The Art of Screenplays - A Writer's Guide: The Definitive Handbook for Screenwriters (A\creative Essentials Guide Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- The Art of Screenplays is a working handbook for screenwriters with stories to tell.Addressing the key issues of creativity and craft, its aim is to connect with our natural understanding of story, to demystify the screenwriter’s art, and to enable fresh, original and authentic writing. Working on the central premise that drama reflects nature, and screenplays simply echo life as we know it, the areas this guide discusses include:The Writer’s Eye - How to gather, ferment and communicate StoryThe Art of Action - Understanding Structure through observationWho Am I? Delving into the levels of CharactersVertical Structure - Say what you mean. Mean what you saySpeak The Speech - The art of not writing Dialogue.'An insightful guide that prompts readers to think for themselves' - The Scriptwriter'A really interesting mix of theoretical study and practical experience...Highly recommended for both beginners and experienced writers' - Write So Fluid'Brilliant and original...far and away the best writing guide I've read. It should become must reading for all of us, students and tutors alike' - Paul Bryers - award winning writer, filmmaker and producer
- Copyright:
- 2014
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9781843442011
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781843442004
- Publisher:
- Oldcastle Books, Limited
- Date of Addition:
- 04/30/20
- Copyrighted By:
- Robin Mukherjee
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Entertainment, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Language Arts, Communication
- Reading Age:
- 18 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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