{"product_id":"writing-and-selling-thriller-screenplays-lucy-v-hay-9781842439715","title":"Writing and Selling Thriller Screenplays","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe lowdown on not only getting a thriller feature script on the page, but also getting it in front of producers and investors\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom premise to resolution, this book guides writers through the craft of thriller writing, citing classic thrillers such as \u003ci\u003ePsycho\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Shining\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Sixth Sense\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFatal Attraction\u003c\/i\u003e, and lesser-known gems like \u003ci\u003eRed Eye\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDesperate Measures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eImpostor\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDrive\u003c\/i\u003e. The book also considers how the screenplay might be sold to investors, looking at high concept ideas, pitching, packaging, and the realities of film finance. It answers such common questions as \u003ci\u003eWhat is flight vs. fight? What is the difference between horror and thriller? What are the different sub genres of thriller? What part do actors play in film finance? How can limited locations create new opportunities in storytelling and financing? Why is the lone protagonist so in demand? \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eWhy are female characters so popular in thriller? \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucy V. Hay\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1842439715\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781842439715\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Creative Essentials\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.70h x 5.10w x 0.70d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lucy V. Hay","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44255145230591,"sku":"9781842439715","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_faffa840-4c19-4742-916d-8733b2ae16a7.jpg?v=1694616372","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/writing-and-selling-thriller-screenplays-lucy-v-hay-9781842439715","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}