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The Complete Guide to Screenwriting for Children's Film & Television
A scriptwriter who wants to write for children must be familiar with the wants and needs of his target audience; their cognitive abilities, the principles of humor for the very young, basics of writing for puppets, animation techniques, and more. The Complete Guide to Screenwriting for Children’s Film & Television , is a most valuable tool for people who want to specialize in script writing for kids. It provides a perfect solution to anyone who wants to succeed in the world of content writing for kids, and gain the necessary knowledge and tools they might need in order to create and write television programs, stage shows and films aimed at children.
414 pages, Paperback
First published March 11, 2015
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March 22, 2015
This is a great research book for those who are interested in screenwriting for children! It give an outlook on what to talk about and how to interest children in many different aspects.
The writer talks about how using different actions such as animation, puppetry and so forth can hold a child attention and get them interested in whatever you are trying to portray to them.
It speaks of having to remember that some children might not have the same experiences as others so you have to be diverse. keep in mind ages, geographical locations ect.
In the book you will learn the three basic tools needed to write. Space. Action. Sound. Including three acts in your writing is also very important.
You will find many examples to give you the basic idea on which to write. I like how everything is broken down easily for one to understand!
I really like the fact there there is a lot of child psychology included in this book. Even if your not interested in screenwriting, you can learn a great deal about children of all ages just by reading it!
The mass energy it takes to do a screenwriting is immense, yet rewarding. This book gives you everything you need in order to do it correctly and to be able to hold a child's attention so that your screenwriting can be successful!
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in screenwriting or even just interested in how to read your child and be able to entertain them! Have fun with it! This book definitely has a lot of information for anyone who works with children or even has children of their own.
* I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review. I was not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. *
The writer talks about how using different actions such as animation, puppetry and so forth can hold a child attention and get them interested in whatever you are trying to portray to them.
It speaks of having to remember that some children might not have the same experiences as others so you have to be diverse. keep in mind ages, geographical locations ect.
In the book you will learn the three basic tools needed to write. Space. Action. Sound. Including three acts in your writing is also very important.
You will find many examples to give you the basic idea on which to write. I like how everything is broken down easily for one to understand!
I really like the fact there there is a lot of child psychology included in this book. Even if your not interested in screenwriting, you can learn a great deal about children of all ages just by reading it!
The mass energy it takes to do a screenwriting is immense, yet rewarding. This book gives you everything you need in order to do it correctly and to be able to hold a child's attention so that your screenwriting can be successful!
I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in screenwriting or even just interested in how to read your child and be able to entertain them! Have fun with it! This book definitely has a lot of information for anyone who works with children or even has children of their own.
* I received this product in exchange for my unbiased review. I was not compensated for my review and all my opinions are my own. One may or may not have the same results as myself when using this product. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. *
May 28, 2015
The Complete Guide to... begins this tale with a quick view of societal thinking for those who write for children's shows and it isn't positive. We don't even need to consider such thinking, considering that some of the shows that we watched as children are some of our very few memories from childhood. After the countless number of conversations that we've had with other adults about this topic, it seems that this is a norm for many.
It's sad really. That some people feel that way.
Chapter One is an introduction states that writer's for children need to have some knowledge about the age of the children, for whom one wishes to write. This is eloquently stated, in fact. Simple, it would seem.
Chapter Two introduces one's target audience. This includes their ages, developmental stages, etc. This is well done and broken down with a sharp simplicity.
Chapter Three is entitled, "The Principles of Writing for Children."
Chapter Four instructs as to writing comedy.
Chapter Five is a short chapter, as it introduces the next three chapters, which are critical.
Chapter Six addresses cognitive abilities in early childhood.
Chapter Seven explains that content is a response to a need.
Chapter Eight details the sci-fi characters (heros, ogres, etc.).
Chapter Nine discusses puppets and puppetry.
Chapter Ten raises the topic of animation.
Chapter Eleven instructs as to joining the industry of children's media.
This book is very organized and easy to read. The author has a way of bringing in some complex ideas and presenting them in a simple manner. Normally, how-to books are so busy trying to sell another product that the book is skimpy on germane material. That is not the case here!
The Kindle edition sells for a mere $0.99.
See more at: http://www.ginaesays.com/2015/04/the-...
It's sad really. That some people feel that way.
Chapter One is an introduction states that writer's for children need to have some knowledge about the age of the children, for whom one wishes to write. This is eloquently stated, in fact. Simple, it would seem.
Chapter Two introduces one's target audience. This includes their ages, developmental stages, etc. This is well done and broken down with a sharp simplicity.
Chapter Three is entitled, "The Principles of Writing for Children."
Chapter Four instructs as to writing comedy.
Chapter Five is a short chapter, as it introduces the next three chapters, which are critical.
Chapter Six addresses cognitive abilities in early childhood.
Chapter Seven explains that content is a response to a need.
Chapter Eight details the sci-fi characters (heros, ogres, etc.).
Chapter Nine discusses puppets and puppetry.
Chapter Ten raises the topic of animation.
