Description
Book SynopsisThis unique, comprehensive introduction to screenwriting offers practical advice for the beginning writer, whether college student or freelancer.
Trade Review"[This] book is written out of first hand experience; the words of an old pro. It sticks to practical reality without smothering the quest for creativity with arbitrary rules; the authors respect the artist as well as the craftsman. I recommend it without reservation." Frank Pierson "If any aspiring screenwriters read this book--and they all should-- I look forward to seeing a good number of well-written films." Larry Gelbart "I wish this book had been printed when I started as a writer. It would have been a tremendous help." Aaron Spelling
Table of Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Part One. Getting on Your Feet
- 1. Your Dramatic Heritage
- 2. What Is a Dramatic Conflict?
- 3. What Is a Scene?
- 4. Camera Language and Format
- Part Two. Developing Character and Conflict
- 5. Introduction
- 6. Establishing Character and Conflict
- 7. Developing Character and Conflict to Crisis
- 8. Achieving Crisis and Climax
- 9. Handling Dialogue, Theme, Values, and Moral Urgency
- 10. Writing the Miniscreenplay
- 11. A Last Word
- Appendix: The Market
- Glossary of Film Terms
- Index
