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Watching animated films is the staple of any childhood. But what does it take to write a full-length animated film? Writing for Animation provides a glimpse into the inner workings of animation studios. It delves into the pertinent aspects of dynamic storytelling and shows you what it is like to work as a writer in this fast-paced world. Author Rob Edwards, a 30-year writing veteran, has worked with some of the best and brightest minds in the entertainment industry. He shares his experiences and what he's learned from writing two Academy Award nominated animated features. From the coverage of the writing ins and outs, to writing exercises throughout the book, to interviews with the industry's top talent, this book helps all writers - from novice to experienced - learn the fundamentals of what it takes to succeed. Key Features On day one, you'll be able to understand the challenges that writers face in the animation arena Learn from a seasoned professional with years of experience of all the peaks and pitfalls of writing for animation This book helps prepare you for the often daunting and maddening process of writing for animation Features interviews, the author's advice, stills from famous animated movies, and artwork to help illustrate the writing process and to show the uniqueness of animation writing Each chapter contains writing exercises and tips to help jumpstart your own creativity Looking for advice that's not taught in film school? You'll find it here from both the author and the interviewees. Companion website that includes a bonus chapter, videos, and much more

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