Writing for the screen : creative and critical approaches

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Title:

Writing for the screen : creative and critical approaches

Author:

Batty, Craig.

ISBN:

9780230550759

Personal Author:

Batty, Craig.

Publication Information:

Basingstoke : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.

Physical Description:

ix, 201 p. ; 22 cm.

Series:

Approaches to writing

Approaches to writing.

Contents:

Introduction -- pt. I: Foundations -- Establishing practice -- Subject : ideas into character -- Structure and narrative -- Visual storytelling -- Dialogue and voice -- The cultures of screenwriting -- Key points and foundation exercises -- pt. II: Speculations -- Exploring possibilities -- Subject : ideas into characters -- Structures and narratives -- Visual storytelling -- Dialogues and voices -- Further cultures of screenwriting -- Key points and speculations exercises.

Abstract:

This work presents an approach to scriptwriting that incorporates both creativity and critical appraisal. Contemporary case studies, in-depth analyses and interactive exercises create a wealth of ideas for those wishing to work in the industry or improve their knowledge of its practice.

Subject Term:

Motion picture authorship.

Added Author:

Waldeback, Zara.

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This fresh approach to scriptwriting, innovative in style and approach, incorporates both creativity and critical appraisal as essential methods in writing for the screen. Contemporary case studies, in-depth analyses and interactive exercises create a wealth of ideas for those wishing to work in the industry or deepen their study of the practice.