Linda Seger Explained

Linda Seger
Nationality:American
Birth Date:27 August 1945
Birth Name:Linda Sue Seger
Birth Place:Peshtigo, Wisconsin
Yearsactive:1981–present
Occupation:author, screenwriting consultant

Linda Sue Seger (born August 27, 1945) is an American author and former screenwriting consultant. She is best known for her books on screenwriting.

Education and career

Seger grew up in Peshtigo, Wisconsin.[1] She received an undergraduate degree from Colorado College in 1967.[2] She went on to receive an MA degree from the Pacific School of Religion on Religion in Arts in 1973, and a Th.D in Drama and Theology from the affiliated Graduate Theological Union in 1976.[3]

Seger is the author of several books on the subject of screenwriting. She also worked as a script consultant,[4] [5] [6] and had consulted on more than 80 produced films and television episodes[7] until her retirement in 2020.[4] In addition to books on screenwriting, she has written several books on themes around spirituality and religion.

Selected books

On screenwriting

On religion and spirituality

Notes and References

  1. Book: Seger, Linda . The Art of Adaptation: Turning Fact and Fiction Into Film . Henry Holt and Company . New York . 2013 . 978-1-4299-3668-2 . 872608885 . 63.
  2. Web site: Recognizing the Contributions of Our Community. Bulletin. Colorado College. Summer 2017. December 21, 2019.
  3. News: The Spirit of Work: Alums at Work. Catalyst. Pacific School of Religion. Seger. Linda. Spring 2016. December 21, 2019.
  4. Web site: About Linda Seger. Official Website. 29 September 2014 . Linda Seger. June 30, 2021.
  5. Book: Writing For the Screen. Weinstein. Anna. Building Your Team: Insights from the Screenwriting Consultant, an Interview with Linda Seger. https://books.google.com/books?id=CEUlDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA112. 112–118. Routledge Taylor & Francis Group . New York . 2017 . 978-1-317-37054-3 . 973222907.
  6. Batty. Craig. An interview by Craig Batty with Linda Seger. Journal of Screenwriting. 3. 2. 2012. 239–246. 1759-7137. 10.1386/josc.3.2.239_7.
  7. News: Colorado College Graduate Relies on Spirituality in her Work as Script Consultant. Mulson. Jennifer. January 22, 2016. Colorado Springs Gazette.
  8. Reviews for Writing Subtext:
    • Forrest. David. Hackel. Kristiina. Arnett. Robert. Trott. Sarah. Reviews. Journal of Screenwriting. 3. 1. 2011. 119–128. 1759-7137. 10.1386/josc.3.1.119_4.
    • Web site: Writing Subtext by Dr. Linda Seger. Raindance. Charles. Baptiste. February 23, 2017. December 21, 2019.
    • Web site: Hale . Heather . The Great Linda Seger Has Done It Again!. Script Magazine. Writers Digest . July 8, 2011 . December 14, 2019.
  9. Linda Seger interview: Making a Good Script Great. Connie Martinson Talks Books. PBS. October 1990.
  10. Web site: Citations for Making a Good Script Great. Google Scholar. December 24, 2019.
  11. Review: Maloney. Tim. And the Best Screenplay Goes to, Linda Seger (2008). Journal of Screenwriting. 1. 1. 2010. 207–210. 1759-7137. 10.1386/josc.1.1.207.
  12. Web site: Review. Publishers Weekly. December 21, 2019.
  13. Reviews for When Women Call the Shots:
    • Web site: Review. Publishers Weekly. December 21, 2019.
    • Web site: Review. Kirkus Reviews. October 1, 1996. December 21, 2019.
  14. Web site: Review. Publishers Weekly. December 22, 2019.

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