The Starter Screenplay: An Executive’s Perspective on Screenwriting

Unlike many titles that teach formal elements of screenwriting such as structure, The Starter Screenplay teaches you the rules of the entertainment industry as they relate to new screenwriters. The book tackles questions like: What type of script should you write next? What essential elements are studio executives looking for in a spec? How can you tell if someone likes your writing? What should you ask for in a free option? What questions should you ask an agent interested in representing you? Assembled in a blunt, direct fashion THE STARTER SCREENPLAY provides unique insight into the world of filmmaking that is unlike any other book you've read.