At last! The classic screenwriting workbook--now completely revised and
updated--from the celebrated lecturer, teacher, and bestselling author,
Syd Field: "the most sought-after screenwriting teacher in the world"*
No one knows more about screenwriting than Syd Field--and now the
ultimate Hollywood insider shares his secrets and expertise, completely
updating his bestselling workbook for a new generation of screenwriters.
Filled with new material--including fresh insights and anecdotes from
the author and analyses of films from Pulp Fiction to Brokeback
Mountain--The Screenwriter's Workbook is your very own hands-on
workshop, the book that allows you to participate in the processes that
have made Syd Field's workshops invaluable to beginners and working
professionals alike. Follow this workbook through to the finish, and
you'll end up with a complete and salable script! Learn how to: - Define
the idea on which your script will be built- Create the model--the
paradigm--that professionals use- Bring your characters to life- Write
dialogue like a pro- Structure your screenplay for success from the
crucial first pages to the final actHere are systematic instructions,
easy-to-follow exercises, a clear explanation of screenwriting basics,
and expert advice at every turn--all the moment-to-moment, line-by-line
help you need to transform your initial idea into a professional
screenplay that's earmarked for success.The Perfect Companion Volume to
Syd Field's Revised and Updated Edition of Screenplay: The Foundations
of Screenwriting**Hollywood Reporter*
