The Art of Screenwriting : Story Script Markets

Writing for the stage and screen presents artistic challenges to aspiring dramatics everywhere. Through practical, proven methods, playwright and poet William Packard leads readers past personal and professional obstacles to discover dramatic success.

The Art of Screenwriting introduces the medium through both historical and technical perspectives. Illustrating innovations and traditions in film over the last half century, this book examines actual script samples to address original screenplays, adaptations, story line, action, editing, camerawork, and visuals. In addition, marketing, agentry, contracts, and film schools are all discussed.

All of the mechanics of writing a marketable movie script and more: original screenplays, adaptations, screenplay treatments and formulas.