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Elliot Grove
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22 Sep 2008 0240520793 978-0240520797 2
If you're looking for a straightforward, practical, no-nonsense guide to scriptwriting that will hold your hand right the way through the process, read on! The Raindance Writers' Lab guides you through the tools that enable you to execute a strong treatment for a feature and be well on the way to the first draft of your script.

Written by the creator of the Raindance Film Festival himself, Elliot Grove uses a hands-on approach to screenwriting based on his many years of experience teaching the subject for Raindance training. He uses step-by-step processes illustrated with diagrams and charts to lend a visual structure to the teaching. Techniques are related to real-life examples throughout, from low budget to blockbuster films.

The Companion Website contains interviews with British writers and directors as well as a handy series of legal contracts, video clips and writing exercises.

In this brand new 2nd edition, Grove expands on his story structure theory, as well as how to write for the internet and short films.

The website also contains sample scripts and legal contracts, a writing exercise illustrated with a video clip, a folder full of useful hyperlinks for research, and a demo version of Final Draft screenwriting software.

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  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Focal Press; 2 edition (22 Sep 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0240520793
  • ISBN-13: 978-0240520797
  • Product Dimensions: 15.2 x 1.5 x 22.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 325,871 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 Khan-Din, Writer for East is East

An authoritative guide full of wit and wisdom, through which Grove's personality shines.
--Justin Bowyer, Total Film

About the Author

Elliot Grove is Founder and Director of the Raindance Film Festival - the largest independent film festival in Europe, and also founder of the British Independent Film Awards. He teaches professional scriptwriting and lo-to-no budget courses as well as weekend master classes 'Write the Hot Script' both in London and abroad. Many of Elliot's former students have gone on to make commercially successful films, such as Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. A former film student at the Royal College of Art, London, Elliot has produced 3 features and over 50 short films. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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59 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format: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.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book to get you writing your script 14 Jun 2002
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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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18 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars CLEARING THE FOG 30 Nov 2002
Format: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.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Some really original content for screenwriters
A clear and insightful book with a good chapter on the short film. Some excellent suggestions which I haven't seen in any other publication on writing. Read more
Published 19 days ago by creativegary4321
1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of money
If I could rate this 0 stars I would. This guy has no clue about decent writing, he admits as much in the book. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars An enthusing read
As a writer starting out it is important to have a number of books and manuals to turn to. "Raindance writer's lab" is a must. Read more
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This book is just great, I have found that I can dip in and out without having to read the whole chapter again. Read more
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I left my first copy on a train but felt the book was so invaluable to me and my writing I went and bought another copy. Read more
Published 9 months ago by MacDave
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for aspiring screenwriters
I have just read the last review for this book and have had to double-check twice that it is the same book as the one I have just read. Read more
Published 20 months ago by SimonPG
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Good, TOP 3 books on the screenplay and biz
I have only read it once and I love it. I must say there are three books on writing screenplays that I love and this is one of them. Read more
Published on 22 April 2011 by rob carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Raindance Writers Lab
This is a brilliant book and packed full of what you need to know about screenwriting and how to get into this highly competitive field. Well worth its money.
Published on 15 Mar 2011 by Penny Devon
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
I've read numerous book on screenwriting over the years and three I consider my current favourites (at least until something better comes along)

"Story" by Robert... Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2010 by Aj
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Kickstart to Write a Screenplay
I haven't read much of this yet but, based on the first few chapters, I just know Elliot Grove is writing from a position of experience, skill and passion. Read more
Published on 14 Aug 2010 by Mr. Adrian W. Gaydon
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