Writing a Screenplay
Published on 27. February 2014
160 pages
978-1-84243-682-0 (ISBN)
Description
The blunt truth is, the many who write from scratch, no matter how talented, have more chance of winning the lottery than creating an excellent script. Those who achieve success do so because they have shed the blood, sweat and tears necessary to master the elaborate art and craft of Screenwriting.
This book explodes the myth that a screenplay is the easiest literary form to master but offers a relatively painless path through the Screenwriting labyrinth, and an easy to digest step-by-step guide to writing a script from inception to completion.
What's in it?
Motivation;
Research & Development;
Genre; Idea;
Story & Plot;
Audience;
Character;
Action & Setting;
Structure;
Format;
Dialogue;
Synopses & Treatments;
Drafts;
Marketing & The Industry
- and of course much more...
This book explodes the myth that a screenplay is the easiest literary form to master but offers a relatively painless path through the Screenwriting labyrinth, and an easy to digest step-by-step guide to writing a script from inception to completion.
What's in it?
Motivation;
Research & Development;
Genre; Idea;
Story & Plot;
Audience;
Character;
Action & Setting;
Structure;
Format;
Dialogue;
Synopses & Treatments;
Drafts;
Marketing & The Industry
- and of course much more...
Reviews / Votes
John Costello's book is just about the best on screenwriting. I'd placeit alongside John McKee's 300 + page book; that's how good Prof.
Costello's slim book is -- Fred Lobb The book is great, for what it is: a brief introduction to the complex art of screenwriting. By the end of it, I was left with two very strong impressions. Firstly, that I really want to go and write a screenplay now, and secondly that writing a screenplay properly is bloody hard work! -- Griff * Write Words Writers' Community *
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Harpenden
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oldcastle Books Ltd
File size
0,96 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-84243-682-0 (9781842436820)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
John Costello
Writing a Screenplay
Book
06/2004
Pocket Essentials
€26.18
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Person
John Costello is a Film and Media Studies lecturer and screenwriter. He has written Pocket Essentials on David Cronenberg, Writing A Screenplay and Science Fiction Films.
Content
- Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- 1. FADE IN:
- 2. Motivation & Ideas
- 3. Research & Development
- 4. Genre
- 5. Story & Plot
- 6. Character & Dialogue
- 7. Structure & Format
- 8. Synopses, Outlines & Treatments
- 9. Drafts
- 10. Marketing
- 11. Troubleshooting
- 12. References & Notes
- 13. Glossary
- Copyright
