Description |
288 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [277]-281) and index. |
Contents |
Introduction -- Chapter 1 : Becoming a Screenwriter -- Chapter 2 : Learning From the Masters -- Chapter 3 : Developing a Story Concept -- Chapter 4 : Adapting an Existing Work -- Chapter 5 : Developing Your Characters -- Chapter 6 : Structuring Your Work -- Chapter 7 : Outlining Your Work -- Chapter 8 : Writing Up the First Draft, Scene by Scene -- Chapter 9 : Talking the Talk -- Chapter 10 : Emphasizing the Important Parts -- Chapter 11 : Developing Themes in Your Screenplay -- Chapter 12 : Editing Your Screenplay -- Chapter 13 : Marketing Your Screenplay -- Chapter 14 : Alternate Ways to Get A Movie Made -- Conclusion -- Appendix: Resource Guide -- Author Biography -- Index. |
Summary |
"The Complete Guide to Writing A Successful Screenplay outlines timesaving tools to hone your writing, so you can attract Hollywood agents and producers. You will discover how to create (and stick to) a timeline and deadline, whether writing your screenplay is a full- or part-time job. Writing and pitching a screenplay is nothing like writing a novel, and this book presents screenplay-specific information vital for any aspiring film writer. This book discusses how to write great openings and endings -- the vital elements of a successful screenplay (and eventually movie) -- and how to create characters that grow and evolve as the plot thickens. Once your script is polished and perfect, you will need to pitch it to the public, and this book shows you how,"--page [4] of cover. |
Subject |
Motion picture authorship.
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Motion picture plays -- Marketing.
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ISBN |
9781601386076 (paperpback) |
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1601386079 (paperback) |
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