
The Creative Screenwriter
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Master the craft of screenwriting-12 steps to bring your creative vision to the screen
It can be difficult to find a modern resource that teaches you the nuts and bolts of screenwriting while also allowing you the freedom to creatively thrive. This guide distills the craft of screenwriting into 12 key elements, from developing your story to revising and rewriting, plus plenty of inspiration to create your own screenplay with confidence.
Discover what to expect within the film industry and how it has evolved. Look behind the scenes at iconic films using a classic structure of screenwriting, along with experimental films from innovative writers that have transcended the rules and paved their own way to the silver screen. Then, get to the exciting part-writing-using a dozen tried-and-true rules of the trade. Each chapter is accompanied with an In the Writer's Room creative exercise, such as formatting your script, mapping sequences, and creating rich dialogue and characters, to deepen your understanding of what brings a screenplay to life.
This screenwriting guide includes:
- Filmmaker's dozen-From loglines to creating a compelling character to root for, you'll find 12 fundamental but flexible steps to help you craft a powerful, creative screenplay.
- Topline terminology-Navigate the film biz like a pro with need-to-know Hollywood jargon, plus troubleshooting tips for any screenwriting hiccups along the way.
- Film archive-From William Goldman's The Princess Bride to Taika Waititi's Jojo Rabbit, discover emerging and timeless screenwriting techniques used in Hollywood blockbusters, micro-budget films, and more.
Take your story from creative conception to complete script with this modern, 12-step approach to screenwriting.
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JULIAN HOXTER is an associate professor and screenwriting coordinator at San Francisco State University where he has taught and practiced screenwriting for more than 20 years. He is a produced screenwriter and a professional script consultant. His screenplays have won three competitions and have been finalists in many more.
Content
- Intro
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- How This Book Works
- Setting the Stage
- Rule 1: Know the Mechanics
- Rule 2: Understand Story Structure
- Rule 3: Develop Your Story
- Rule 4: Create Someone to Root For
- Rule 5: Investigate Archetypes
- Rule 6: Write Your Logline
- Rule 7: Outline Your Screenplay
- Rule 8: Tell a Visual Story
- Rule 9: Map Your Sequence
- Rule 10: Be Purposeful in Your Dialogue
- Rule 11: Just Finish Your First Draft
- Rule 12: Revise, Revise, Revise
- What's Next?
- Additional Resources
- References
- About the Author
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