Screenwriting
Published on 18. November 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-340-60378-9 (ISBN)
Description
In this guide to screenwriting, Raymond Frensham draws on his experience to take the reader through the processes involved in transforming creative ideas into a format that will work on screen. He offers regular checklists on structuring work, concentrating on visual language, dialogue, characterization and plot; he then shows how to present and sell the finished product in a crowded marketplace.
Reviews / Votes
Indispensable for new and experienced writers alike - Screenwriter MagazineMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Murray Press
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 128 mm
Width: 195 mm
Weight
277 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-60378-9 (9780340603789)
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Person
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.