An accessible yet comprehensive guide aimed at those with a keen interest in writing feature film screenplaysUsing case studies, creative exercises, and interviews from the industry, this book will gu
From a screenwriting perspective,Batty explores the idea that the protagonist's journey is comprised of two individual yet interwoven threads: the physical journey and the emotional journey. His analy
This innovative, fresh and lively collection, assembled by both creative academics and critical practitioners, focuses on how screenplays are written, developed and received.
This revised and refreshed edition guides the contemporary screenwriter through a variety of creative and critical approaches to a deeper understanding of how to tell stories for the screen. With a re
This revised and refreshed edition guides the contemporary screenwriter through a variety of creative and critical approaches to a deeper understanding of how to tell stories for the screen. With a re
A new edition of a lively and critically-enriched guide to writing for the media in a range of different professional contexts. Combining theory with practical techniques, this original text caters fo
The many ways that "happy after ever" can come about—case studies and analyses includeDue Date, I Give it a Year, Midnight in Paris, Ted, andTamara DreweContemporary film audiences w
This is a book for aspiring screenwriters who want to establish a powerful writing practice; a manual for teachers and students seeking inspiring exercises to encourage discussion and reflection; and
Aimed at students and educators across all levels of Higher Education, this agenda-setting book defines what screen production research is and looks like—and by doing so celebrates creative practice a