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"--