Writing Treatments That Sell

Kenneth Atchityis a screenwriter and the author of ten books, includingA Writer’s Time.

As the head of his own film management company, he has produced more than twenty films.

Chi-Li Wongis a vice president at Atchity Entertainment Using dozens of examples from actual productions,Writing Treatments That Selldistinguishes between scripts designed for feature films, episodic television, and made-for-TV movies and shows step-by-step how to prepare a treatment for each.

Also included is essential information on copyrighting original ideas for screenplays, as well as acquiring rights to adaptable books and true-life stories.

With a comprehensive glossary of industry terms and an overview of the various entertainment markets, this book is perfect for students who want to learn how to write an effective script. "Atchity and Wong have accomplished the near-impossible task of offering a clear road map through Hollywood`s Byzantine structure of buying film and television properties.

Essential material for the beginning screenwriter and the established writer both."—Dale Pollack, producer,BlazeandSaturday Night Fever "At last—someone wrote the book every screenwriter has needed for years.

It can make the difference between success and failure in the industry."—Linda Seger, author ofMaking a Good Script GreatandFrom Script to Screen