Chapter Eleven instructs as to joining the industry of children's media.
This book is very organized and easy to read. The author has a way of bringing in some complex ideas and presenting them in a simple manner. Normally, how-to books are so busy trying to sell another product that the book is skimpy on germane material. That is not the case here!
The Kindle edition sells for a mere $0.99.
See more at: http://www.ginaesays.com/2015/04/the-...
April 29, 2015
I likely will never be a screenwriter, but a great resource for anyone who wants to become a screenwriter for children’s television will find the book “The Complete Guide to Screenwriting for Children's Film & Television” helpful. It is also a good read for anyone who likes writing for children in general, due to the insight that it gives. Writing for children is a wonderful way to let your creativity make a difference with children, either educating them or just making them happy.
The book enables the reader to understand children, like how they grasp humor and how to reach this target audience. As an adult, there is so much that we take for granted. It’s easy to forget that children are on a different level. The book is well organized and detailed. It is good at explaining children’s cognitive abilities and explains the audience for which you’ll be writing. It contains a wealth of information. Techniques, like rhyming, repetition, and rhythmic patterns, are explained.
The book enables the reader to understand children, like how they grasp humor and how to reach this target audience. As an adult, there is so much that we take for granted. It’s easy to forget that children are on a different level. The book is well organized and detailed. It is good at explaining children’s cognitive abilities and explains the audience for which you’ll be writing. It contains a wealth of information. Techniques, like rhyming, repetition, and rhythmic patterns, are explained.
June 11, 2015
This is a fantastic guide to screenwriting children's shows. In all honesty, I think that todays film and television writers, should probably sit down and read this book. Todays shows are getting more and more crude, with more adult humor masked by colorful cartoon characters. The shows don't fit the age groups the way they should.
This book perfectly breaks down the topics of cognitive abilities in early childhood, how to use animation, puppetry, and sci-fi, to create meaningful shows for todays young ones.
I am sure that I am not the only one that has sat back, and wondered how a certain show even made it on air, then thought "if I made a show..."
Well, this book could certainly help those of us that want to change childrens shows, learn how to do that.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion*
This book perfectly breaks down the topics of cognitive abilities in early childhood, how to use animation, puppetry, and sci-fi, to create meaningful shows for todays young ones.
I am sure that I am not the only one that has sat back, and wondered how a certain show even made it on air, then thought "if I made a show..."
Well, this book could certainly help those of us that want to change childrens shows, learn how to do that.
*I received this book in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion*
April 11, 2015
This is really a great research book for those who are interested in writing screen plays for children. It gives a outlook on what interests children and how to grab their attention.
The writer talks about how using different actions such as animation, puppetry and so forth can hold a child attention and get them interested in whatever you are trying to portray to them.
In the book you will learn the three basic tools needed to write. Space. Action. Sound. Including three acts in your writing is also very important.
I found this book very interesting because I want to write children's book. I have already wrote one still working on the illustrations, but this has helped me.
It is well written and easy to comprehend. The author has it in step by step, which I like very much.
The writer talks about how using different actions such as animation, puppetry and so forth can hold a child attention and get them interested in whatever you are trying to portray to them.
In the book you will learn the three basic tools needed to write. Space. Action. Sound. Including three acts in your writing is also very important.
I found this book very interesting because I want to write children's book. I have already wrote one still working on the illustrations, but this has helped me.
It is well written and easy to comprehend. The author has it in step by step, which I like very much.
March 21, 2015
There is so much to learn about what it takes to become a screen writer for children's films and television. I didn't realize all of the involvement that goes on behind the scenes. From the psychological stand point,to how shows come into being,and the way they are produced. There is just so much planning involved, This book is very thorough and goes through every detail. There was one point in the book where it mentioned Dora The Explorer. I think they could have also brought up that the show helped children learn Spanish and diversity as well. It's pretty fascinating how everything comes together for these shows.
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April 9, 2015
I love how informative and well written this book is, it really shows us exactly what we need to do to write for a children's show. As I mentioned above, a large part of it is knowing who you are writing for. If you write for above the age range, they won't understand, the show will be canceled and you will be out a job.
When you write for children, you have to learn how to introduce a scary character to them without making them scared. There is a great way and this book proves it. It is so well written and very easy to understand. I think that many people could use this guide to write a very good screen play for children.
When you write for children, you have to learn how to introduce a scary character to them without making them scared. There is a great way and this book proves it. It is so well written and very easy to understand. I think that many people could use this guide to write a very good screen play for children.
April 19, 2019
A wealth of needed data for my web series "Shipwreck Theater." This helped me navigate the hazardous terrain of children's television. The details in this book will no doubt lead you to your goal; if the intention to entertain children to even young adults. I found much of the information helpful in the writing of my young adult fantasy novels. It helped me really understand the developing mind of children and young adults.
March 30, 2015
This was a good read. Alot of information if you are interested in this kinda of job. I found alot of useful information just to know for myself. I learned new things and had some ideas even. I would recommend this to everyone.
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