The Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television WritersBlacker explains the various components of a screenplay such as plot and characters and how to blend them into a well-crafted whole. |
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User Review - StarofSophia - LibraryThingOne of my favorite books on screenwriting, and I find myself referring back to it when I begin a new writing project. Irwin Blacker taught screenwriting for years, and his real-world knowledge of the ... Read full review
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The Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television Writers Irwin R. Blacker No preview available - 1996 |
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| Title | The Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television Writers |
| Author | Irwin R. Blacker |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | Macmillan, 1986 |
| ISBN | 0025111809, 9780025111806 |
| Length | 142 pages |
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