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Plays a dual role: a practical handbook for aspiring writers and an honest commentary on the realities of Hollywood. Kaufman’s experience lends authority as he breaks down the mechanics of storytelling while offering witty, sometimes scathing, observations about the industry. Readers gain both step‑by‑step guidance on plot and character development and an insider’s perspective on navigating a career in motion picture writing.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Education & Language/Education
Authors: Millard Kaufman
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