Comments on: The Elements of Screenwriting: A Guide for Film and Television Writers http://screenwritingtips.com/483/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/ Your Source for Screenwriting & Screenplay Information Fri, 18 May 2012 22:12:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Blair K. Ivey http://screenwritingtips.com/483/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-2509 Blair K. Ivey Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:33:06 +0000 http://screenwritingtips.com/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/#comment-2509 Although the title would seem to aim this book at a specialized market, this is in fact an excellent guide for writers in all markets. The theme of the book is that a well-written story will be much easier to sell than a poorly written one. The majority of the book is devoted to guidelines for plot and character development in the context of the specialized requirements of film and television. Many of the directions in the book are applicable to writing aimed at a wide variety of markets. There are several useful examples of actual scripts and other industry-specific forms that serve as bluprints for the aspiring film and television writer. There are also examples of synopsis and treatments as they are used in the industry. The second half of the book is devoted to the mechanics of the visual entertainment industry and how the script and writer fit in. The appendices deal with the Writers Guild and include an agency list. This book is a must-have for the aspiring film and television writer. Rating: 4 / 5 Although the title would seem to aim this book at a specialized market, this is in fact an excellent guide for writers in all markets. The theme of the book is that a well-written story will be much easier to sell than a poorly written one. The majority of the book is devoted to guidelines for plot and character development in the context of the specialized requirements of film and television. Many of the directions in the book are applicable to writing aimed at a wide variety of markets. There are several useful examples of actual scripts and other industry-specific forms that serve as bluprints for the aspiring film and television writer. There are also examples of synopsis and treatments as they are used in the industry. The second half of the book is devoted to the mechanics of the visual entertainment industry and how the script and writer fit in. The appendices deal with the Writers Guild and include an agency list. This book is a must-have for the aspiring film and television writer.
Rating: 4 / 5

]]> By: Stephen A. Brewer http://screenwritingtips.com/483/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-2508 Stephen A. Brewer Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:13:46 +0000 http://screenwritingtips.com/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/#comment-2508 One of the easiest to read, and accessibly informative books on writing that any person interested in either film, or writing generally could get their hands on. <br /> <br />And if you want to be a writer of films? Priceless. Rating: 5 / 5 One of the easiest to read, and accessibly informative books on writing that any person interested in either film, or writing generally could get their hands on.

And if you want to be a writer of films? Priceless.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> By: Ovidiu Marinescu http://screenwritingtips.com/483/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-2507 Ovidiu Marinescu Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:10:41 +0000 http://screenwritingtips.com/the-elements-of-screenwriting-a-guide-for-film-and-television-writers/#comment-2507 good book, easy read, useful information. great price, shipped super fast, shipping materials inadequate - book arrived bent. Rating: 3 / 5 good book, easy read, useful information. great price, shipped super fast, shipping materials inadequate – book arrived bent.
Rating: 3 / 5

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