"If you're serious about becoming a screenwriter, start by reading this book."
—Robert Mark Kamen, screenwriter:
 The Karate Kid; The Power of One

"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

"This book breaks the code, really gets into the trenches with you, and teaches you the secrets"
—Douglas Day Stewart, screenwriter: An Officer and a Gentleman; The Blue Lagoon; writer/director:Thief of Hearts		 Now in its 30th Printing

Writing Screenplays That Sell is the most complete guide available on the art, craft, and business of writing for the movies and television. In this concise, expert and comprehensive manual, Hollywood story editor and producer Michael Hauge walks the reader through every step of writing (and selling ) successful screenplays.

Topics covered include: The Primary Goal of the Screenwriter; Successful Story Concepts; Artistry vs. Commerciality; Adapting Novels, Plays and True Stories; Ensuring Character Identification; Charting the Screenplay; Action, Description and Dialogue; Protecting Your Material; Getting and Agent; The Four Paths to a Deal; Writing Episodic TV Series; Living and Working Outside Los Angeles; The Life of a Screenwriter.

Book & CD now available at
The Writers Store 
 
























"Michael Hauge’s principles and methods are so well argued that the mysteries of effective screenwriting can be understood - even by directors.."
—Phillip Noyce
Director: Patriot Games; Clear and Present Danger

Screenwriting For Hollywood is a step-by-step guide to writing and selling to the movies and TV.

Listen and learn how to elicit emotion (your primary goal), create strong characters, structure your stories and conquer the business side of Hollywood. These three hours include ground-breaking information on "feminine mode" movies, a unique approach to character growth, theme and guidance on your life as a screenwriter.
Now available on CD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also Available...
THE HERO’S 2 JOURNEYS
with Michael Hauge & Christopher Vogler
Read the review in Screentalk Magazine!
DVD & CD
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