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How to Sell Your Story (Script, Book, Stage Play or Podcast) to "Hollywood"

How to Sell Your Story (Script, Book, Stage Play or Podcast) to "Hollywood"

How to Sell Your Story (Script, Book, Stage Play or Podcast) to "Hollywood"
Writing

How to Sell Your Story (Script, Book, Stage Play or Podcast) to "Hollywood"

Creative ways to sell or option your screenplay, book or story for film or television development.

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Adaptation Notes: Turning a Book Into a Movie (or a Screenplay Into a Novel)
Writing

Adaptation Notes: Turning a Book Into a Movie (or a Screenplay Into a Novel)

How to acquire the rights to develop a script from a book, an example of a book-to-screen process, and screenplay-to-novel tips.

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Public Enemies (Book to Screen)
Writing

Public Enemies (Book to Screen)

The film Public Enemies is an example of why straying from the book is sometimes necessary for screenwriters to create a better experience for movie-goers.

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The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2007 crime/western film.

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The Gentlemen (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

The Gentlemen (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2019 action/crime comedy film.

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Black Hawk Down (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Black Hawk Down (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2001 action/war film.

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The Gauntlet (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

The Gauntlet (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1977 crime/action film The Gauntlet.

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3:10 to Yuma (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

3:10 to Yuma (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2007 western 3:10 to Yuma.

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Die Hard (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Die Hard (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1988 crime/action movie.

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Outlander: Episode 1 - Sassenach (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Outlander: Episode 1 - Sassenach (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the historical, action, romance, time-travel television show.

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Con Air (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Con Air (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1997 action/crime comedy film.

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Backdraft (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Backdraft (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 1991 action and mystery movie.

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Let Him Go (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Let Him Go (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2020 modern western crime/drama film.

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Gallipoli (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

Gallipoli (Story Structure for Writers)

A breakdown of the story structure of the 1981 war/coming-of-age film Gallipoli.

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The Proposition (Story Structure for Writers)
Story Structure Breakdowns

The Proposition (Story Structure for Writers)

Breakdown of the story structure of the 2005 western film.

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The Cider House Rules (Book to Screen)
Writing

The Cider House Rules (Book to Screen)

Screenwriter John Irving had the formidable task of condensing his own 550-page novel into a 136-page script for the 1999 film The Cider House Rules.

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Resources: Literary Managers for Screenwriters
Resources

Resources: Literary Managers for Screenwriters

A select list of managers who represent script writers.

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Resources: Pitch Platforms for Writers (to Sell Your Story for Film or Television Development)
Resources

Resources: Pitch Platforms for Writers (to Sell Your Story for Film or Television Development)

A selection of pitch platforms for writers.

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How to Register the Copyright for Your Script or Screenplay
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How to Register the Copyright for Your Script or Screenplay

Step-by-step instructions to register your screenplay copyright to protect your content.

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How to Register the Copyright for Your Book or Manuscript
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How to Register the Copyright for Your Book or Manuscript

Step-by-step instructions to register your book copyright to protect your content.

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Resources: Film Festivals & Markets
Resources

Resources: Film Festivals & Markets

A selection of established film festivals and markets.

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Resources: Networking & Educational Opportunities for Screenwriters
Resources

Resources: Networking & Educational Opportunities for Screenwriters

A selection of resources for screenwriters.

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Screenwriting Guide 4: Key Story Elements
Writing

Screenwriting Guide 4: Key Story Elements

Crafting compelling scenes, how to "show" (not "tell"), incorporating dramatic conflict, conveying emotion, effective subplots, foreshadowing, setups & payoffs, and flashbacks & montages.

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Screenwriting Guide 3: Character Development
Writing

Screenwriting Guide 3: Character Development

This guide covers how to develop your protagonist's character arc, create a backstory, outline character motivations & ensure a strong goal, and craft a key relationship and supporting characters.

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Screenwriting Guide 2: Act II, Act III & Rewrites
Writing

Screenwriting Guide 2: Act II, Act III & Rewrites

This guide covers how to navigate Act II & Act III, the importance of the midpoint, common problems & how to fix them, crafting a satisfying ending and successful rewrites.

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