Writing the Second Act: Building Conflict and Tension in Your Film Script - Softcover

Halperin, Michael

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0941188299 ISBN 13: 9780941188296

Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions, 2000

Synopsis

Every screenplay needs an attention-grabbing and a satisfying ending, but those elements mean nothing without a strong, well-crafted 2nd Act.

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Synopsis:

The second act is at the heart of your story, where the action happens and your characters evolve. It's also where most screenplays lose momentum and focus. Author Michael Halperin helps you slay the dragon with in-depth discussions on structure, plot devices, and how to keep the action moving and your characters evolving, while drawing the audience into your story. Every screenplay needs an attention-grabbing beginning and a satisfying ending, but those elements are nothing without a strong, well-crafted middle. Michael Halperin, whose numerous credits include TV shows ("Star Treck: The Next Generation") and nonfiction books ("Writing Great Characters"), shows you how. Written by an experienced screenwriter, this book reveals the tricks of the trade, everything you need to know to write a successful screenplay.

About this edition

• Publisher: Michael Wiese Productions
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0941188299
• ISBN 13: 9780941188296
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 161