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Stranger Things: The Complete Scripts, Season 1

by The Duffer Brothers, Netflix ...

Series series Stranger Things
Go deeper into the groundbreaking Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts of Stranger Things: Season One, including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers.**A high-pitched shrieking sound suddenly fills the shed. We don’t see what happens to Will; we just watch that naked dangling light bulb. It glows brighter and brighter and brighter, filling the shed with ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Go deeper into the groundbreaking Emmy-winning series with the complete, authorized scripts of Stranger Things: Season One, including an exclusive introduction from the Duffer Brothers.**A high-pitched shrieking sound suddenly fills the shed. We don’t see what happens to Will; we just watch that naked dangling light bulb. It glows brighter and brighter and brighter, filling the shed with
... Read more
The Virgin's Promise: Writing Stories of Feminine Creative, Spiritual, and Sexual Awakening

Writing Stories of Feminine Creative, Spiritual, and Sexual Awakening

by Kim Hudson ...

The Virgin’s Promise demystifies the complexities of archetypes and clearly outlines the steps of a Virgin’s Journey to realize her dream. Audiences need to see more than brave, selfsacrificing Heroes. They need to see Virgins who bring their talents and selffulfilling joys to life. ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

The Virgin’s Promise demystifies the complexities of archetypes and clearly outlines the steps of a Virgin’s Journey to realize her dream. Audiences need to see more than brave, selfsacrificing Heroes. They need to see Virgins who bring their talents and selffulfilling joys to life.
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The Story of the Story

How to Kidnap Your Audience

by Lawrence J. Kurnarsky ...

In a world drowning in formulaic stories, The Story of The Story emerges as a beacon for storytellers who seek a genuine connection with their audience. The Story of the Story underscores the importance of theme-driven storytelling, premised upon the idea that understanding the 'why' (or theme) of a story is the key to mastering the art of intuitive and genuine narrative.Unlike conventional how-to ... Read more

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In a world drowning in formulaic stories, The Story of The Story emerges as a beacon for storytellers who seek a genuine connection with their audience. The Story of the Story underscores the importance of theme-driven storytelling, premised upon the idea that understanding the 'why' (or theme) of a story is the key to mastering the art of intuitive and genuine narrative.Unlike conventional how-to
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Game Writing

Narrative Skills for Videogames

Edited by Dr. Chris Bateman ...

As the videogame industry has grown up, the need for better stories and characters has dramatically increased, yet traditional screenwriting techniques alone cannot equip writers for the unique challenges of writing stories where the actions and decisions of a diverse range of players are at the centre of every narrative experience. Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames was the first book ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

As the videogame industry has grown up, the need for better stories and characters has dramatically increased, yet traditional screenwriting techniques alone cannot equip writers for the unique challenges of writing stories where the actions and decisions of a diverse range of players are at the centre of every narrative experience. Game Writing: Narrative Skills for Videogames was the first book
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Story

Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting

by Robert McKee ...

$29.99 CAD
H.G. Wells: Masterpieces

The Invisible Man, The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, The Food of the Gods... (Bauer Classics)

by H.G. Wells, Bauer Books ...

Series Book 42 - The Greatest Collection
Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction".During his own lifetime, however, he was most prominent as a forward-looking, even ... Read more

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Prolific in many genres, he wrote dozens of novels, short stories, and works of social commentary, history, satire, biography and autobiography. His work also included two books on recreational war games. Wells is now best remembered for his science fiction novels and is often called the "father of science fiction".During his own lifetime, however, he was most prominent as a forward-looking, even
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Will Not Attend

Lively Stories of Detachment and Isolation

by Adam Resnick ...

“Damn, this book is good.”—**Jon Stewart“A biting, darkly hilarious collection of personal essays that begs to be read aloud.”—Chicago Tribune**Emmy Award–winning writer Adam Resnick began his career at Late Night with David Letterman before honing his chops in movies and cable television, including HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show. While courageously admitting to being “euphorically antisocial,” ... Read more

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“Damn, this book is good.”—**Jon Stewart“A biting, darkly hilarious collection of personal essays that begs to be read aloud.”—Chicago Tribune**Emmy Award–winning writer Adam Resnick began his career at Late Night with David Letterman before honing his chops in movies and cable television, including HBO’s The Larry Sanders Show. While courageously admitting to being “euphorically antisocial,”
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What Are You Laughing At?

How to Write Humor for Screenplays, Stories, and More

by Brad Schreiber ...

**Winner of the 2022 William Randolph Hearst Award for Outstanding Service in Professional Journalism**“People have forgotten how to be funny,” says Chris Vogler in his foreword to What Are You Laughing at? Luckily, experienced and award-winning humor writer Brad Schreiber is here to remind us all how it’s done. If laughter is the best medicine, be prepared to feel fit as a fiddle after perusing ... Read more

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**Winner of the 2022 William Randolph Hearst Award for Outstanding Service in Professional Journalism**“People have forgotten how to be funny,” says Chris Vogler in his foreword to What Are You Laughing at? Luckily, experienced and award-winning humor writer Brad Schreiber is here to remind us all how it’s done. If laughter is the best medicine, be prepared to feel fit as a fiddle after perusing
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The Craft of Character: How to Create Deep and Engaging Characters Your Audience Will Never Forget

Screenplay and fiction writing books

by M Boutros ...

