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How to Build a Great Screenplay

Author : David Howard
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1429994789
Total Pages : 468 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book How to Build a Great Screenplay written by David Howard and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Bulid a Great Screenplay is a definitive guide on the mechanics of screenwriting--filled with examples--from the author of The Tools of Screenwriting. Acclaimed USC screenwriting teacher David Howard has guided hundreds of students to careers in writing for film and television. Drawing on decades of practical experience and savvy, How to Build a Great Screenplay deconstructs the craft of screenwriting and carefully reveals how to build a good story from the ground up. Howard eschews the "system" offered by other books, emphasizing that a great screenplay requires dozens of unique decisions by the author. He offers in-depth considerations of: * characterization * story arc * plotting and subplotting * dealing with coincidence in story plotting * classical vs. revolutionary screenplay structure * tone, style, and atmosphere * the use of time on screen * the creation of drama and tension * crucial moments in storytelling Throughout the book, Howard clarifies his lessons through examples from some of the most successful Hollywood and international script-oriented films, including Pulp Fiction, American Beauty, Trainspotting, North by Northwest, Chinatown, and others. The end result is what could very well become the classic text in the field---a bible for the burgeoning screenwriter.

Screenwriters' Masterclass

Author : Kevin Conroy Scott
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571261582
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (712 download)

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Download or read book Screenwriters' Masterclass written by Kevin Conroy Scott and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The secret of writing a successful screenplay is sought after by ever-growing numbers of scribes and enthusiasts. Screenwriters' Masterclass offers state-of-the-art advice in that line, through interviews with nineteen of the leading scriptwriters of our day whose insights are invaluable to any aspirant. Each interview guides the reader entertainingly through the creation process of the film; how the writer handled the painstaking process of creating a three-dimensional world out of their imagination; what worked - and what didn't - in the finished film; and, most importantly, why that was so. In the process, each interview is a valuable case history, offering film buffs an uncommon glimpse behind the scenes of cinema: from Oscar-winner Ted Tally, recounting life on-set with Jodie Foster and Hannibal the Cannibal on The Silence of the Lambs, to Robert Wade and Neil Purvis coming up with new ways for James Bond to Die Another Day. Represented alongside the Hollywood pros are the leading screenwriters from the US independent and European scenes, including some of the most inspiring new talents in film: from Carlos Cuarón ( Y Tu Mamá También) and Chris Weitz ( About a Boy) to Wes Anderson ( Rushmore) and Alex Garland ( 28 Days Later).

The Anatomy of Story

Author : John Truby
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 1429923709
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book The Anatomy of Story written by John Truby and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2008-10-14 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Truby is one of the most respected and sought-after story consultants in the film industry, and his students have gone on to pen some of Hollywood's most successful films, including Sleepless in Seattle, Scream, and Shrek. The Anatomy of Story is his long-awaited first book, and it shares all of his secrets for writing a compelling script. Based on the lessons in his award-winning class, Great Screenwriting, The Anatomy of Story draws on a broad range of philosophy and mythology, offering fresh techniques and insightful anecdotes alongside Truby's own unique approach for how to build an effective, multifaceted narrative. Truby's method for constructing a story is at once insightful and practical, focusing on the hero's moral and emotional growth. As a result, writers will dig deep within and explore their own values and worldviews in order to create an effective story. Writers will come away with an extremely precise set of tools to work with—specific, useful techniques to make the audience care about their characters, and that make their characters grow in meaningful ways. They will construct a surprising plot that is unique to their particular concept, and they will learn how to express a moral vision that can genuinely move an audience. The foundations of story that Truby lays out are so fundamental they are applicable—and essential—to all writers, from novelists and short-story writers to journalists, memoirists, and writers of narrative non-fiction.

Your Creative Writing Masterclass

Author : Jurgen Wolff
Publisher : Nicholas Brealey
ISBN 13 : 1473645301
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (736 download)

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Download or read book Your Creative Writing Masterclass written by Jurgen Wolff and published by Nicholas Brealey. This book was released on 2012-01-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you dream of being a writer, why not learn from the best? In Your Creative Writing Masterclass you'll find ideas, techniques and encouragement from the most admired and respected contemporary and classic authors, including Charles Dickens, Jane Austen and Anton Chekhov. Jurgen Wolff, bestselling author of Your Writing Coach, helps you translate these insights into action to master your craft and write what only you can write. From Robert Louis Stevenson to Mary Shelley, Alice Munro to Stephen King, Your Creative Writing Masterclass guide you through: finding your style, constructing powerful plots, generating story ideas, overcoming writer's block, creating vivid characters and crafting your ideal writer's life. Brimming with support and suggested activities to develop your writing skills, the book also features unique bonus advice, exercises, resources and sharing capabilities via the website www.YourCreativeWritingMasterclass.com.

