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How To Write A Movie

A Basic Guide

By Dorian Scott Cole

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(Published in print by National Writers Workshop as: How To Write A Screenplay: A Guide For High School Students)

CONTENTS

HIT & RUN

GETTING STARTED

FUNDAMENTALS

Short Scripts

Set-ups For Short Scripts

Characters For Short Scripts

Format

Perfecting

Rewriting the Best Kept Secret In Hollywood

HELPFUL THINGS

Stop theft!

Teacher's Information

Resources

About This Guide

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