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Writing the TV Drama Series

How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV

by Pamela Douglas ...

Narrated by Charon Normand-Widmer ...

Unabridged

13 hours 17 min

This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce a television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. It leads listeners step-by-step through each stage of the development and writing process, offering practical industry information and artistic inspiration. This edition also takes ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This revised and updated edition is a complete resource for anyone who wants to write and produce a television drama series or create an original series, as well as for teachers in screenwriting classes and workshops. It leads listeners step-by-step through each stage of the development and writing process, offering practical industry information and artistic inspiration. This edition also takes
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The Revolution Was Televised

The Cops, Crooks, Slingers, and Slayers Who Changed TV Drama Forever

by Alan Sepinwall ...

Narrated by Joe Ochman ...

Unabridged

11 hours 14 min

A mob boss in therapy. An experimental, violent prison unit. The death of an American city, as seen through a complex police investigation. A lawless frontier town trying to talk its way into the United States. A corrupt cop who rules his precinct like a warlord. The survivors of a plane crash trying to make sense of their disturbing new island home. A high school girl by day, monster fighter by ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A mob boss in therapy. An experimental, violent prison unit. The death of an American city, as seen through a complex police investigation. A lawless frontier town trying to talk its way into the United States. A corrupt cop who rules his precinct like a warlord. The survivors of a plane crash trying to make sense of their disturbing new island home. A high school girl by day, monster fighter by
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Создание персонажей фильмов и сериалов. От главного до второстепенных героев

by Оливье Котт ...

Narrated by Александр Слуцкий ...

Series series Пиши и сочиняй. Книги по сценарному и писательскому мастерству
Unabridged

8 hours 7 min

Когда мы смотрим кино, что запоминается больше всего? Операторская работа? Сюжетные повороты? Изящество диалогов? Нет! В первую очередь в нашу память врезаются персонажи! Ведь если нет героя — нет и истории. Создать действительно запоминающегося персонажа непросто. Это целая наука! Он должен нравится зрителю, но иметь недостатки. У него должна быть мотивация, но не слишком сложная. Он должен ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Когда мы смотрим кино, что запоминается больше всего? Операторская работа? Сюжетные повороты? Изящество диалогов? Нет! В первую очередь в нашу память врезаются персонажи! Ведь если нет героя — нет и истории. Создать действительно запоминающегося персонажа непросто. Это целая наука! Он должен нравится зрителю, но иметь недостатки. У него должна быть мотивация, но не слишком сложная. Он должен
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The Executive Chair

A Writer’s Guide to TV Series Development

by Kelly Edwards ...

Narrated by Kelly Edwards ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

While there are plenty of books about the mechanics of writing, this is the first time an insider has detailed the invaluable TV executive perspective. As key pieces of the entertainment puzzle, executives hold institutional wisdom that seldom gets disseminated outside network walls. The Executive Chair breaks down the business from the gatekeeper’s point of view, illuminating the creative process ... Read more

$24.99 USD

While there are plenty of books about the mechanics of writing, this is the first time an insider has detailed the invaluable TV executive perspective. As key pieces of the entertainment puzzle, executives hold institutional wisdom that seldom gets disseminated outside network walls. The Executive Chair breaks down the business from the gatekeeper’s point of view, illuminating the creative process
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Inside Jokes

A Comedy and Creativity Guide for All Writers

by Caitlin Kunkel, Elissa Bassist ...

Narrated by Elissa Bassist ...

