{"product_id":"9781599634821","title":"Successful Scriptwriting: How to write and pitch winning scripts for movies, sitcoms, soaps, serials and variety shows","description":"SUCCESSFUL SCRIPTWRITING\u003cp\u003eLet's start with \"The End.\" The credits roll - we see \"Screenplay by …\" and there's your name. The show's a hit! It's Emmy\/Oscar night, and you're seated up front. The nominations are revealed; your name is called. Your acceptance speech is memorable, an inspiration to the new writers \"breaking in.\" \u003ci\u003eVariety\u003c\/i\u003e says your \"future looks very bright.\" Hooray for Hollywood! But how did you get here?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith talent, determination, and the help of this comprehensive guide, you'll have the wherewithal to move your dream from your mind onto the page and to succeed in this fiercely competitive, highly selective field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with a basic course in scriptwriting, Jurgen Wolff and Kerry Cox teach you the fundamental skills of writing the feature film script, from original idea to finished screenplay. Then you'll learn how to apply your new-found skills to every type of television and film script: movies-of-the week, episodic television, situation comedies and soap operas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll also find helpful insight from the greats in the business, like Colin Higgins (\u003ci\u003eHarold and Maude, Foul Play, 9 to 5\u003c\/i\u003e), Larry Gelbart (\u003ci\u003eOh, God!, Tootsie,\u003c\/i\u003e \"M*A*S*H\"), William Bickley (\"Perfect Strangers,\" \"Happy Days\"), and Steven Bochco (\"Doogie Howser, M.D.,\" \"L.A. Law\"). And you'll find answers to these essential questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat fundamental skills and essential ingredients do I need to write a feature film script?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy what criteria do producers and studios evaluate scripts or ideas presented to them?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen should I write an outline or a treatment for my script, and what are the formats?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do I go about protecting my work?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs there a cut-and-dried technique for pitching my ideas?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eEvery part of this book reflects the needs and realities of today's TV and film industry, providing you with insight as well as practical knowledge. With this book as your guide, you can start at the beginning and follow a well-defined path to successful scriptwriting.","brand":"F+W Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151270658288,"sku":"9781599634821","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781599634821_p0.jpg?v=1763826617","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781599634821","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}