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OverviewWriting for the stage and screen presents artistic challenges to aspiring dramatists everywhere. Through practical, proven methods, playwright and poet William Packard leads readers past personal and professional obstacles to success. This book carefully explains the mechanics of plot, conflict, structure, form, character, dialogue, film editing, and treatment. It covers the commercial side of screenwriting with sections on marketing, agents, contracts, copyright, and collaboration. The elements of technique and story are emphasized as well as script mechanics, resulting in one of the most intelligent and useful how-to books on writing for the screen. Full Product DetailsAuthor: William PackardPublisher: Avalon Travel Publishing Imprint: Avalon Travel Publishing Edition: 2nd Dimensions: Width: 13.40cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9781560253228ISBN 10: 1560253223 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 07 August 2001 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWilliam Packard has taught playwriting and acting at the H.B. Studio in New York City since 1965. His own plays have been produced and directed by such theatrical luminaries as Gene Frankel and Otto Preminger. He is the founder and editor of The New York Quarterly, as well as a screenwriter, poet, and novelist. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |