Elements of Style for Screenwriters Writers have long relied on the classic Strunk and White's Elements of Style as a quick, handy reference guide when all those nagging little details arise during the writing process. I read an article recently that suggested it would be nice to have such a book for screenwriters. Well, guess what? There is. The book is Elements of Style for Screenwriters by Paul Argentini. This is a book every beginning screenwriter should keep close. The book is a collection of answers to questions about screenwriting format that will come in handy when you're in the heat of writing your script and you run across a formatting issue you need to address before you continue to write. The book is 175 pages covering a wide range of screenwriting elements. Elements of Style for Screenwriters shows you how to format slug lines, action elements, dialogue, shots, flashbacks, transitions, POV, and more. It includes formatting instruction for acts, sequences, and scene numbering as well. Basic formatting, such as script margins, title page, and placement of personal information, is also covered. Almost every aspect of writing for the screen is covered here and can be referenced quickly. Elements of Style for Screenwriters includes a format guide for stage plays as well as a sample screenplay and a sample stage play clearly illustrating how each of the elements should appear when written. This book is an absolute essential item for all beginning screnwriters, not only as a learning tool, but also as a quick reference regarding the format issues that will undoubtedly arise from time to time during the writing process. Elements of Style for Screenwriters is written by Paul Argentini and published by Lone Eagle Publishing Company. It lists for $11.95. You can take a look inside the book and purchase it at Amazon. The word essential is often thrown around with little thought to the meaning of the word, but for beginning screenwriters, essential applies to the importance of having this book in your collection.
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