Book description
“No one is better than Michael Hauge at finding what is most authentic in every moment of a story.” —Will Smith
“Michael Hauge is a story master, and this book is an absolute must have for anyone serious about telling great stories for the screen.” —DeVon Franklin, Vice-President of Production,…
Why read it?
2 authors picked Writing Screenplays That Sell, The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love Michael Hauge’s groundbreaking thoughts on what makes an audience bond with a main character. And on the idea of “identity” vs. “essence” and what that means for character arc. And so many other things.
A standard and a classic that is foundational reading, I think, for understanding and working with story.
From Erik's list on books for screenwriters to make real progress at the craft.
No-nonsense book about what makes a good script. Writers find it particularly difficult avoiding flashbacks and voice-overs, and can’t always find ways of showing rather than telling. Michael demonstrates how to build the obstacles so your sympathetic character has increasing problems battling against the odds before they finally achieve their goal.
From Julian's list on for elevating your screenwriting career.
If you love Writing Screenplays That Sell, The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals...
The Rosewood Penny
2023 Queer Indie Award Nominee!
The dragons of Yuro have been hunted to extinction.
On a small, isolated island, in a reclusive forest, lives bandit leader Marani and her brother Jacks. With their outlaw band they rob from the rich to feed themselves, raiding carriages and dodging the occasional vindictive…
Want books like Writing Screenplays That Sell, The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals?
Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 79 books like Writing Screenplays That Sell, The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals.
Share your top 3 reads of 2025!
And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.
1,341
readers submitted
so far, will you?
📚 If you like Writing Screenplays That Sell, The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals, you might also like...
Portrait of an Artist as a Young Woman
Kate from Jules et Jim meets I Love Dick.
A young woman filmmaker’s journey of self-discovery, set against a backdrop of the sexual liberation movement of the 1970s and 1980s. In Portrait of an Artist as a Young Woman, we follow Ana Fried as she faces the ultimate…
Malcolm Before X
Malcolm Before X is about finding a way to continue moving forward after everything has been taken from you. While in prison, Malcolm Little discovered the power of reading and found a way to transform his character and become a better man. This half-biography focuses on that transformation, especially his…
