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Screenwriting

Screenwriting


Screenwriting is unique.

 

Screen vs. Stage

Films are generally massive undertakings when compared to other forms of writing. The most common comparison is to dramatic writing for stage.

Screen Stage
Director and Producer “supercede” Writers Playwright Controls
$$$$ – Expensive (relatively) $ – Can be Affordable…
100s in Cast 1–8 Roles
Visuals Dialogue
Many Sets Few Sets
Seldom Altered over Time Adjusted, Refined

Some book lovers argue that movie scripts tend to simplify stories. Writers
know there is nothing simple about screenwriting.

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