Screenwriting is Rewriting

Name: Screenwriting is Rewriting
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781628927405
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The Art and Craft of Professional Revision

By Jack Epps, Jr.

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Screenwriting is Rewriting by Jack Epps, Jr., the screenwriter behind Top Gun and Dick Tracy, is a practical guide that delves into the essential skill of rewriting for screenwriters. The book presents strategies for organising notes, planning rewrites, and refining story, character, theme, structure, and plot. It includes real examples from Epps’ work on films like Sister Act and Turner and Hooch, along with interviews with acclaimed screenwriters such as Robert Towne and Susannah Grant.
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Ideal for aspiring and professional screenwriters, students of creative writing, and anyone interested in the craft of screenplay development and revision.

A step-by-step guide that takes the mystery out of rewriting and leads the writer through a series of focused passes which address the core fundamentals of screenwriting resulting in a polished, professional screenplay.

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If there is one skill that separates the professional screenwriter from the amateur, it is the ability to rewrite successfully. From Jack Epps, Jr., the screenwriter of Top Gun, Dick Tracy, and The Secret of My Success, comes a comprehensive guide that explores the many layers of rewriting.

In Screenwriting is Rewriting, Epps provides a practical and tested approach to organising notes, creating a game plan, and executing a series of focused passes that address the story, character, theme, structure, and plot issues. Included are sample notes, game plans, and beat sheets from Epps’ work on films such as Sister Act and Turner and Hooch.

Also featured are exclusive interviews with Academy Award^® winning screenwriters Robert Towne (Chinatown) and Frank Pierson (Dog Day Afternoon), along with Academy Award^® nominee Susannah Grant (Erin Brockovich).

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

This book is highly recommended for aspiring screenwriters and creative writing students, offering clear methods for developing and refining screenplays. Praised for its practical wisdom and insightful approach, it is considered a must-have by industry professionals for improving rewriting skills and thereby enhancing overall screenwriting craft.

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ISBN: 9781628927405

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Illustration: 15 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 542g

Pages: 360

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About the Author

Jack Epps, Jr. is the co-author of the films Top Gun, The Secret of My Success, Dick Tracy, Legal Eagles, Dick Tracy, and Turner and Hooch. As a script doctor, Epps contributed to such films as Sister Act and Die Hard With A Vengeance. Epps is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Writing for Screen and Television Division in the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California, USA.