The Blue Collar Screenwriter and The Elements of Screenplay is a view from the trenches, from the Hollywood industry to the independent film world. A screenwriter for more than thirty years, Robert Gosnell has seen his work produced in network television, syndicated television, basic and pay cable and theatrical and independent films.
The Blue Collar Screenwriter recounts his journey from blue-collar worker to Hollywood screenwriter, and the hurdles encountered and lessons learned along the way, while exploding some of the myths and misinformation surrounding the screenwriting profession.
Part Two, The Elements of Screenplay, presents detailed information on screenwriting form and format, covering every aspect of the process, from the idea, through the execution to the marketing. Not only a guide for aspiring and existing screenwriters, The Elements of Screenplay will appeal to film buffs who might be curious about how their favorite movie began it's evolution to the screen.