Alternative Scriptwriting, Second Edition: Writing Beyond the Rules 2nd Edition

by Jeff Rush (Author), Ken Dancyger (Author)

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In a field where novelty often equals commercial success, scriptwriters often strive to create screenplays that are innovative and exceptional. Going beyond the conventional three-act structure and exploring more inventive approaches, Alternative Scriptwriting, second edition, challenges readers to take creative risks with genre, tone, character and structure. Examples and case studies demonstrate what works, what doesn't and why, and exercises encourage writers to explore new ways of viewing their work and test the limits of their skills.

Ken Dancyger has taught screenwriting for twenty years and is head of undergraduate studies for the Department of Film and Television at New York University. He has written numerous dramas and documentaries for radio and television. Jeff Rush is a professor in the Department of Radio, TV and Film at Temple University. He has written numerous screenplays.

Includes updated case studies and exercises.
A wide variety of film examples are used.
Goes beyond the standard methods of screenwriting

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"I was pleased with the topics and their progression. I particularly liked the movies suggested and the comments about the films." Bill Neff, Montana State Univ.

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Publisher : Focal Press; 2nd edition (July 12, 1995)
Language : English
Paperback : 300 pages
ISBN-10 : 0240802187
ISBN-13 : 978-0240802183
Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
Dimensions : 0.75 x 6 x 9.25 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,937,739 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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- #4,444 in Film & Television

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canderse@actorsfund.org

I bought it twice.

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 1998

I already had the earlier edition of this book, but bought the update, thinking that it could even help my writing by osmosis. My god, I was right. This is not a book to be taken lightly, nor is it a "new" edition by virtue of adding a couple of new words, an updated comment here and there. These authors take their task very seiously, including taking to heart comments they'd received about the first edition, and making sweeping and important changes for this new version. Buy this book. It couldn't hurt. It could change your life. At the very least, it will give you a new list of rentals for the video store. And you'll understand why you like them.

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Good information for those already familiar with the basics

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2003

If you are already aquanited with basic screenwriting techniques regarding structure and character, then this is a must read. The "alternative" methods presented include examples from films, both mainstream and independent. By analyzing alternative methods, the reader not only learns new approaches to writing screenplays, but because of the contrast, learns what "traditional" screenplays should contain.

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