Creative Essentials imprint: 17 books

An accessible yet comprehensive guide aimed at those with a keen interest in writing feature film screenplaysUsing case studies, creative exercises, and interviews from the industry, this book will guide readers through the necessary stages of writing a screenplay, from finding and developing ideas...

In the modern media industry digital content production is cheaper, more democratic, and accessible, and it's becoming more attractive—and easier—to do things your own way. So what if you want to set up on your own? Steering you through the joys and pitfalls of running your own creative company...

The ability to pitch well is essential for all writers, directors and producers. Strong pitching skills will not only help you sell your projects, but also help you develop them, focus what makes a story work, clarify character and plot, and work more successfully with collaborators. This book takes...

Advice from an expert, ranging from learning the subgenres to approaching financial partnersAimed at screenwriters, producers, development executives, and educators interested in the crime genre, this book provides an invaluable basis for crafting a film story that considers both audience and market...

A manual for screenwriters and filmmakers, in the form of notes, on how to take your career from amateur writer to proRocliffe Notes is a compendium for screenwriters and filmmakers which brings together tips and opinions from more than 140 film and TV industry professionals, and provides a step-by-step,...

Aimed at both the amateur enthusiast and those wishing to pursue their interest and undertake professional training, this basic introduction to the craft is full of valuable adviceThe basic skills that every actor needs to develop are covered in this guide, including breathing, voice control, the...

The many ways that "happy after ever" can come about—case studies and analyses include Due Date, I Give it a Year, Midnight in Paris, Ted, and Tamara DreweContemporary film audiences want and need sophisticated, authentic films that show how we now live and love—so what does this mean...

Up-to-date resources for both new and professional filmmakers, specifically focused on web series productionsToday, people can watch television shows, feature films, live sports events, and just about anything they want on their computers, tablets, or phones, and as the new media marketplace continues...

We're living in a time of unprecedented diversity in produced media content, with more LGBT characters, more characters of color, more disabled characters, and more characters from various religions or classes. These characters also appear in genre pieces, accessible to the mainstream, instead of...

Currently one of the most popular film and TV genres due to the success of Michael Moore, Supersize Me, and March of the Penguins, documentaries and the process of creating them are subjected to scrutiny in this guide, which comes with a bonus DVD featuring three award-winning documentaries discussed...

Detailing the nuts and bolts of the job of script editing, this book looks at what's required and expected, how script editors assess a script, their approach to working with writers and producers, and their input during rewrites and pre-production, up to a project's completion. It also examines the...

The lowdown on not only getting a thriller feature script on the page, but also getting it in front of producers and investorsFrom premise to resolution, this book guides writers through the craft of thriller writing, citing classic thrillers such as Psycho, The Shining, The Sixth Sense, and Fatal...

Essential for script readers, development executives, and producers, this is also an incisive and effective how-to book for screenwriters, clearly illuminating the script assessment process for both story and craft Script readers are often responsible for determining whether a script is even looked...

Taking the reader through the production of a play step by step, from setting up a drama group to opening night and through an entire run, this book can be read straight through or consulted as a handy reference. All aspects of starting a drama group are explored, including financing, organizing,...