Writing for Film: The Basics of Screenwriting : Routledge : 9780805842586 : 0805842586 : 06 Jun 2006 : In this introduction to screenwriting, author Darsie Bowden provides sage, real-world advice and instruction on the process of writing film screenplays. This text will help budding screenwriters to structure their dramas, refine their characterizations, and craft their language, while also introducing them to the appropriate screenplay formats. It covers the complexities of writing for the screen and points out the contradictions to expect if readers pursue this work as a career. In addition to covering the elements of the dramatic film screenplay, Bowden discusses writing for such "alternative" markets as documentaries, independent films, experimental films, and other non-Hollywood options.   Features of the text include: *guidelines for working as a screenwriter; *applications and exercises to enhance skills; *suggested readings for further development; and *a comprehensive list of