Screenwriting for the 21st Century

Screenwriting for the 21st Century

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Book Description
If you've got the talent, here are the screenwriting techniques. Learn all the basics--and way beyond--of writing for film and television. Pat Silver-Lasky, who has worked in the business for more than 20 years and taught screenwriting at universities, reveals all the secrets of creating a film script that could become an international blockbuster. From organizing the plot to selling the final product, this unique guide discusses:

* The elements of a screenplay, constructing a scene, and character vs. characterization
* How comedies translate in the international market
* Adapting a novel for film
* Ways to work with a formula without being formulaic
* Procedures for getting a script accepted, both in Hollywood and in the UK
* Marketing and the international marketplace of the 21st century, including how to protect your material.

It could be the key to a screenwriting Oscar.

Screenwriting for the 21st Century,Pat Silver-Lasky,Batsford,0713488336,Film & Video - Screenwriting,Performing Arts,Performing Arts/Dance,Pop Arts / Pop Culture,Performing Arts / Film / Screenwriting,STUDY NOTES - SparkNotes

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