Writing for the Screen is a collection of essays and interviews
exploring the business of screenwriting. This highly accessible
guide to working in film and television includes perspectives from
industry insiders on topics such as breaking in; pitching;
developing and nurturing business relationships; juggling multiple
projects; and more. Writing for the Screen is an ideal companion to
screenwriting and filmmaking classes, demystifying the industry and
the role of the screenwriter with real-world narratives and
little-known truths about the business. With insight from working
professionals, you'll be armed with the information you need to
pursue your career as a screenwriter. Contains essays by and
interviews with screenwriting consultants, television writers,
feature writers, writer-directors of independent film, producers,
and professors. Offers expert opinions on how to get started,
including preparing your elevator pitch, finding mentors, landing
an internship, and moving from an internship to the next step in
your career. Reveals details about taking meetings, what
development executives are looking for in a screenwriter, how and
when to approach a producer, and how to pitch. Explores strategies
for doing creative work under pressure, finding your voice,
choosing what to write, sticking with a project over the long haul,
overcoming discrimination, and reinventing yourself as a writer.
Illuminates the business of screenwriting in the United States (New
York and Los Angeles) as compared to other countries around the
globe, including England, Ireland, Peru, France, Australia, and
Belgium.
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