Unabridged

9 hours 30 min

A step-by-step practical guide to all types of comedy writing, filled with invaluable advice, exercises, interviews, tools, and jokes that will turn anyone into a funnier writer and person, from authors/editors/teachers/perfect 10s Elissa Bassist and Caitlin Kunkel.Comedy writing is hard. Or is it? Not with Inside Jokes.Inside Jokes is a masterclass in a book that teaches you how to write anything ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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A step-by-step practical guide to all types of comedy writing, filled with invaluable advice, exercises, interviews, tools, and jokes that will turn anyone into a funnier writer and person, from authors/editors/teachers/perfect 10s Elissa Bassist and Caitlin Kunkel.Comedy writing is hard. Or is it? Not with Inside Jokes.Inside Jokes is a masterclass in a book that teaches you how to write anything
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The Writer's Room Survival Guide

Don’t Screw Up the Lunch Order and Other Keys to a Happy Writers' Room

by Niceole Levy ...

Narrated by Niceole Levy ...

Unabridged

8 hours 25 min

Writers’ rooms can be a heaven or hell, depending on a few things. The best rooms foster inclusive and productive creative flow. The worst create a toxic stew of bad feelings and doubt. Both kinds, and all the ones in between, require basic knowledge of how the room works. These fundamentals are best learned before you go in. The mystery box of the writers’ room need not stay sealed shut forever. ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Writers’ rooms can be a heaven or hell, depending on a few things. The best rooms foster inclusive and productive creative flow. The worst create a toxic stew of bad feelings and doubt. Both kinds, and all the ones in between, require basic knowledge of how the room works. These fundamentals are best learned before you go in. The mystery box of the writers’ room need not stay sealed shut forever.
... Read more
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The Hero's Two Journeys

by Michael Hauge, Christopher Vogler ...

Narrated by Michael Hauge, Christopher Vogler ...

Unabridged

3 hours 9 min

Making Your Story Better is the subject of this original audio workshop. Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler, two superstar screenwriting teachers, conduct a point/counterpoint discussion of what makes a great story tick, presenting their unique approaches to story structure, character arc, and how to give your story greater commercial appeal.MAKE YOUR STORY THE BEST IT CAN BE -- ON 2 LEVELSHear ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Making Your Story Better is the subject of this original audio workshop. Michael Hauge and Christopher Vogler, two superstar screenwriting teachers, conduct a point/counterpoint discussion of what makes a great story tick, presenting their unique approaches to story structure, character arc, and how to give your story greater commercial appeal.MAKE YOUR STORY THE BEST IT CAN BE -- ON 2 LEVELSHear
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The Twilight Rounds

Rod Serling Explores The Dark Side Of Boxing

by Christopher Benedict ...

Narrated by Tom Elliot ...

Unabridged

7 hours 11 min

Award-winning writer Rod Serling revolutionized television. His celebrated career, including bruising bouts with executives over censorship, is rooted in the boxing ring. Serling scholar and boxing expert Christopher Benedict ventures between the ring lights and the shadow of the screenplay to offer a deftly guided tour through Serling's personal and literary history with the controversial sport ... Read more

$12.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Award-winning writer Rod Serling revolutionized television. His celebrated career, including bruising bouts with executives over censorship, is rooted in the boxing ring. Serling scholar and boxing expert Christopher Benedict ventures between the ring lights and the shadow of the screenplay to offer a deftly guided tour through Serling's personal and literary history with the controversial sport
... Read more
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Trip to the Moon

Understanding the True Power Of Story

by John Yorke ...

Narrated by John Yorke ...

Unabridged

14 hours 13 min

Brought to you by Penguin.A masterclass in telling stories - and how they shape our world - from the internationally renowned narrative expertTo command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that potency?John Yorke has revolutionised our understanding of story structure. In this new book he delves deeper – ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.A masterclass in telling stories - and how they shape our world - from the internationally renowned narrative expertTo command narrative is to control a sometimes frightening power. What is it that turbocharges some tales, and how is it possible to harness that potency?John Yorke has revolutionised our understanding of story structure. In this new book he delves deeper –
... Read more
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Scriptnotes

A Book About Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters

by John August, Craig Mazin ...

