Writing The Short: The Beginner's Guide to Writing Short Narrative Screenplays
Paperback
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Publisher Price: $13.99
Publisher: Peace & Be Whyld Books
Published: Nov 7 2025
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Do you want to write a compelling short screenplay, but can't figure out how to get started? Then this is the book. A mix of history, memoir, and how-to, Writing the Short provides a path from concept to story to screenplay. No proprietary system. Instead, a simple, short yet comprehensive lesson in craft. Writing the Short is an easy-to-follow guide directing the development of your idea into the architectural roadmap of a film script. You will transform your story into a ready-to-produce screenplay. Read the text, learn the craft, watch the suggested films, use the templates, and apply the tools. Included are tips to take your screenplay from page to production.
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