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LEARNING CENTER: Radio, Television, and Film Program: Theatrical Writing

Learn to use structure to focus story and storyline. Tortured Writers welcome.

Suggested Reading:

From Reel to Deal: Everything You Need to Create a Successful Independent Film
by Dov S-S Simens

No-nonsense approach to filmmaking. Method that works. Excellent screen writing tutorial. One of the best and worth the price for just the chapter on writing the script. Beginner to Intermediate.

Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434: The Industry's Premier Teacher Reveals the Secrets of the Successful Screenplay by Lew Hunter

Lew is a UCLA teacher with deep ties to the Film Industry in Los Angeles, California. He asks a lot of questions and uses dated examples to make his points. Geared toward a slower, more methodical and organic approach to writing. Beginner to Intermediate.

The Screenwriter's Workbook (Revised Edition) by Syd Field

World renowned teacher and writer, Syd Field creates a step by step discovery process for the artist with milestones and processes. My feeling is that it works better in a workshop environment but if you are self motivated you may be able to learn another method. Geared toward the dramatic script. Beginner to Intermediate.

Additional Titles by Syd Field:

The Screenwriter's Problem Solver: How to Recognize, Identify, and Define Screenwriting Problems by Syd Field