THE ART OF WRITING ANIMATION

Storytelling Craft for Writers & Animators

Alizée Musson

Is animation written with words or pictures?

How do writers and animators turn ideas into animated films or series? What's the animation development process? Are animated stories only for kids? What makes animation characters iconic? Can animated short films and web series launch your animation writing career? Writer and script consultant Alizée Musson steps behind the scenes to find answers.

From Hollywood and independent cinema to TV, meet the creators of Pixar and Walt Disney's Ratatouille, Inside Out and Brave, Peppa Pig, Wolfwalkers, Chicken for Linda!, Netflix's Supa Team 4, Mars Express, American Dad! and many more. In over 25 case studies and interviews with writers, animators and producers - including an exclusive interview with the producer of Studio Ghibli's The Tale of The Princess Kaguya - discover all the storytelling tricks of the trade to write your own animated film or series and start your animation writing career.

Exploring short and feature films alongside web and TV series, The Art of Writing Animation dives deep into the creative processes that shape animated stories. It's the perfect book for live-action screenwriters and animators who would rather learn from fellow creatives than be told how to write.

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'A very insightful and unique addition to the small pool of books on this subject... One of the things that stood out to me was how current and varied the examples were. There are a healthy mix of US, UK, European, and international productions, covering everything from blockbuster features to viral web series... For students, emerging writers, or anyone looking to move into animation, what it is does offer is a wealth of real-world experience to learn from. Even if you are already working in the industry, there is plenty to inspire you
- Skwigly