Writing and Selling Thriller Screenplays: A Screenwriter's Guide for Film and Television (Writing And Selling Screenplays Ser.)

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Writing and Selling Thriller Screenplays has the lowdown not only on getting your thriller feature script on the page, but getting it in front of producers and investors.From premise to resolution, Lucy V. Hay guides you through the craft of thriller writing, citing classic thrillers such as Psycho, The Shining, The Sixth Sense and Fatal Attraction and lesser-known gems like Red Eye, Desperate Measures, Impostor and Deviation.The book also considers how the screenplay might be sold to investors, looking at high concept ideas, pitching, packaging and the realities of film finance.Lucy V. Hay asks: what is flight vs. fight? What is the difference between horror and thriller? What are the different sub genres of thriller? What part do actors play in film finance? How can limited locations create new opportunities in storytelling and financing? Why is the lone protagonist so in demand? Why are female characters so popular in thriller? And much, much more...'Really hones in on the specific genre of thrillers with expertise' - Write So Fluid'A must-read for any writer, producer or director looking to create (or in the process of creating) a thriller production. It could also be immensely useful for those generally curious about the genre or looking to learn more' - Film Doctor'This book should form part of the armoury for any screenplay writers bookshelf' - Stephen HallCheck out Lucy V. Hay's other screenwriting books: Writing & Selling Drama Screenplays and Writing Diverse Characters for Fiction, Film and TV
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
192 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781842439722
Related ISBNs:
9781842439715
Publisher:
Oldcastle Books, Limited
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Copyrighted By:
Lucy V. Hay
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Language Arts, Communication
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
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This is a copyrighted book.

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