Christina L. Hamlett

ScreenTEENwriters by Christina Hamlett From "big idea" to "big screen," this creative workbook shows young scriptwriters everything they need to get started-and get their scripts sold-in Hollywood. The exercises contained can be used in independent study, film camp, or classroom, and are supplemented with tips and plenty of "been there/done that" advice from industry professionals. Available for $16.95 from Meriwether Publishing (www.meriwetherpublishing.com). 239 pages. Also available soon from Amazon.com. Former actress and director Christina Hamlett is the author of 17 books, 98 plays and musicals, and over 250 magazine and newspaper columns on the performing arts, humor, health, travel, and how-to's for new writers. For more on her work, please visit www.absolutewrite.com/site/christina.htm :

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In addition to being the Stage and Screen Associate Editor for WRITER ON LINE (www.novalearn.com), she is also their online screenwriting instructor through Write/Read University. Her previous book, "IT ALL BEGINS WITH THE SCRIPT: WRITING & SELLING YOUR SCREENPLAY," is available at Zeus Publications Australia (www.zeus-publications.com)