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Get Your Hero up a Tree

How to Write a Movie (That Doesn't Stink)

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Get Your Hero up a Tree

By: Mark Achtenberg
Narrated by: Eric Cator
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Created for the college classroom, and intended for aspiring screenwriters, Mark Achtenberg’s Get Your Hero up a Tree: How to Write a Movie (That Doesn’t Stink) is a surprisingly refreshing and entertaining how-to audiobook that tackles the medium of film. A long-time educator and respected expert in the field, Achtenberg approaches his topic from a position of deep understanding, producing a guide that at times reads like a philosophical treatise but for the healthy dose of wit and humor throughout. Indispensable for serious students of film and screenwriting, this audiobook will also prove a pleasingly insightful listen for movie aficionados and enthusiasts alike.

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