How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck (and Will Actually Sell): Vol. 1 of the ScriptBully Screenwriting Series
How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck (and Will Actually Sell): Vol. 1 of the ScriptBully Screenwriting Series book cover

How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck (and Will Actually Sell): Vol. 1 of the ScriptBully Screenwriting Series

Paperback – June 27, 2016

Price
$11.57
Format
Paperback
Pages
120
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1535581103
Dimensions
5.25 x 0.26 x 8 inches
Weight
4.7 ounces

Description

"This book is very entertaining and educational for the beginning screenwriter, as well as a gentle "nudge" to the more experienced." --Geno Scala - Executive Director, 74th Academy Awards "This book summarizes the key lessons you would learn (at a cost of thousands of dollars) from extension classes at major universities, writer's conferences, and seminars with screenwriting gurus." --Michael McLeod - Fmr. Story Analyst, NBC Entertainment "Should be required reading for any aspiring screenwriter." --Karla McNeese - Associate Producer, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde "This book will serve as an inspirational lift during those dark times when nothing seems to be happening." --Boomer Murhee - Screenwriter/Founder, Boomer Productions "Awesome! To-the-point and without useless fluff." --Alysha Lynette - Radio Host, WMTS 88.3 "This book departs from the ordinary and offers some of the best advice about screenwriting that I have ever received." --Lars Lentz - Founder, Lars Lentz Productions "Invaluable must-read, even for novelists. The first part rung so many bells and I'm enlightened. Read the whole series!" --Anya Xucci - Author, Quickly Plot and Outline Your Novel Now "Smart, useful and hilarious." --Nicole Shephard - Author, Big Data and Sexual Surveillance "I learned a lot of valuable information very quickly. Fun-to-read and informative." --John Choissier - Author, Malaysia Flight MH370: Lost in the Dark "Despite the irreverent tone (which I didn't mind) there's some good info here." --Rasana Atreya - Author, Tell a Thousand Lies "It is a huge bargain. If you are just getting started with screenwriting, this book gives you all the essential tools that you need to start writing good screenplays." --Dr. Block - Author, Baby Zeke: The Diary of a Chicken Jockey MORE REVIEWS "Highly recommend. The advise is practical and helpful. Really helps from start-to-finish of the process." --Sophie Chappell "Love it. It's both inspirational and practical, with a side order of hilarious. Good to know somebody out there believes in the struggling amateurs!" --Becca H. "This was a fun book to read as well as being really informative. It also took the fear out of starting to write a screenplay which I really appreciated. I felt Michael Rogan would be someone I'd like to know." --Pammy Mac "Very informative and funny. I have lots of 'How to write a screenplay' books. This was the most thorough and precise to-the-point ever. Its funny and real." --Chant "This book did not suck. This was a great little guide to get a person to stop quivering and start writing. It had writing and marketing tips plus enough encouragement to just go for it." --Cat Sedona "Mission accomplished. I"m reading his other books now. Highly entertaining, funny, but oh so on target. I love his no BS attitude about the craft and the sordid facts. Good primer to his other books!" --Forest P. "Great little screenplay book. Enough to get you started." --Ron P. Michael Rogan is a former Hollywood script reader, and optioned screenwriter, whose main goal in life is to rid the world of movies with trucks that turn into robots.He is the author of six screenwriting books , including " How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck" and " Screenplay Format Made (Stupidly) Easy"He is the founder and editor of ScriptBullly magazine, an inbox periodical devoted to helping screenwriters learn how to not suck.For more screenplay writing awesomeness, head over to ScriptBully.com..

Features & Highlights

  • Want to learn the shortctus and strategies to (finally) completing that screenplay you've been tinkering with?Want to know the secrets to writing a script that captures the attention of managers, agents, directors...even actors!Want to master screenplay structure without going to film school and taking out thousands of dollars in student loans?You've come to the right place!In "How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck," former Hollywood screeenplay reader and optioned screenwriter Michael Rogan shares his insider strategies to help you learn: *The BIGGEST MISTAKE newbie screenwriters make when learning how to write a screenplay--and how to avoid it. *How to send an email query to agents and managers that’ll actually GET YOUR MOVIE SCRIPT READ. *A quick, easy way to crunch 3 years of film school knowledge into 30 days *How to write a movie script that’s marketable--before you start on page one. *And so much more!

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Awesome!

To the point and without useless fluff, this book breaks down the basics of screenplay writing all the while offering practical advice on how to get through the process. This has definitely encouraged me, and I look forward to more insight from Mr. Rogan.
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Son loved it

Bought as a gift for son who is tinkering with screenplays
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Five Stars

great!