books by Michael Wiese Productions     books:       Screenwriting for Teens: The 100 Principles of Screenwriting Every Budding Writer Must Know21 reviews Christina Hamlett Michael Wiese Productions, 2006 Excellent Primer On Screenwriting-Not Only For Teens But Also Adults Candidly, I have to confess that before I read Christina Hamlett's Screenwriting For Teens: The 100 Principles Of Screenwriting Every Budding Writer Must Know, I knew very little about screenwriting. This is not to say that after completing my reading I have become a maven on the subject matter, however, it did give me an excellent introduction into this fascinating and absorbing craft. And ...             Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told33 reviews Blake Snyder Michael Wiese Productions, 2007 The Secret to Screenwriting Exposed! This book is awesome! If you want to write a spec script that will get sold then READ THIS BOOK and it's companion (the original Save the Cat book). This book literally blows the roof off the "secrets" behind successful screenwriting. My collection of screenwriting books is ridiculous. The problem with ALL of those other books (with the exception of those by Cynthia Whitcomb) is that they ...             Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great23 reviews William M Akers Michael Wiese Productions, 2008 The Ultimate Checklist For The Serious Screenwriter! I'm relatively new to the craft of screenwriting, but I'm passionate about creating a great work that has a legitimate chance at making it to a theater near you. It seems that the trademark start for every aspiring screenwriter is to stock up on a library of books that explain screenwriting from every imaginable angle; only to find a few that truly make the difference. Rare are the books that ...             The Script Selling Game: A Hollywood Insider's Look at Getting Your Script Sold and Produced25 reviews YonedaKathieF Michael Wiese Productions, 2002 Duane Kulikowsky The book never forgot who was reading it. If you are at a point in your career where you need guidance in what to do and what's important, this book offers you that. Kathie Yoneda, I feel, just got the balance right between fact, figures and emotion. Kathie actually cares.             Filmmaking for Teens: Pulling Off Your Shorts26 reviews Troy Lanier, Clay Nichols Michael Wiese Productions, 2005 This Book Will Save You Time! Keep this book in your backpack, duffel bag, or purse, and bring it with you on your filmmaking adventures! Filmmaking For Teens is an essential manual for people just starting their film career or seasoned professionals. Let this book save you from the headaches of production so you can focus on producing your film! Leah Warshawski, Executive Producer, "Film Festival: Rwanda", [...]             I Could've Written a Better Movie Than That! : How to Make Six Figures as a Script Consultant Even If You're ...23 reviews Derek Rydall Michael Wiese Productions, 2005 The ONLY Book of Its Kind...A Great Way to a 6-Figure Income! I really liked this book and I believe that there aren't any others like this one. It talks about how you can start a highly lucrative business as a script consultant and a re-writer. The only thing that makes me hesitant is the ease (or difficulty) in establishing credibility as a consultant if one hasn't written anything worth mentioning. Other than that, this is an incredible book and I ...             Romancing the A-List: How to Write the Script the Big Stars Want to Make20 reviews Christopher Keane Michael Wiese Productions, 2008 Informative AND Entertaining Romancing the A-List is begging for a spot on your nightstand. This book ideal for screenwriters serious about their craft and wanting to get into the business as well as people who are interested in the story process and how their favorite movies have gone from idea to the silver screen. It's informative and entertaining. I like to consider it a classroom in a book. Christopher Keane takes you ...             The Hollywood Standard: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style27 reviews Christopher Riley Michael Wiese Productions, 2005 Very good I only disagreed with the format used for montages. You don't need alphabetized bullets for each montage sequence. Readers aren't that dumb. Otherwise I refer to it constantly.             The Power of Film34 reviews Howard Suber Michael Wiese Productions, 2006 A great read - informative and terrific fun Getting the book and reading all of the blurbs on the cover written by film experts like Coppola and several successful Hollywood screenwriters, I was a bit concerned that perhaps I had purchased an insiders handbook, which might prove too esoteric for the casual reader. The 'power of the book' Prof. Suber has written, is his ability to take substantive information and make it enjoyable reading. ...             Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema23 reviews David Sonnenschein Michael Wiese Productions, 2001 I have often taken inspiration from the book The book "Sound Design", the expressive power of music, voice, and sound effects in cinema, is one of my favorite in my collection. I always recommend it to colleagues and customer. During my technical seminars-workshop and product training sessions, I have often taken inspiration from the book, particularly the sections "TRY THIS" that the author has included in various parts inside it. The ...             Inner Drives: How to Write and Create Characters Using the Eight Classic Centers of Motivation13 reviews Pamela Jaye Smith Michael Wiese Productions, 2005 A Real Writers Journey Wow. This is a great screenwriting book -- but it's so much more. Not only does it give you a better understanding of character, but it gives you a better understanding of human nature! Pamela Jaye Smith has written one of the most intelligent, thought-provoking, and in-depth explanations and explorations on the key motivational centers of human beings. You won't ust learn how to build better ...             