NEW Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field

Never used screenwriting book. Minor wear on front corners from storage, as photographed. Companion piece to The Screenwriter’s Workbook, also available for purchase in my closet. Please thoroughly reference photos prior to ordering. ISBN-10: 0385339038 ISBN-13: 9780385339032 “In Screenplay, Syd Field can help you discover: * Why the first ten pages of every script are crucial to keeping professional readers' interest * How to visually "grab" these influential readers from page one, word one * Why structure and character are the basic components of all narrative screenplays * How to adapt a novel, a play, or an article into a saleable script * Tips on protecting your work—three ways to establish legal ownership of screenplays * Vital insights on writing authentic dialogue, crafting memorable characters, building strong yet flexible storylines (form, not formula), overcoming writer's block, and much more Syd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry's gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting.”