Review:
A unique look behind the art of screen adaptation from an acknowledged master. --David Parfitt, Oscar winning producer of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE
That rarest of things among screenwriting manuals - a treasure trove of brilliant advice from an esteemed practitioner - someone who's not only written films, but won Oscars for them. By page 6, I'd come across one of the best pieces of writing-related advice I'd ever read. By page 50, every other margin was marked with my own grateful 'yes, yes'. --Jeremy Dyson, writer of THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and novelist
Ronald Harwood offers a learned, entertaining and practical guide that will become essential for students, budding writers and professionals. An enormously enlightening masterclass on the inner workings of scriptwriting and how to get from page to screen with inventiveness and integrity. With its sound advice for all forms of writing, this is a faithful companion to anyone working towards truthful, dynamic and successful writing. --Mark Goodall, Head of Film Studies, University of Bradford
That rarest of things among screenwriting manuals - a treasure trove of brilliant advice from an esteemed practitioner - someone who's not only written films, but won Oscars for them. By page 6, I'd come across one of the best pieces of writing-related advice I'd ever read. By page 50, every other margin was marked with my own grateful 'yes, yes'. --Jeremy Dyson, writer of THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and novelist
Ronald Harwood offers a learned, entertaining and practical guide that will become essential for students, budding writers and professionals. An enormously enlightening masterclass on the inner workings of scriptwriting and how to get from page to screen with inventiveness and integrity. With its sound advice for all forms of writing, this is a faithful companion to anyone working towards truthful, dynamic and successful writing. --Mark Goodall, Head of Film Studies, University of Bradford
That rarest of things among screenwriting manuals - a treasure trove of brilliant advice from an esteemed practitioner - someone who's not only written films, but won Oscars for them. By page 6, I'd come across one of the best pieces of writing-related advice I'd ever read. By page 50, every other margin was marked with my own grateful 'yes, yes'. --Jeremy Dyson, writer of THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN and novelist
Ronald Harwood offers a learned, entertaining and practical guide that will become essential for students, budding writers and professionals. An enormously enlightening masterclass on the inner workings of scriptwriting and how to get from page to screen with inventiveness and integrity. With its sound advice for all forms of writing, this is a faithful companion to anyone working towards truthful, dynamic and successful writing. --Mark Goodall, Head of Film Studies, University of Bradford
About the Author:
Oscar winner Ronald Harwood is currently one of the most successful, prolific and in-demand adaptors of screenplays in the world. Born and raised in South Africa, he has lived and worked in London for all of his adult life. He is also an award winning playwright and novelist.
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