Screenwriting Tricks of the Trade

Author : William Froug
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Screenwriting Tricks of the Trade written by William Froug and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlocks the mysteries of commercially successful screen drama.

The Nutshell Technique

Author : Jill Chamberlain
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1477303731
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book The Nutshell Technique written by Jill Chamberlain and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 script, write snappy dialogue, and set a scene. They may have interesting characters and perhaps some clever plot devices. But, invariably, while they may have the kernel of a good idea for a screenplay, they fail to tell a story. What the 99 percent do instead is present a situation. In order to explain the difference, Chamberlain created the Nutshell Technique, a method whereby writers identify eight dynamic, interconnected elements that are required to successfully tell a story. Now, for the first time, Chamberlain presents her unique method in book form with The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting. Using easy-to-follow diagrams (“nutshells”), she thoroughly explains how the Nutshell Technique can make or break a film script. Chamberlain takes readers step-by-step through thirty classic and contemporary movies, showing how such dissimilar screenplays as Casablanca, Chinatown, Pulp Fiction, The Usual Suspects, Little Miss Sunshine, Juno, Silver Linings Playbook, and Argo all have the same system working behind the scenes, and she teaches readers exactly how to apply these principles to their own screenwriting. Learn the Nutshell Technique, and you’ll discover how to turn a mere situation into a truly compelling screenplay story.

Screenwriters' Masterclass

Author : Kevin Conroy Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780571343225
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (432 download)

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Download or read book Screenwriters' Masterclass written by Kevin Conroy Scott and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text contains interviews with 19 of the leading scriptwriters of our day. Each interview guides the reader through the creation process of the film; how the writer handled the painstaking process of creating a three-dimensional world out of their imagination; and what worked - and what didn't - in the finished film.

The Screenwriter's Workout

Author : Will Hicks
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 : 9781793197313
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (973 download)

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Download or read book The Screenwriter's Workout written by Will Hicks and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-02-24 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flex your screenwriting skills and stretch your creativity with The Screenwriter's Workout! The Screenwriter's Workout is a complete training program for your mind - with over 75 exercises and hundreds of activities specifically designed for both new and experienced screenwriters to train the neural pathways that generate story. Have Fun While You: Design Dynamic Characters - New character creation tools make it easy to create characters designed to fit seamlessly with your script. Explore Structure - Delve inside structure to learn what it does, what it really is, and why you need it. Create Stories - Explore the art, science and craft of cinematic narrative with story-building tools, lessons and theories specifically designed to enhance your storytelling skills. Redefine Conflict - Learn what conflict actually is and what it does to an audience. Analyze Your Work - Save time and effort with rewriting tools to analyze the design of your screenplay. Craft Compelling Loglines - Learn how to write powerful loglines designed to help your screenplay sell. Discover Interactive Screenwriting - Learn the techniques and theories behind writing screenplays that engage and interact with audiences. Written in a conversational style, The Screenwriter's Workout is a fun and interactive way to strengthen your craft, hone your writing skills and refine your storytelling.

The Documentary Film Makers Handbook

Author : Genevieve Jolliffe
Publisher : Continuum
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Documentary Film Makers Handbook written by Genevieve Jolliffe and published by Continuum. This book was released on 2006-11-14 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Documentary films have enjoyed a huge resurgence over the last few years, and there's a new generation of filmmakers wanting to get involved. In addition, the digital revolution has made documentaries even more accessible to the general filmmaker. Documentary films can now be shot professionally using cheaper equipment, and smaller cameras enable the documentarian to be less intrusive and therefore more intimate in the subjects' lives. With an increasing number of documentaries making it to the big screen (and enjoying ongoing sales on DVD), the time is right for an information-packed handbook that will guide new filmmakers towards potential artistic and commercial success. The Documentary Film Makers Handbook features incisive and helpful interviews with dozens of industry professionals, on subjects as diverse as interview techniques, the NBC News Archive, music rights, setting up your own company, the Film Arts Foundation, pitching your proposal, the Sundance Documentary Fund, the Documentary Channel, the British Film Council, camera hire, filmmaking ethics, working with kids, editing your documentary, and DVD distribution. The book also includes in-depth case studies of some of the most successful and acclaimed documentary films of recent years, including Mad Hot Ballroom, Born Into Brothels, Touching the Void, Beneath the Veil,and Amandla! The Documentary Film Makers Handbook will be an essential resource for anyone who wants to know more about breaking into this exciting field.

