Screenwriting

Robert De Niro at Work is the first critical study to examine how Robert de Niro, perhaps the finest screen actor of his generation, works with screenplays to imagine, prepare and denote his performance. In categorising the various ways in which De Niro...

Develop the critical and creative skills to 'translate' a story from page to screen with this step-by-step guide to the process of screen adaptation you'll learn to: - interrogate a novel or short story to release its 'inner film' - convert fictional...

Mixing interviews, essays, and representative scripts of three successful television dramatists, the book will be of immeasurable use to the novice scriptwriter. Designed to inspire the fledgling scriptwriter, this book combines analytical essays on the...

Aspiring writers often ask how they can break into the television writing business. Meyers believes that the answer can be found by asking why people become television writers and what makes them successful. Inside the TV Writer's Room reveals these...

To write a million dollar screenplay you need determination, talent, and an insider's knowledge about what Hollywood wants. With in-depth interviews and revealing insights, this look behind the scenes is comprehensive, inspiring readers with advice,...

"I was a writer before I knew what a writer was." -Joseph Dougherty Joseph Dougherty has been a successful playwright and television writer, producer, and director for more than thirty years. He's written for breakthrough series that have changed the way...

Writing and Selling Thriller Screenplays has the lowdown on how to get your thriller feature script on to the page, and how to get it in front of producers and investors. First published in 2013, this new edition offers an all-new resources section and a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932907278Author Sheldon BullFormat PaperbackPage Count 270Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams) 386g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781884956669Author Gene PerretFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Quill Driver Books, U.S.Publisher Quill Driver Books, U.S.Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

A practical, step-by-step guide for writing the original TV comedy pilot, drawing on the author's own extensive experience in the industry. Weaves real world, industry examples along with quotes and tips from current working comedy writers, producers,...

Writing Compelling Dialogue for Film and TV is a practical guide that provides you, the screenwriter, with a clear set of exercises, tools, and methods to raise your ability to hear and discern conversation at a more complex level, in turn allowing you...

This book takes a deep dive into writing for today's audiences, against the backdrop of a constantly evolving TV ecosystem.The aim of this 2nd edition is to go beyond an analysis of what makes exceptionally compelling episodic TV series work. It is a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060953034Author J. SeinfeldFormat PaperbackPage Count 526Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 748g

As a screenwriter you always want to have characters with real depth and authenticity, but too often Black characters fall victim to superficial tropes and negative stereotyping. This book begins by asking the reader if they can write a Black character...

A series of three-hour-long linked plays for BBC2 plus two shorter plays Oswald and Marilyn, played by Timothy Spall and Lindsay Duncan, are the custodians of the collection of 10 million black and white photographs housed in a beautiful period building...

If you're looking for a straightforward, practical, no-nonsense guide to scriptwriting that will hold your hand right the way through the process, read on! The Raindance Writers' Lab guides you through the tools that enable you to execute a strong...

Media, Communication, Culture offers a bold and comprehensive analysis of developments in the field amidst the effects of postmodernism and globalization. James Lull, one of the leading scholars in the discipline, draws from a wide range of social and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780984157679Author Blake SnyderFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Save the Cat! PressPublisher Save the Cat! PressWeight(grams) 286gDimensions(mm) 229mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932825Author Pilar AlessandraFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781879505827Author Steven PriggeFormat PaperbackPage Count 215Imprint Silman-James Press,U.S.Publisher Silman-James Press,U.S.Weight(grams) 372g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615930845Author Eric EdsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 332Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams) 585g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307395313Author Chad GervichFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 464gDimensions(mm) 235mm *...

To write for the unique medium of the screen, you need to be as engaged with the theory and practice of film as you are with words. Screenwriting is Filmmaking provides a wealth of insights for new and experienced writers alike on the historical,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950061419Author L M LillyFormat PaperbackPage Count 282Imprint Spiny Woman LLCPublisher Spiny Woman LLCWeight(grams) 327gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

This book investigates how telenovelas may be the key to the future of Brazilian television and how this content can survive in an interconnected media landscape. Recognised telenovela writer and scholar Rosane Svartman considers the particular...

It may be drama features that win the most awards and kudos from critics, but in the current marketplace you're unlikely to sell a drama screenplay in the way you would a genre script. Breaking down the nuts and bolts of what differentiates drama from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615932573Author Helen JaceyFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese ProductionsWeight(grams)...

Official companion book to the Netflix TV series featuring concept art, sketches, behind-the-scenes photography and interviews with cast and crew. Based on the worldwide phenomenon from Sunrise Inc., Cowboy Bebop is the jazz-inspired, genre-bending...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781615933303Author Kelly EdwardsFormat PaperbackPage Count 166Imprint Michael Wiese ProductionsPublisher Michael Wiese Productions

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439159965Author Larry McMurtryFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 226mm *...

TV Writing On Demand: Creating Great Content in the Digital Era takes a deep dive into writing for today's audiences, against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving TV ecosystem. Amazon, Hulu and Netflix were just the beginning. The proliferation of...

This authoritative, practical guide lays out everything you need to be a successful screenwriter for film and television. Written by one of the UK's leading script editors, consultants and producers with over thirty years' experience - including...

The old screenwriting motto is, "Work on your script, and the jobs will come." This is false.A great script is only as good as the effort you put into your career, but there is little information for the aspiring screenwriter about how to break in. Even...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798227313935Author Andrew ParryFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Andrew ParryPublisher Andrew ParryWeight(grams) 549g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908072375Author De-ann BlackFormat PaperbackPage Count 94Imprint Toffee Apple PublishingPublisher Toffee Apple PublishingWeight(grams) 120gDimensions(mm)...

For nearly 20 years, Madeline DiMaggio's HOW TO WRITE FOR TELEVISION has been a trusted guide for screenwriters around the world. Her clear and concise manual is packed with examples from real television scripts, anecdotes from TV writers, and sound...

The Writing Dead features original interviews with the writers of today's most frightening and fascinating shows. They include some of television's biggest names--Carlton Cuse (Lost and Bates Motel), Bryan Fuller (Hannibal, Dead Like Me, Wonderfalls, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781950061464Author L M LillyFormat PaperbackPage Count 292Imprint Spiny Woman LLCPublisher Spiny Woman LLCWeight(grams) 340g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781988915364Author Roslyn MuirFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint Three Ocean PressPublisher Three Ocean PressWeight(grams) 154gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

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