The Elements of Screenwriting Author:Irwin R. Blacker An indispensable guide written in a clear, no-nonsense style, 'The Elements of Screenwriting' is a handy, reliable reference to the basics of writing for the screen. From devising the perfect pitch to presenting a finished work, this book coaches writers in the arts of character, plot, and dialogue development; the structure and look of a typica... more »l script; the considerations that must be addressed during production; and the complex and unnerving business of filmmaking itself.« less