While most screenwriting books focus on format and structure, Kate Wright explains how to put story at the center of a screenplay. A compelling story, complete with intriguing characters and situations created with these screenwriting tricks of the trade can become a box office blockbuster film. Screenwriters will learn: - Developing themes within the plot- Using structure to define the story- Creating memorable characters- Establishing moral dilemmas and conflicts - Achieving classic elements of storytelling in a three-act dramatic structure- Mastering different genres