{"product_id":"writing-screenplays-that-sell-new-michael-hauge-9780061791437","title":"Writing Screenplays That Sell, New Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts Into Movie and Television Deals","description":"\"No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.\" --Will Smith\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Michael Hauge is a story master, and this book is an absolute must have for anyone serious about telling great stories for the screen.\" --DeVon Franklin, Vice-President of Production, Columbia Pictures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcise, authoritative, and comprehensive, \u003cem\u003eWriting Screenplays that Sell\u003c\/em\u003e is the most complete guide available on the art, craft, and business of screenwriting for movies and television. Renowned Hollywood story consultant Michael Hauge--considered \"one of the most sought after lecturers and script consultants in the U.S.\" by \u003cem\u003eScriptwriter\u003c\/em\u003e magazine--covers every aspect from concept to deal: screenplay development, artistry versus commerciality, adaptations, copyright protection, living and working outside Los Angeles; finding an agent; and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReflecting the latest trends and scripts, \u003cem\u003e Writing Screenplays that Sell \u003c\/em\u003eincludes insight and detailed information on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinding and selecting commercial story concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidelines for story structure, including: \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening scenes that immediately grab the reader\u003cbr\u003e- The five most common goals in Hollywood movies\u003cbr\u003e- Why most adaptations fail\u003cbr\u003e- The most effective use of flashbacks\u003cbr\u003e- Creating emotionally powerful endings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTips for marketing a script--script consultants, script competitions, pitch fests, virtual pitching, e-mail blasts, log-line listings, audio script readings, and Internet resources for screenwriters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA complete, in depth analysis of the screenplay for \u003cem\u003eAvatar\u003c\/em\u003e, the biggest box office success of all time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhether you're an aspiring artist looking to break into the business or a seasoned pro looking for tips to boost your skills, \u003cem\u003eWriting Screenplays that Sell\u003c\/em\u003e is the one essential guide you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Hauge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0061791431\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780061791437\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Collins Reference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.10d","brand":"Michael Hauge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44050406277375,"sku":"9780061791437","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_930f476e-4ba2-47e4-b97c-588d617e8746.jpg?v=1685007049","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/writing-screenplays-that-sell-new-michael-hauge-9780061791437","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}