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The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script by David Trottier β€” book cover

The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script

by David Trottier
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Overview

The Screenwriter's Bible is six books in one.

Book 1 -- A screenwriting primer that provides a concise presentation of screenwriting basics.

Book 2 -- A workbook that walks the writer through the writing process, from nascent ideas through revisions.

Book 3 -- A formatting guide that presents correct formats for both screenplays and TV scripts.

Book 4 -- A spec writing guide that demonstrates today's spec style through sample scenes and analysis.

Book 5 -- A sales and marketing guide that presents proven strategies to help you create a laser-sharp marketing plan.

Book 6 -- A resource guide that provides addresses and contacts for industry organizations, schools, publications, support groups, services, contests, etc. Among its wealth of practical information are sample query letters, useful worksheets and checklists, hundreds of examples, sample scenes, and straightforward explanations of screenwriting fundamentals. The "Bible" was a featured selection of The Writer's Digest Book Club.

Synopsis

Trottier, a script consultant, writer, producer and instructor, describes this resource as six self-contained books in one. They cover screenwriting essentials, an overview of the writing process, formatting standards, speculative scripts, marketing, and a compilation of resources. The resources include addresses and contacts for industry organizations, guilds, schools, publications, support groups and contests. This fourth edition has been updated and expanded by 70 pages. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

New York Screenwriter

For the writer searching for the one book that has it all, The Screenwriter's Bible is an essential reference. [New York Screenwriter]

About the Author, David Trottier

David Trottier is a writer, a producer, a script consultant, and a popular screenwriting teacher who has developed and perfected The Screenwriter's Bible during the more than fifteen years that he has spent helping screenwriters attain their goals.

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Editorials

Melissa Jones

The formatter alone is worth the price of the book. [Melissa Jones, Hollywood Story Analyst]

William Kelley

Whether you are a rank beginner who needs instruction, or an old pro who needs reminding, you could not do better than David Trottier's book. A brilliant effort by a first-class, dedicated teacher." [William Kelley, Academy Award-winning writer, Witness]

New York Screenwriter

For the writer searching for the one book that has it all, The Screenwriter's Bible is an essential reference. [New York Screenwriter]

Candace Monteiro

Good common sense. Sets up practical guidelines without encroaching on the writer's creativity. Easy to follow--feels like a workbook that will be used and not just read. [Candace Monteiro, Monteiro Rose Agency]

Booknews

Presents the fundamentals of screenwriting, an overview of the entire writing process, script formatting, speculative writing style, sales and marketing strategies, and a resource guide of addresses and contacts. The new edition is expanded by nearly 120 pages. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Academy Award-winning writer, Witness

"Whether you are a rank beginner who needs instruction, or an old pro who needs reminding, you could not do better than Trottier's book. A brilliant effort by a first-class, dedicated teacher."

UCLA Screenwriting Faculty Chairman

"A treasure chest of useful information-not only for new writers but also for seasoned veterans."

Emmy-nominated Co-Executive Producer, Everybody Loves Raymond

"Whenever I am writing, I have The Screenwriter's Bible close at hand for reference.

Hollywood Film Institute

"The best screenwriting book available."

Book Details

Published
September 1, 2005
Publisher
Silman-James Press
Pages
386
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781879505841

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