--- product_id: 77691704 title: "Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting" brand: "penguin" price: "SAR 29" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/77691704-screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # Clear 3-act structure for cinematic success 40+ years of screenwriting mastery Proven techniques to craft authentic dialogue Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting **Brand:** penguin **Price:** SAR 29 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Write the future of storytelling with the ultimate screenwriting bible! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by penguin - **How much does it cost?** SAR 29 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/77691704-screenplay-the-foundations-of-screenwriting) ## Best For - penguin enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted penguin brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Adapt Across Mediums:** Expert advice on turning novels, plays, or articles into compelling screenplays for any platform. - • **Protect Your Creative Work:** Insider tips on establishing legal ownership and safeguarding your screenplay. - • **Craft Characters That Captivate:** Learn how to build memorable, emotionally rich characters that resonate with audiences. - • **From Concept to Saleable Script:** Step-by-step guidance to transform ideas into scripts that sell in today’s competitive market. - • **Master the Hollywood Script Formula:** Unlock the timeless 3-act structure that powers blockbuster screenplays. ## Overview Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting by Syd Field is the definitive guide that has shaped Hollywood storytelling for over 40 years. This bestselling classic breaks down the essential structure, character development, and dialogue techniques needed to craft emotionally engaging and marketable screenplays. With a 4.5-star rating from over 3,500 readers, it remains the industry gold standard for both beginners and seasoned writers aiming to succeed in film and television. ## Description Hollywood’s script guru teaches you how to write a screenplay in “the ‘bible’ of screenwriting” ( The New York Times )—now celebrating over forty years of screenwriting success! Syd Field’s books on the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide, the underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language that will remain wise and practical as long as audiences watch stories unfold visually—from hand-held devices to IMAX to virtual reality . . . and whatever comes next. As the first person to articulate common structural elements unique to successful movies, celebrated producer, lecturer, teacher and bestselling author Syd Field has gifted us a classic text. From concept to character, from opening scene to finished script, here are fundamental guidelines to help all screenwriters—novices and Oscar-winners—hone their craft and sell their work. In Screenplay , Syd Field can help you discover: • Why the first ten pages of every script are crucial to keeping professional readers’ interest • How to visually “grab” these influential readers from page one, word one • Why structure and character are the basic components of all narrative screenplays • How to adapt a novel, a play, or an article into a saleable script • Tips on protecting your work—three ways to establish legal ownership of screenplays • Vital insights on writing authentic dialogue, crafting memorable characters, building strong yet flexible storylines (form, not formula), overcoming writer's block, and much more Syd Field is revered as the original master of screenplay story structure, and this guide continues to be the industry’s gold standard for learning the foundations of screenwriting. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | 0385339038 | | Country Of Origin | USA | | Dimensions | 13.2 x 1.8 x 20.9 cm | | Edition | Revised ed. | | Generic Name | BOOKS | | Importer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd | | Isbn 10 | 9780385339032 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0385339032 | | Item Weight | 238 g | | Language | English | | Net Quantity | 750.00 Grams | | Packer | Penguin Random House India Pvt Ltd | | Print Length | 200 pages | | Publication Date | 29 November 2005 | | Publisher | Delta | | Reading Age | 10 years and up | ## Images ![Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7126NhZpkgL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All hail the Bible of Screenwriting! *by on Reviewed in India 15 October 2023* This book covers almost everything you could ask for, and for me the biggest plus point was that it wasn't as rigid as Save The Cat. The three act structure is defined very clearly, other concepts relating to character development are also really well written. The writing here is logical and up-to-date, and breaks the concepts down to really tiny bits for everyone and anyone to consume ;)Overall, this is a great book for a beginner who is thinking of getting into screenwriting. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must book for new script writers *by on Reviewed in India 2 August 2025* Good product . Value for money .must read book for writers who want to go into script writing.DOON Scottish academyGMS road DEHRADUN UTTRAKHAND ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Builds your foundations in screenplay. *by on Reviewed in India 20 October 2023* This book is comprehensive and builds your skills in screenplay. One can opt to buy this book. Classic book to learn screenplay elements and everything about screenplay before you proceed to write a screenplay. Definitely value for money. I got the paperback one. 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