Keep It Short: A Guide to Crafting the 10-Minute Screenplay — PDF Edition

The PDF Edition of Keep It Short: A Guide to Crafting the 10-Minute Screenplay. Writing a ten-minute screenplay isn't about writing less. It's about knowing what matters. Keep It Short is a practical guide to crafting short screenplays with focus, economy, character, conflict, structure, dialogue, visual storytelling, and production in mind. Written by Sandra Daley, Professor of Dramatic Writing at SCAD, this book is designed for emerging screenwriters who want to stop overthinking the page and start writing with intention. PDF Edition — immediate digital access. For personal use only. Please do not redistribute or share this file.© 2026 Sandra Daley. All rights reserved. This PDF is licensed for individual use by the purchaser and may not be reproduced, redistributed, or shared.