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From Popular and Award Winning Film, TV, and Streaming Shows
Screenwriters Advice
From Popular and Award Winning Film, TV, and Streaming Shows
Description
This book looks at the most important part of the filmmaking process from the point of view of those who grind away at a keyboard or notepad trying to bring new ideas and perspectives to an increasingly diversified world. Using The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook's tried and true Q&A style, with selected screenwriters, creating an engaging and easily digestible conversational feel, this book chronicles story theory, formatting, business issues and the creative process itself. Whether you're a seasoned scribe or an inexperienced writer, this book will give you perspectives and tips to get your creative juices flowing and make your story happen.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Legal Disclaimer
An Introduction to Screenwriters Advice
Contributors
Chapter 1: The Idea
Chapter 2: Pitching
Chapter 3: Breaking Story
Chapter 4: Character
Chapter 5: Dialog
Chapter 6: Rules?
Chapter 7: Finding Your Voice
Chapter 8: Screenwriting Competitions
Chapter 9: Writing Teams
Chapter 10: The Writer's Room & Writing on Set
Chapter 11: Rewriting
Chapter 12: Action & Thriller
Chapter 13: Horror & Sci-Fi
Chapter 14: Horror Comedy
Chapter 15: Telenovelas
Chapter 16: Comedy
Chapter 17: Romantic Comedy & Christmas Movies
Chapter 18: Drama & Adaptation
Chapter 19: Animation & Family
Chapter 20: The Business
Chapter 21: Perspective
Chapter 22: Inspiration
Chapter 23: Writing Exercises
References
Index
Product details

Published | 28 Dec 2023 |
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Format | Paperback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 376 |
ISBN | 9781501363276 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 mm |
Series | The Guerilla Filmmaker’s Handbooks |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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