"The Art of Plotting starts where other screenwriting books leave off and will help you make your script jump off the page. Written by one of the industry's top teachers, this single volume clearly explains the principles of plot; provides instruction on integrating plot, characterization, and exposition to make your stories more compelling; demonstrates how to plot for emotion and suspense to deepen your characterizations and your audience's involvement; and teaches how to recognize and overcome common plot problems."--BOOK JACKET.