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…
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Books for Screenwriters Read about writing for film and read scripts The best way to learn about screenwriting is to read screenplays. Published scripts for most major films and television shows are widely available. When you read scripts, you get a feel for the structure and pacing. Read several for…
Some readers, especially passionate fans of particular authors and series, revel in complaining about adaptations of their beloved works. Not us. We appreciate that an adaptation might lead to re-readings by the fans and new readings by a few in the audience. Susan rereads Jane Austen, often right after we…
We recently moved into a new house and it was a reminder that we want (I’d argue we need) library-style, built-in bookcases complete with the rolling ladder system. Boxes of books were among the heaviest, and therefore most expensive, possessions to relocate halfway across the continent. Supposedly, we had 85 boxes…