Hollywood's script guru teaches you how to write a screenplay in the 'bible' of screenwriting
(The New York Times)-now celebrating forty years of screenwriting success! Syd Field's books on
the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in
film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide the
underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language
that will remain wise and practical as long as audiences watch stories unfold visually-from
hand-held devices to IMAX to virtual reality . . . and whatever comes next. As the first person
to articulate common structural elements unique to successful movies celebrated producer
lecturer teacher and bestselling author Syd Field has gifted us a classic text. From concept
to character from opening scene to finished script here are fundamental guidelines to help
all screenwriters-novices and Oscar-winners-hone their craft and sell their work. 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.
