The Writer Got Screwed (But Didn't Have To): Guide to the Legal and Business Practices of Writing for the Entertainment Indus by Brooke A. Wharton

by Brooke A. Wharton

An indispensable roadmap to success, The Writer Got Screwed is the first book to untangle the legal and business aspects of writing for the entertainment industry. It is for the young TV production assistant waiting for a big break, the executive with a treatment tucked away in a bottom drawer, the techie targeting the new field of cyberspace writing, or anyone who is inspired to write screenplays. Savvy Hollywood entertainment attorney Brooke Wharton decodes legal jargon, explains how to protect creative work, shows how to read between the lines of a contract, and advises how to avoid getting sued and screwed along the way. Useful resources, including a list of agencies, competitions, fellowships, internships, and legal organizations, make The Writer Got Screwed an essential part of every writer's tool chest.

Genres: Writing

Paperback

First published April 23, 1997

Reviews

[Jim Berkin · Rating 3 out of 5]

A great reference guide to the business side of professional writing - going over the most common traps to be found in various contractual arrangements with agents, lawyers, managers & publishers. It can all be summed up by what John Neville's "X Files" character told David Duchovny: "Trust no one, Mr. Mulder."

[John Devlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

A dry how to book on writer contracts

[Sean · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most realistic, honest and clear book for anyone who wants to write for the entertainment industry in film or television.

[Anita · Rating 3 out of 5]

Helpful, but dated.