Dear Colleagues,
Some of you may be interested in a new book published by Palgrave
Macmillan this week: 'Writing for the Screen: Creative and Critical
Approaches' (Craig Batty and Zara Waldeback)
http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280355
"One of the most accessible – and yet comprehensive – books on
screenwriting that I have ever read. It manages to be instructive
without being academic, entertaining without resorting to entertainment,
and pragmatic without being anecdotal. The result is a
fully-dimensional approach to both the craft and the business of
screenwriting that surpasses other, more singular-minded works – truly a
revelation for neophyte writers and a useful brush-up tool for seasoned
pros as well." Professor David Kukoff, Northwestern University, USA
This fresh and lively approach to scriptwriting incorporates both
creativity and critical appraisal as essential methods in writing for
the screen. Offering a solid foundation in fundamental concepts, it
enables students to develop practical writing skills and provides
powerful tools to make script development an effective and satisfying
process.
Innovative and accessible, this invaluable volume:
• Explores a wide variety of techniques, from detailed scene
writing and visual storytelling, to non-linear structure and effective
minor characters
• Suggests a range of working practices, including giving and
receiving feedback, interactive writing, exploring voice and
establishing writing groups
• Covers both mainstream industry conventions and alternative
avenues emerging through changing production technologies.
Contemporary case studies, in-depth analyses and interactive writing
exercises create a wealth of ideas, both for those wishing to work in
the industry, and those who wish to deepen their study of the practice.
Many thanks, and best wishes,
Craig
Craig Batty
Senior Lecturer in Media Writing
School of Creative Arts, Film and Media,
University of Portsmouth,
3.08 St. George's Building,
141 High Street,
Portsmouth.
PO1 2HY
Tel: 02392 845040 / 07753 959151
Now published: Craig Batty and Zara Waldeback (2008) 'Writing for the
Screen: Creative and Critical Approaches,' Basingstoke: Palgrave
Macmillan
http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?PID=280355
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