Writing Style Differences Between Novels and Screenplays - video

Although screenplays are like novelettes and can be a good starting point for turning a story into a full-length novel, there are several key differences in writing styles between these two formats. As author, John D. Gwinner, explains, when writing a novel, writers have multiple point of view options, but when writing a screenplay they are forced to write in the third person. In addition, a novel will require expanded imagery, characterization and scene settings, while allowing all of the senses...