Writing Screenplays That Sell

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"No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story...." Will Smith, actor

"In the field of teaching screenwriting, Michael Hauge is indeed a master." The Freelance Screenwriter's Forum

A bestseller for 20 years, Hauge's unique six step' approach to screenwriting cuts through nonsense, striking the perfect balance between commercial advice, artistic encouragement and lucid examples from hundreds of great films. Never losing sight of the fundamental purpose of a script: emotional impact, Hauge's engaging and inspiring book takes you on a journey through story concept, character development, theme, structure and scenes. Screenwriting is an art, but Hague's book is unashamedly commercial with advice on how to submit a manuscript, select an agent and market yourself.

Updates to this edition include a new, masterful analysis of Avatar's script, new scripts examples, a new chapter on breaking the rules - succussful scripts that don't follow the traditional Hollywood model and online marketing tools for screenwriters.

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"."..When I pick up the phone for help, Michael Hauge is the call I make."--Shane Black, Screenwriter: Lethal Weapon 1 & 2; The Last Boy Scout; The Long Kiss Goodnight; Writer/Director: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
"If you're serious about becoming a screenwriter, start by reading this book."--Robert Mark Kamen, screenwriter, The Karate Kid and The Power of One
"Michael Hauge is a story master, and this book is an absolute must have for anyone serious about telling great stories for the screen."--DeVon Franklin, Vice-President of Production, Columbia Pictures
"No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story."--Will Smith (Men in Black; Ali; The Pursuit of Happyness; Hitch; I Am Legend; Hancock)
"The craftsman's blueprint for anyone who is serious about writing or developing good screenplays."--Roger Birnbaum, Chairman, Spyglass Entertainment; former President of Production, Twentieth Century Fox
"The most practical and best single book on the subject."--Hollywood Scriptwriter
"There are five essential books that every person who wants to write screenplays should read. One of them is Writing Screenplays That Sell, and the other four don't matter."--Terry Rossio, Co-writer: Pirates of the Caribbean 1, 2, 3 & 4; Shrek; Aladdin; The Mask of Zorro; Dj Vu
"What Michael Hauge does seems quite simple but is in fact quite rare. He takes your ideas and makes them better."--Christopher Murphey, screenwriter: The Karate Kid (2010); The Unsaid; Body of Proof

Author Bio

Michael Hauge is a story consultant, author and lecturer who works with writers and filmmakers on their screenplays, novels, movies and television projects. He is currently on retainer with Will Smith's company, Overbrook Entertainment, and has consulted on projects for every major Hollywood studio, including films starring Will Smith, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Lopez, Kirsten Dunst, Robert Downey Jr. and Morgan Freeman. He is on the Board of Directors of the American Screenwriters Association and the Advisory Board for Scriptwriter Magazine in London.