How to Make Your Script Better Than the Rest: Tips and Tricks for Writing and Revising Screenplays

In this collection of screenwriting essays, writer and veteran Hollywood story analyst Kathy McCullough identifies problems frequently seen in screenplays submitted to producers and film companies. Touching on areas of craft, including characterization, plot, and revision, the essays offer detailed advice on how to overcome these common problems. The book also contains bonus information, such as what screenwriting contest judges tend to look for and what goes into a script reader's coverage report. The advice is designed to be useful to both beginners and seasoned writers who want to make sure their screenplay isn't just good enough, but "better than the rest."