The Story Solution

Author : Eric Edson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781615930845
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book The Story Solution written by Eric Edson and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eric Edson has developed a new tool for bringing depth and passion to any screenplay - the ""23 Steps All Great Heroes Must Take."" It's an easy to understand paradigm that provides writers and filmmakers the interconnecting, powerful storytelling elements they need. With true insight, a master teacher of screenwriting pinpoints the story structure reasons most new spec scripts don't sell; then uses scores of examples from popular hit movies to present, step by step, his revolutionary Hero Goal Sequences blueprint for writing blockbuster movies.

The Craft of Scene Writing

Author : Jim Mercurio
Publisher : Linden Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1610353463
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book The Craft of Scene Writing written by Jim Mercurio and published by Linden Publishing. This book was released on 2019-02-01 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A professional screenwriter’s master class in writing the most critical and challenging script element―the individual scene.

Transcendental Style in Film

Author : Paul Schrader
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520969146
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (29 download)

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Download or read book Transcendental Style in Film written by Paul Schrader and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a new introduction, acclaimed director and screenwriter Paul Schrader revisits and updates his contemplation of slow cinema over the past fifty years. Unlike the style of psychological realism, which dominates film, the transcendental style expresses a spiritual state by means of austere camerawork, acting devoid of self-consciousness, and editing that avoids editorial comment. This seminal text analyzes the film style of three great directors—Yasujiro Ozu, Robert Bresson, and Carl Dreyer—and posits a common dramatic language used by these artists from divergent cultures. The new edition updates Schrader’s theoretical framework and extends his theory to the works of Andrei Tarkovsky (Russia), Béla Tarr (Hungary), Theo Angelopoulos (Greece), and Nuri Bilge Ceylan (Turkey), among others. This key work by one of our most searching directors and writers is widely cited and used in film and art classes. With evocative prose and nimble associations, Schrader consistently urges readers and viewers alike to keep exploring the world of the art film.

Save the Cat!

Author : Blake Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781615931712
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book Save the Cat! written by Blake Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!

Screenwriting is Filmmaking

Author : Brian Dunnigan
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 178500610X
Total Pages : 433 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

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Download or read book Screenwriting is Filmmaking written by Brian Dunnigan and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-08-23 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To write for the unique medium of the screen, you need to be as engaged with the theory and practice of film as you are with words. Screenwriting is Filmmaking provides a wealth of insights for new and experienced writers alike on the historical, theoretical and practical essentials of screenwriting. With clear analyses drawn from a wide range of classical and contemporary films, alongside case studies and practical exercises, this book encourages the development of craft skills and a personal voice through the writing of short and feature screenplays. You will learn how to develop your screenplay from idea to final draft; apply the techniques of narrative, structure and visual language; build rounded and convincing characters; craft compelling scenes through dialogue and sub-text and maintain a meaningful and lasting creative practice. Brian Dunnigan draws on over thirty years' experience of writing, teaching and making films, to provide a practical guide on how to become an effective screenwriter as well as giving a fascinating insight into visual storytelling and the place of the screenplay in the collaborative process of filmmaking. Of great interest to all screenwriters, especially new/aspiring ones; and all those with an interest in the filmmaking world, it is illustrated with 17 colour and 17 black & white photographs. Brian Dunnigan is an award-winning filmmaker and Head of Screenwriting at the London Film School.

The 90-Day Screenplay

Author : Alan Watt
Publisher : Writers Tribe Books
ISBN 13 : 9780983141235
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (412 download)

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Download or read book The 90-Day Screenplay written by Alan Watt and published by Writers Tribe Books. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 90-Day Screenplay is a day-by-day guide through the process of outlining, writing, and polishing a screenplay in three months.

Save the Cat Goes to the Movies

Author : Blake Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781615931729
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (317 download)

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Download or read book Save the Cat Goes to the Movies written by Blake Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2013-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides advice for budding screenwriters on how to handle the challenges of writing a Hollywood script and includes insider information on the most popular genres in Hollywood as well as references to 500 movie "cousins" to help guide the script writing process.

Licence to Thrill

Author : James Chapman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350211117
Total Pages : 329 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (52 download)

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Download or read book Licence to Thrill written by James Chapman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-18 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new edition of Licence To Thrill, James Chapman builds upon the success of his classic work, regarded as the definitive scholarly study of the history of the James Bond film series from the first picture, Dr No (1962), to the present. He considers the origins of the films in the spy thrillers of Ian Fleming and examines the production histories of the films in the contexts of the British and international film industries. This edition includes a new introduction and chapters on Quantum of Solace (2008), Skyfall (2012), Spectre (2015) and No Time to Die (2021). Chapman explores how the films have changed over time in response to developments in the wider film culture and society at large. He charts the ever-evolving Bond formula, analysing the films' representations of nationhood, class, and gender in a constantly shifting cinematic and ideological landscape.