Screenwriting for Storytellers : How to Take Your Story from Idea to Script
SherLann D. MooreThe book emphasizes a straightforward process for storytellers to develop their ideas into structured scripts. It covers fundamental aspects of screenplay writing, including screenplay structure, character development, and dialogue crafting. Additionally, it offers practical tools such as quizzes, exercises for overcoming writer's block, and writing drills to enhance creativity.
Moore incorporates examples from her award-winning screenplays, providing readers with real-world applications of the concepts discussed. The book also includes a bonus feature: Moore's autobiographical dramatic script, "Stronger When She’s Broken," which serves as an illustrative example of effective storytelling in screenplay form.
Overall, "Screenwriting for Storytellers" is positioned as an essential resource for aspiring screenwriters and storytellers aiming to convey their narratives in a format suitable for film and television