The Young Screenwriter's Guide

The Young Screenwriter's Guide
Author: Edward Santiago
Publisher: Archway Publishing
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2024-01-11
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1665755067

The Young Screenwriter's Guide" is an introduction to screenwriting basics, designed to engage and educate young readers. The guide covers important topics such as the three-act structure, script elements, the Hero's Journey, and other key concepts in a simple and understandable manner. By utilizing the knowledge in the guide, you will be able to write your first short film script in no time at all!

The Screenwriter's Bible

The Screenwriter's Bible
Author: David Trottier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 330
Release: 1998
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781879505445

One of the most popular and useful books on screenwriting, now greatly expanded and completely updated. This edition includes a list of resources and contains approximately 100 new entries.

Writing in Pictures

Writing in Pictures
Author: Joseph McBride
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2012-02-28
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 030774292X

Writing in Pictures is a refreshingly practical and entertaining guide to screenwriting that provides what is lacking in most such books: a clear, step-by-step demonstration of how to write a screenplay. Seasoned screenwriter and writing teacher Joseph McBride breaks down the process into a series of easy, approachable tasks, focusing on literary adaptation as the best way to learn the basics and avoiding the usual formulaic approach. With its wealth of useful tips, along with colorful insights from master screenwriters past and present, this book is invaluable for anyone who wants to learn the craft of screen storytelling. CONTENTS Introduction: Who Needs Another Book on Screenwriting? Part I: Storytelling 1: So Why Write Screenplays? 2: What Is Screenwriting? 3: Stories: What They Are and How to Find Them 4: Ten Tips for the Road Ahead Part II: Adaptation 5: Breaking the Back of the Book: or, The Art of Adaptation STEP 1: THE STORY OUTLINE 6: Research and Development STEP 2: THE ADAPTATION OUTLINE 7: The Elements of Screenwriting STEP 3: THE CHARACTER BIOGRAPHY 8: Exploring Your Story and How to Tell It STEP 4: THE TREATMENT Part III: Production 9: Who Needs Formatting? 10: Actors Are Your Medium 11: Dialogue as Action STEP 5: THE STEP OUTLINE 12: The Final Script 13: Epilogue: Breaking into Professional Filmmaking Appendix A: The Basic Steps in the Screenwriting Process Appendix B: “To Build A Fire” by Jack London Selected Bibliography Acknowledgments Index

Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors and Screenwriter's Agents, 1999-2000

Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors and Screenwriter's Agents, 1999-2000
Author: Skip Press
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
Total Pages: 468
Release: 1998
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: 9780761514848

In Hollywood, it's not just what you know, it's "who you know that counts! With "Writer's Guide to Hollywood Producers, Directors, and Screenwriter's Agents you have the friend you need to succeed in this very competitive industry. In this insider's guide, Hollywood screenwriter Skip Press tells you who's who, what they're looking for, and, most important, how to reach them--by mail, phone, fax, even e-mail. Also included: - Essential information on submission protocols and preferences for hundreds of agencies and production companies - Extensive interviews with key people - How Hollywood works: An A-Z tour - Books, CD-ROMs, and other back doors to Hollywood - And much, much more! "Skip Press has written a book that combines fearless opinions and invaluable hard facts, both of which are hard to find in Hollywood. This book is thoughtfully written, clearly laid out, and of great value to beginners and old-timers alike." --Gareth Wigan, co-vice chairman, Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group "An invaluable resource for breaking into the movie and television business." --Barbara Anne Hiser, Emmy-winning cable and network television producer "[This book is] not only entertaining but a valuable tool for anyone interested in show business." --Paul Mason, Sr., vice president of Production, Viacom "The bonus for any reader of this book is that Skip Press is just a good writer--accessible, clear, persuasive, motivating, and easy-to-understand." --Jerry B. Jenkins, author of the "Left Behind series and "'Twas the Night Before "An insightful guide to the intricate Hollywood network." --Oliver Eberle, founder and CEO, ShowBIZ Data.com Aboutthe Author Skip Press, a novelist, screenwriter, and producer, is the author of "How to Write What You Want and Sell What You Write and dozens of other titles, as well as hundreds of entertainment articles and short stories. He lives in the Los Angeles area.

Screen Teen Writers

Screen Teen Writers
Author: Christina Hamlett
Publisher: Christina Hamlett
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2002
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1566080789

Provides basics on screen writing, from what to write and the legalities to finding an agent and getting it on the screen.

Writing a TV Movie: An Insider's Guide to Launching a Screenwriting Career

Writing a TV Movie: An Insider's Guide to Launching a Screenwriting Career
Author: Roslyn Muir
Publisher:
Total Pages: 108
Release: 2021-11
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 9781988915364

Award-winning screenwriter Roslyn Muir offers clear and simple advice for beginners and experts alike on how to master the popular TV movie thriller and rom-com genres. Writing a TV Movie is an exceptional resource for screenwriters.

Writing Screenplays That Sell

Writing Screenplays That Sell
Author: Michael Hauge
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1991-08-16
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0062725009

Covers story concept, character development, theme, structure, and scenes, analyzes a sample screenplay, and tells how to submit a manuscript, select an agent, and market oneself.

Process to Product

Process to Product
Author: Brian Herskowitz
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-04-25
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: 9781489546838

Process to Product is written by industry professional Brian Herskowitz, an award winning writer, producer, director with twenty-five years of teaching experience. The book guides the student writer through the process of screenwriting, simply and clearly, from the development of an idea through the finished, polished script. Easy to understand with in-depth examples and helpful exercises, this book puts the reader on the path to the best screenplay they can create.

Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure

Dan O'Bannon's Guide to Screenplay Structure
Author: Dan O'Bannon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: 9781615931309

Dan O'Bannon famously crafted his screenplays using a self-designed system which he called "dynamic structure." This book outlines how O'Bannon's method differs from those of other well-known screenwriting gurus, and illustrates with examples from classic (and not-so-classic) films how dynamic structure can be applied to craft narrative and character. O'Bannon also includes his insights on subjects such as the logic of the three-act structure, the role of the producer in screenplay development, and the psychological principle known as "hedonic adaptation," which has a unique effect on the structuring of screen stories.

Screenplay

Screenplay
Author: Syd Field
Publisher: M J F Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1994
Genre: Motion picture authorship
ISBN: 9781567312393

Providing examples from well-known movies, Field explains the structural and stylistic elements as well as writing techniques basic to the creation of a successful film script.