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`A very practical and businesslike take on scriptwriting...effectively delivers the most essential information in all areas of concern in the craft of scriptwriting. This is an introduction to the concepts of screenwriting that will take your scriptwriting from the basics to a good and near professional level. For that, it has to get five stars. The appendices are also fantastic.' --bookbag.co.uk
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"As a manual for making progress in a highly complex, formulaic, market-driven industry, this book is indispensable."
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book's clear, concise advice is an inspiration. The author's can-do attitude makes the reader confident that they can give their script the best possible chance of getting into production.
The layout is really helpful -- the information is presented in bitesize pieces, with headings and sub heads, so it's easy to find a particular detail when you refer to the book again. This must have been hard work to edit though, and a few typos and mis-formats have crept in.
I really appreciated the book's signposts to other resources -- there's so much out there that it can feel like a jungle, so any pointers are welcome.
This is an excellent book for a beginner; and it would probably have some helpful points to inspire a more experienced writer, too.
The layout is really helpful -- the information is presented in bitesize pieces, with headings and sub heads, so it's easy to find a particular detail when you refer to the book again. This must have been hard work to edit though, and a few typos and mis-formats have crept in.
I really appreciated the book's signposts to other resources -- there's so much out there that it can feel like a jungle, so any pointers are welcome.
This is an excellent book for a beginner; and it would probably have some helpful points to inspire a more experienced writer, too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having read and studied many screenwriting books, I rate this book as one of the best and a complete steal at it's current price. From novice to professional, this book is an absolute must read for anyone wanting to take their writing skills to another level!
Jam packed with everything you need to know to write a great screenplay, I found this especially helpful for the U.K/European market.
An additional BONUS is all the professional contact links inside...If you are NOT a professional screenwriter already, you will definitely feel like one once you have finished reading this book!
Jam packed with everything you need to know to write a great screenplay, I found this especially helpful for the U.K/European market.
An additional BONUS is all the professional contact links inside...If you are NOT a professional screenwriter already, you will definitely feel like one once you have finished reading this book!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is an excellent and detailed guide for both aspiring and experienced writers and producers. Moving step by step approach through the writing process with clarity and precise examples from the essentials of preparation to delivery helps to clarify the writing process and eliminate simple pitfalls. First person examples from Linda James own writing keep the text fresh avoiding the trap of many guides to screen writing which make esoteric references to films which are personal favourites. This makes for an ideal text for those ambitious enough to want to write a screenplay from simple self belief without first having undergone an academic media course. But not to underestimate the value of this guide reference should be made to the excellent section on marketing and selling your script with a valuable list of sources of funding. All ways round this guide covers the ground in a straightforward and comprehensive way which offers great support for all screenwriters in the UK.
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How to do it like the professionals
Linda James has the knack of making difficult projects (like writing a play for TV) seem perfectly simple and straight forward. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Susan Pope
Not the right book to start writing.
Ever heard of Linda James? Well, in case not, you could look for her on imdb. Done? Found nothing? Really? How is it possible? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Michele Casucci
Okay, but not great
It's an okay book, with many helpful tips for beginning writers.
Yet I've read many books on the subject and I must say I was a bit disappointed by this one. Read more
Yet I've read many books on the subject and I must say I was a bit disappointed by this one. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Jonas
Very helpful
Found this book to give very good advice for someone writing their first screenplay. Not finished reading yet so can't review the part on getting them into production but so far so... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Helen
Dreams of success
Clear, informative and a serious challenge to your writing skills. All you need to add is a bowlful of ideas, a dash of creative energy, an ability to stir up a sentence or two, a... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Livia D
Very informative and well structured.
If you have an interest in comitting a narrative to page then I recommend that you read this book. It provides a very useful insight into the structure of a story and would make an... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. P. J. R. Nolan
Amazing!
This book was recommended by a lovely lady at a writers conference & I appreciate it. It is easy to follow and contains fab tips. Read more
Published 18 months ago by K. Hansen
If your toying with the idea of writing a screen play then this is a...
I took this book on holiday with me to read on the plane. I ended up reading it on the beach, by the pool and in bed! Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2009 by Daniel G. Egan
Getting started in screenwriting
I was struggling to write my first screenplay and until I read this book. It is a simple to understand guide yet is totally comprehensive. Read more
Published on 3 Sep 2009 by GF Rodney
No hype practicality
This is an excellent no hype guide to writing a screenplay and getting it published. I've read most of the ooks in this area and this one stands out because it is written in a... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2009 by Mark Treacher
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