Writing Screenplays That Sell, New Twentieth Anniversary Edition by Hauge, Michael -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Dedication Acknowledgments Contents Introduction to the Second Edition: Why Read This Book Again? Introduction: Why Read This Book? Qualifications, Disclaimers, and Excuses Part One: Developing the Story

One: The Goal of the Screenwriter

The Primary Goal of the Screenwriter How to Write a Screenplay in One Easy Lesson The Four Stages of Any Screenplay Brainstorming, Editing, and Writer’s Block The Forgotten Step to Screenwriting Success How to Watch a Movie Summary

Two: Story Concept

The Power of Desire Outer Motivation Finding Original Story Ideas Adaptations True Stories Selecting the Best Story Concepts Story Concept Checklist Artistry versus Commerciality Modifying Your Story Concept Summary

Three: Character Development

The Four Facets of Character Developing the Hero

Creating a Rough Outline of Your Hero Creating Empathy Making Your Characters Original 56 Motivation Conflict

Developing the Other Characters of Your Screenplay

The Four Categories of Primary Character Secondary Characters

Charting Character, Motivation, and Conflict Summary

Four: Theme and Character Arc

Recognizing Theme Developing Theme in Your Screenplay Summary

Five: Structure

The Three Acts to Any Screenplay Setup and Aftermath The Opening The Seven Types of Setups The Ending Using the Three-act Structure The Structure Checklist Summary

Part Two: Writing the Screenplay

Six: Scene Writing

The Basic Principles of Writing Scenes Screenplay Format Description Action Music Playing Director Dialogue A Scene-by-scene Checklist Script Readings Charting the Screenplay Summary

Seven: Exceptions to the Rule

Biographies Arena Stories Feminine-Mode Stories Recognizing the Exceptions to the Rule Summary

Eight: An Analysis of Avatar

Story Concept Character Character Arc and Theme Structure Writing Style

Description Action Dialogue

A Final Word About Avatar

Part Three: The Business of Screenwriting

Nine: Marketing Yourself as a Screenwriter

Making Sure Your Script Is Ready

Script Consultants Rewriting

The Three Keys to Marketing Yourself Acquiring Information

Contacts The Media

The Four Paths to a Deal Pursuing the People in Power The Representative

Researching Possible Representatives Approaching Representatives

The Query Letter The Follow-up Call The Sixty-second Pitch The Cold Phone Call Dropping In Recommendations If an Agent or Manager Is Interested in Representing You

Pursuing Other People in Power The Producer The Element The Financier Marketing Services

Pitch Fests Virtual Pitching Log Line Listings and Mass E-mails Audio Script Readings Contests

Summary

Ten: The Screenwriter’s Deal

Sale of the Screenplay The Development Deal Treatments

Pitches Elements of the Deal

The Staff Writer Summary

Part Four: The Commitment to Screenwriting

Eleven: The Life of a Screenwriter

Summary

Twelve: The Power of Screenwriting

Frequently Asked Questions A Sample Treatment Index About the Author Praise Also by Michael Hauge Copyright About the Publisher