Elements of Style for Screenwriters: The Essential Manual for Writers of Screenplays

Argentini, Paul

ISBN 10: 1580650031 / ISBN 13: 9781580650038

Published by Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed, 1998

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elements of Style for Screenwriters: The Essential Manual for Writers of Screenplays
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
• Publication Date: 1998
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580650031
• ISBN 13: 9781580650038
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

In the grand tradition of Strunk and White's Elements of Style, Paul Argentini presents an essential reference masterpiece in screenwriting. He provides clear and concise principles of screenplay formatting structure, as well as stylistic advice. Argentini explains how to design and format manuscripts to impress any film school professor, story editor, agent, producer or studio executive. No book in shorter space, with fewer words, will help screenwriters more than this persistent volume.

Elements of Style for Screenwriters contains:

·         A to Z listing of format terms and examples
·         Incorporates changes in acceptable screenplay format submissions
·         Includes a special section on stage play formatting
·         Complete listing of literary agencies that represent screenwriters

About the Author

Paul Argentini is a screenwriter, playwright, and novelist and resides in Great Barrington, Massachusetts.