
The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting careerfrom the creators of the "highly influential" (Vulture) hit podcast Scriptnotes.With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig Mazin know what it takes to write a successful script for the screen. And over the past ten years, theyve analyzed generationdefining movies and shared their wisdom on their popular podcast Scriptnotes, inviting experts in the craft, including Mike Schur, Phoebe WallerBridge, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Seth Rogen, and many others to discuss everything that makes a script shine.Now, in their first book, August and Mazin draw on more than 550 hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine, and sell their own scripts. Part writing class, part informational interview with the best creators in the business, this essential book shares tips onThe Basicsincluding the rules of screenwriting, and when to break themThe Craftincluding how to create a compelling story with captivating protagonists, worthy antagonists, and a sound structureThe Businessincluding how to pitch a script and the dos (and donts) of working collaboratively on a projectPerfect for screenwriters, film buffs, and anyone who enjoys behindthescenes stories of popular movies like Die Hard and Clueless, this oneofakind resource provides exclusive access to the screenwriting processand will inspire anyone ready to pen their own successful...
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The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting careerfrom the creators of the "highly influential" (Vulture) hit podcast Scriptnotes.With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig Mazin know what it takes to write a successful script for the screen. And over the past ten years, theyve analyzed generationdefining movies and shared their wisdom on their popular podcast Scriptnotes, inviting experts in the craft, including Mike Schur, Phoebe WallerBridge, Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach, Seth Rogen, and many others to discuss everything that makes a script shine.Now, in their first book, August and Mazin draw on more than 550 hours of Scriptnotes conversations, as well as their own storied careers, to help readers begin, refine, and sell their own scripts. Part writing class, part informational interview with the best creators in the business, this essential book shares tips onThe Basicsincluding the rules of screenwriting, and when to break themThe Craftincluding how to create a compelling story with captivating protagonists, worthy antagonists, and a sound structureThe Businessincluding how to pitch a script and the dos (and donts) of working collaboratively on a projectPerfect for screenwriters, film buffs, and anyone who enjoys behindthescenes stories of popular movies like Die Hard and Clueless, this oneofakind resource provides exclusive access to the screenwriting processand will inspire anyone ready to pen their own successful...
Binding: Hardcover;288 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: CBVS; Weight: 666 g; Dimensions: 240 x 161 x 32
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