In the grand tradition of Strunk and White's Elements of Style, Paul Argentini presents an essential reference master-piece in the art of clear and concise principles of screenplay formatting, structure and style for screen-writers. Argentini explains how to design and format manuscripts to impress any film school professor, story editor, agent, producer or studio executive. The ultimate quick reference guide to formatting a screenplay-no book in shorter space, with fewer words, will help screenwriters more than this persistent volume. Includes a playwrite chapter for structure and format and an updated list of literary agent contacts.
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It must look like a screenplay; read like a screenplay; be a screenplay to have it seriously considered a screenplay--no matter how great the story. This book will show you the latest protocol for writing the selling script. All writers of screenplays need the elements of screenwriting style readily available. A copy within reach will be a boon! The same goes for a stage play. Playwrights will find correct formatting included in a special section. With the availability of this book, I now can use my time to get back to fishing instead of answering e-mail because everything that needs to be known about screenwriting style is within these pages.
It must look like a screenplay; read like a screenplay; be a screenplay to have it seriously considered a screenplay--no matter how great the story. This book will show you the latest protocol for writing the selling script. All writers of screenplays need the elements of screenwriting style readily available. A copy within reach will be a boon! The same goes for a stage play. Playwrights will find correct formatting included in a special section. With the availability of this book, I now can use my time to get back to fishing instead of answering e-mail because everything that needs to be known about screenwriting style is within these pages.
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We've told screenwriters about this book for over a year now. It's an excellent primer for new screenwriters and an excellent reference point for the most established. There is also a nice little section on Stage Plays formatting.
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I found it on the bestsellers list and it's well deserved for Argentini's indispensable volume! How did screenwriters ever get along without it? Cheers!
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In a cover resembling the classic Stunk and White's Elements of Style, Paul's little gold book lives up to its predecessor. Packing its lean pages with up-to-date formatting information, it also adds tidbits like, how to submit a screenplay, bind a manuscript, or register your screenplay. You can read it cover to cover or thumb through its alphabetized pages for a quick fix to your problem. As the cover states it indeed is "The Essentail Manual for Writers of Screenplays." At a bargain price, it is worth keeping with your Strunk and White. It's the best I've read. Playwrites also take note. Elements of Style for Screenwriters includes a special section for play scribes.
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Thank you thank you thank you !!! for Paul Argentini's Elements of Style! So comprehensive and so helpful. I'm a new screenwriter and that book is saving my life!!
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This is a convenient size &c but doesn't really compare with the immensely superior
Hollywood Standard, the 2nd Edition: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style (Hollywood Standard: The Complete & Authoritative Guide to) which I would recommend, particularly the kindle version of the latter which is probably easier to handle.
which I prefer and recommend. Not that it's bad, just not as comprehensive as The Hollywood Standard.
Hollywood Standard, the 2nd Edition: The Complete and Authoritative Guide to Script Format and Style (Hollywood Standard: The Complete & Authoritative Guide to) which I would recommend, particularly the kindle version of the latter which is probably easier to handle.
which I prefer and recommend. Not that it's bad, just not as comprehensive as The Hollywood Standard.
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So easy to understand. Comprehensive and clear. Paul Argentini understands the world of screenwriting. Thank you for writing this much needed book!
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