Acknowledgments

This book was made possible by an Alt-Textbook grant from the North Carolina State University Libraries. David Tully, in particular, was invaluable to completing this book, especially in the publishing phase. Thank you so much to him and all of the Libraries staff.

My screenwriting students, primarily through their own work, provided excellent feedback on this “method” of writing a screenplay. Working with such dedicated writers allowed me to see techniques that work well and others that do not.

The film faculty, especially Dr. Marsha Gordon, the department head, gave needed encouragement and guidance. Thank you to such a supportive group of colleagues.

The cover photograph is by my father, Dr. Tom Jenkins. Copyright, Tom Jenkins Photography.