The Screenwriters Manual: A Complete Reference of Format and Style

Focusing entirely on getting the idea on the page in a way that will be read by the industry, the authors give clear instructions on (and samples of) acceptable format and style for screenplays, including understanding all the uses of each element of the format and putting them together, fixing common mistakes, formatting special effects, and handling the ever-delicate matter of telling the actor what to do. Annotation 穢2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)