“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." - Adam CroftCharacter is at the heart of every story. We love stories because we fall in love with characters, we want to see what happens to them and we want to see them experience hope and despair.International Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven ... Read more

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“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." - Adam CroftCharacter is at the heart of every story. We love stories because we fall in love with characters, we want to see what happens to them and we want to see them experience hope and despair.International Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven
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Welcome to the O.C.

The Oral History

by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, Alan Sepinwall ...

“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs ... Read more

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“A fascinating peek behind the making of a megahit, and a delightful bit of nostalgia for those of us who remember life before streaming TV.” —Town & CountryWelcome to the O.C., b*tch: it’s the definitive oral history of beloved TV show The O.C., from the show’s creators, featuring interviews with the cast and crew, providing a behind-the-scenes look into how the show was made, the ups and downs
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The TV Writer's Workbook

A Creative Approach To Television Scripts

by Ellen Sandler ...

Why is TV writing different from any other kind of writing? How will writing a spec script open doors? What do I have to do to get a job writing for TV? Writing for television is a business. And, like any business, there are proven strategies for success. In this unique hands-on guide, television writer and producer Ellen Sandler shares the trade secrets she learned while writing for hit shows ... Read more

$10.99 CAD

Why is TV writing different from any other kind of writing? How will writing a spec script open doors? What do I have to do to get a job writing for TV? Writing for television is a business. And, like any business, there are proven strategies for success. In this unique hands-on guide, television writer and producer Ellen Sandler shares the trade secrets she learned while writing for hit shows
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Elephant Bucks: An Insider's Guide to Writing for TV Sitcoms

An Insider's Guide to Writing for TV Sitcoms

by Sheldon Bull ...

A comprehensive guide to writing a highly commerical and saleable spec sitcom script and launching your career as a TV sitcom writer. Includes detailed inside information on how to choose the right series to spec, how to pick the right story, and detailed, step by step instruction on how to write the scripts that will get you work. ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

A comprehensive guide to writing a highly commerical and saleable spec sitcom script and launching your career as a TV sitcom writer. Includes detailed inside information on how to choose the right series to spec, how to pick the right story, and detailed, step by step instruction on how to write the scripts that will get you work.
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War and Peace : Complete and Unabridged

by Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy ...

Tolstoy’s epic masterpiece intertwines the lives of private and public individuals during the time of the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys, of Pierre, Natasha, and Andrei, are intimately connected with the national history that is played out in parallel with their lives. Balls and soirees alternate with councils of war and the ... Read more

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Tolstoy’s epic masterpiece intertwines the lives of private and public individuals during the time of the Napoleonic wars and the French invasion of Russia. The fortunes of the Rostovs and the Bolkonskys, of Pierre, Natasha, and Andrei, are intimately connected with the national history that is played out in parallel with their lives. Balls and soirees alternate with councils of war and the
... Read more
How to Write a Movie in 21 Days

The Inner Movie Method

by Viki King ...

In this classic bestselling screenwriting guide—now revised and updated—author and film consultant Viki King helps screenwriters go from blank page to completed manuscript through a series of clever and simple questions, ingenious writing exercises, and easy, effective new skills.Viki King’s Inner Movie Method is a specific step-by-step process designed to get the story in your heart onto the page ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

In this classic bestselling screenwriting guide—now revised and updated—author and film consultant Viki King helps screenwriters go from blank page to completed manuscript through a series of clever and simple questions, ingenious writing exercises, and easy, effective new skills.Viki King’s Inner Movie Method is a specific step-by-step process designed to get the story in your heart onto the page
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Scriptnotes

A Book About Screenwriting and Things That Are Interesting to Screenwriters

by John August, Craig Mazin ...

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

$18.99 CAD

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
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Banging My Head Against the Wall: A Comedy Writer's Guide to Seeing Stars

by Andy Cowan ...

Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan's comedy memoir, Banging My Head Against the Wall: A Comedy Writer's Guide to Seeing Stars**, foreword by Jay Leno, is featured at The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.**"The Opposite" wasn't just the classic Seinfeld episode in which George Costanza followed the opposite of his instincts to land success. The method behind the madness has been championed in ... Read more

$8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Seinfeld writer Andy Cowan's comedy memoir, Banging My Head Against the Wall: A Comedy Writer's Guide to Seeing Stars**, foreword by Jay Leno, is featured at The National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.**"The Opposite" wasn't just the classic Seinfeld episode in which George Costanza followed the opposite of his instincts to land success. The method behind the madness has been championed in
... Read more
Joss Whedon: The Complete Companion

The TV Series, the Movies, the Comic Books, and More

by PopMatters ...

