American Film Institute's Guide to Writing Great Screenplays for Film and TV

Name: American Film Institute's Guide to Writing Great Screenplays for Film and TV
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ISBN: 9780028615554

ISBN-10: 0028615557

ISBN-13: 9780028615554

Edition: 2nd 1997

Authors: Dona Cooper

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This screen-writing guide is now revised and updated to cover the latest techniques for crafting first rate plays, and covers topics such as innovative ideas for structuring the plot, developing characters and building momentum.

Book details

List price: $14.95
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Peterson's
Publication date: 8/22/1997
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English

Introduction
Films as Roller Coasters	p. 1
How Do Roller Coasters Work?	p. 13
Creativity: The Building Process	p. 25
The Most Valuable Tool You Have	p. 35
Do You Really Believe in This Roller Coaster?	p. 47
Structure: Designing Your Roller Coaster	p. 65
Plot: Building Your Roller Coaster	p. 75
Characters: Getting the Audience on Board	p. 91
Creating Other Characters	p. 109
Momentum: Building Your Engine	p. 121
Style: Greasing the Tracks	p. 139
Creating the Individual Scene	p. 153
Testing Your Roller Coaster	p. 167
Fixing Your Roller Coaster	p. 179
Final Words	p. 189
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