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This instructional book offers writers of television, motion picture, radio, and stage plays a comprehensive overview of storytelling techniques and industry terminology. J. Michael Straczynski shares insights on structure, terminology, and industry strategies for getting scripts noticed. Included is the complete script of his award‑winning Babylon 5 episode "The Coming of Shadows."
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Education & Language/Teaching
Authors: J. Michael Straczynski
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