Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television Writing

by Irwin R. Blacker

Book Overview

This practical introduction to the principles of writing scripts for television and film explores in detail such basic elements as plot, character, conflict exposition and dialogue. Using examples... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 002861450X
• ISBN13: 9780028614502
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Pearson
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Short, sharp, and insightful.

One of the easiest to read, and accessibly informative books on writing that any person interested in either film, or writing generally could get their hands on. And if you want to be a writer of films? Priceless.

An excellent guide for writers.

Although the title would seem to aim this book at a specialized market, this is in fact an excellent guide for writers in all markets. The theme of the book is that a well-written story will be much easier to sell than a poorly written one. The majority of the book is devoted to guidelines for plot and character development in the context of the specialized requirements of film and television. Many of the directions in the book are applicable to writing aimed at a wide variety of markets. There are several useful examples of actual scripts and other industry-specific forms that serve as bluprints for the aspiring film and television writer. There are also examples of synopsis and treatments as they are used in the industry. The second half of the book is devoted to the mechanics of the visual entertainment industry and how the script and writer fit in. The appendices deal with the Writers Guild and include an agency list. This book is a must-have for the aspiring film and television writer.