(Quick Guide). The Quick Guide to Screenwriting is the ultimate reference manual to the art; craft; and business of writing for the movies. In a series of brief but comprehensive segments; the book covers the entire process of creating a film script; from conceiving the initial idea; to developing the story; to producing a polished and professional final draft. Covered topics include the history of screenwriting; commercial vs. "personal" writing; the three basic types of screenplays; how to brainstorm ideas; developing and structuring a story; the techniques of cinematic storytelling; screenplay style and formatting; essential tools of the screenwriting trade; the seven basic steps to writing a screenplay; important screenwriting dos and donts; how to get quality feedback and then use it to improve your work; and the business of screenwriting; including copyright and registration of finished material; the function of agents and managers; the Writers Guild; contracts; the development process; and how to bring your work to the attention of the industry. Written in smart; reader-friendly prose; the book is chock-full of the vital information; helpful tips; and keen advice that will help you make your script the best it can be.
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