Screenwriter Looks at the Screenwriter

by William Froug

Screenwriters discuss their craft, the writer's role in the finished film, and collaborations with legendary directors and producers. Nunnally Johnson, I.A.L. Diamond, Buck Henry, Fay Kanin, Ring Lardner, Jr., Walter Brown Newman, Edward Anhalt, Stirling Silliphant, Lewis John Carlino, David Giler, William Bowers, Jonathan Axelrod.

377 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1974

Reviews

[Stella Fox-Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Despite being a bit out of date by today's standards, this book offers great insight into the film industry and nature of screenwriting. The interviews with experts in the field provide really interesting takes on the profession.

[George Tisdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Throw away Syd Field's book and read this one.

[Leoctso]

Read it three times already. Learn something new every time. The passion and insights on the craft are contagious.