INK & CINEMA JOURNAL

Reindeer Games (Script)

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James Patterson by James Patterson: The Stories of My Life (Book Notes)

A delightful memoir that offers a candid and insightful look into the life and career of one of the most successful authors of our time.

Instinct (Script)

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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex-Drugs-and-Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (Book Notes)

A comprehensive look at the rise of the "New Hollywood" movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and how it revolutionized American filmmaking.

Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film (Book Notes)

Peter Biskind's book is a great read for anyone interested in the history of independent film and the workings of the film industry.

American Independent Cinema (Book Notes)

An insightful and comprehensive exploration of the American independent film movement, offering a detailed analysis of its evolution, key players, defining characteristics, and cultural significance.

What Happens Next: A History of American Screenwriting (Book Notes)

An overview of the history of American script writing, from the early days of silent cinema to the present day.

When Women Wrote Hollywood: Essays on Female Screenwriters in the Early Film Industry (Book Notes)

This collection of essays pays homage to the resilience & creativity of women who defied societal norms to shape the world of cinema.

The Writers: A History of American Screenwriters & Their Guilds (Book Notes)

A comprehensive exploration of the significance of American screenwriters and the pivotal role played by their guilds in shaping the history of cinema and television.

Blow Out (Script)

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The Manchurian Candidate (Script)

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The Ides of March (Script)

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All The President's Men (Script)

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The Report (Script)

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The Cider House Rules (Book to Screen)

Screenwriter John Irving had the formidable task of condensing his own 550-page novel into a 136-page script for the 1999 film The Cider House Rules. 

How to Write a Successful Series: Writing Strategies for Authors (Book Notes)

A comprehensive and practical guide that offers valuable insights and actionable advice.

Prewriting Your Screenplay: A Step-by-Step Guide to Generating Stories (Book Notes)

A guidebook for screenwriters who are in the early stages of developing their stories

Inside Story: The Power of the Transformational Arc (Book Notes)

A guide to the craft of writing stories with strong emotional resonance and transformational arcs. For screenwriters and authors.

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need (Book Notes)

This book equips writers with the tools they need to craft compelling narratives that adhere to the beats of engaging storytelling.

The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Book Notes)

An adept exploration of Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey theory for writers seeking to craft compelling and emotionally resonant stories.

Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within (Book Notes)

This informative classic remains a transformative & inspirational book, offering writers of all levels profound insights into the creative process and the craft of writing.

7 Ways to Sell Your Story (Script, Book, Stage Play or Podcast) to "Hollywood"

Creative ways to sell or option your screenplay, book or story for film or television development.

Adaptation Notes: Turning a Book Into a Movie (or a Screenplay Into a Novel)

How to acquire the rights to develop a script from a book, an example of a book-to-screen process, and screenplay-to-novel tips.

Resources: Literary Managers for Screenwriters

A select list of managers who represent script writers.

Resources: Pitch Platforms for Writers (to Sell Your Story for Film or Television Development)

A selection of pitch platforms for writers.