"No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story." --Will Smith

"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

Concise, authoritative, and comprehensive, Writing Screenplays that Sell 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 Scriptwriter 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.

Reflecting the latest trends and scripts, Writing Screenplays that Sell includes insight and detailed information on:

• Finding and selecting commercial story concepts
• Guidelines for story structure, including:
• Opening scenes that immediately grab the reader
  - The five most common goals in Hollywood movies
  - Why most adaptations fail
  - The most effective use of flashbacks
  - Creating emotionally powerful endings
• Tips 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
• A complete, in depth analysis of the screenplay for Avatar, the biggest box office success of all time
• Whether you're an aspiring artist looking to break into the business or a seasoned pro looking for tips to boost your skills, Writing Screenplays that Sell is the one essential guide you need.

For more than twenty years, Writing Screenplays That Sell has been hailed as the most complete guide available on the art, craft, and business of writing for movies and television. Now fully revised and updated to reflect the latest trends and scripts, Hollywood story expert and script consultant Michael Hauge walks readers through every step of writing and selling successful screenplays. If you read only one book on the screenwriter's craft, this must be the one.

Formato	Tapa suave
Número de Páginas	384
Lenguaje	Inglés
Editorial	Collins Reference
Fecha de Publicación	2011-03-01
Dimensiones	8.1" x 5.4" x 1.1" pulgadas
Número de Edición	20
Descripción de Edición	Anniversary
Letra Grande	No
Con Ilustraciones	No

Hauge, Michael

Michael Hauge is a story consultant, author, and lecturer who has consulted on projects for every major Hollywood studio, including films starring Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Kirsten Dunst, Robert Downey Jr., and Morgan Freeman. He is the author of Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds and has presented his lectures and workshops to more than 50,000 writers and filmmakers around the world.