Many books deal with how to write better scripts, but this is the only one to tackle the business side of being a professional writer.Written by a leading literary agent, this is an indispensable insider's guide to the development process - from the original idea right through to production - it provides the reader with an easy-to-read handbook for:
• Identifying what audiences want and understanding their emotional needs
• Developing successful ideas for film and television drama
• Writing more effective treatments and step outlines
• Improving one's ability to pitch ideas and scripts
• Surviving 'development hell'
• Handling meetings to get what you want out of them
• Negotiating and understanding contracts
• Protecting ideas, treatments and scripts
• Establishing copyright for writers
Includes 'An A-Z of law and contracts and deal memos' and 'The Writers' Guild Minimum Terms Agreement'.
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"'Friedmann knows what he is talking about, which he does in a witty and entertaining way, informing without patronising. Go and buy it.' - Film Review; A practical guide to the business that covers how you should deal with producers and agents a good read - Screenwriter Magazine"
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Condition: Very Good. : Esta guía indispensable, escrita por un agente literario líder, aborda el lado comercial de ser un escritor profesional. Ofrece consejos prácticos sobre cómo desarrollar ideas exitosas para cine y televisión, escribir tratamientos efectivos, mejorar las habilidades de presentación y proteger el trabajo creativo. Incluye una guía A-Z de leyes, contratos y el Acuerdo de Términos Mínimos del Gremio de Escritores. EAN: 9781841500027 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Películas Título: How to Make Money Scriptwriting Autor: Julian Friedmann Editorial: Intellect Ltd Idioma: en Páginas: 219 Formato: tapa blanda Año de publicación: 2000. Seller Inventory # Happ-2025-06-27-2fe22ad8