The method of writing a screenplay. Where to start and how to finish

You can praise directors as much as you want, admire actors, but all their achievements are nothing without a SCRIPT. The screenplay is primary; everything else is secondary.

Today there are countless courses, film schools, coaches, and, of course, books on screenwriting. Most of them are similar and monotonous. But "The Method of Writing a Screenplay" by Spanish screenwriter and Goya Award winner Tomás Aragay stands out among them.

Firstly, Aragay does NOT claim that his method is the only correct one, as everyone has their own approach. Secondly, Aragay suggests looking at the craft from an unusual angle and considers the screenplay as a pyramid. And, thirdly, he is not shy about criticizing the usual patterns of screenwriting and suggests staying away from them!

In his book, Tomás Aragay discusses:

— why the "theme" for a screenplay is bad, while the "question" is good?

— is it possible to break the usual formula of "setup - development - climax - resolution"?

— what is the "pyramid of the screenplay" and how does it make work easier?

This concise, clear, and accessible guide to screenwriting will help aspiring screenwriters grasp the basics and take their first steps in the profession, while more experienced masters will be able to look at their craft in a new way.