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sephiRoth IRA
Jun 13, 2007

"Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality."

-Carl Sagan
What's a really helpful scriptwriting guide? Is there a definitive one?

Also, if I want to write a screenplay based on an older book, where do I go to ask permission? Do I need permission?

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sephiRoth IRA
Jun 13, 2007

"Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality."

-Carl Sagan

Slashie posted:

Yes, you need permission. You have to buy adaptation rights from the book's publisher, unless it's a public domain work.

Some screenwriting books I like are:

Save the Cat

Screenplay

The Screenwriter's Workbook

You can look up proper format several places online if you don't know it already, and you can ask questions in the screenwriting thread here in CC.

Awesome! I thought that if the book was public domain I didn't need permission. Thanks for the screenwriter's books, too. I expect that they are going to be very helpful.

sephiRoth IRA
Jun 13, 2007

"Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality."

-Carl Sagan

Narzack posted:

Do we have a thread for resume feedback? Specifically, those of us in a freelance or non-office job? I'm a freelance sports cameraman, specifically, and I'm trying to build a resume, but getting pretty frustrated with the whole process.

Even though it’s more office oriented, the business resume thread can probably help steer you in the right direction: https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3553582

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