The Screenwriter's Legal Guide (Screenwriter's Legal Guide)

The Screenwriter's Legal Guide (Screenwriter's Legal Guide) List Price: $24.95 Offer Price: USD $2.49 See Latest Price & Discount Author Stephen F. Breimer Binding: Paperback Publication Date: 2004-06 ISBN 158115352X Publisher:Allworth Press Editorial Reviews: Book Description This authoritative guide will help both fledgling and established writers to negotiate the best deal, protect their work, and get fair compensation for it. One of the most powerful entertainment lawyers in Hollywood provides clear, expert advice on all the legal issues- involved in the business of screenwriting. He gives an enlightening explanation of the screenwriter's position in the industry and then provides a thorough discussion of contracts, options, and purchase agreements, writing assignments, copyright, collaboration agreements, the producer's role, and working with agents and lawyers. Customer Reviews: Review #1: This is A prtable Lawyer at Your Disposal 2002-12-18 As a budding screenwriter, I find this book helpful in a way that I can enrich myself with the knowledge that otherwise has to be earned through hours of lawyer's consulting fees. the Review #2: This is a fantastic resource for any screenwriter. 1999-08-21 How do you know if you're getting a fair deal? How do you protect your original creation? And what does it mean when they tell you you're going to get a share of "Net Profits?" This is an invaluable resource for screenwriters. Stephen Breimer is an entertainment lawyer who really knows his stuff. It's great that he took the time to make this information available (for a lot less money than he'd charge for an hour of his time!). Screenwriters, don't be taken! Check it out (or better, buy it!).