Books with author Michael Dugan

"Loved every bit of it. An absolute essential tool for a screenwriter, professional or beginner. This man is a script genius!" --Alex Sorrels - Assistant Director, Worth Fighting ForWant to learn screenplay format? (Without spending years reading horrible zombie scripts?)Want to ensure your screenplay formatting doesn't look amateurish and terribly out-of-date like an action-movie script from 1986?Do phone calls, montages and flashbacks leave you pulling your "script format" hair out?Fear not, screenwriter!"I found this VERY helpful indeed in demystifying screenplay format." --Lizbeth Hartz - Author, Angel Hero: Murder in HawaiiBecause in...Screenplay Format Made (Stupidly) Easy - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 4 you'll learn in this Screenwriting 101 on format such choice tidbits as:"How to Master Location Headings (Like a Pro)" - The slugline is the basic foundation of all screenwriting format. And yet...so many writers screw it up. Here's what you need to know -- and what you need to avoid."How to Never Screw Up Secondary Shot Headings (Ever Again!)" - Even folks who've been at the screenplay writing game for awhile, forget how to format sub-headings. This chapter will ensure that never happens to you."The Ins and Outs of Screenplay Transitions)" - By the time you read this you'll become a master of CUT TOs, FADE OUTs and DISSOLVE TOs!"The Secrets to Phone Calls, Montages and Flashbacks!" - The bane of all newbie screenwriters...phone calls and flashbacks. We'll show you how to master this prickly element in no time.And unlike that dry, boring screenwriting manual on format collecting dust on your shelf, this book is written by a former screenplay reader and optioned screenwriter, Michael Rogan of ScriptBully magazine, who believes screenplay format should be fun. (Or at least not coma-inducing.)So, DOWNLOAD Screenplay Format Made (Stupidly) Easy - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 4 TODAY... You may not become a script format expert overnight...but you will know how to write a frickin' series of phone call montages. (And that's something, right?)Amazon categories:ReferenceMovies & VideoScreenwritingFilmPerforming ArtsTelevisionVideoEducation & TeachingHumor & EntertainmentWriting, Research & Publishing GuidesDirection & Production

"This book is very entertaining and educational for the beginning screenwriter, as well as a gentle "nudge" to the more experienced." --Geno Scala - Exec Dir., 74th Academy AwardsWant to (finally) learn how to write a screenplay that captures the attention of managers, agents, even...dare I say...actors?Want to learn screenplay writing shortcuts and strategies to turning that idea into your head into a tangible, finished screenplay?Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple Screenwriting 101 that will show you how to brainstorm, plot, plan, write, rewrite...and finish your way to script writing awesomeness?"Should be required reading for any aspiring screenwriter. Loved this book! I refer to it daily when tackling my own writing goals." --Karla McNeese - Associate Producer, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeWell, in...How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck (and Will Actually Sell) - Screenwriting Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 1 you'll learn how to write a script that is compelling and original with such tasty screenwriting nuggets as: "Embracing Your Inner S-O-B" - How to turn your petty grudges, anxieties, obsessions, hatreds -- and mild contempt for the world -- into fascinating, vibrant and unforgettable characters who literally crash their way off the page and into the memory banks of your script's readers. "What Stale Popcorn Can Teach You About Writing" - I'll show you how to turn those trips to the over-priced movie theatre into focused, actionable intel you can use to up your film business game and become a savvy student of the screenwriting craft. "How to Stop Waiting for Perfect Story Structure (and Just Get Writing!)" - Yes, I know, you'll get started on your screenplay ONCE you nail down the perfect structure. But in this chapter I'll show you how four structure hacks to get you started you writing and your way to FADE OUT. "Rewriting for People Who Hate Rewriting" - When learning how to write a movie script all the books say "You gotta rewrite." But HOW do you rewrite? What does that actually look like? In this chapter I'll show you how the pros -- and somewhat pros -- do it.And unlike that generic, cliched screenwriting manual that just always seems to pop up on your radar, this tome is written by a former screenplay reader and optioned screenwriter, Michael Rogan of ScriptBully magazine, who can help you up your screenwriting IQ and avoid some of the mistakes he made. (Again and again.)So, give How to Write a Screenplay That Doesn't Suck (and Will Actually Sell) - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 1 a try...It may not (instantly) help you buy that house in the Hollywood Hills. But it will put you that much closer to doing that most wonderful and rare thing: a screenwriter who actually finishes what they start.Don't believe us? Check out what the people say:Amazon categories: Reference Movies & Video Screenwriting Film Performing Arts Television Video Education & Teaching Humor & Entertainment Authorship Authors Writing, Research & Publishing Guides Direction & Production

