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Author Trottier, David.

Title The screenwriter's bible : a complete guide to writing, formatting, and selling your script / by David Trottier
Edition Third edition, expanded and updated, first Silman-James Press edition
Published Los Angeles : Silman-James Press, [1998]
©1998

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Description xiv, 314 pages ; 28 cm
Contents How to write a screenplay-a primer -- 7 steps to a stunning script-a workbook -- Correct format for screenplays & TV scripts-a style guide for spec scripts -- Writing your breakthrough spec script-a script consultant's view -- How to sell your script-a marketing plan -- Resources and index
Summary "The Screenwriter's Bible is six books in one. Book 1 -- A screenwriting primer that provides a concise presentation of screenwriting basics. Book 2 -- A workbook that walks the writer through the writing process, from nascent ideas through revisions. Book 3 -- A formatting guide that presents correct formats for both screenplays and TV scripts. Book 4 -- A spec writing guide that demonstrates today's spec style through sample scenes and analysis. Book 5 -- A sales and marketing guide that presents proven strategies to help you create a laser-sharp marketing plan. Book 6 -- A resource guide that provides addresses and contacts for industry organizations, schools, publications, support groups, services, contests, etc. 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." - product description
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-299) and index
Subject Motion picture authorship.
Television authorship.
LC no. 98008671
ISBN 9781879505445
1879505444