Quote by: William Goldman

Screenplays are structure, and that’s all they are. The quality of writing—which is crucial in almost every other form of literature—is not what makes a screenplay work. Structure isn’t anything else but telling the story, starting as late as possible, starting each scene as late as possible. You don’t want to begin with “Once upon a time,” because the audience gets antsy.


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Author Bio


  • NameWilliam Goldman
  • DescriptionAmerican novelist, screenwriter and playwright
  • BornAugust 12, 1931
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist; Playwright; Screenwriter
  • WorksDread Pirate Roberts
  • AwardsAcademy Award For Best Writing (Original Screenplay); Writers Guild Of America Award