“Deeply researched, tightly argued, and accessibly concise” (The New York Times Book Review)—a major retelling of the Suez Canal Crisis of 1956, a seminal event in the history of US relations with the Middle East, and why President Eisenhower sided with Egypt rather than Britain, France, and Israel, and how he came to regret that decision.In 1956 President Nasser of Egypt moved to take possession of the Suez Canal, thereby bringing the Middle East to the brink of war. The British and the French, who operated the canal, joined with Israel in a plan to retake it by force. Despite the special relationship between England and America, Dwight Eisenhower intervened to stop the invasion. In Ike’s Gamble, “a disturbing history that clearly reveals the dangerous ‘collective American delusion’ about the Middle East” (Kirkus Reviews), Michael Doran shows how Nasser manipulated the US, invoking America’s opposition to European colonialism to drive a wedge between Eisenhower and two British Prime Ministers, Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden. Meanwhile, Nasser was making weapons deals with the USSR and destabilizing other Arab countries that the US had been courting. The Suez Crisis was his crowning triumph. In time, Eisenhower would conclude that Nasser had duped him, that the Arab countries were too fractious to anchor America’s interests in the Middle East, and that the US should turn instead to Israel. “This is a story that has been told many times, but seldom with the depth and stylistic elegance of Ike’s Gamble. Michael Doran does not just challenge the prevailing historiography, he turns it on its head” (The Weekly Standard). Affording deep insight into Eisenhower and his foreign policy, this fascinating and provocative history provides a rich new understanding of how the US became the power broker in the Middle East.

"Five stars. If you are a screenwriter, you need this!"--Tamara Steren - Semi-Finalist, ISA Table Ready My Screenplay contest Want to (finally) learn how to write a movie script with dialogue that's snappy, believable and -- at the very least -- super-entertaining?Want to learn screenplay writing shortCUTS and strategies the masters use -- such as Aaron Sorkin and James L. Brooks -- to generate screenplay dialogue that not only do actors love saying but actually push the story forward?Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple Screenwriting 101 that will show you how to get the most realistic and dramatic dialogue out of your brain...even if you have all the dialogue skills of a Michael Bay film?"Great guide. This is a really great little guide, full of punchy and easily actionable suggestions."--K.M. Weiland - Author, Outlining Your NovelWell, in...How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 3 you'll learn how to write a script with dialogue that crackles off the page and sets you apart from the competition. (Dialogue, after all, is one of the few things people absolutely read when they read a screenplay.)You'll get access to such juicy screenwriting nuggets as:"How to Steal Your Way to Awesome Dialogue" - Feel like your dialogue skills ain't so great? In this chapter I'll show how to have your dialogue "sing" like the masters."Writing Exposition That Doesn't Put Readers in a Coma" - Delivering information in a dramatic ways is the most important job a screenwriter has. In this chapter I'll show you how to "lay track" in a subtle way. "How to Make Sure Your Characters Don't All Sound the Same" - How do you ensure, when learning how to write a screenplay, that your characters are distinct. In this chapter I offer some ninja hacks for avoiding the "One character" scripts."3 Ways to Get as Good as the Pros" - How do you take your screenwriting dialogue game to the next level? Here are some strategies for fast-tracking your dialogue game.And unlike that generic, cliched screenwriting manual that talks about the "Principles of Speech," this guide is written by a former screenplay reader and optioned screenwriter, Michael Rogan of ScriptBully magazine, who can help you write marketable and entertaining dialogue, fast.So, DOWNLOAD How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 3 TODAY...It may not (instantly) make you as good as Aaron Sorkin. But it WILL make your scripts seem smarter, quicker, and funnier...even if they aren't.Don't believe us? Check out what the people say:Amazon categories:ReferenceMovies & VideoScreenwritingFilmPerforming ArtsTelevisionVideoEducation & TeachingHumor & EntertainmentAuthorshipAuthorsWriting, Research & Publishing GuidesDirection & Production

