Writing for Film - The Basics of Screenwriting (Paperback)

Whether readers are seeking a career in the film industry or writing screenplays for enjoyment, this book is designed to give them a thorough and intimate understanding what it is to write for films. In this introduction to screenwriting, author Darsie Bowden provides sage, real-world advice and instruction on the process of writing film screenplays. This text will help budding screenwriters to structure their dramas, refine their characterizations, and craft their language, while also introducing them to the appropriate screenplay formats. It covers the complexities of writing for the screen and points out the contradictions to expect if readers pursue this work as a career. In addition to covering the elements of the dramatic film screenplay, Bowden discusses writing for such alternative markets as documentaries, independent films, experimental films, and other non-Hollywood options. Features of the text include: guidelines for working as a screenwriter; applications and exercises to enhance skills; suggested readings for further development; and a comprehensive list of resources for screenwriting. abilities about the world and to communicate those perceptions in a cinematic way. In this text, Bowden introduces readers to an approach to screenwriting that will help them see the world in a different way, and write about it using different genres and media. This most valuable skill prepares readers for the range of possibilities they will encounter on the path to successful screenwriting.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 2006
First published:	2006
Authors:	Darsie Bowden
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	318
ISBN-13:	978-0-8058-4258-6
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literary & linguistic reference works > Creative writing & creative writing guides Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Films, cinema > General
LSN:	0-8058-4258-6
Barcode:	9780805842586

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