The Writer Got Screwed (but didn't have to) : Guide to the Legal and Business Practices of Writing for the Entertainment Indus

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Summary: Terrific resource
Review: This is a wonderful resource for screenwriters. Wharton demystifies the copywright/WGA registration issue, explains the legalities about writing true stories, offers great sample contracts, and clears up many of the questions writers are afraid to ask for fear of sounding ignorant. This book has been on my shelves for years, and I continue to refer and recommend it often. --Jenna Glatzer, [e-mail]

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Summary: Fabulous (and funny!) resource for the screenwriter
Review: Whether you are new to the biz or have been around the block more times than you'd care to admit, Brooke Wharton's book is a must-have for your screenwriting library. Not only does it lead you through the almost impenetrable maze of legal and business aspects of the industry, it does so with incredible humor, charm and grace. All the dumb questions you are too afraid to ask in public are answered here, along with brilliant insights you'll be hitting yourself over the head for not thinking of first. Also, Ms. Wharton never lectures or talks down to you; instead, she is the smart friend you wish you could call up the night before your big meeting to make sure you're covering all your angles. I HIGHLY recommend this book to all would-be and current writers for Hollywood...it is on my shelf right above my computer, always within arm's reach. I use it a lot...and so will you.