Collaborative screenwriting and story development : a global guide for writers, story teams, and creative executives / Marc Handler, author.

By:

Handler, Marc [author.]

Abingdon, Oxon : Routledge, 2024Description: xi, 303 pages ; 23 cmISBN:

9781032531083

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

23 808.02 H19 2024

Contents:

Creativity The prime directive What it's all about Structure Character Story worlds Dialogue and visuals Stop making sense Surprise me Enhancements and intangibles Story planning and script production Evaluation Working across cultures Why do we do this? Your place in the future of global media

Summary: "This is a comprehensive guide to teach writing and story development from a collaborative global perspective. This text teaches writers how to take full advantage of emerging opportunities, both locally and globally. With an increasing number of international co-productions and many screenwriters now working collaboratively in writer's rooms and development groups, author Marc Handler explains how to work cooperatively with others to break stories, plan seasons, create characters, and build series. To succeed, readers will learn how to give and receive feedback effectively, adapt to the style and constraints of executives and brands, and contribute to the team building process, all within an increasingly global media industry that is in constant flux. This book will help readers develop a global perspective, ensuring that they are prepared for new opportunities as they arise. Marc Handler provides cultural insight and understanding as he describes the fundamentals as well as advanced story skills. This book is essential reading for students taking classes such as Screenwriting Fundamentals, Writing for Film and TV, Introduction to Television Writing, and Advanced Screenwriting, as well as aspiring and early career screenwriters, showrunners, producers, and creative executives"-- Provided by publisher

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	College Library General Circulation Section	GC	GC 808.02 H19 2024 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	HNU006025

"A Focal Press book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Creativity
The prime directive
What it's all about
Structure
Character
Story worlds
Dialogue and visuals
Stop making sense
Surprise me
Enhancements and intangibles
Story planning and script production
Evaluation
Working across cultures
Why do we do this?
Your place in the future of global media

"This is a comprehensive guide to teach writing and story development from a collaborative global perspective. This text teaches writers how to take full advantage of emerging opportunities, both locally and globally. With an increasing number of international co-productions and many screenwriters now working collaboratively in writer's rooms and development groups, author Marc Handler explains how to work cooperatively with others to break stories, plan seasons, create characters, and build series. To succeed, readers will learn how to give and receive feedback effectively, adapt to the style and constraints of executives and brands, and contribute to the team building process, all within an increasingly global media industry that is in constant flux. This book will help readers develop a global perspective, ensuring that they are prepared for new opportunities as they arise. Marc Handler provides cultural insight and understanding as he describes the fundamentals as well as advanced story skills. This book is essential reading for students taking classes such as Screenwriting Fundamentals, Writing for Film and TV, Introduction to Television Writing, and Advanced Screenwriting, as well as aspiring and early career screenwriters, showrunners, producers, and creative executives"--