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Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect, Fifth Edition, Stands Alone Among Screenwriting Books By Emphasizing That Human Connection, Though Often Overlooked, Is As Essential To Writing Effective Screenplays As Conflict. This Groundbreaking Book Will Show You How To Advance And Deepen Your Screenwriting Skills, Increasing Your Ability To Write Richer, More Resonant Short Screenplays That Will Connect With Your Audience.Awardwinning Writer And Director Claudia Hunter Johnson Teaches You The Allimportant Basics Of Dramatic Technique And Guides You Through The Challenging Craft Of Writing Short Screenplays With Carefully Focused Exercises Of Increasing Length And Complexity. In Completing These Exercises And Applying Johnsons Techniques And Insights To Your Own Work, You Will Learn How To Think More Deeply About The Screenwriters Purpose, Craft Effective Patterns Of Human Change, And Strengthen Your Storytelling Skills.This 20Th Anniversary Edition Features 11 Short Screenplays, Including Academy Award Winning Barry Jenkins' (Moonlight, If Beale Street Could Talk) Luminous Short Film, My Josephine, And An Accompanying Companion Website That Features The Completed Films And Additional Screenplay Examples. The Book Has Also Been Expanded And Updated To Include Two New Awardwinning Screenplays Killer Kart And The Great Wall Of Vicky Lynn. And A Brandnew Chapter Exploring The Use Of Genre In The Short Film. An Absolute Musthave Resource For Students Of Screenwriting.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect'? A: The book emphasizes the importance of human connection in screenwriting, asserting that it is as crucial as conflict for writing effective screenplays.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Claudia Hunter Johnson, an award-winning writer and director.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the Fifth Edition of 'Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect'.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 390 pages.
- Q: When was 'Crafting Short Screenplays That Connect' published? A: The book was published on March 26, 2020.
- Q: What type of exercises can I expect in the book? A: The book includes carefully focused exercises of increasing length and complexity designed to enhance your screenwriting skills.
- Q: Does the book include examples of short screenplays? A: Yes, it features 11 short screenplays, including works by award-winning authors.
- Q: Is there a companion website for this book? A: Yes, the book includes a companion website that offers completed films and additional screenplay examples.
- Q: What new content is included in the 20th Anniversary Edition? A: The edition includes two new award-winning screenplays and a chapter exploring the use of genre in short films.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.