- Paperback: 238 pages
- Publisher: Focal Press; Pap/Cdr edition (28 Jun 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0240516362
- ISBN-13: 978-0240516363
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 501,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'This is an invaluable manual for the first time screenwriter. A guide that takes in every aspect of the screenwriting process.' Ayub Kahn-Din, writer for East is East
'An authoritative guide full of wit and wisdom, through which Grove's personality shines.' Justin Bower, Total Film
'a powerful and compelling read, containing many secrets and easily applied techniques to solving all the screenwriting dilemmas faced by new writers and not so new ones. As a produced screen writer myself, I can heartily recommend his candid and often witty approach to the realities of the industry - A complete guide to the movie business - Great stuff.' Nick Dunning, www.screenwriting-on-the-net.com
"Elliot Grove is passionate about film making and so it's been a joy to read this witty, well-researched and informative book. Elliot's no-nonsense approach tells you how it is in the world of commercial film making, and what's expected of you if you really want to make it. This is definitely a book to keep close by for frequent reference." - www.writersdock.co.uk
'An authoritative guide full of wit and wisdom, through which Grove's personality shines.' Justin Bower, Total Film
'a powerful and compelling read, containing many secrets and easily applied techniques to solving all the screenwriting dilemmas faced by new writers and not so new ones. As a produced screen writer myself, I can heartily recommend his candid and often witty approach to the realities of the industry - A complete guide to the movie business - Great stuff.' Nick Dunning, www.screenwriting-on-the-net.com
"Elliot Grove is passionate about film making and so it's been a joy to read this witty, well-researched and informative book. Elliot's no-nonsense approach tells you how it is in the world of commercial film making, and what's expected of you if you really want to make it. This is definitely a book to keep close by for frequent reference." - www.writersdock.co.uk
Justin Bower, Total Film
'An authoritative guide full of wit and wisdom, through which Grove's personality shines.'
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars
THE REVIEWS CANNOT BE TRUSTED! AVOID THIS TRASH!!,
This review is from: Raindance Writers' Lab: Write + Sell the Hot Screenplay (Paperback)
This book has many reviews on Amazon, which give it five stars across the board. What gives? I'll tell you - page one offers a free Raindance DVD worth £15 for everyone that puts up a positive review on Amazon, and asks you to send them the link with your address!!!It's the most appallingly written piece of trash I've ever come across that was non fiction. It's so bad, I don't even know where to start. There are typos on just about every paragraph, he's talking nonsense from start to finish, it's laid out for little kids with boxes to be filled in, etc. He frequently forgets the difference between a movie and a screenplay after spending the intro telling you that the writer must appreciate that they are not the same. I only read the first 12 or so pages and couldn't believe my eyes. He tells an anecdote about a DJ who performs at 3am every morning, and in the next paragraph he talks about no one listening to his show 'that evening'. An anecdote about Mozart shows that Mr Grove doesn't even know the composer's name! And my favourite: 'Every screenplay starts with a script.' It's that bad. I leafed through the rest of it and found another corker that tells you everything you need to know about this guy. He has a page showing the writers guild minimums for scripts, then across from it tells you that he's actually a producer, not a writer (surprise, surprise), and he'll always try to get away with paying less. 'Am I exploiting writers? You must answer this question. If you don't like the deal, you can always walk away.' In other words, I will rip you off, and if you don't like it go **** yourself. I normally wouldn't bother posting comments on Amazon. But given the fact that people are buying this for all the wrong reasons (reviews written for a free DVD), I feel I have to.
18 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLEARING THE FOG,
By john coates (LONDON) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Raindance Writers' Lab: Write and Sell the Hot Screenplay (Paperback)
I stumbled upon this book by chance. A friend of mine had bought Raindance Writers Lab and had left it in the rain. Although the CD Rom was working, the binding was soaked and she was going to throw it out. I salvaged the damp thing and took it home and carefully dried it out.When I could, I started reading it, and to my amazement, it totally cleared the fogginess away from the writing I was doing. In my case, I had developed a basic storyline and outlined a few characters. With Raindance Writers Lab, I was able to sort out the second act, and clarify the ending to the point where my agent says that this is the best work I have done for years! The business tools, although somewhat elementary for me (I have been living off my writing for nearly thirty years) they still provided me with some new marketing ideas, and some interesting insights on how the screenplay market really works. I can't reccomend this book enough: either for a starting writer, or for someone, like myself, a veteran.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent book to get you writing your script,
By A Customer
This review is from: Raindance Writers' Lab: Write and Sell the Hot Screenplay (Paperback)
I've read quite a few books over the years and I've never found one so practical. The tools and exercises are great in helping you build that hot script, and it doesn't stop there. Lots of tips and tools to help you in selling your script in the business. There's also a software package based on the book that extends it (called DreamaScript) so that you can build your screenplay interactively, and even get online feedback from Elliot! I've used this to successfully pitch an idea, get a development deal and write a screenplay. I wouldn't even attempt to start another without the software and book. You can get the software at the Dreamascript or Raindance websites. If you want to complete that script, get these!
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