Dr. Linda Seger created and defined the career of script consultant in 1981. She is the most prolific author in the area of screenwriting. Two of her nine screenwriting books, Making a Good Script Great, and Creating Unforgettable Characters remain staples for writers and many universities use them as textbooks in screenwriting classes. She has consulted on over 2,000 scripts including over 50 produced feature films and over 35 produced television projects. She has given seminars in over 30 countries around the world. Linda has earned 3 MA degrees and a ThD including one in drama and one in Religion and the Arts. She lives in Cascade, CO with her husband Peter and cat Dexter.
Foreword by Mark L. Smith
Introduction
Chapter 1: Defining Great Dialogue
Chapter 2: Revealing the Character
Chapter 3: Establishing the Unique World
Chapter 4: Stating the Intention
Chapter 5: Exploring the Conflict
Chapter 6: Communicating the Theme
Chapter 7: Writing Subtext Beneath the Lines
Chapter 8: Using Sensory Images
Chapter 9: Communicating Through Dialects and Accents
Chapter 10: Shading Dialogue with Poetry
Chapter 11: Writing Dialogue for Animals, Aliens, and Other Critters
Chapter 12: Avoiding Red Flags