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Writing the Romantic Comedy: From "Cute Meet" to "Joyous Defeat": How To Write Screenplays That Sell

Autor Billy Mernit
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 31 iul 2001
“Writing theRomantic Comedyis so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”—Alexa Junge, writer and producer ofFriends
Revised and expanded to celebrate a new generation of romantic comedies, Billy Mernit’s insightful look into the mechanics of writing Hollywood’s most enduring genre features case studies that reveal the screenwriting secrets behind classics new and old.
Whether you’re a first-time screenwriter, an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, or a professional wanting to explore the latest genre trends, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning and innovative script will take you step by step from “meet cute” all the way to “joyous defeat.” You’ll learn the screenwriting secrets behind some of the funniest scenes ever written; how to create characters and dialogue that getsparks flying; why some bedroom scenes sizzle and others fall flat; and much more. 
Written in a refreshingly accessible style and updated and expanded to recognize the contributions of a fresh generation of romantic comedies, this newly revised 20thAnniversary edition ofWriting the Romantic Comedy features case studies drawn from beloved romantic classics such as When Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, Tootsie,and The Lady Eveto modern-day favorites includingHitch, (500) Days of Summer, Bridesmaids,andSilver Linings Playbook. Field-tested writing exercises are also included, guaranteed to short-circuit potential mistakes and ensure inspiration.
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ISBN-13: 9780060935030
ISBN-10: 0060935030
Pagini: 304
Dimensiuni: 135 x 203 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.22 kg
Editura: Harpercollins - Us
Colecția HarperPerennial

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From the slapstick shenanigans of Hepburn and Grant inBringing Up Babyto the sexy repartee ofShakespeare in Love,romantic comedies have delighted filmgoers -- and challenged screenwriters -- since Hollywood's Golden Age.
Whether you're a first time screenwriter, or an intermediate marooned in the rewriting process, this thoroughly charming and insightful guide to the basics of crafting a winning script will take you step by step from "cute meet" all the way to "joyous defeat." You'll learn the screenwriting secrets behind some of the funniest scenes ever written; how to create characters and dialogue that set the sparks flying; why some bedroom scenes sizzle and others fall flat; and much more.Writing the Romantic Comedyfeatures case studies drawn from beloved romantic comedies such asWhen Harry Met Sally, Annie Hall, Tootsie,andThe Lady Eve,as well as field-tested writing exercises guaranteed to short-circuit potential mistakes and ensure inspiration.

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“Moving well beyond generic pronouncements and ‘rules’, Billy Mernit’s specific, well-tested exercises guide writers to create real, personal, credible characters and plots that speak to the romantic in all of us.”
Mernit’s screenwriting knowledge shines through this highly readable volume. This is no “formula” book but an essential guide to finding your own voice.
“Insightful, thorough, and easy to use, this step-by-step guide expertly balances the craft and the art of writing the romantic comedy. Billy Mernit really knows his stuff, and after reading this book, you will too.”
“Writing the Romantic Comedy is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.”