Writing successful screenplays that capture the public imagination and richly reward the screenwriter requires more than simply following the formulas prescribed by the dozens of screenwriting manual
In one of the first serious critical and theoretical studies of the screenplay, Steven Price looks at theories of authorship, modes of textual production and the formal elements of screenwriting, taki
This is a step-by-step guide to creating and selling a horror movie, from rough outline to film distribution, with an emphasis on storytelling and marketing. Chapters cover screenwriting, freelancing
"A story is a living thing." So begins Way of the Screenwriter, a book with a novel, refreshing approach to the long-practiced art of screenwriting. Amnon Buchbinder brilliantly reinterprets screenwri
Dunne provides a guide to the process of screenwriting based on the concept that emotional structure is the core. He discusses the basics of a story and characters, different character levels, the thr
Finally, a guide to screenwriting by two guys who have actually done it (instead of some schmuck who just gives lectures about screenwriting at the airport Marriott). Robert Ben Garant and Thomas Lenn
From a screenwriting perspective,Batty explores the idea that the protagonist's journey is comprised of two individual yet interwoven threads: the physical journey and the emotional journey. His analy
"Legendary screenwriting instructor and award-winning writer Paul Chitlik presents an easy-to-read, step-by-step process to take your script from first draft to submission draft. He reveals the hidden
"This collection of essays familiarize readers not only with particular characters and popular episodes, but behind-the-scenes aspects such as screenwriting and production techniques. The essayists ex
With four Emmy Awards and acclaim for The Killing and Borgen, television drama produced by DR, the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, has enjoyed remarkable success in recent years. The first book-lengt
"Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect introduces the essential element of 'human connection'- the ability to 'touch' the reader or observer- to the screenwriting and story creation process for shor
Writer-director Jim Makichuk’s unique book on screenwriting is based on his UCLA extension class lectures and over 35 years of actual experience. The book has two sections; it begins with his most rec
MICHAEL CRICHTON'S method for plotting out a story revealed.MASTER HOLLYWOOD screenwriting instructor, Lajos Egri's, methods for developing memorable characters and much more. "You need to formula
This unique, comprehensive introduction to screenwriting offers practical advice for the beginning writer, whether college student or freelancer. Based on their experience as professional writers and
Offering unique insights into the writing and production of television drama series such as The Killing and Borgen, produced by DR, the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, Novrup Redvall explores the cre
Once you’ve learned the basics of screenwriting, ideas for your next screenplay are everywhere; whether it comes from your favorite children’s book, a news story that catches your imagination, or a ch
The 21st-Century Screenplay is a comprehensive and highly practical screenwriting manual. An eagerly anticipated successor to the author’s internationally acclaimed book Scriptwriting Updated, it cove
