Screenwriting: The Craft and The Career

by Philip Shelley

ISBN: 9781839044090

Published: 2025-01-23

This authoritative, practical guide lays out everything you need to be a successful screenwriter for film and television. Written 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: Generating compelling story ideas - and finding your own voice as a writer Understanding the fundamental principles and elements of good storytelling for the screen - and how to apply them in your script Creating engaging characters - and why they need to drive your story Crafting distinctive and memorable dialogue - and how less can be more Presenting your script on the page effectively - with tips on both formatting and language Building and sustaining your career - including how to break into the industry and successfully promote yourself and your work Collaborating with key people - including producers, agents and script...