The 21st-Century Screenplay
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
A truly comprehensive overview of the craft of writing for contemporary film and video, by a multi-award winning screenwriter.
Linda Aronson is a seasoned writer whose extensive experience spans screenwriting, playwriting, and novel writing. Her prolific career in scriptwriting for film, television, and radio has informed her versatile and deeply engaging narratives. Aronson often explores satirical and comedic themes, with her young adult fiction reaching a global audience. Her knack for capturing the human experience and transforming it into compelling stories marks her as a significant literary voice.






A truly comprehensive overview of the craft of writing for contemporary film and video, by a multi-award winning screenwriter.
This practical screenwriting manual offers a thorough exploration of diverse script styles, ranging from classic films like The African Queen and Tootsie to modern masterpieces such as Pulp Fiction and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It serves as a vital resource for aspiring screenwriters, blending traditional techniques with contemporary approaches. The author builds on the success of Scriptwriting Updated, ensuring that readers gain insights into both conventional and avant-garde storytelling methods.
The collection features four compelling short stories centered around individuals who have faith in Jesus. Each narrative explores the unique challenges and experiences these characters face as they navigate their beliefs in everyday life. Through their journeys, themes of hope, redemption, and the transformative power of faith are intricately woven, offering readers a profound reflection on spirituality and the impact of belief on personal growth and relationships.
In winter 1942, when 2,000 American airmen are stationed near the small town of Warrabadanga, 15 female workers battle to keep the biscuits baking. This rousing musical comedy is an entertaining slice of Australian social history.
Emily ist ziemlich genervt. Ihre Familie ist nämlich total chaotisch und hat absolut keinen Geschäftssinn. Kein Wunder also, dass die Seetang-Fabrik der Familie Tate mehr schlecht als recht läuft. Emily weiß, wie man das ändern könnte. Sie ist nämlich ein Finanzgenie. Nur auf sie hört ja keiner! Da taucht plötzlich John Tate auf, der Teilerbe der Fabrik. John ist nicht nur charmant und gutaussehend, sondern auch ein brillanter Geschäftsmann. Aber mit John läuft es nicht ganz so, wie Emily sich das vorstellt.