Books with author Michael Roses

"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years reading horrible zombie scripts?)Want to ensure your screenplay formatting doesn't look amateurish and terribly out-of-date like an action-movie script from 1986?Do phone calls, montages and flashbacks leave you pulling your "script format" hair out?Fear not, screenwriter!"I found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

A stunning, bold and funny picture book for the very young, from former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and illustrator Kevin Waldron.My oh my! Big elephant tramping, big hippo rolling, big tiger snatching, but off flies the fly... From Michael Rosen and Kevin Waldron comes this great read-aloud story for the very young that chalks one up for the little guy.

"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

When I was a boy,I had a favourite treat.It was when my mum made . . .CHOCOLATE CAKE!Ohhh! I LOVED chocolate cake.Fantastically funny and full of silly noises, this is Michael Rosen's love letter to every child's favourite treat, chocolate cake. Brought to life as a picture book for the first time with brilliant and characterful illustrations by Kevin Waldron.

A collection of political tales―first published in British workers’ magazines―selected and introduced by acclaimed critic and author Michael RosenIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat. Based on familiar genres―the fairy tale, fable, allegory, parable, and moral tale―and penned by a range of lesser-known and celebrated authors, including Schalom Asch, Charles Allen Clarke, Frederick James Gould, and William Morris, these stories were meant to entertain readers of all ages―and some challenged the conventional values promoted in children’s literature for the middle class. In Workers’ Tales, acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen brings together more than forty of the best and most enduring examples of these stories in one beautiful volume.Throughout, the tales in this collection exemplify themes and ideas related to work and the class system, sometimes in wish-fulfilling ways. In “Tom Hickathrift,” a little, poor person gets the better of a gigantic, wealthy one. In “The Man Without a Heart,” a man learns about the value of basic labor after testing out more privileged lives. And in “The Political Economist and the Flowers,” two contrasting gardeners highlight the cold heart of Darwinian competition. Rosen’s informative introduction describes how such tales advocated for contemporary progressive causes and countered the dominant celebration of Britain’s imperial values. The book includes archival illustrations, biographical notes about the writers, and details about the periodicals where the tales first appeared.Provocative and enlightening, Workers’ Tales presents voices of resistance that are more relevant than ever before.

The year is 1972. Widowed Christina Parr, her daughter Morgan, and her brother-in-law Jeremy have returned to the remote northern Ontario mining town of Parr''s Landing, the place from which Christina fled before Morgan was born, seeking refuge. Dr. Billy Lightning has also returned in search of answers to the mystery of his father''s brutal murder. All will find some part of what they seek-and more. Built on the site of a decimated 17th-century Jesuit mission to the Ojibwa, Parr''s Landing is a town with secrets of its own buried in the caves around Bradley Lake. A three-hundred-year-old horror slumbers there, calling out to the insane and the murderous for centuries, begging for release-an invitation that has finally been answered. One man is following that voice, cutting a swath of violence across the country, bent on a terrible resurrection of the ancient evil, plunging the town and all its people into an endless night. "Enter, Night is so rich and assured it''s hard to believe it''s Michael Rowe''s first novel. In its propulsive depictions of deeply sympathetic characters converging on a small town in the grip of gathering horrors, it skillfully brings to mind the classic works of Stephen King and Robert McCammon. But the novel''s breathtaking, wholly unexpected and surprisingly moving conclusion heralds the arrival of a major new talent. Michael Rowe is now on my must-read list." -Christopher Rice, New York Times bestselling author of A Density of Souls and The Moonlit Earth "With Enter, Night, Michael Rowe does the near impossible and rescues the modern vampire novel from its current state of mediocrity with his dead-on portrayal of the gothic small town, rich characters and deeply frightening story. This is a novel by a writer to watch, starting now. Read Enter, Night. With the lights on." -Susie Moloney, bestselling author of A Dry Spell, The Dwelling, and The Thirteen

"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

A primer, an owner’s manual, a field guide, and more, My Dog! is the complete book for every child who has a dog―whether it’s a brand-new puppy or adopted mutt, or a beloved pooch who’s been in the family for years. And it couldn’t be more kid-friendly, with its customizable cover (paste in a picture of your dog), tabbed chapters, and a pull-out dry-erase dog care chart.Written by Michael J Rosen, author of Kids’ Best Dog Book, and dubbed a “fidosopher” by The Washington Post, My Dog! covers everything from the basics of handling, feeding, and grooming to history, lore, and the kinds of fun facts kids will always remember (dogs have a sense of smell a million times better than ours; the oldest dog on record, Bluey, lived to be 29). It tells kids how to train their dogs, with illustrations―including action commands like Sit, Stay, Come, and Go to Your Place, and behavioral commands like Speak and Thank-You. There are the simple health checks kids can do. A How to Speak Dog section to insure that kids and dogs remain best friends―including why a raised, wagging tail doesn’t always mean “I’m happy,” and the important difference between a Yelp! and a Yowl! Even a recipe for Carob “Cocoa” for kids and dogs to bond over after a brisk winter walk. Included with the book is a field guide to 75 breeds of the most popular and family-friendly dogs kids are likely to meet―each illustrated with a gorgeous full-color photograph and profiled with essential facts, including behavioral insights that make it an invaluable guide to choosing a family pet.

A collection of political tales—first published in British workers’ magazines—selected and introduced by acclaimed critic and author Michael RosenIn the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, unique tales inspired by traditional literary forms appeared frequently in socialist-leaning British periodicals, such as the Clarion, Labour Leader, and Social Democrat. Based on familiar genres—the fairy tale, fable, allegory, parable, and moral tale—and penned by a range of lesser-known and celebrated authors, including Schalom Asch, Charles Allen Clarke, Frederick James Gould, and William Morris, these stories were meant to entertain readers of all ages—and some challenged the conventional values promoted in children’s literature for the middle class. In Workers’ Tales, acclaimed critic and author Michael Rosen brings together more than forty of the best and most enduring examples of these stories in one beautiful volume.Throughout, the tales in this collection exemplify themes and ideas related to work and the class system, sometimes in wish-fulfilling ways. In “Tom Hickathrift,” a little, poor person gets the better of a gigantic, wealthy one. In “The Man Without a Heart,” a man learns about the value of basic labor after testing out more privileged lives. And in “The Political Economist and the Flowers,” two contrasting gardeners highlight the cold heart of Darwinian competition. Rosen’s informative introduction describes how such tales advocated for contemporary progressive causes and countered the dominant celebration of Britain’s imperial values. The book includes archival illustrations, biographical notes about the writers, and details about the periodicals where the tales first appeared.Provocative and enlightening, Workers’ Tales presents voices of resistance that are more relevant than ever before.