Perry, Chris, 1970-

Scenewriting : the missing manual for screenwriters / Chris Perry and Eric Henry Sanders. - xvi, 247 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-235) and index.

What do they want and why? -- Why can't they have it? -- What are they gonna do about it? -- Where and when is it gonna happen? -- The fundamental tools of scenewriting -- The art of reader engagement -- The unformatted draft -- Formatting for fun and profit -- Check your length -- Managing scene information in dialogue -- Bringing authenticity into your dialogue -- Final polish.

"The first comprehensive guide to mastering the art and craft of writing scenes, providing screenwriters with a new foundational approach to creating beautifully articulated scripts"--

9781501352133 9781501352126

2021047857


Motion picture authorship.
Motion picture plays--Technique.

PN1996 / .P467 2022

808.2/3