Narrated by Graham Rowat ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Ashley Nicole Black, Seth Rogen, and many more.With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig ... Read more

$22.99 USD

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The ultimate guide to writing a great screenplay and building a screenwriting career, from the creators of the hit podcast Scriptnotes—featuring contributions from film and TV legends Christopher Nolan, Greta Gerwig, Michael Schur, Rian Johnson, Aline Brosh McKenna, Ashley Nicole Black, Seth Rogen, and many more.With decades of Hollywood experience, John August and Craig
... Read more
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Это ты мне? Как писать захватывающие диалоги для кино и сцены

by Линда Сегер, Линда Сегер, Джон Рейни, Джон Рейни ...

Narrated by Стефан Барковский ...

Unabridged

6 hours 53 min

Яркий, живой диалог героев — основа драматического произведения, мощный двигатель сюжета и лучший инструмент раскрытия авторского замысла. Но искусство создания диалога таит в себе много ловушек, в которые часто попадают не только начинающие, но и опытные писатели и драматурги. Данная аудиокнига поможет вам избежать этих ловушек и будет интересна авторам, работающим в любом жанре, причём ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Яркий, живой диалог героев — основа драматического произведения, мощный двигатель сюжета и лучший инструмент раскрытия авторского замысла. Но искусство создания диалога таит в себе много ловушек, в которые часто попадают не только начинающие, но и опытные писатели и драматурги. Данная аудиокнига поможет вам избежать этих ловушек и будет интересна авторам, работающим в любом жанре, причём
... Read more
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Breaking Into TV Writing

How to Get Your First Job, Build Your Network, and Claw Your Way Into the Writers’ Room

by Anton Schettini ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Unabridged

5 hours 38 min

The old screenwriting motto is, “Work on your script, and the jobs will come.” This is false.A great script is only as good as the effort you put into your career, but there is little information for the aspiring screenwriter about how to break in. Even those who study TV or film in college are taught to simply “get a production assistant job.” But then what? And how do you get that job to begin ... Read more

$24.99 USD

The old screenwriting motto is, “Work on your script, and the jobs will come.” This is false.A great script is only as good as the effort you put into your career, but there is little information for the aspiring screenwriter about how to break in. Even those who study TV or film in college are taught to simply “get a production assistant job.” But then what? And how do you get that job to begin
... Read more
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Питч всемогущий: Как доказать, что твой сценарий лучший

by Чарльз Харрис, Чарльз Харрис ...

Narrated by Алина Рай ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

Когда сценарий для будущего блокбастера «Чужой» (1979) был почти готов, его авторы придумали к нему питч всего лишь из трех слов: «Челюсти в космосе». После ошеломительного успеха фильма «Челюсти» (1975) продюсерам сразу становилось ясно, о чем новый фильм. До сих пор этот питч служит ярким примером краткого, емкого и доходчивого изложения сути проекта. Чарльз Харрис — английский писатель и ... Read more

$10.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Когда сценарий для будущего блокбастера «Чужой» (1979) был почти готов, его авторы придумали к нему питч всего лишь из трех слов: «Челюсти в космосе». После ошеломительного успеха фильма «Челюсти» (1975) продюсерам сразу становилось ясно, о чем новый фильм. До сих пор этот питч служит ярким примером краткого, емкого и доходчивого изложения сути проекта. Чарльз Харрис — английский писатель и
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IDEA, THE: The Seven Elements of a Viable Story for Screen, Stage, or Fiction

by Erik Bork ...

Narrated by Erik Bork ...

Unabridged

3 hours 48 min

THE IDEA is a manual for conquering the most important part of the writing process—the first part. Most writers (and most screenwriting and fiction writing books) rush past the process of choosing a story idea, and focus primarily on the writing of it. And this is the biggest reason most projects don’t move forward in the marketplace: agents, producers and editors are underwhelmed by the central ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

THE IDEA is a manual for conquering the most important part of the writing process—the first part. Most writers (and most screenwriting and fiction writing books) rush past the process of choosing a story idea, and focus primarily on the writing of it. And this is the biggest reason most projects don’t move forward in the marketplace: agents, producers and editors are underwhelmed by the central
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Write a Screenplay: 7 Easy Steps to Master Screenwriting, Scriptwriting, Writing a Movie & Television Writing

by Jaiden Pemton ...

