Novelist's Boot Camp: 101 Ways to Take Your
Book from Boring to Bestseller by Todd A. Stone Novelist's Boot Camp: 101 Ways to Take Your
Book from Boring to Bestseller by Todd A. StoneTen-hut! Enlist this no-nonsense book from former West Point English instructor Todd Stone to help you win the battle against writer's block. You'll get tough, practical ideas to combat common writing problems and suggestions for crafting superior, hard-hitting fiction. As you were, soldier.
What Would Your Character Do?: Personality Quizzes for Analyzing Your
Characters by Eric Maisel, Ph.D.Like taking the Cosmo quiz for your characters, this interactive handbook puts you inside their minds and exposes their innermost secrets and desires. This approach to character creation is truly unprecedented and guarantees that you will emerge with more compelling heroes, heroines, and villains.
Between the Lines by Jessica MorrellYou already know the basics. Now you need to really get down to the nitty gritty on the finer aspects of fiction writing. Between the Lines is your singular source for straightforward tips and examples from well-known authors. It makes the most difficult elements of fiction including transitions, prologues, subtext, revelations, misdirection seem simple.
The Complete DVD Book: Designing, Producing, and Marketing Your Independent
Film on DVDIt's time for you to take control of your filmmaking destiny by embracing the fastest growing market in the industry - DVD. Never before has it been easier or more cost-effective to make your own movie! This step-by-step text walks you through the most complex aspects of production and provides detailed information to create a DVD that will sell.
Lights! Camera! Action!: Crafting an Action Script by Gregory G.
SarnoArguably the most popular (and lucrative) screenwriting genre, quality action scripts are in demand at every major film studio. Lights! Camera! Action! exposes the essential elements of the subdivisions of the action film, from action-comedy to action-romance and action-adventure. It also makes the crucial distinction between overt and dramatic action, which a screenwriter must weave together in order for a script to hum, shimmer, pulsate and zing.
The Ultimate Guide to Video Game Writing and Design by Flint Dille
& John Zuur PlattenIt's no secret that the popularity of video games is at an all-time high. But did you know that the future of motion pictures and entertainment is inexorably linked to the game industry? Get on the bandwagon early and learn the fundamentals of writing and designing video games with this informative manual.
Hollywood Jock: 365 Days, Four Screenplays, Three TV Pitches, Two Kids,
and One Wife Who's Ready to Pull the Plug by Rob RyderScreenwriter Rob Ryder gives an honest and unflinching account of how he kicked, scratched, wheeled, dealed, and fought like hell to hit the Tinseltown big time. Besides being a fascinating perspective on the behind-the-scenes madness that makes the world of Hollywood so endlessly compelling, it's also a how-to guide for those looking to break in to screenwriting.
The Man Who Heard Voices: Or, How M. Night Shyamalan Risked His Career
on a Fairy Tale by Michael BambergerThe master of the popular "twist" ending, M. Night Shyamalan is one of the most successful writer/directors working in Hollywood today. Now you can go behind the scenes as he prepares, creates and releases his next film, Lady in the Water. You'll have access to insider information on high-stakes business decisions, studio marketing campaigns, and evaluations of the test-screenings!
Real Screenwriting: Strategies and Stories from
the Trenches by Ron SuppaStraight from the highways and byways of Hollywood comes this guide to the fine points of writing for the silver screen. This informative book by experienced writer/instructor Ron Suppa gives you an unflinching view of what it really takes to make it in the entertainment industry. This is a must-have manual for those serious about selling their scripts.
Life Is a Series of Presentations: Eight Ways
to Inspire, Inform, and Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime by
Tom Jeary with Kim Dower and JE FishmanThe ability to competently communicate your ideas is invaluable. On the job or in personal affairs, the way you present yourself has a profound effect on the way others perceive you. In this fascinating new book, Tom Jeary uses specific examples to teach you the skills you need to master the art of proper presentation. Use his method to ensure that your script or novel pitch will knock 'em dead!
A Dash of Style: The Art and Mastery of Punctuation
by Noah LukemanA Dash of Style is Noah Lukeman's seminal book on the importance of proper punctuation. Filled with exercises and examples from literary masters (Why did Poe and Melville rely on the semicolon? Why did Hemingway embrace the period?), A Dash of Style is interactive, highly engaging, and a necessity for creative writers as well as for anyone looking to make punctuation their friend instead of their mysterious foe.
The Da Vinci Code Illustrated Screenplay: Behind
the Scenes of the Major Motion Picture (Softcover) by Akiva Goldsman
(Screenplay), Ron Howard (Foreword)Can't get enough of the phenomenon that is The Da Vinci Code? Delve deeper into the mystery with this beautifully illustrated screenplay that takes you behind the scenes of one of the most highly anticipated movies of all time. Academy Award-winners Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, and Akiva Goldsman provide insight into the making of the film.
Give 'em What They Want: The Right Way to Pitch
Your Novel to Editors and Agents by Blythe Camenson, Marshall
J CookSeems logical, but when it comes to the novel pitch, many writers fail to "Give 'Em What They Want." Based on feedback from scores of agents, editors and publishers, authors Camenson and Cook have compiled dozens of sample queries, synopses, and chapter outlines - all the elements critical for a successful sale. So start crafting your killer pitch today!
Perfect Screenplay: Writing It and Selling It
by Katherine HerbertThink writing the perfect screenplay is just a fantasy? Think again! With The Perfect Screenplay, you will soon be on the road to writing a well-presented, saleable screenplay that will have buyers knocking down your door. Packed with tips from an insider on how Hollywood operates, this book is the key to getting work read and sold.