This major retelling of the Suez Crisis of 1956—one of the most important events in the history of US policy in the Middle East—shows how President Eisenhower came to realize that Israel, not Egypt, is America’s strongest regional ally.In 1956 President Nasser of Egypt moved to take possession of the Suez Canal, thereby bringing the Middle East to the brink of war. The British and the French, who operated the canal, joined with Israel in a plan to retake it by force. Despite the special relationship between England and America, Dwight Eisenhower intervened to stop the invasion. In Ike’s Gamble, Michael Doran shows how Nasser played the US, invoking America’s opposition to European colonialism to drive a wedge between Eisenhower and two British Prime Ministers, Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden. Meanwhile, in his quest to make himself the strongman of the Arab world, Nasser was making weapons deals with the USSR and destabilizing other Arab countries that the US had been courting. The Suez Crisis was his crowning triumph. In time, Eisenhower would conclude that Nasser had duped him, that the Arab countries were too fractious to anchor America’s interests in the Middle East, and that the US should turn instead to Israel. Affording deep insight into Eisenhower and his foreign policy, this fascinating and provocative history provides a rich new understanding of how the US became the power broker in the Middle East.

"Great book for any self-published writer, non-fiction or fiction. It's been a huge help in the process of launching my book, Blood & Soul. I love the step-by-step, color-by-numbers approach."--Allen G. Bagby - Author, Creed of Kings SagaWant to know the shortcuts and insider strategies to achieve Kindle publishing awesomeness with your material?Searching for a way to spread your message with Amazon self publishing but...you know...not make your book look like the rest of the self published crap out there?Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple guide that will show you how to prepare, publish and even promote your tome toward Amazon kindle publishing success?"Brilliant. A must-read before you self publish. Michael Rogan's book has given me a hundred ideas for promoting my books."--C.M. Carney - Author, Scourge of SoulsWell, in...Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy - The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing you'll learn insights into the Kindle publishing business such as:"How to Make Your Book Look Like a Million Dollars (on a 10-Cent Budget)" - Sure, you might be able to answer such rudimentary questions as "What is Kindle publishing?" But do you know the anser to how to dip my toe into self publishing on Amazon without looking like a frickin' ama-teur? I'll show you the strategy I've used in over 40 books to look luxury on an econo budget."9 Keys to Building a Massive Author Tribe" - Facebook fans are nice and Twitter fans are okay, but having a dedicated reader tribe can make all those long, cramp-inducing writer sessions effort worth it. In this chapter I'll show you how to cultivate an obsessive reader tribe...even if the only person you know are the imaginary characters in your brain."The Strange, Mysterious (and Super-Important) World of Amazon Book Reviews" - Us writers all know how important reviews are. But how do you get people to get off their duff and actually take the 12 seconds required to leave a review. I'll show you my favorite strategies for manipulating...I mean...convincing readers to leave those precious Amazon reviews for your book."The Ultimate Guide to a Kick-Ass Book Launch" - Launching your book correctly is almost as important as writing it correctly. I'll show you all my secrets, strategies and insider tips for crushing it on launch day.So, DOWNLOAD Kindle Publishing Made (Stupidly) Easy - The Ultimate, No-Nonsense Guide to Amazon Self Publishing TODAY...It may not make you as wealthy as J.K. Rowling. But it will put you that much closer to becoming the productive and profitable full-time writer you were always destined to be.Amazon categories:ReferenceWriting, Research & Publishing GuidesNonfictionInformation ManagementWeb MarketingEducation & TeachingPublishing & BooksAuthorshipAuthorsBooksGraphic DesignOnline AdvertisingMarketing & Sales

