The complete guide to writing a successful screenplay : everything you need to know to write and sell a winning script
(Book)

Includes bibliographical references (pages [277]-281) and index.

"The Complete Guide to Writing A Successful Screenplay outlines timesaving tools to hone your writing, so you can attract Hollywood agents and producers. You will discover how to create (and stick to) a timeline and deadline, whether writing your screenplay is a full- or part-time job. Writing and pitching a screenplay is nothing like writing a novel, and this book presents screenplay-specific information vital for any aspiring film writer. This book discusses how to write great openings and endings -- the vital elements of a successful screenplay (and eventually movie) -- and how to create characters that grow and evolve as the plot thickens. Once your script is polished and perfect, you will need to pitch it to the public, and this book shows you how,"--page [4] of cover.