Soap opera has become the most popular form of radio and television drama and now constitutes the biggest market for modern day dramatists. For the new writer, as well as those experienced in other genres, this book reveals how Soap works. As well as covering the specifics of Soap writing, Chris Curry guides the writer through the uniquely collaborative process from storylining to finished script.
'A clear, honest, practical and funny guide to soap writing' - Valerie Windsor.
Soap opera has become the most popular form of radio and television drama and now constitutes the biggest market for modern day dramatists. For the...
This guide to writing crime fiction is based on the author's analysis of the craft from the classic detective story of the 1920s and 30s up to the female private eye novels of the 1990s. It features tips on fictional structure, the plot and its characters, and on submitting a script to publishers.
This guide to writing crime fiction is based on the author's analysis of the craft from the classic detective story of the 1920s and 30s up to the fem...
Many of us have wanted to write a life-story but have been unsure how to set about it or how to bring such a project to completion. This book is intended for those who are planning to write about their family or research the life of a famous historical fig
Many of us have wanted to write a life-story but have been unsure how to set about it or how to bring such a project to completion. This book is inten...
With staff cutbacks across the whole of the newspaper industry, the role of freelances is essential and their opportunities have never been greater. Who does what in the making of a newspaper and how does the freelancer fit into the editor's plans?
With staff cutbacks across the whole of the newspaper industry, the role of freelances is essential and their opportunities have never been greater. W...
From outer space to cyberspace, from "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter", fantasy and science fiction are popular with readers than ever before. This book offers advice to the aspiring fantasy and science fiction writer. It covers ideas, world-buildi
From outer space to cyberspace, from "The Lord of the Rings" to "Harry Potter", fantasy and science fiction are popular with readers than ever before....
A good story can easily be ruined by bad dialogue. Now in its 4th edition, Rib Davis's bestselling Writing Dialogue for Scripts provides expert insight into how dialogue works, what to look out for in everyday speech and how to use dialogue effectively in scripts. Examining practical examples from film, TV, theatre and radio, this book will help aspiring and professional writers alike perfect their skills.
The 4th edition of Writing Dialogue for Scripts includes: a look at recent films, such as American Hustle and Blue Jasmine; TV shows such as Mad...
A good story can easily be ruined by bad dialogue. Now in its 4th edition, Rib Davis's bestselling Writing Dialogue for Scripts provides exp...
This writer's guide explains how to write short stories and horror fiction for children and adults. The author shows how to build on the inital idea and develop characters and plot. There are ideas for selecting and approaching publishers and information about contracts and publication.
This writer's guide explains how to write short stories and horror fiction for children and adults. The author shows how to build on the inital idea a...
Script mechanic and sitcom-writing instructor Marc Blake strips down the sitcom into its component parts and provides a one-of-a-kind how-to guide for aspiring writers and media professionals for one of the most difficult and demanding genres on TV.
The book first identifies the known pitfalls in concept, characterization, plotting, and dramatic/comedic writing that cause the thousands of scripts submitted every year to producers to be sent to the rejection pile. Then each component point is illustrated with an example of both the error and with practical suggestions and exercises for...
Script mechanic and sitcom-writing instructor Marc Blake strips down the sitcom into its component parts and provides a one-of-a-kind how-to guide ...
