Hey do you guys know any screenwriting books or websites that would be helpful? Or just any tips of your own? I'm trying to write a drama/comedy and I'm having trouble getting my story across. Thank you!
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I swear by William Goldman's books. Excellent resources from a master, especially "Adventures in the screen trade" and "Which lie did I tell?"
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John Jarrell, Romeo Must Die, has a book out. And from what I've read, it's really awesome. You can also try Screenwriters Bible, and even general writing book not just about screenwriting, Jason Bell Conflict and Suspense.
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Thank you!
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In the Read A Good Book section there's a running list of screenwriting books (someone was kind enough to include mine). "Having trouble getting my story across" covers a lot of ground. What's the problem? Oh, and every screenplay is a drama at it's heart, so is this a comedy or something else? http://www.scriptsecrets.net/tips/tip76.htm
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I've found The Creative Screenwriter by Zara Waldeback & Craig Batty extremely helpful when it comes to brainstorming ideas. If your story is flawed, your script will be too. Happy reading.
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Trottier's Screenwriter's Bible is the one that has helped me the most...so far. That, and the constant stream of commentary on the S32 site postings. There are a lot of knowledgeable people on S32 and they typically share their expertise freely.
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If you're writing a dramedy, be sure to set up both tones in your first few pages so you're setting up the context that this story will have both drama and comedy.
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If you're serious about crafting characters, you have to check out "inside story" by Dara Marks.