Creative Screenwriting: A Practical Guide (Paperback)

~ Tony Bicat (Author), Tony Macnabb (Author), Duncan Kenworthy (Foreword) "In the six years that we have been teaching screenwriting there has been a sea change..." (more)
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A step–by–step guide to writing a screenplay, from the initial idea to pitching and selling the end result.

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Creative Screenwriting covers the entire craft—layout, character, dialogue, and structure—and features detailed analyses of films that range from “Rashomon” to “The Full Monty.” Although the book takes a strongly European perspective, American films are included. The guide features: practical techniques grounded in the fundamentals of creative writing; checklists to help writers focus on the various aspects of the writing process; exercises to encourage the application of techniques and to clarify their use; and a jargon–free text with a glossary of frequently used terms. Based on the authors’ professional experiences and teaching, the book is written for both the first–time screenwriter and the more established writer seeking to change direction or overcome a block. Tony Bicât and Tony Macnabb are both screenwriters; they run regular workshops at the National Film and Television School in Britain.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Crowood Press (August 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861265255
• ISBN-13: 978-1861265258
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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