DiMaggio, Madeline

The only writing series you'll ever need : screenwriting : insider tips and techniques to write for the silver screen / Screenwriting Madeline DiMaggio. - Avon : Adams Media, 2007. - 217 p. : 18 cm. - The only writing series you'll ever need .

Contains a glossary

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. Here's your cue! --
Ch. 2. Crafting reality --
Ch. 3. Writing your treatment and synopsis --
Ch. 4. Staging your screenplay --
Ch. 5. Go ahead, make a scene --
Ch. 6. Real people: characters --
Ch. 7. Making it interesting: conflict and dialog --
Ch. 8. Now, making it good: communicating your purpose --
Ch. 9. A life of its own: reeling it in --
Ch. 10. The screenplay: an adaptable creature --
Ch. 11. Welcome to the jungle: Hollywood --
Ch. 12. Try going "alternative" --
Ch. 13. Writing for television --
Ch. 14. Catching and trapping 'em: agents --
Ch. 15. What the future holds.

Writing scripts for the big screen takes more than a good idea, it requires passion, perseverance and insider know-how. It is your go-to resource for mastering the complete screenwriting process.

9781598692884


Motion picture authorship
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