Being professional : a master guide to the do's and don'ts of screenwriting / Adam Coplan.
Title:
Being professional : a master guide to the do's and don'ts of screenwriting / Adam Coplan.
ISBN:
9781615932498
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Publication Information:
Studio City, CA : Michael Wiese Productions, [2016]
Physical Description:
xv, 210 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents:
Act structure ... it's not the enemy -- Genre ... get to know ... your audience character -- Character ... indifference is the enemy -- The great opening scene ... Dictate the experience -- The second act ... ride the rollercoaster -- The road map ... a to b, not a to z -- The climax ... the final is 50% of your grade -- Dialogue ... distinct voice means not your own -- Concept ... get off to a great start -- how to begin a scene ... seven vital questions -- editing your script ... Your work is never done -- presentation matters ... The gatekeepers -- the elements of a scene ... Professional vs. amateur -- Bonus writing exercises ... practice makes perfect.
Summary:
"Being professional teaches the ABCs of screenwriting from a non-academic, practical point of view. Rather than offering a get-rich-quick scheme or '10 easy steps to guaranteed greatness,' you get a simple, direct approach that demands hard work and will absolutely make you a far better screenwriter. Twenty-two exercises and other invaluable tools help you develop your skills, overcome writer's block, avoid fatal structural errors, and write potent and engaging 2nd and 3rd Acts." -- Back cover.
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OCLC Number:
ocn943642667
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