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Index
Title Page
Copyright
Contents
Introduction to the sixth edition of The Bible
BOOK I: How to Write a Screenplay: A Primer
How stories work
Situation, conflict, and resolution—the flow of the story
The lowdown on high concept
Story-layering, plot, and genre
Ten keys to creating captivating characters
Theme
Dialogue, subtext, and exposition
How to make a scene
Suspense, comedy, and television
BOOK II: 7 Steps to a Stunning Script: A Workbook
About this workbook
Step 1—Summon your muse
Step 2—Dream up your movie idea
Step 3—Develop your core story
Step 4—Create your movie people
Step 5—“Step-out” your story
Step 6—Write your first draft
Step 7—Make the necessary revisions
BOOK III: Proper Formatting Technique: A Style Guide
How to use this guide to craft a compelling and professional screenplay
Sample script (with cross-reference codes)
Formatting in a nutshell
Overall screenplay appearance
Scene headings (slug lines)
Narrative description
Dialogue
How to format TV scripts
Glossary of terms not discussed elsewhere
BOOK IV: Writing and Revising Your Breakthrough Script: A Script Consultant's View
The spec script—your key to breaking in
Key principles and exercises in revising scenes
When to break formatting rules
The first 10 pages
BOOK V: How to Sell Your Script: A Marketing Plan
Five steps to selling your work
1. Protect your work
2. Prepare your script for market
3. Assemble your selling tools
4. Create your strategic marketing plan
5. Implement your plan
How to find an agent
Crafting the query
How to pitch without striking out
Synopses, one-sheets, treatments, and outlines
How to sell your script without an agent
Television markets
Jump-start your career now!
How to break into Hollywood when you live in Peoria
A personal challenge
Resources
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