Description
Book SynopsisMastering Screenplay Form and Style shows you how professional screenwriters actually write scripts. This reference manual explores all aspects of the form, from essential format requirements to the expressive, literary qualities of screenplay language. Organized in three parts, this book systematically reveals the full essence of the screenwriterâs craft.
The Ground Rules: Take a deep dive into the fundamental rhetorical concepts for dramatizing a story for the screen; the craft and style concepts that underpins everything working screenwriters use.
The Industry Standards: Master the professional norms for script formatting and language, including the function and correct use of the six screenplay elements for common, advanced, and challenging narrative situations. And learn methods for indelible character introductions and managing story and screen time on the page.
Expressive Screenwriting: Understand how precise visual writing can infuse your scrip