Narrated by K.C. Wayman ...

Series Audiobook 3 - Creative Writing
Unabridged

1 hour 16 min

Are you ready to dive into the world of screenwriting, but don’t know where to start?Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the screenwriting process?Are you still on the search to write screenplays that will set you apart from other screenwriters and stick with the world for years to come?How to Write a Screenplay is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to dive into the world of screenwriting, but don’t know where to start?Do you feel unclear about how to distinguish and use the elements of the screenwriting process?Are you still on the search to write screenplays that will set you apart from other screenwriters and stick with the world for years to come?How to Write a Screenplay is the guide you need! We will teach you how to write
... Read more
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Talking Draft Method, The

Hollywood’s Secret for a Fast First Draft

by Frederick Gooltz ...

Narrated by Frederick Gooltz ...

Unabridged

3 hours 6 min

The Talking Draft Method is the fastest way for playwrights and screenwriters to create scenes. A writer records audio of themselves improvising the dialogue and the action lines, the audio is transcribed, then the text is reformatted into a script. This is not new, as the book reveals, it is actually one of old Hollywood's best-kept secrets.Today it can be done instantly and for free. This ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Talking Draft Method is the fastest way for playwrights and screenwriters to create scenes. A writer records audio of themselves improvising the dialogue and the action lines, the audio is transcribed, then the text is reformatted into a script. This is not new, as the book reveals, it is actually one of old Hollywood's best-kept secrets.Today it can be done instantly and for free. This
... Read more
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Too Old for Sexual Objectification: Jennifer Melfi as Psychopathic Analyst

by Jazz Vazquez ...

Narrated by Carol Grace Anderson ...

Unabridged

9 min

Author Jazz Vazquez examines the case of the aging actor who plays the role of a washed-up psychoanalyst. Is Jennifer Melfi, the psychoanalyst for mafia boss Tony Soprano, just a bitter, sour former beauty, or does she herself become a psychopath? Lorraine Bracco's acting is at its worst as she plays the part of the sex-starved analyst who doesn't provide any remnant of genuine or productive ... Read more

$3.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Author Jazz Vazquez examines the case of the aging actor who plays the role of a washed-up psychoanalyst. Is Jennifer Melfi, the psychoanalyst for mafia boss Tony Soprano, just a bitter, sour former beauty, or does she herself become a psychopath? Lorraine Bracco's acting is at its worst as she plays the part of the sex-starved analyst who doesn't provide any remnant of genuine or productive
... Read more
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The Craft of Scene Writing

Beat by Beat to a Better Script

by Jim Mercurio ...

Narrated by Stephen Bowlby ...

Unabridged

11 hours 49 min

A professional screenwriter's master class in writing the most critical and challenging script element—the individual scene.No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A professional screenwriter's master class in writing the most critical and challenging script element—the individual scene.No one comes out of a movie talking about structure. What audiences love and remember about a movie are great scenes. Marlon Brando in the back seat in On the Waterfront giving his "I could'a been a contender" speech. Meg Ryan's fake orgasm in Katz's Deli in When Harry Met
... Read more
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Putting the Science in Fiction

Expert Advice for Writing with Authenticity in Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Other Genres

Narrated by Emily Beresford, Kevin T. Collins ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres—science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers.This book brings ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Science and technology have starring roles in a wide range of genres—science fiction, fantasy, thriller, mystery, and more. Unfortunately, many depictions of technical subjects in literature, film, and television are pure fiction. A basic understanding of biology, physics, engineering, and medicine will help you create more realistic stories that satisfy discerning readers.This book brings
... Read more
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The Science of Storytelling

by Will Storr ...

