Screenwriting For Dummies

Screenwriting For Dummies provides guidance and advice on becoming a successful screenwriter, covering topics such as story structure, character development, and navigating the industry. With an updated edition that includes the latest trends and opportunities, this book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to turn their scriptwriting dreams into a reality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Are you ready to embark on an incredible journey into the world of screenwriting? Do you have a burning passion for storytelling and a vivid imagination that knows no bounds? Well, then, suspend your disbelief and let me tell you that you can make it as a screenwriter!

Behind every blockbuster film and binge-worthy show, there's a screenwriter, and that writer could be you! With the help of Screenwriting For Dummies, you can transform your brainstorming sessions into dynamic scripts that will captivate audiences and keep even the showbiz bigwigs on the edge of their seats.

Creating believable worlds with relatable characters, gripping dialogue, and narrative structures that will keep viewers engaged is the key to success in screenwriting. This book is your ultimate guide to mastering these skills and bringing your vision to life.

Once you've polished your product, it's time to bring it to market. This book is full of advice that will help you get eyes on your screenplays and sell your work and find success as a screenwriter. From web series to movie musicals to feature films, this book shows you how to develop and hone your craft.

Learn to think like a screenwriter and turn story ideas into visually driven, relatable scripts that will get noticed. Study the elements of a story, like plot structure (beginning, middle, and end) and characterization (wait, who's that, again?), and hop over the hurdle of writer's block, and tackle other obstacles that stand in the way of your scriptwriting career.

Get insider insight into finding an agent and meeting with studio execs, plus alternative markets for your finished work. This updated edition covers the latest trends and opportunities—and there are lots of them—for today's writers. Let Dummies help you map out your story and put your script on the road to production.

So, what are you waiting for? Embrace your inner screenwriter and let the magic of storytelling take flight! With the help of Screenwriting For Dummies, you can create scripts that will leave a lasting impact on audiences and pave the way for your success in the world of screenwriting.

Weight: 592g
Dimension: 187 x 234 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119835752
Edition number: 3rd Edition