FilmSkills: Screenwriting: Write a Movie Script - From Concept to Completion - Paperback

Every great movie is made from a great script. It doesn't matter how big the budget gets, how authentic the actors perform, or how magnificent the visual effects appear, unless the screenplay is engaging, dynamic, and believable. FilmSkills: Screenwriting teaches you the step-by-step process of writing a script from top Hollywood writers. From the very beginning stages of developing a marketable idea, creating dynamic characters, understanding story structure, and finally learning how to market your script, you will learn the tools you need to write a professional Hollywood screenplay. In FilmSkills: Screenwriting, you will learn: - How to develop a marketable idea - Classic story structure - The 3-act structure - A-story and subplots - How to write strong conflict - Write a strong protagonist and antagonist - Develop compelling supporting characters - How to create back story, subtext, intent - Tips for writing killer dialogue - Story pacing techniques - How to structure outlines and treatments - A complete guide to script formats - Tips for effective rewrites - How to market your script