Calvisi, Daniel P.
Story Maps: How to Write a Great Screenplay
- ISBN 13:
- 9780983626602
- author:
- Calvisi, Daniel P.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- ACT Four Screenplays
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 282
- Dimensions:
- 1.6 x 15 x 22.6 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Production & Technology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Learn the secrets to writing a great screenplay from a major Hollywood movie studio. Story Maps: How to Write a Great Screenplay offers a unique approach to screenwriting, using detailed breakdowns, or "Story Maps," of hit movies to teach structure and principles. The book cites examples from hundreds of films, television series, and produced screenplays to show you how to write a great screenplay. You'll learn from the pros by studying their work and reading their advice, including exclusive insights from major industry professionals. The book covers essential topics such as format, capturing voice and tone, and developing great characters with powerful dialogue. With this approach, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what makes a screenplay great and how to apply it to your own writing. By studying the work of successful screenwriters and industry professionals, you'll gain a valuable insight into the Hollywood marketplace and what makes a script stand out. This book is a practical guide to help you improve your screenwriting skills and take your writing to the next level.