The Screenwriting Formula

The Screenwriting Formula Why It Works and How to Use It

2nd Edition

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Publisher's Synopsis

Make the Hollywood Formula Work for You

As a screenwriter, you have a difficult task even after the script is complete: You have to break into Hollywood. Rob Tobin, who has read thousands of screenplays in his job as a script reader and development executive, has developed the formula to get a script from page to production - and he's sharing it with you!

The Screenwriting Formula is not just about how to write a killer screenplay - it also explains the structure that movie executives are looking for, as well as how to transform an idea into a fully-loaded script, packed with action and ready to go. You'll learn how to:

  • Use the seven basic story elements to instantly grab an audience's attention and, more importantly, keep it
  • Develop character and plot in new ways through creating a backstory and telling both the objective and subjective story
  • Structure your script so that it gets noticed by movie makers
  • Craft a winning logline that will ensure a good pitch
Plus, to help illustrate the formula, Tobin develops a story from beginning to end, showing you step-by-step how to make the most of this exclusive trade secret.

With The Screenwriting Formula, you have everything you need to take you from idea to the big screen.

Book information

ISBN: 9781582974620
Publisher: F+W Media Inc
Imprint: Writer's Digest Books
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 808.23
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 202
Weight: 300g
Height: 136mm
Width: 203mm
Spine width: 13mm