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Suspend your disbelief--you can make it as a screenwriter

Behind every blockbuster film and binge-worthy show, there's a screenwriter--and that writer could be you! Turn your brainstorming sessions into dynamic scripts with the help of Screenwriting For Dummies. Create believable worlds with relatable characters, gripping dialogue, and narrative structures that will keep even the showbiz bigwigs on the edge of their seats. Once you've polished your product, it's time to bring it to market. This book is full of advice that will help you get eyes on your screenplays so you can sell your work and find success as a screenwriter. From web series to movie musicals to feature films, this book shows you how to develop and hone your craft.

  • Learn to think like a screenwriter and turn story ideas into visually driven, relatable scripts that will get noticed
  • Study the elements of a story, like plot structure (beginning, middle, and end) and characterization (wait, who's that, again?)
  • Hop over the hurdle of writer's block, and tackle other obstacles that stand in the way of your scriptwriting career
  • Get insider insight into finding an agent and meeting with studio execs, plus alternative markets for your finished work

This updated edition covers the latest trends and opportunities--and there are lots of them--for today's writers. Let Dummies help you map out your story and put your script on the road to production. Thank us when your work goes viral!

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Includes all the essentials for writing a screenplay, from crafting dialogue to marketing a script Packed with easy-to-understand guidelines and writing projects,Screenwriting For Dummies makes film writing accessible to novices and helps more experienced writers improve their scripts. This engaging guide walks readers through the essential elements of every good screenplay, from character development, to creating a story, to writing compelling dialogue, to adopting a screenplay from a different source. It also includes all the specific formatting details that go into writing a visual screenplay from scripting character introductions, to writing the camera into the script, to creating a cinematic collage. In addition,Screenwriting For Dummies covers the important task of selling a screenplay, including tips for getting a spec script into the proper marketing format, protecting intellectual property rights, and securing an agent. Review “A guide for absolute beginners, it will take you through the whole process”.Writers Forum June 2008 “A guide for absolute beginners, it will take you through the whole process”.Writers Forum June 2008 From the Back Cover "Valuable advice. . . . Presents any number of provocative and clever ways to understand the screenwriting process." —John Logan, coscreenwriter of GladiatorPacked with fun and helpful writing projects Find your voice, craft your story, and sell your screenplay So you want to write for pictures? This friendly guide walks you through the essential elements of a good screenplay, from crafting the plot to character development to writing compelling dialogue. You’ll discover how to write for different genres, think visually, format your screenplay, and get your script noticed by the right players in show biz. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear-out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humor and fun About the Author Laura Schellhardt holds degrees in screenwriting, playwriting, and poetry. Schellhardt has taught alongside Oscar nominee John Logan.


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  • ISBN-13: 9780764554865
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 510 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0764554867
  • Publisher Date: 02/14/2003
  • Height: 234 mm
  • No of Pages: 360
  • Width: 20 mm


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