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- ↑ "Douglas J. Eboch Bio". www.douglasjeboch.com. Retrieved Nov 28, 2020.
- ↑ Mayes, Matt (Aug 18, 2015). "Writer Seeks Same: Film faculty Douglas J. Eboch and Paul Guay discuss the pitfalls and pleasures of screenwriting partnerships" . Retrieved Nov 28, 2020.
- ↑ "The Three Stages of Screenwriting". www.screenmasterbooks.com. Retrieved Nov 28, 2020.
- ↑ "The Hollywood Pitching Bible". www.screenmasterbooks.com. Retrieved Nov 28, 2020.
