Screenwriting Made (Stupidly) Easy

“Simply the best! Read and 'study' these books and un-learn what you know or think you know already. I guarantee you that it'll make you a far better writer than what you think you are now!”--Lisa Kristjánsdóttir - Assistant Director, Jar City “There are a lot of helpful things that can make your script better. The exercises this book gives will help you actualize the script you have within you.” --Patrick Sullivan - Author, Only Shot Once “Inhaled this book in one sitting. robably the best book about screenwriting and how to break into the business. Inspiring and funny as all heck too. Loved it.” --Alberto Rios Arias - Author, A Death for Beauty: Or, An Immortal “Great stuff. Great advice and it gets to the point.” --Phillip John - Partner/Creative Director, 48 Degrees Creative Agency Got a screenplay inside ya just dying to get out? Want to learn how to write a screenplay without spending thousands of dollars on film school? (And fight all that parking!) Think you've got a great movie idea but not sure how to conquer screenplay formatting or how to sell a screenplay once you finish the #$@@ thing? Worry no longer, intrepid screenwriter! In this no-nonsense, step-by-step screenwriting manual, from a former Hollywood screnplay reader (and optioned screenwriter), you'll learn the skills and hacks you need to go from wannabe to kick-butt screenwriter. This five-part compilation of the popular ScriptBully screenwriting 101 collection includes: Book 1: How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck and Will Actually Sell - In this introductory script writing we'll lay the groundwork for how to think, plan and write like a pro screenwriter. (Not some schlub who trolls people on Rotten Tomatoes.) Book 2: How to Write a Movie Script Character That Doesn't Suck - In this volume we'll dig into the most-important part of screenplay writing. (No, not how to format a phone call!) Instead, we'll dig into the art of creating compelling, flawed (and marketable) characters. Book 3: How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenwriting dialogue isn't rocket science, it just feels like it sometimes. In this volume you'll learn the secrets the pros use to generate believable dialogue that entertains AND moves the story along. Book 4: Screenplay Format Made (Stupidly) Easy - You knew we'd cover screenplay format at some point. And this is where we'll go over all those annoying (but crucial) 'rules' about formatting you need to know to make sure your script doesn't look amateurish. Book 5: How to Sell a Screenplay in the 21st Century - What's the fun of writing a screenplay if it doesn't eventually get you entree into the film business? In this finale volume we'll over how to pitch a screenplay as well as what you can do to establish your film career. And unlike MOST books on how to write a movie script we cut out all the fluff and get right to the screenwriting point. (Because you're busy, you know, watching episodes of 'Law and Order.') So, give 'Screenwriting Made (Stupidly) Easy' a try. It might be just the thing you need to make the biggest contribution a writer can...a story well-told.