Break Into Screenwriting: Your complete guide to writing for stage, screen or radio
Ray Frensham
Aug 2010 · Hachette UK
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This is a comprehensive, jargon-free guide for all budding screenwriters. Its aim is not just to guide you through the techniques and skills you need to write for the screen (film and television), but also to give you guidance on how to approach the industry as a whole. Focusing on every aspect of screenwriting, from how to set about the writing process to how to develop your characters, plot and structure, this book will give you all the guidance you need to break into this highly competitive industry and make a career for yourself as a screenwriter.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of screenwriting.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
NOT GOT MUCH TIME?
One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.
AUTHOR INSIGHTS
Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.
TEST YOURSELF
Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.
EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of screenwriting.
FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER
Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
TRY THIS
Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
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Howard Jones
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January 21, 2013
I bought this to help me on a couple of screenplays I'd written. Not only has it helped me accomplish this, it's made me re-evaluate fictional writing at its lowest level. This is a bible on storytelling; you'll never watch a film in the same way again.
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About the author
Internationally respected Script Doctor and Script Advisor, Ray is former Chairman of The Screenwriters' Workshop (formerly the London Screenwriters' Workship - the UK's leading script organisation since 1983). He has written for, and worked with, international TV and film companies; he also regularly lectures, runs seminars, script workshops and clinics. He is also associated with a number of film judging panels, including the Fujifilm Scholarship. 'Teach Yourself Screenwriting' is one of the imprints biggest selling titles and is recognised worldwide as one of the top essential books on the subject.
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