HE ESSENTIAL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE WHEDONVERSEJoss Whedon’s importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey of his career as a whole – until now. The Complete Companion covers every aspect of the Whedonverse through insightful essays and interviews, including fascinating conversations with key collaborators Jane ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

HE ESSENTIAL UNOFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE WHEDONVERSEJoss Whedon’s importance in contemporary pop culture can hardly be overstated, but there has never been a book providing a comprehensive survey of his career as a whole – until now. The Complete Companion covers every aspect of the Whedonverse through insightful essays and interviews, including fascinating conversations with key collaborators Jane
... Read more
Buffy and the Art of Story Season One

Writing Better Fiction by Watching Buffy

by L. M. Lilly ...

Series series Writing As A Second Career
What can you learn about plotting, writing, or revising your own stories by watching Buffy?More than you ever imagined.Bestselling author L. M. Lilly takes apart every episode in the first season of the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She examines major plot points and turns, character arcs, metaphor, and more to show how to:Strengthen plot structure;Heighten conflict;Create characters ... Read more

$6.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

What can you learn about plotting, writing, or revising your own stories by watching Buffy?More than you ever imagined.Bestselling author L. M. Lilly takes apart every episode in the first season of the cult TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. She examines major plot points and turns, character arcs, metaphor, and more to show how to:Strengthen plot structure;Heighten conflict;Create characters
... Read more
Writing the TV Drama Series2nd edition: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV

How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV

by Pamela Douglas ...

Some of todays top television writers and producers share their insight and explain the unique craft of writing a drama series for television and how the industry really works. ... Read more

$21.99 CAD

Some of todays top television writers and producers share their insight and explain the unique craft of writing a drama series for television and how the industry really works.
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Writing Television Sitcoms (revised)

by Evan S. Smith ...

This new edition of Writing Television Sitcoms features the essential information every would-be teleplay writer needs to know to break into the business, including: - Updated examples from contemporary shows such as 30 Rock, The Office and South Park - Shifts in how modern stories are structured - How to recognize changes in taste and censorship - The reality of reality television - How the ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

This new edition of Writing Television Sitcoms features the essential information every would-be teleplay writer needs to know to break into the business, including: - Updated examples from contemporary shows such as 30 Rock, The Office and South Park - Shifts in how modern stories are structured - How to recognize changes in taste and censorship - The reality of reality television - How the
... Read more
Rapid Story Development #5: The Moral Premise—How to Build a Bulletproof Narrative Engine for Any Story

Rapid Story Development, #5

by Jeff Lyons ...

Series Book 5 - Rapid Story Development
All the story experts talk about it. Screenwriters, novelists, short story writers—everyone—speaks about the importance of writing stories with a moral core, having characters who are flawed, creating heroes and heroines with relatable human foibles. But few if any of these experts talk about how to pull these things off in practice. The fact is, stories that lack a moral premise deliver flat, one ... Read more

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All the story experts talk about it. Screenwriters, novelists, short story writers—everyone—speaks about the importance of writing stories with a moral core, having characters who are flawed, creating heroes and heroines with relatable human foibles. But few if any of these experts talk about how to pull these things off in practice. The fact is, stories that lack a moral premise deliver flat, one
... Read more
Essentials of Screenwriting

The Art, Craft, and Business of Film and Television Writing

by Richard Walter ...

Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Hollywood's premier teacher of screenwriting shares the secrets of writing and selling successful screenplays in this perfect gift for aspiring screenwriters.Anyone fortunate enough to win a seat in Professor Richard Walter's legendary class at UCLA film school can be confident their career has just taken a quantum leap forward. His students have written more than ten projects for Steven Spielberg
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In My Humble Opinion

My So-Called Life

by Soraya Roberts ...

Series Book 6 - Pop Classics
A smart, engaging investigation of the show that brought real teens to TVMy So-Called Life lasted only 19 episodes from 1994 to 1995, but in that time it earned many devoted viewers, including the showrunners who would usher in the teen TV boom of the late ’90s and the new millennium. With its focus on 15-year-old Angela Chase’s search for her identity, MSCL’s realistic representation of ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A smart, engaging investigation of the show that brought real teens to TVMy So-Called Life lasted only 19 episodes from 1994 to 1995, but in that time it earned many devoted viewers, including the showrunners who would usher in the teen TV boom of the late ’90s and the new millennium. With its focus on 15-year-old Angela Chase’s search for her identity, MSCL’s realistic representation of
... Read more
Lewis Carroll: The Complete Works

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass, Sylvie and Bruno... (Illustrated) (Bauer Classics)

by Lewis Carroll, Bauer Books ...

Series Book 21 - All Time Best Writers
Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of children's fiction, notably Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. He was noted for his facility with word play, logic, and fantasy. The poems "Jabberwocky" and The Hunting of the Snark are classified in the genre of literary nonsense. He was also a mathematician, photographer, inventor, and Anglican deacon.This book, ... Read more

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Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of children's fiction, notably Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. He was noted for his facility with word play, logic, and fantasy. The poems "Jabberwocky" and The Hunting of the Snark are classified in the genre of literary nonsense. He was also a mathematician, photographer, inventor, and Anglican deacon.This book,
... Read more

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