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This is a workbook on screenwriting that has proved to be popular among screenwriting teachers around the world. Summary of the Book In this book, Syd Field has shared some of his secrets and expertise. It includes new material with insights and anecdotes from Syd. He also gives us analyses from films like Pulp Fiction to Brokeback Mountain. The book serves as your very own workshop and allows you to take part in workshops that the author has conducted. The Screenwriter’s Workbook is essential to students and professionals. You will learn how to define an idea on which you will base your script, bring characters to life, write dialogues like a professional, and structure your screenplay from the beginning to the end. The book contains many instructions and exercises that are easy to follow and understand.  About Syd Field Syd Field is the internationally acclaimed screenwriter, producer, teacher, lecturer, and author of several bestselling books. He has been a script consultant for Roland Joffe's film production company, 20th Century Fox, the Disney Studios, Universal Pictures and Tri-Star Pictures, and was the American Screenwriting Association's first inductee into the Screenwriting Hall of Fame. He lives in Beverly Hills, CA.