Enjoy Easy and Most Delicious Recipes for Any Budget with this Instant Pot Cookbook. You Will Cook Better, Tastier and Faster Meals for Yourself and Your Family. Inside this book, You will Find Dozens of Delicious RecipesHere Is A Preview Of What You Will Learn...Helpful Tips and TricksDetailed Ingredient ListsDelicious Meals the Whole Family Will LoveRecipes for VegetariansRecipes for Busy PeopleEasy-to-follow Instructions on Making Each DishThe World Of Instant Pot Breakfast RecipesProtein Rich Poultry RecipesNutritious Beans and GrainsFish and SeafoodHealthy Stocks and Sauces RecipesScrumptious Soups and StewsMeatless CuisinesSavory Beef, Lamb, and Pork Dishes Classic Sides Snacks and Appetizers

"Just wow! Straightforward. Insightful. Inspirational. Hilarious. Packed full of amazing tips. Timely. Just Wow! A must-have for aspiring screenwriters. Go buy it!"--Laura Metzger - Author, Twice Told TalesWant to learn how to sell a screenplay, but have no earthly (or unearthly) idea how to make that happen?Want to get your script in the hands of Hollywood -- and break into the film business -- even if you live in Podunk Falls, Idaho?Have a killer screenplay in your drawer but no frickin' idea how to get people to read it? (Or whether you should send a query letter, direct email, or carrier pigeon to jump-start your film career?)"Good book, fun to read, lots of tips and gems!"--Tony Barbarino - Actor, Contagion & AliWell, in...How to Sell a Screenplay in the 21st Century - Book 5 of the Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Collection you'll learn what most of the film business books won't tell you, such as: "How to Conquer Hollywood From 3000 Miles Away" - I know what all the film industry books say: "Ya gotta be 'in town' to sell your script." I'm proof you don't, and I'll show you how to sell yours too. "How to Know if Your Script is Ready for Prime-Time (and How to Make it Ready)" - You may think your screenplay is ready for the public. But I'll show you how to make it 345% better -- even if your name is William Goldman. "How to Write a Query That Doesn’t Suck (and Will Get Your Script Read" - Before you send out a single query to a screenwriting agent -- or all screenwriting agents on the planet -- PLEASE read this chapter. It might just change your life. "How to Call Agencies and Production Companies Without Sounding Like a Total Moron" - Before you can try out your "pitch screenplay" skills you gotta actually get the meeting. I'll show you.And unlike most of those dated "break into film making" guides out there, this book is written by a former screenplay reader and optioned screenwriter, Michael Rogan of ScriptBully magazine, who can show you the latest strategies for getting your material read.So, give How to Sell a Screenplay in the 21st Century - Your No-Nonsense Screenwriter's Guide to Launching a Film Career a try... It may not (instantly) help you sell that script. But it will make you 1000% better than the competition...and sometimes that's all the break you need.Amazon categories: Reference Movies & Video Screenwriting Film Performing Arts Television Video Education & Teaching Humor & Entertainment Writing, Research & Publishing Guides Direction & Production

Memories of lost pirates' treasure, daring rescues off the coast and prowling German U-boats linger amidst the dunes and sea grass of Rehoboth Beach. From modest beginnings as a religious retreat, the town has survived fierce storms and gales to blossom into a vibrant community and the nation's summer capital. With spirit and a touch of wry humor, Delmarva journalist Michael Morgan regales his audience with tales of intrepid explorers, brave guardians of the beach and ever-evolving trends in swimwear. Morgan invites his readers beyond the boardwalk to catch a glimpse of the true Rehoboth Beach.

