On Screen Writing

<p>With <i>On Screen Writing</i>, director Edward Dmytryk offers a clear, methodical overview of the needs, practices, and problems of screenwriting, including extensive coverage of adaptation. Written In an informal, anecdotal style and using script examples from Hollywood classics, Dmytryk presents a practical set of principles for writing engaging, filmable screenplays.</p><p>Originally published in 1985, this reissue of Dmytryk’s classic screenwriting book includes a new critical introduction by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier, as well as chapter lessons, discussion questions, exercises, and a glossary.</p> <p>Edward Dmytryk: A Short Biography</p><p>Introduction by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier</p><ol> <p> </p> <li>First Steps</li> <p> </p> <li>In the Beginning . . .</li> <p> </p> <li>Who?</li> <p> </p> <li>See How They Grow</li> <p> </p> <li>Adaptation Continued . . .</li> <p> </p> <li>The Image Is the Reality</li> <p> </p> <li>Point, Counterpoint</li> <p> </p> <li>The Art of Weaving</li> <p> </p> <li>No Piece Without War</li> <p> </p> <li>Clearing the Way</li> <p> </p> <li>The End</li> <p> </p> <li>The Tag</li> </ol><p>Filmography of Edward Dmytryk</p><p>Chapter Notes by Mick Hurbis-Cherrier</p><p>Index</p>