Everything but the Script
Paperback list price: $ 66.95
Cognella Direct Ebook: $50.95
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The book is divided into two main sections that mirror the filmmaking process. The first section covers acquisition, development, and preproduction; the second is devoted to production, distribution, and exhibition. Readers learn how to create an effective synopses, draft productive critical comments for script coverage, develop and refine story notes to help writers progress from draft to draft, write effective pitch letters to potential collaborators, and generate dynamic written materials to support a successful publicity campaign.
Drawing from the author’s extensive experience within the entertainment industry, Everything but the Script is an excellent resource for courses and programs in film and media studies.
Please note: Cognella Active Learning can be bundled for purchase with the text or posted separately. Contact us to learn about bundle discounts.
The Cognella Active Learning content for Everything but the Script: Professional Writing in the Entertainment Industry includes:
- Practice games that help students learn how to structure press releases, pitch letters, and story development documents
- Engaging "Time Machine" exercises that challenge students to create marketing materials as if they were alive and working during a previous historical era
- A guide for students on performing an effective peer review
- A comprehensive quiz that covers material from chapters 1 - 12 of the book
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Publisher Direct Versions — Available through the Cognella Student Store for confirmed adoptions |
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Inclusive Access Ebook 978-1-7935-0240-7 |
We partner with both RedShelf and VitalSource to provide day-one access to students through campus bookstores. Bookstores and these vendors share in the total projected mark-up. Learn more about Inclusive Access at cognella.com/inclusive-access. |
$66.95 | Paperback 978-1-5165-3125-7 |
Standard paperback version. Contact us for course adoptions; also available for individual purchase through national wholesalers and retailers — and from our website directly — see Purchase button above. |
$66.95 | Paperback + Cognella Active Learning Code Talk to a rep for ISBN details |
Cognella Active Learning provides students with dynamic online content within a custom digital learning environment. Contact us for course adoptions; not available for individual purchase. |
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$59.95 | Ebook 978-1-7935-0240-7 |
Ebooks are available for individual purchase (180-day access) through either RedShelf or VitalSource. Bookstores and these vendors share in the total projected mark-up. |
$59.95 |
Binder Ready/Loose Leaf Talk to a rep for ISBN details |
Binder Ready versions have pages that are loose leaf, three-hole punched, and fit into any standard three-ring binder (not included). They are fully typeset, include front and back covers, and are available at a discount compared to standard paperbacks.Contact us for course adoptions; not available for individual purchase. |
$106.95 | Hardcover 978-1-5165-7654-8 |
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$36.95 | Standalone Cognella Active Learning Talk to a rep for ISBN details |
Cognella Active Learning provides dynamic online content within a custom digital learning environment. Does not include the ebook. Contact us for course adoptions; not available for individual purchase. |