{"product_id":"blueprint-for-screenwriting-9780805849233","title":"Blueprint for Screenwriting","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlueprint for Screenwriting demystifies the writing process by developing a \"blueprint\" for writers to follow for each new screenplay--from original concept to completed script. Author and international script consultant Dr. Rachel Ballon explores the writing craft and emphasizes creativity in the writing process. She blends her expertise in script analysis and writing coaching with her personal experience as a screenwriter to help writers construct their stories and characters.  Starting with the storys framework  Dr. Ballon helps readers to understand the key \"building blocks\" of story structure and character development  including characters emotional and psychological states  story conflicts  and scene and act structure. She also covers the essential components in the script writing process  such as outlines  script treatments  synopses  and formats. Dr. Ballon devotes a chapter to overcoming writers block--the writers greatest obstacle--and offers guidance for taking the next steps once a script is completed.  A practical tool for any writer  this distinctive resource: offers a blueprint for writers to follow  breaking the writing process down into specific  easy-to-follow steps; stresses the psychology of the characters as well as that of the writer; and offers first-hand knowledge of the screenwriting process and gives practical advice for completing and marketing scripts.  With its unique and insightful approach to the writing process  this book will be indispensable for scriptwriters  fiction writers  and professional writers  and it will serve as a useful text in screenwriting courses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45789484646453,"sku":"ByrdShop_0805849238","price":56.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780805849233.jpg?v=1784692774","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/blueprint-for-screenwriting-9780805849233","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}