pstrongWriting the emRomantic Comedyem is so much fun to read it could pop a champagne cork.strongstrong--Alexa Junge, writer and producer of emFriendsemstrongppstrongRevised 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 oldem.emstrongppWhether 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. ppWritten in a refresh