99
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| "The Real, Low Down, Dirty Truth About Hollywood Agenting: The" |
"In this book you ™ll find everything you always wanted to know about the real, honest-to-not-so-goodness, day-to-day inner workings of Hollywood. Not the glamorous Oscar-winning-Spielberg-red-carpet Hollywood, but the real-life daily grind of working Hollywood. For the very first time, a Hollywood film agent has opened up her phone sheet and crackberry to show us how agents, writers, and directors function in a world of producers, development executives, and studio executives. This isn ™t another book dishing the dirt about the rich and famous; it ™s a fresh, tell-all translation from Hollywood-speak to plain English, a peek behind the wizard ™s curtain into a culture that ™s rarely captured without clich © and hyperbole. You ™ll learn how to get an agent, how to keep one, what they do, and what they don ™t do. You ™ll learn how agents navigate through the murky, film-world politics and even why agents are such infamous liars"
Price: 14.95
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| Writing Dialogue For Emotional Impact: Crafting Fresh Dialogue That |
"There are three kinds of feelings when reading a script - yes, no, and WOW! Your job as a screenwriter is to create that WOW! feeling on as many pages as possible. But writing authentic, sparkling, well-crafted dialogue that individualizes characters and entertains the reader is the ultimate challenge for screenwriters, who otherwise may have solid script elements, and yet are bound to fail because of flawed dialogue. In Writing Dialogue for Emotional Impact, bestselling author Karl Iglesias will showcase over 50 dialogue techniques and lots of examples from highly successful screenwriters that turn bland, on-the-nose dialogue into striking speech that snaps, crackles and pops off the page. How-to books and seminars discuss dialogue superficially, and are more often prescriptive than enlightening. They focus on what dialogue must do but neglect discussing specific techniques on how to do it. Expanding on the essential elements of all successful scripts - the reader's emotional experi"
Price: 249.99
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| "Notes To Screenwriters: Advancing Your Story, Screenplay, And Career" |
"Screen storytelling is an essentially collaborative process. Writers need feedback but too often the notes they receive stall them and even demoralize them. This book unpacks the whys and what-fors of all the most commonly given notes on scripts, stories, and writers themselves. Coming from the perspective of experienced Hollywood professionals, Notes to Screenwriters offers insightful and concise guidance on the entire storytelling process, as well as what comes before it in the life of the writer, and after it in the marketing of the screenplay. It is a unique blend of classical storytelling principles combined with practical knowledge of the contemporary marketplace. This book is destined to be a resource for every writer who gets past the initial stage of writing a first draft and needs sage counsel for what to do next."
Price: 26.95
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| "How To Write Funny: Your Serious, Step-By-Step Blueprint For Creating" |
"The definitive comedy-writing handbook from one of the genre's most celebrated writers, this easy-to-follow guide lays out a clear system for creating humor that gets big, milk-coming-out-of-your-nose laughs, reliably and repeatably. You'll learn... the three sure-fire ways to generate material the 11 kinds of jokes and how to tell them the secret to permanently overcoming writer's block and many more tips, tricks and techniques"
Price: 12.95
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