An updated and revised edition, this book is a practical and popular guide to realizing the dream of succeeding as a screenwriter. Insider Skip Press gives novice screenwriters a cook's tour of the industry, then leads them through the process of picking a winning idea, structuring and writing a screenplay, and packaging the final script for sale. This down-in-the-trenches book provides invaluable tips and advice that will help the newcomer navigate the business and avoid mistakes that brand him/her as an amateur.
In the third edition of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Screenwriting, readers will also find:
CD-ROM packed with sample screenplays, Hollywood contact information, screenwriting software demos, and more.
Chapters on writing for television, including a sample TV script segment.
How comic book and 2D-animation software creations can lead to script and movie deals.
Advice on using concise storytelling and viral short films effectively.
A new chapter on sources for screenplays and movies, including how Asian films are acquired and adapted.
