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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Holt Rinehart and Winston; 1 edition (1 Oct 2002)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0805069925
  • ISBN-13: 978-0805069921
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 1.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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loved this book 16 Sep 2011
Format:Paperback
Tiptoeing through a myriad of information on screenwriting, I stumbled upon Crafty Screenwriting. This is a truly a terrific book for someone starting out in this business. I found it to be extremely well written and laid out - Alex Epstein clearly knows his stuff, I can not recommend it highly enough!
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
At Last... 9 Jun 2003
By S. Lawrie - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This is good. Before you even write your first word, buy this and then read it.

I've been a professional writer (in advertising mind you) for ten years and have dabbled in screenplays many times - and I'm really over those `anyone can do this' kind of books (everyone can't).

This one tells it how it really is. What that means for you is that if you're SERIOUS about writing a screenplay that deserves to be made and use even some of the advice in the book - it'll be a better screenplay. (Might not get made, mind you, but it'll definitely increase your chances.)

Best advice in the book? Don't write a word until you've got a hook - and even then don't write a word until you've talked your story through again and again. Brilliant stuff. And funny too.

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful
At best, a book for beginners 14 Mar 2004
By J.A.R. - Published on Amazon.com
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I stumbled upon a website article by Alex Epstein where he was about to reveal what was needed to create a winning script, and was intrigued. I bought his book to find his answer - hook. I eagerly read on...

Only to find the same old information given in other screenwriting books, and often uninspired information (if you need this book to tell you how/where to find subject matter to write about, then give up the screenwriting game now). Overall, if I didn't have a clue where to begin as a screenwriter, this book might be useful. But be forewarned, Epstein does a lot of telling you what you should do, and very little of how to do it.

To his credit, Epstein's cynical voice makes for an entertaining read. Also, his section regarding the decoding of development execs notes was interesting.

If you have experience writing screenplays on any level higher than 101 and are looking for the smallest edge to help your work get noticed in a crowded marketplace, then you might not get a lot out of this book. If you are looking for some basic ideas on how to shore up your new found passion of screenwriting and make it more presentable, then this book might be for you.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Crafty Screenwriting takes you farther 22 Sep 2003
By joseph borri - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
I've been writing screenplays for three years now and do I wish I had this book when I started! I've read Trottier, Field and Walter-all of whom are very informative. This book goes farther than any of them. Epstein delivers more current and common sense application of the art form than I was able to see from the afore-mentioned authors. The emphasis on "The Hook" is worth the price of the book alone. Epstein has the ability to force you to really focus on the most important aspect of writing a story that SELLS. As he says, "what good is a screenplay unless it gets produced?" From writing the very difficult query letter to formatting your story, this book covers too many things to list here. Check it out! I encourage all aspiring screenwriters to find this gem and absorb the information. You'll be glad you did.
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