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The Techniques of Screenplay Writing: A Book About the Dramatic Structure of Motion Pictures

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Writing scripts for film, television, and theater is usually a time-consuming task. There are many elements in a script (i.e. scene headings, character names, dialogue, scene breaks, etc.) that must be correctly placed in your script. Following these conventions is essential in making sure your script is receiving proper attention from agents, producers, and contest judges. Screenwriter works by your side, automatically formatting action, character name, … More >>
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The Bare Bones Book of Screenwriting uses a ‘let’s-get-down-to-brass-tacks’ approach to screenwriting concentrating on the foundation of essential creative, technical and business principles in the market. Written in a simple, straight-forward witty style by a professional in the field, The Bare Bones Book of Screenwriting is a treasure chest for anyone interested in the screenwriting trade. “The perfect guide for new writers. Sharp prose and practical advice in … More >>
The Bare Bones Book of Screenwriting

Yves Lavandier’s screenwriting book Writing Drama should probably be on the shelf of every scriptwriting junkie’s obligatory bookshelf. It is most likely way too heady for the mainstream but it is a necessary read for anyone serious about story structure, myth, and story telling. He may not have a lot of screen credits but the man is definitely brilliant.
I do not believe this would be a good starting place for those just beginning a career in show biz, as it requires a reasonable amount of working knowledge to get the maximum out of it. For those in this boat, I would recommend Philip Gladwin’s ScreenwritingGoldmine, maybe some Linda Seger and of course, The Screenwriter’s Bible by David Trottier.

Writing Drama by Yves Lavandier
This screenwriting book is a two-part study in creating a successful screenplay. He begins with the fundamental mechanics of writing good drama like obstacles, conflict and characterization and moves into an examination of plot points, structure, irony, comedy and many more essential elements.
He eventually gets down to the actual creation of a working script and includes short sections on adaptations, short films, documentaries, and writing for children.
Yves Lavandier is an extraordinarily intelligent man with a strong sense of story telling ethics and this book is often considered too complex and heavy for the American Marketplace. He is a true artist and this is reflected in the style of his book. Consider this one a must read if you think you are up for it.

The Low Down
This title is popular with the art crowd but I question its relevance in today’s market where the focus is on “pretty” but superficial material. If your desire is for intelligent, quality work that is deeply rooted in traditional myth then read it. If you just hope to be rich and famous and you don’t care what got you there then skip it.

How does one get the rights to do this? There is a certain type of character which I am fascinated with but the comic did not last very long. I wanted to revive the character through means of motion picture by penning my own script and pitching it to a studio. He’s a character from marvel comics but I won’t say who. He just wasn’t very popular. So how do I get the rights or permission to write a script or could I just write the screenplay and NOT get it copyrighted due to the fact its based off a marvel character? Thanks.