Screenplay: Writing the Picture - Softcover

Russin, Robin U; Downs, William Missouri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1879505703 ISBN 13: 9781879505704

Publisher: Silman-James Press,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

Designed as a down-to-earth, practical guide to the craft of screenwriting, WRITING THE PICTURE covers everything a screenwriter needs to know, from basic elements to advanced techniques. The book is intended to help writers choose, develop, and perfect their stories while avoiding common mistakes. From conception to completion, it covers every step of the process with a wealth of practical examples and exercises designed to avoid a formulaic approach. Professors Russin and Downs also cover marketing screenplays and the alternatives of television and playwriting.

About this title

Review:

"Screenplay: Writing the Picture's newly minted edition is an absolute gem. It updates the classic,

indispensable screenwriting craft book and makes it rock for the ever-evolving entertainment marketplace. This book is comprehensive, insightful and genuinely fun to read. I always recommend

it on my syllabus as essential reading." -- Neil Landau "book cover"

Synopsis:

This is a complete screenwriting course -- from developing a theme, researching a story, plotting and structuring a script, developing characters, and plying methods that aid the actual writing and rewriting processes to understanding the ins and outs of marketing and pitching scripts. Well-written, comprehensive, and filled with illustrative screenplay examples, both innovative and tried-and-true writing techniques, sage advice from veteran writers, and pertinent writing anecdotes, this one-of-a-kind screenwriting book will help both novices and working screenwriters to improve and sell their scripts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Silman-James Press,U.S.
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 1879505703
• ISBN 13: 9781879505704
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 439