The Complete Independent Movie Marketing Handbook13 reviews Mark Steven Bosko Michael Wiese Productions, 2003 Helped sell my film This book is so great! I got a copy after reading a review and it lived up to every claim. The techniques in the book's "Self-Distribution" section showed me how to set up regional sales for a film that otherwise has not made any money up until this point! I can now proudly say that my DVD is available in 17 video stores in Pennslyvania and New York thanks to the tips in this book! Get Bosko's ...             Rewrite: A Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in your Screenplay13 reviews Paul Chitlik Michael Wiese Productions, 2008 A beacon for writers As a screenwriter and a professional editor and writing coach, I highly recommend this book. It has already helped me personally in a quick turnaround re-write I needed to do. The book provides clear guidance while not prescribing formulaic cliches. The examples are excellent and the information invaluable. Chiltlik strikes a balanced tone of the work required in rewriting and the humor required ...             Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV19 reviews Pamela Douglas Michael Wiese Productions, 2005 Buy the book, read it, study it and your favorite TV shows, and get writing! I have read many books on writing for film and TV and this is by far the most comprehensive and best organized TV writing book on the market. I have required my class of Advanced Short Scriptwriting/TV Writing students at the University of New Hampshire to purchase the book, and I am encouraging them to hang onto it for the rest of their lives so they may refer to it easily and quickly.             There's No Business Like Soul Business: A Spiritual Path to Enlightened Screenwriting, Filmmaking, and the ...17 reviews Derek Rydall Michael Wiese Productions, 2007 So Inspired! Derek, First let me complement you on your book. I really am inspired by every word. I did the visioning exercise today on the industry. I've know for some time that my purpose as an actor and writer is to wake people up to their humanity through the emotions evoked in my performances or my writing. Today I got so clearly that the essence of the industry is love and connectedness. Thank you! ...             Independent Film Distribution: How to Make a Successful End Run Around the Big Guys16 reviews Phil Hall Michael Wiese Productions, 2006 One book indie filmmakers should not miss After years of watching movies and perhaps having friends, family, and acquaintances tell you that you should write a screenplay or make a movie, you've decided that that's what you want to do with some of the months or years ahead. First, don't panic. Lots of people have had this epiphany before. It's a long journey, but the rewards can be rich if you remember that it's step by step, and not ...             Cut by Cut: Editing Your Film or Video19 reviews Gael Chandler Michael Wiese Productions, 2004 Jam packed full of 'how to', tips and advice. Great Stuff. This book is a reminder that there's more to editing than meets the eye. Chandler methodically details editing practice and thoery in an easy to understand way. There's so much here for the interested hobbyist to the aspiring editor. An indespensible resource.             I'll Be in My Trailer: The Creative Wars Between Directors and Actors15 reviews Michael Wiese Productions, 2006 Maybe you should read this instead of taking a class It's been a while since I read the book, so let me endorse it by sharing with you the comment I remember telling others: I learned more about directing in a few weeks (by reading this book) than I did in 2 1/2 years at my film school! (And I'm keeping my school a secret. Not ashamed at all, just don't want to partake in any "liable".) As it turns out, the author teaches at my school but I never ...             Could It Be a Movie?: How to Get Your Ideas From Out of Your Head and Up On The Screen19 reviews Christina Hamlett Michael Wiese Productions, 2005 With this book on your shelf...it just might be! Just like Christina Hamlett's other reads, Could It Be a Movie? get's two pens up! This How-To book is your first step in determining whether or not your newly written script is fit for the big screen. Maybe it would be better as a book or maybe a stage play. Now, with this book as your guide, you will be able to make that determination on your own. This book is chock full of great ...             What are You Laughing at?: How to Write Funny Screenplays, Stories, and More13 reviews Brad Schreiber Michael Wiese Productions, 2003 Over 70 excerpts from top screenwriters Produce winning comedic screenplays using fiction and nonfiction alike with Brad Schreiber's What Are You Laughing At?: How To Write Funny Screenplays, Stories, & More. Included are over 70 excerpts from top screenwriters and pairing them with writing exercises and details on the differences between writing comedy for TV versus stage. There are eleven modes of comedic dialogue, 13 common problems ...              search for books authoritative, business, characters, complete, consultant, creative, directors, distribution, enlightened, expressive, filmmaking, hollywood, independent, laughing, marketing, motivation, performing, principles, produced, professional, romancing, screenplay, screenplays, screenwriter, screenwriting, spiritual, step-by-step, strengthen, structure, successful books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen kitchen: SOWERBY PLANTS c1902 SWINE'S SUCCORY ARNOSERIS PUSILLA home  impressum - about us