Writing the Great American Screenplay

by Richard Walter

Writers once dreamed of writing novels. Now screenplays top the dream list. Hear two top teachers explain the sometimes ungentle art of writing salable movie and television scripts. Screenwriting: How To Move Your Tale In this fast-moving and entertaining seminar, Richard Walter praises commercial film and TV for catering to its audience. Popularity, he says, comes directly from THE STORY. "Everything is important," he says, "but none of it means anything outside the context of THE STORY." His expert advice on structure lie through your teeth, integrate and think beginnings, middles and ends will help your screenplay take a quantum leap in the direction of success.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

Audio CD

First published June 1, 2003

Reviews

[Lena Nechet · Rating 1 out of 5]

Annoying, basic, not useful.

[Mattie · Rating 1 out of 5]

What the hell was this? I was looking for books and audiobooks on screenwriting so I found this book on the libby app. Turns out it was just a recorded seminar of the most obnoxious professor giving the most pointless seminar to ever exist. Do NOT listen to this. Haha it was honestly a joke. Idek how this man still has a career. If this man is your professor, drop out of college.

[Haze · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a great audiobook! Loved listening to the tips and advice. Gave me a lot of motivation and inspiration.