Story Sense: Writing Story and Script for Feature Films and Television

by Paul Lucey

This is the first true textbook for a course in screenwriting. Story Sense provides specific strategies for writing story, character, and script. A wealth of techniques are suggested so that screenwriters can select those that work best for them. The book has been conceived as a working manual for screenwriters and offers hands-on advice for solving the many problems that crop up as the work progresses. In addition, the book includes examples of script format, a glossary of film terms, the Writer's Guild's compensation terms, and such insider examples as a sample studio script evaluation form, a sample script analysis, a sample studio reader's questionnaire, and a sample re-write.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Angela Maria Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read this book multiple times. This is a must read for anyone interested in film/media studies, screenwriting, or adaptation theory. Every page has key information that truly educates the reader.

[Araminta Matthews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down, best writing manual I've reviewed so far. While categorized as unique to screenwriting, this book is the most practical guide to narrative formula I've ever read. Very useful (and very dog-eared).

[Changa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, pretty informative.

[Michael Jr. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Practical and multifaceted advise on writing stories. I will definitely continue to reference this in the future.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

An awesome tool for beginning screenwriters. I would suggest it as a supplement to Syd Field.