This books gives teens--who go to the movies more than any age group in the world--the tools to do more than just watch those movies. It gives them the tools to write their own films.
Stempel, a screenwriter and professor of cinema at Los Angeles City College, presents a history of the art and craft of screenwriting from the silents to the present, with information and stories abou
Advanced Screenwriting, written by one of today's most active and respected screenwriting gurus, is a collection of meditations on fine-tuning the script.
"a wonderful addition to the library of anyone hoping to write a good screenplay." Andrew BovellEach and every great screen story has a natural and seamless shape that lies within the script. That sha
This book approaches the construction of complex and transgressive ‘pervert’ characters in mainstream (not ‘art’), adult-oriented (not pornographic) cinema. It deconstructs an episteme on which to bas
Screenwriting Fundamentals: The Art and Craft of Visual Writing is a workshop in a book – take a step-by-step approach to screenwriting starting with a blank page, and work through the book to a first
Veteran script consultant Jill Chamberlain discovered in her work that an astounding 99 percent of first-time screenwriters don't know how to tell a story. These writers may know how to format a scrip
Through a “Crazy” approach in writing the feature screenplay, the first half of the book guides the reader in how to create and develop: Story Idea, Characters, One Page Step Outline, and the solid sc
There are plenty of books about the craft of screenwriting, and a handful about pitching your screenplay. However, little can be found on how to go from writing to pitching in the professional space.
Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. Quincy Jones
For more than 15 years, Robert McKee's students have been taking Hollywood's top honors. His Story Seminar is the world's ultimate seminar for screenwriters, filmmakers, and novelists. N
A couple of generations ago, the movie industry ran more or less on gut instinct—film schools, audience research departments and seminars on screenwriting were not yet de rigueur. Today the standard i
A Guide to Screenwriting Success provides a comprehensive overview of writing_and rewriting_a screenplay. Duncan's handy book teaches new screenwriters the process of creating a professional screenpla
"Due to rapid technological change, economic challenges facing media industries, and the writers' strike of 2007-08, screenwriting has been changing dramatically. While industry professionals in LA ar
A completely original guide to the screenwriter's art -- as only the writer of Blade Runner could concieve it.The master speaks, in this unique guide for screenwriters -- and writers and artists of al
A Guide to Screenwriting Success provides a comprehensive overview of writing—and rewriting—a screenplay. Duncan's handy book teaches new screenwriters the process of creating a professional screenpla
