A Screenwriter's Companion: Instruction, Opinion, Encouragement

Joseph Dougherty has worked in television writers’ rooms like the one above for his entire career. From winning an Emmy on thirtysomething to making millions wonder who “A” was on Pretty Little Liars, Dougherty has been creating television at the forefront of pop culture. Now he is here to help you do the same. A Screenwriter’s Companion: Instruction, Opinion, Encouragement guides readers through the ups and downs of writing for a living. Dougherty talks about the difference between story and plot, how to construct a script that deserves to be read, creating credible characters, and more. He does this all with a great sense of humor that will have readers smiling while they learn from a professional who has much to share with the next successful screenwriter . . . you. Joseph Dougherty is an Emmy-winning writer who has contributed as a writer, director, and producer to several television series, including thirtysomething, Judging Amy, Once and Again, and Pretty Little Liars.