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Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434

The conductor of UCLAUs legendary graduate workshop—Screenwriting 434—guides readers through every stage of the screenwriting process by actually having them write an original screenplay. "I heartily recommend (this book) for beginners and pros alike."—Steven Bochco.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 352 pages

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