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How to Write a Selling Screenplay

How to Write a Selling Screenplay

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Author: Christopher Keane
Publisher: Broadway
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 40 reviews
Sales Rank: 125143

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Pages: 320
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.9

ISBN: 0767900715
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.23
EAN: 9780767900713
ASIN: 0767900715

Publication Date: April 13, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Product Description
Christopher Keane has spent 20 years in the business, learning the truths--and the tricks--of writing a selling screenplay. In How to Write a Selling Screenplay, he takes writers through the entire process, from developing a story to finding the best agent. Using an annotated version of an often-optioned screenplay of his own, and citing examples from movies ranging from Casablanca and Lethal Weapon to Sling Blade and The English Patient, he discusses how to create three-dimensional characters, find a compelling story, build an airtight plot structure, fine-tune dialogue, and much more. Keane's tips on the difference between writing for film and television, as well as his advice on dealing with Hollywood movers and shakers, make this an essential companion for people writing their first--or their fortieth--screenplay.


Customer Reviews:   Read 35 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Good   June 14, 2009
J. Joplin
Delivery was fast but I haven't gotten the chance to read the actual book yet. When it comes to the seller everything was great!


5 out of 5 stars Now I get it!   November 16, 2008
Sp Magro (Australia)
Great book & well worth the money. Christopher not only explains how, but why. I now see movies in a different light which helps in understanding why certain movies appeal to the masses and most importantly, why others don't. If you have a story in your head, this book will explain how to coax it out for all to enjoy. It's been a tremendous help in guiding my stories from imagination to page.


4 out of 5 stars Start Here   August 30, 2008
E. S. (MD)
The name Keane might not jump out at you as "major Hollywood screenwriter" but after reading over the first few sections of this book it is obvious that he knows what he is writing about. Honest and straight forward, this book takes you from stage one (you have an idea) all the way through the proper way to write your script to how to sell it (stubborness is the key!). The best part is that the author has one of his complete screenplays at the end of the book. It comes with annotations and is a big help for a visual learner like myself.


4 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book!   April 15, 2008
Eugenia Renskoff (New York, New York)
I highly recommend this book. It has helped write the Different Flags screenplay. Eugenia RenskoffDifferent Flags


4 out of 5 stars Excellent guide for screenplay writing   March 5, 2008
Daniel Hsu
So far the best and complete guide for screenplay that I've read. Very useful for those who wants to start writing a screenplay. I recommend it.


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