Rewriting Secrets for Screenwriters by Tom Lazarus
Every screenwriter needs to rewrite more than once, probably many times to make the story work and then to make a sale. And then again later on, to please producers, studios or stars. Tom Lazarus, author of "Stigmata", among other scripts, is a working screenwriter and instructor at UCLA extension. In this book, he's distilled his own experience and that of other screen writers into a system. "Rewriting Secrets for Screenwriters" will teach writers how to: prioritize big scenes; track transitions; plot corrections; add new information; pass through for dialogue; and do an "on the nose" rewrite. Hugely valuable to first-time screenwriters and to veterans of Hollywood pitch wars alike, "Rewriting Secrets for Screenwriters" is laced with humour and attitude as well as information. Its anatomy of a screenplay rewrite breaks down the book's lessons into their practical application - a must for anyone looking for a break in the film business.Tom Lazarus' feature credits include the original story for the George Burns/Brooke Shields motion picture Just You and Me, Kid, and the #1 film in America upon its release, Stigmata. He has had nine feature films made from his original screenplays, and has directed five feature films. Additionally, he has written over 100 hours of television programming (Jake and the Fat Man, Star Man, and Mike Hammer). Lazarus preaches the Last Word: Definitive Answers to All Your Screenwriting Questions at UCLA, UC Santa Barbara, and various speaking engagements throughout the country.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780312338312 |
| ISBN 10 | 0312338317 |
| Title | Rewriting Secrets for Screenwriters |
| Author | Tom Lazarus |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Griffin Publishing |
| Year published | 2006-03-21 |
| Number of pages | 256 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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