Inside Hollywood: A Writer's Guide to Researching the World of Movies and TV (Behind the Scenes) - Softcover

Wilson, John Morgan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0898798329 ISBN 13: 9780898798326

Publisher: Writers Digest Books, 1998

Synopsis

Looks at the history of Hollywood, the motion picture and television industries, screen careers, and Hollywood publicity, lifestyles, and geography

About this title

From Library Journal:

There are a lot of fine "how to write a screenplay" titles out and about, but what makes Keane's How To Write a Selling Screenplay unique is the examination on a step-by-step basis of a screenplay, The Crossing, that the author wrote. The teacher/pupil-type exchange, as you closely examine the screenplay, reads almost as if you were asking pertinent questions in class at just the right moments. Keane discusses each screenwriting point (opening sequence, inciting incident, plot point #1, etc.) as it occurs in his screenplay. This makes for twice the fun as you learn solid screenwriting tactics and get to read a thrilling story to boot! Wilson's Inside Hollywood is an eclectic sampling of Tinseltown, never too much information, never quite enough, but a perfect starting point for anyone interested in the motion picture industry. This survival guide to the biz also comes in a format unlike anything this reviewer has ever seen before. Where else will you find the history of Hollywood, an overview of the movie and television industries, and an examination of various film-related job titles, salaries, etc., while taking a quick look at the city of Los Angeles itself? Both books are well written and are essential for strengthening your movie-writing collection.?Marty D. Evensvold, Magnolia Branch Lib., TX
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About this edition

• Publisher: Writers Digest Books
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0898798329
• ISBN 13: 9780898798326
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 296