How to Write: A Screenplay, 2nd Edition (Paperback)
Posted by adminJul 8
From School Library Journal
Adult/High School–This is one of the best books available for aspiring screenwriters. What makes it so useful for novices is that it follows the cardinal rule Show, Don’t Tell. Instead of explaining how to write a script, the book is one. The characters illustrate the craft through an action-adventure story in which Danny, a young writer, is trying to score a tryst with a sexy actress. Bebe La Rue denies him any action until he writes a hot script for h (more…)
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Two thumbs up!
Where was this book when I started writing screenplays 15 years ago?!?!? Had I known then what this book imparts, it wouldn’t have taken me so long to have my first sale to…
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A superb and enjoyable guide to screenwriting
“How to Write a Screenplay” is a superb guide to the craft of cinematic storytelling and the process of rendering that story into the standard screenplay format.
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Best Book on Screenwriting!
This is by far and away the best book I’ve read on screenwriting. It’s really insightful, informative, and entertaining. I found myself laughing while learning!
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Incredibly insightful
In summary, like a good movie, this is highly entertaining and educational!
There, now that that is out of the way, let me say I was initially skeptical about this book and…
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Revised, expanded edition
The latest edition of HOW TO WRITE: A SCREENPLAY appears in its revised, expanded edition to add a chapter on ‘The Pitch’ and features a screenplay-like format which sets it apart…
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Why This is a Must Have for ScreenwritersIt’s not often that you read a book on a plane, finish it, and believe it’s a great value. I really, really enjoyed it, and here’s why.
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The perfect book for Screenwriters!
The genius of this book is that it combines the two most important facets of screenwriting basics – easy to understand instructions and an example script to reference – in one…