A guide to screenwriting success : writing for film and television

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Title:

Author:

Duncan, Stephen V., 1949-

ISBN:

9780742553002

9780742553019

Personal Author:

Duncan, Stephen V., 1949-

Publication Information:

Landham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2006.

Physical Description:

vii, 384 p. ; 24 cm.

Contents:

Develop a solid premise -- Invent interesting characters -- Craft a strong story -- Frame an engaging story with sound structure -- Visual descriptions and dialogue -- The rewriting process -- Analyze scene-by-scene -- Rewrite act one -- Rewrite act two first half -- Rewrite act two second half -- Rewrite act three -- The polish -- The first draft "spec" feature -- Which series to write -- Television characters -- Television writing basics -- Overview of television structure -- Developing the one hour episode -- Writing the one hour teleplay -- Rewriting the one hour teleplay -- Writing the situation comedy -- The economics of television writing -- Writing original teleplays -- A career writing for television -- Becoming a professional screenwriter.

Subject Term:

Motion picture authorship.

Television authorship.

Electronic Access:

Table of contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0517/2005023911.html

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Sample Script 1: Act One of a Screenplay ~ Sample Script 2: One-Hour Teleplay ~ Sample Script 3: Situation Comedy A Guide to Screenwriting Success provides a comprehensive overview of writing_and rewriting_a screenplay or teleplay. Duncan's handy book teaches new screenwriters the process of creating a professional screenplay from beginning to end. It shows that inspiration, creativity, and good writing are not elusive concepts but attainable goals that any motivated person can aspire to. Duncan includes sections on all aspects of screenwriting_from character development to story templates_and breaks down the three acts of a screenplay into manageable pieces. A Guide to Screenwriting Success contains dozens of exercises to help writers through these steps. The second half of Duncan's practical book covers another, often overlooked, side of screenwriting_the teleplay. Aspiring writers who also want to try their hand at writing for television will need to learn the specifics of the field. The book breaks down this area into two parts, the one-hour teleplay and the situation comedy. Success in screenwriting is no longer a dream but an achievable goal for those who pick up Duncan's guide.