Writing Screenplays That Sell, New Twentieth Anniversary Edition

Ever dream of seeing your name in the credits? Stop wishing and start writing a script that Hollywood actually wants to buy. This guide reveals the proven, step-by-step formula for transforming your raw idea into a powerful, commercially viable screenplay that sells. You'll learn Michael Hauge's legendary story-mapping and structure techniques used by Oscar-winning writers. Master the art of crafting compelling characters, building dramatic tension, and writing dialogue that leaps off the page. Get the insider secrets to navigating the industry, from pitching your concept to landing an agent.

Michael Hauge is a top Hollywood script consultant who has worked with every major studio and stars like Will Smith, Julia Roberts, and Morgan Freeman. His four decades of experience analyzing thousands of scripts and stories led him to codify the universal principles of structure and character that empower writers everywhere. This book distills his legendary seminars and private consultations into a proven roadmap for turning a great story idea into a professional, marketable screenplay that sells.