The Savvy Screenwriter demystifies the film industry and reveals what aspiring screenwriters really want and need to know. From finding and working with agents,

A vibrant new voice . . . a modern classic. For generations, the Beaumont family has harbored a magical secret. They each possess a “savvy”—a special supe

Veteran screenwriter Max Adams takes readers through the steps to selling a screenplay in Hollywood and getting a movie produced. Filled with practical advice,

Provides basics on screen writing, from what to write and the legalities to finding an agent and getting it on the screen.

Writing successful screenplays that capture the public imagination and richly reward the screenwriter requires more than simply following the formulas prescribe