An accessible yet comprehensive guide aimed at those with a keen
interest in writing feature film screenplays
Using case studies, creative exercises, and interviews from the
industry, this book will guide readers through the necessary stages of
writing a screenplay, from finding and developing ideas to creating and
executing characters to shaping structure and constructing scenes. It
will also consider how a screenplay might be sold, or used to raise
interest in the writer, looking at areas such as finding and working
with an agent, networking, using competitions, and raising private
production funds. The book's approach is both creative and reflective,
giving readers the opportunity to learn a wealth of creative skills
alongside skills that will encourage them to think about themselves as
writers and the work that they are developing. As such, the book will
empower readers in their own creative processes and allow them to
successfully tell the stories they want to tell. Rich with analyses from
classic and contemporary films; littered with practical models,
paradigms, and creative tasks; and enhanced by the views of key industry
figures; the book is a must for any aspiring feature film screenwriter.