“Deeply researched, tightly argued, and accessibly concise” (The New York Times Book Review)—a major retelling of the Suez Canal Crisis of 1956, a seminal event in the history of US relations with the Middle East, and why President Eisenhower sided with Egypt rather than Britain, France, and Israel, and how he came to regret that decision.In 1956 President Nasser of Egypt moved to take possession of the Suez Canal, thereby bringing the Middle East to the brink of war. The British and the French, who operated the canal, joined with Israel in a plan to retake it by force. Despite the special relationship between England and America, Dwight Eisenhower intervened to stop the invasion. In Ike’s Gamble, “a disturbing history that clearly reveals the dangerous ‘collective American delusion’ about the Middle East” (Kirkus Reviews), Michael Doran shows how Nasser manipulated the US, invoking America’s opposition to European colonialism to drive a wedge between Eisenhower and two British Prime Ministers, Winston Churchill and Anthony Eden. Meanwhile, Nasser was making weapons deals with the USSR and destabilizing other Arab countries that the US had been courting. The Suez Crisis was his crowning triumph. In time, Eisenhower would conclude that Nasser had duped him, that the Arab countries were too fractious to anchor America’s interests in the Middle East, and that the US should turn instead to Israel. “This is a story that has been told many times, but seldom with the depth and stylistic elegance of Ike’s Gamble. Michael Doran does not just challenge the prevailing historiography, he turns it on its head” (The Weekly Standard). Affording deep insight into Eisenhower and his foreign policy, this fascinating and provocative history provides a rich new understanding of how the US became the power broker in the Middle East.

"Five stars. If you are a screenwriter, you need this!"--Tamara Steren - Semi-Finalist, ISA Table Ready My Screenplay contest Want to (finally) learn how to write a movie script with dialogue that's snappy, believable and -- at the very least -- super-entertaining?Want to learn screenplay writing shortCUTS and strategies the masters use -- such as Aaron Sorkin and James L. Brooks -- to generate screenplay dialogue that not only do actors love saying but actually push the story forward?Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple Screenwriting 101 that will show you how to get the most realistic and dramatic dialogue out of your brain...even if you have all the dialogue skills of a Michael Bay film?"Great guide. This is a really great little guide, full of punchy and easily actionable suggestions."--K.M. Weiland - Author, Outlining Your NovelWell, in...How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 3 you'll learn how to write a script with dialogue that crackles off the page and sets you apart from the competition. (Dialogue, after all, is one of the few things people absolutely read when they read a screenplay.)You'll get access to such juicy screenwriting nuggets as:"How to Steal Your Way to Awesome Dialogue" - Feel like your dialogue skills ain't so great? In this chapter I'll show how to have your dialogue "sing" like the masters."Writing Exposition That Doesn't Put Readers in a Coma" - Delivering information in a dramatic ways is the most important job a screenwriter has. In this chapter I'll show you how to "lay track" in a subtle way. "How to Make Sure Your Characters Don't All Sound the Same" - How do you ensure, when learning how to write a screenplay, that your characters are distinct. In this chapter I offer some ninja hacks for avoiding the "One character" scripts."3 Ways to Get as Good as the Pros" - How do you take your screenwriting dialogue game to the next level? Here are some strategies for fast-tracking your dialogue game.And unlike that generic, cliched screenwriting manual that talks about the "Principles of Speech," this guide is written by a former screenplay reader and optioned screenwriter, Michael Rogan of ScriptBully magazine, who can help you write marketable and entertaining dialogue, fast.So, DOWNLOAD How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 3 TODAY...It may not (instantly) make you as good as Aaron Sorkin. But it WILL make your scripts seem smarter, quicker, and funnier...even if they aren't.Don't believe us? Check out what the people say:Amazon categories:ReferenceMovies & VideoScreenwritingFilmPerforming ArtsTelevisionVideoEducation & TeachingHumor & EntertainmentAuthorshipAuthorsWriting, Research & Publishing GuidesDirection & Production