1st Edition

Scriptwriting 2.0 Writing for the Digital Age

By Marie Drennan Copyright 2013
    192 Pages
    by Routledge

    192 Pages
    by Routledge

    This book contains advice on writing both short- and long-form webisodes as part of a series, as well as standalone pieces. It is a practical guide for those who want to explore scriptwriting for the digital age while also learning essential skills and techniques central to new media writing.

    1. Introduction: Writing for Online Series 2. What’s Your Show About? 3. Episodic Story Structure 4. Dialogue 5. Revising and Polishing 6. Episode 2 and Beyond 7. Format 8. Copyright 9. Production 10. Reaching and Engaging Your Audience

    Biography

    Drennan, Marie

    This book "really takes the writer through the process--from the seed of an idea right through production, distribution, and marketing. I am amazed at how much information the authors packed into such a small amount of space." Martie Cook, Emerson College

    "The book was written by three folk who know from experience what they are talking about, and they clearly want to share that with the reader. I think this is going to be a must-read for any class dealing with episodic writing and the new media revolution." Richard Endacott, Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

    "The important aspect of this book is . . . the blend of traditional story structure skills with heart, soul, conflict, and imagination; this eases the transformation from notions in artists' heads to actual practical projects." Richard Walter, UCLA

    "An excellent starting point for any DIY filmmakers looking to break into the industry via new media." Matthew J. Kaufhold, Drexel University