Narrated by James Clamp ...

Unabridged

6 hours 51 min

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers—and also our brains ... Read more

$24.99 USD

How do master storytellers compel us? There have been many attempts to understand what makes a good story, but few have used a scientific approach. In The Science of Storytelling, Will Storr applies dazzling psychological research and cutting-edge neuroscience to our myths and archetypes to show how we can tell better stories, revealing, among other things, how storytellers—and also our brains
... Read more
Audiobook

How to Write for Television

Crafting Compelling Stories for the Small Screen

by Marcus Chalkley ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The television landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with streaming services, digital platforms, and on-demand content redefining the way we consume stories. But one thing remains constant: the enduring power of compelling narratives. Whether you're captivated by a gripping drama, a witty sitcom, or a thought-provoking ... Read more

$6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The television landscape has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, with streaming services, digital platforms, and on-demand content redefining the way we consume stories. But one thing remains constant: the enduring power of compelling narratives. Whether you're captivated by a gripping drama, a witty sitcom, or a thought-provoking
... Read more
Audiobook

Craft of Character, The

How to create deep and engaging characters your audience will never forget

by Mark Boutros ...

Narrated by Adrian Hobart ...

Unabridged

3 hours 29 min

“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." - Adam CroftInternational Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven and memorable. With experience writing comedy, drama and novels, Mark shares a mixture of theory, exercises and pitfalls, getting you thinking about the questions you should always have in ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." - Adam CroftInternational Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven and memorable. With experience writing comedy, drama and novels, Mark shares a mixture of theory, exercises and pitfalls, getting you thinking about the questions you should always have in
... Read more
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The City on the Edge of Forever

by Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir, D. C. Fontana1 ...

Narrated by Harlan Ellison, Gabrielle de Cuir, LeVar Burton, Jean Smart, Scott Brick, John Rubinstein, Stefan Rudnicki, Robert Forster, David Gerrold0, Orson Scott Card2, Bonnie MacBird3, Paul Boehmer4, Ryan C. Britt5, Richard Gilliland6, Alex Hyde-White7, Richard McGonagle8, Jim Meskimen9, Larry Nemecek0, Veronica Scott1, Judy Young2, a full cast3, Christian O’Connell4, Richard Brewer5 ...

Unabridged

8 hours 1 min

The original teleplay that became the classic Star Trek episode, with an expanded introductory essay by Harlan Ellison, The City on the Edge of Forever has been surrounded by controversy since the airing of an “eviscerated” version—which subsequently has been voted the most beloved episode in the series’ history. In its original form, The City on the Edge of Forever won the 1966–67 Writers Guild ... Read more

$16.95 USD

The original teleplay that became the classic Star Trek episode, with an expanded introductory essay by Harlan Ellison, The City on the Edge of Forever has been surrounded by controversy since the airing of an “eviscerated” version—which subsequently has been voted the most beloved episode in the series’ history. In its original form, The City on the Edge of Forever won the 1966–67 Writers Guild
... Read more
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They Went Another Way

A Hollywood Memoir

by Bruce Eric Kaplan ...

Narrated by Bruce Eric Kaplan ...

Unabridged

7 hours 46 min

**This program is read by the author.A darkly comic memoir about being a working creative person in a world that is growing ever more dysfunctional, by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist and television writer Bruce Eric Kaplan**In January 2022, Bruce Eric Kaplan found himself confused and upset by the state of the world and the state of his life as a television writer in Los Angeles. He started a ... Read more

$22.99 USD

**This program is read by the author.A darkly comic memoir about being a working creative person in a world that is growing ever more dysfunctional, by acclaimed New Yorker cartoonist and television writer Bruce Eric Kaplan**In January 2022, Bruce Eric Kaplan found himself confused and upset by the state of the world and the state of his life as a television writer in Los Angeles. He started a
... Read more

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