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Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, written by the screenwriting expert Syd Field, is a classic step-by-step guide on the art of script writing. It discusses how to write scripts thoroughly - from concept to finished script. Summary of the Book Syd Field's Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting was one of the initial guides on writing screenplay for films, which was first published in the year 1979. It became an instant bestseller and has been considered the bible for aspiring screenwriters across the world ever since. Being a veteran screenwriter himself, Syd is unarguably acknowledged as a foremost specialist on the subject. In this newly revised and updated edition, he begins a fresh discussion on various concepts, along with the advanced inclinations of movie audiences. But he doesn't fail to keep the everlasting ethics of screenwriting together nonetheless. Syd has consulted some of the most renowned production companies from all over the globe, to understand what exactly are the essentialities in writing the best screenplay. In this book, he describes the significance of a good beginning, the importance of coherence in a script and the undisputable prerequisite for consistency between characters and story structure. Syd asserts that what is written in a script must easily translate into captivating visuals on the silver screen. He discusses every fundamental feature of screenwriting - from penning impressive dialogue to creating unforgettable characters. Other important aspects explained in this book are how to adapt literature for a movie and the serious concern of safeguarding legal safety of one’s original work. Syd brings up real-time examples from a few of the best movies of current times, to explain the formulae for successful screenwriting. About Syd Field Syd Field is a distinguished American screenplay writer. He has penned several books on how to write the best screenplays. Field teaches a course on screenwriting at the University of Southern California. He conducts several workshops and seminars for budding screenwriters. He has written and produced many TV shows, including Jacque Cousteau Specials and Men in Crisis. Syd has consulted for prominent production houses like 20th Century Fox, Universal, and Disney. He was the first one to be inducted in the famous American Screenwriting Association's Screenwriting Hall of Fame. Some of his notable works are The Screenwriter's Problem Solver, Selling a Screenplay: The Screenwriter's Guide to Hollywood, and The Definitive Guide to Screenwriting.