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Writing your screenplay / Lisa Dethridge.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Dethridge, Lisa.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Television authorship.
- Motion picture authorship.
- Physical Description:
- xi, 255 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
- Place of Publication:
- St. Leonards, N.S.W. : Allen & Unwin : AFTRS, 2003.
- Summary:
- This guide to film writing is an ideal introduction to the craft for would-be screen scribes or film buffs who want to learn how it is done. A broad introduction to writing for the screen is provided, along with a structured system for creating strong screenplays, based on the author's successful online college course. This book goes beyond the typical formulaic approach, offering insights into the classic mythic structures as well as contemporary storytelling techniques that underlie good screenwriting. The secrets to crafting cohesive plots, likeable characters, compelling action, and believable dialogue are all explained. Also provided is guidance on how to create strong scenes and a complete visual world that will engage audiences.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-242) and index.
- Includes filmography (pages 243-247).
- Contains material from the virtual screenwriting course run by the Australian Film, TV and Radio School.
- ISBN:
- 1741140838
- OCLC:
- 56491116
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