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Write Screenplays That Sell: The Ackerman Way

Hal Ackerman offers a treasure trove of information on the writing of quality, saleable screenplays by teaching the art of story structure, substance and style.

Themes
writersmovies
Audience
adult
Length
short · 100 pages

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