Alternative Scriptwriting

Unlike other screenwriting books, this unique guide pushes writers to challenge themselves and break free of tired, formulaic writing—bending or breaking the rules of storytelling as we know them. Like the best-selling previous editions, the seasoned authors explore alternative approaches to the traditional three-act story structure._x000D_ Updates to the new edition include:_x000D_ * Brand new chapters on multiple-threaded long form, serial television scripts, genre, how genre’s very form is flexible to a narrative, character development, and an in-depth case study of the dark side of the fable* An international range of contemporary and classic cinema examples_x000D_ * A look at perspective as voice