This guide for aspiring screenwriters provides an overview of the entire process of writing a screenplay for film or television. Examples from current movies and TV programs illustrate theory
and techniques, while exercises help writers to take a story from the original premise to a finished script. A number of useful templates (character development, classic story structures, etc.)
are found in the appendix, along with a glossary. Duncan (screenwriting, Loyola Marymount U.) is a professional screenwriter. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
