The Blue Collar Screenwriter and The Elements of Screenplay - Paperback

by Joleene Naylor (Illustrator), Robert Gosnell (Author)

Robert Gosnell has been a screenwriter for more than thirty years, with scripts produced in network television, syndicated television, basic and pay cable and theatrical and independent films. The Blue Collar Screenwriter recounts the lessons Robert has learned and hurdles he encountered on his journey from blue-collar worker to Hollywood screenwriter, while exploding some of the myths and misinformation surrounding the screenwriting profession. 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. A guide for aspiring and existing screenwriters, The Elements of Screenplay will also appeal to film buffs who might be curious about how their favorite movie began its evolution to the screen.

Author Biography

A professional screenwriter for thirty years, Robert Gosnell has produced credits in feature films, network television, syndicated television, basic and pay cable, and is a member of the Writers Guild of America, West and the Writers Guild of Canada. Robert began his career writing situation comedy on the staff of the ABC series "Baby Makes Five" and freelanced episodes for "Too Close for Comfort" and the TBS comedies "Safe at Home" and "Rocky Road." In cable, Robert scripted numerous projects for the Disney Channel, the Showtime original movie "Escape from Wildcat Canyon" and the Denver produced film "Tiger Street," which aired on Showtime Extreme. His feature credits include the Chuck Norris/Louis Gossett Jr. film "Firewalker" and the independent features "Dragon and the Hawk," "Siren" and "Juncture." Robert currently conducts screenwriting classes and workshops in the Denver area.