WRITER RESOURCES

Writer's Resources

We encourage you to explore and take advantage of the valuable insight and information offered in these excellent books, classes, software, and services on screenwriting, which are among the favorites of expert screenwriters.

Books

• The Screenwriter's Bible

  Among its wealth of practical information are sample query letters, useful worksheets and checklists, hundreds of examples, sample scenes, and straightforward explanations of screenwriting fundamentals. The "Bible" was a featured selection of The Writer's Digest Book Club.
• The Writer's Journey

  Christopher Vogler explores the powerful relationship between mythology and storytelling in his clear, concise style that's made this book required reading for movie executives, screenwriters, playwrights, fiction and non-fiction writers, scholars, and fans of pop culture all over the world.
• Story

  Using examples from more than 100 films, McKee starts with the basics and unravels the mysteries of standard dramatic structure and atypical structures to expose their limitations and importance. McKee provides valuable commentary on theme, setting, atmosphere, character vs. characterization, and his problem/solution insights. A must read!
• Writing Drama

  A comprehensive guide for playwrights and scriptwriters.
• Writing Screenplays That Sell

  By using dozens of the latest examples from actual productions, Atchity and Wong distinguish between scripts designed for feature films, episodic television, and made-for-TV movies, and show step-by-step how to prepare a selling treatment for each. Also included is essential information on copyrighting and acquiring rights along with a comprehensive glossary of industry terms. This book is essential for anyone hoping to get a foot in the door of the exciting scriptwriting business.
• The TV Writer's Workbook

  In this unique hands-on guide, television writer and producer Ellen Sandler shares the trade secrets she learned while writing for hit shows like Everybody Loves Raymond and Coach. She offers concrete advice on everything from finding a story to getting hired on a current series. Filled with easy-to-implement exercises and practical wisdom, this ingenious how-to handbook outlines the steps for becoming a professional TV writer, starting with a winning script. Sandler explains the difference between “selling” and “telling,” form and formula, theme and plot.

• Software

  Final Draft

  Final Draft is the number-one selling application specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodes and stage plays. It combines powerful word processing with professional script formatting in one self-contained, easy-to-use package. There is no need to learn about script formatting rules - Final Draft automatically paginates and formats your script to industry standards as you write.
• Movie Magic Screenwriter

  Writer/Producers, TV Sitcom staff, Multimedia creators, and power writers love the supercharged features used by companies that have racked up so many Academy Award and Emmy Award nominations with Movie Magic software. Movie Magic Screenwriter has consummate format control for screenplay, sit-com, stage play, or multimedia formats with just the TAB and ENTER keys. It is entirely customizable with great importing and production features that give you the control you’ve been waiting for.
• Truby’s Blockbuster

  John Truby, distinguished screenwriting coach, has integrated a comprehensive story organizer with his renowned Story Structure course. This multi-level creative writing tool brings together hundreds of elements needed for great screenwriting whenever you need it. Remove writer’s block with enhanced brainstorming features to reveal the best path for your characters and plot.

• Services

  Scripts Unlimited

  Scripts Unlimited offers Script Typing, Formatting, Re-Formatting, and Revisions. Choose from Movie Magic Screenwriter®, Final Draft® and Scriptware®. PC and Mac compatible. Your formatted script can be delivered back within 24 hours!
• Lengua Translation Services

  Lengua Translations offers professional and affordable language translation services provided by native speakers with university degrees in translation. You’ll be satisfied with accurate and high quality translations provided by our most qualified and trained translators. Our language translation services will meet all your requirements for accuracy, timeliness, and quality.

• Classes

  Robert McKee’s Story Seminar

  Robert McKee invites you to join him for four stimulating and information-packed days with him as he reveals the essential elements of story design that help separate great stories from the rest of the pack. Using examples from over 100 films, in addition to television shows and novels, Robert McKee demonstrates why structure and story design are about form and principles, not formulas and rules.
• Truby’s Great Screenwriting Class

  This course will teach you literally hundreds of professional techniques that will allow you to compete with the best. This flagship class of the Truby's Writers Studio, taken by over 20,000 students worldwide, wins awards year after year as the best writing class in America. Don't miss this rare opportunity to master your craft.
• Syd Field’s Screenwriting Workshop

  Whether you are working on your first screenplay or are a seasoned professional looking for technical help from the master himself, Syd Field's Screenwriting Workshop is an invaluable writing tool that you will rely upon again and again. Available for the first time on video, this legendary course will help you convert your idea into a properly structured screenplay: one you will feel confident submitting to Film Studios and Production Companies worldwide.
• The Hero’s Two Journeys

  If you’re looking for valuable instruction and some extra inspiration for your writing, look no further than The Hero’s Two Journeys DVD series. Whether you’re a screenwriter, producer, novelist, playwright, actor, game designer, or just anyone who loves to tell a good story, then this is the tool for you. Two of Hollywood’s best teachers come together to coach you in the art of storytelling, sharing more than 10 hours worth of insight and writing technique. Be a student of this screenwriting workshop from the comfort of your own home!
• Million Dollar Screenwriting

  Learn the simplest and best technique for designing story ever! Never be more than 10-15 pages from a plot-point, story beat or major landmark on your journey again. The secret to structure that has made millions for savvy screenwriters, and this is the only DVD set that teaches it! This set contains 4-DVDs packed with more than 5 hours of information, chaptered and edited with your learning in mind.

• Supplies

  Script Covers

  Crafted of heavy-weight stock containing 25% linen, these brand-new Classic Script Covers give off a ‘feeling’ that your script is special before your reader ever turns the first page. Richer colors - now even in stylish black - will set your entry apart from others.
• Brass Fasteners

  Used by Hollywood studios, scriptwriters, and production companies, the legendary ACCO #5 Fastener. Perfect for scripts from 70 to 120 pages these brads are 1 1/4 inch long, solid brass, with wide head to ensure your script will withstand numerous readings.