Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television Writing

Irwin R Blacker

ISBN 10: 002861450X / ISBN 13: 9780028614502

Published by Pearson Education (US), 2000

About this Item

An indispensable guide written in a clear, no-nonsense style, 'The Elements of Screenwriting' is a handy, reliable reference to the basics of writing for the screen. From devising the perfect pitch to presenting a finished work, this book coaches writers in the arts of character, plot, and dialogue development; the structure and look of a typical script; the considerations that must be addressed during production; and the complex and unnerving business of filmmaking itself.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television Writing
• Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 002861450X
• ISBN 13: 9780028614502
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

About this title

Synopsis

In the tradition of Strunk and White's The Elements of Style, this screenwriter's guide covers writing specific to the film and television industry as well as general writing advice - truly an "Essential Guide" for the screenwriting process.

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An indispensable guide written in a clear, no-nonsense style, 'The Elements of Screenwriting' is a handy, reliable reference to the basics of writing for the screen. From devising the perfect pitch to presenting a finished work, this book coaches writers in the arts of character, plot, and dialogue development; the structure and look of a typical script; the considerations that must be addressed during production; and the complex and unnerving business of filmmaking itself.