The Script-Selling Game: A Hollywood Insider's Look at Getting Your Script Sold and Produced

by Kathie Fong Yoneda, Pamela Wallace (Preface)

Explains the processes of developing, pitching, and submitting stories. The book includes such unique information as a 10-point checklist for a completed script, the eight most common reasons why a script can be rejected, what really happens to a script once it's submitted, how to navigate within the industry, and much more.

Genres: Writing

260 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Rani · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an easy to read and very helpful guide to the business side of screenwriting. I am definitely considering introducing it to my screenwriting classes. It may be one of the best breakdowns of loglines, synopses, and pitches I have come across. I loved the chapter on Industry Speak. And most importantly, I enjoyed the author’s presence and found her lacking the annoying smugness I find in so many film and screenwriting books.

[Adrienna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a great resource for screenwriters but I realized I will stay in my lane: writing for articles, books, and sermons. There is legal terms needed to be known for even aspiring screenwriters; different personalities like "know-it-all" type of writers; and insight about entertainment attorneys, consultants vs. coverage, and informative information about agents, etc.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent insight into what decision makers are looking for, what they don't want to see, and how to optimize a screenwriter's chance of being seen.