Writing the Second Act: Building Conflict and Tension in Your Film Script

by Michael Halperin

Paperback, 2000

Status

Available

Call number

808.23

Tags

screenwriting, film

Genres

Collection

Your library

Publication

Michael Wiese Productions (2000), Edition: 1, Paperback, 240 pages

Description

Every screenplay needs an attention-grabbing beginning and a satisfying ending, but those elements are nothing withour a strong, well-crafted middle.

Subjects

Motion picture authorship

Language

English

Physical description

240 p.; 8.7 inches

ISBN

0941188299 / 9780941188296

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