If you've got the talent, here are the screenwriting techniques. Learn all the basics--and way beyond--of writing for film and television. Pat Silver-Lasky, who has worked in the business for more than 20 years and taught screenwriting at universities, reveals all the secrets of creating a film script that could become an international blockbuster. From organizing the plot to selling the final product, this unique guide discusses:* The elements of a screenplay, constructing a scene, and character vs. characterization* How comedies translate in the international market* Adapting a novel for film* Ways to work with a formula without being formulaic* Procedures for getting a script accepted, both in Hollywood and in the UK* Marketing and the international marketplace of the 21st century, including how to protect your material.It could be the key to a screenwriting Oscar. Read Less