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SCREENWRITING

The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script
The Screenwriter’s Bible by David Trottier: This is the ONLY book I recommend to writers new to screenwriting. New writers face a barrage of “magic bullet” theories, that are just that—theory. David's Screenwriter’s Bible is an excellent all-in-one guide to writing, formatting, and selling your script. David's Screenwriter's Bible contains descriptions of all the major structural events in a story, with examples from successful screenplays. Most of all, you don’t have to memorize every miniscule screenplay writing protocol, because David has them gathered here for your convenience. You can purchase The Screenwriter's Bible at: www.KeepWriting.com

ScreenplaysCovered.com The online Movie Script Analysis Service by Hi-Way Haven's founder, screenwriter Vera Caccioppoli, MFA.

Who is that odd looking man at the left? His is one of the most amazing minds you will ever connect with. If you want to know why I am writing a book with the odd title, Wally for Writers, then you must click on the image of the odd man at the left and go receive, for free, an e-book with the provocative title. ( If you've seen the world-changing movie The Secret, this is the book the movie was based on. It is truly, the secret in The Secret. ) More life for all, less for none.

The Writer’s Store
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The Writer's Store is a great resource for a variety of software and other writing staples. I recommend using Final Draft’s Screenwriting Software, it is the industry standard. Students of mine are entitled to a discount on Final Draft Screenwriting software. See me for details.

Final Draft There are reasons Final Draft is the number-one selling word processor specifically designed for writing movie scripts, television episodics and stage plays. I use it. I recommend it.

AbsoluteWrite.com Have you been to Jenna Glatzer giant website and resouce for writers? Well, you should go. I suggest you land here, on her screenwriting page, and explore from there.

The Short List Jack Oldfield's pioneering series presenting great short films from around the world is produced right here in San Diego, airs on Cox Channel 4 in San Diego and PBS stations, and reaches 5 - 7 million viewers. Did you know that Jack Oldfield's gift to us has received four consecutive Emmy Awards; 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2001? Go ahead and treat yourself! Click this link to view videos from the series!

Drew’s Script-0-RAMA:  This site is a screenwriter's gold mine. You can download actual movie scripts for free!  Drew's collection contains many 'shooting scripts', which are scripts written for production that include camera angles, direction notes, etc.  Students who have a choice between reading a shooting script and an 'original' or 'spec script', should download the spec script.  Truly, there is no better way to learn the art and craft of screenwriting than to read and study as many spec scripts as you can get your hands on.  Watching movies is fine, but doesn’t compare. Check out: http://www.script-o-rama.com/snazzy/dircut.html

Screenwriting on the Internet: Researching, Writing and Selling Your Script on the Web

The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers: A must have book to have the right hero in your movie.

Southern California Writers'  Conference A Writer is A Writer—Before As Well as After Publication! One of the two biggest San Diego writing conferences happens every President’s Day Weekend. Founded and run by professional authors devoted to addressing the needs of writers of every level, the conference is known for its unique mix of read-and-critique and troubleshooting workshops, evening speakers, and informal networking.

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One-to-one Coaching for Screenwriters and Novelists —with Coach Vera, you can complete your novel, screenplay, or memoir—and make your dreams come true!

Hi-Way Haven is A Place for Writers! Created in Encinitas, California in 2004 by the author, screenwriter, and writing coach, Vera Caccioppoli, Hi-Way Haven offers writers of all skills and ages private coaching, screenplay analysis, novel evaluations, screenwriting workshops, writing seminars, readings, networking, and special events with visiting authors.