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Rewriting a screenplay begins with "fade out" and can be a long, frustrating, and ultimately expensive process—especially when professional script doctors, consultants and analysts may charge up to $3,000 for their services. How to Be Your Own Script Doctor is the first book to teach screenwriters of all levels how to professionally evaluate and amend their script the same way as a professional. It's a focused, analytical tool dedicated solely to the rewriting process of a screenplay—and an inexpensive alternative to hiring a professional.
The tone of How to Be Your Own Script Doctor reflects the author's attitude that rewriting requires support, courage, and a positive attitude. The book is broken down into four parts. Part I: Prepping for Script Surgery offers techniques to mentally sharpen and prepare the reader for the analytical process of the rewrite ahead. Part II:The Scriptectomy is the bulk of the book, which approaches the script's problems medically—identifying symptoms, coming up with a diagnosis, and developing a prescription. Part III: Cosmetic Surgery confronts the commercial aspects of a screenplay. Part IV: Sterilized Tools for Stitching Your Script Back Up covers screenplay format and plagiarism protection.
JENNIFER KENNING graduated from Saint Cloud State University (Minnesota) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in analytical writing and has studied screenwriting at the University of California Los Angeles. Currently, she is dedicated to script consulting at Fourth Wall Coverage: a successful, comprehensive script consulting company she created, owns, and operates. |
