{"product_id":"screenwriting-9781839044090","title":"Screenwriting","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Philip Shelley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Nick Hern Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Nick Hern Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Screenplays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis authoritative, practical guide lays out everything you need to be a successful screenwriter for film and television.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by one of the UK's leading script editors, consultants and producers with over thirty years' experience – including founding and running Channel 4's acclaimed 4Screenwriting course – it provides essential tips and insider advice on:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eGenerating compelling story ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – and finding your own voice as a writer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eUnderstanding the fundamental principles and elements of good storytelling for the screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – and how to apply them in your script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCreating engaging characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – and why they need to drive your story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCrafting distinctive and memorable dialogue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – and how less can be more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ePresenting your script on the page effectively\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – with tips on both formatting and language\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eBuilding and sustaining your career\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – including how to break into the industry and successfully promote yourself and your work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eCollaborating with key people\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – including producers, agents and script editors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are detailed analyses of scenes from a wide range of screen dramas, hands-on exercises to help you put it all into practice, and case studies of key contemporary writers such as Russell T Davies, Sally Wainwright, Jimmy McGovern, Abi Morgan, James Graham and Jed Mercurio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for all aspiring and emerging screenwriters, this inspiring book will equip you with the tools you need to write the scripts that only you can write, and turn your talent and passion into a professional career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'Inspiring and insightful. Very few people know as much about screenwriting as Philip Shelley'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e David Nicholls (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eOne Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eStarter for 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'A practical and empowering cut-to-the-chase overview from someone who's given countless British screenwriters (including me!) their break'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chris Chibnall (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBroadchurch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eDoctor Who\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'Philip Shelley's knowledge and guidance is unparalleled: this book is wise, practical, and brilliantly helpful'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Charlie Covell (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe End of the F***ing World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eKaos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e'A brilliant, highly informative guide… I wish it had been published when I was starting out'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Anna Symon (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Essex Serpent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eJoan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick Hern Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45608485519511,"sku":"9781839044090","price":1516.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781839044090.webp?v=1769199316","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/screenwriting-9781839044090","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}