- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: POCKET ESSENTIALS; New edition edition (5 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1904048315
- ISBN-13: 978-1904048312
- Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 10.9 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Exploding the myth that a screenplay is the easiest literary form to master, this book navigates a relatively painless path through the screenwriting labyrinth and offers an easy-to-digest, step-by-step guide to writing a script from inception to completion. If you don't learn, you won't earn.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This little book should be read by everyone thinking of writing a feature movie. Right at the beginning he points out how the vast majority of spec scripts range from poor to awful, and that in Britain we have a problem.
It contains very useful insider knowledge, which is concisely written. We need to know this content, exactly what the standard structure and backstory is before we even attempt to type anything into our first draft.
The book emphasizes planning and preperation and motivation (big issue), and states the key steps in the process of writing a screenplay (FOR FEATURE MOVIES).
For such a small amount of money it's an absolute steal.
It contains very useful insider knowledge, which is concisely written. We need to know this content, exactly what the standard structure and backstory is before we even attempt to type anything into our first draft.
The book emphasizes planning and preperation and motivation (big issue), and states the key steps in the process of writing a screenplay (FOR FEATURE MOVIES).
For such a small amount of money it's an absolute steal.
Format:Paperback
I bought this as part of my writing course with John Costello. A very easy to read, easy to follow book with some great tips and examples. Essential reading for anyone embarking on a screenwriting career - or even thinking about it. Written with passion, honesty and a deep understanding of the process.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
It's ok
8 Mar 2010
Format:Paperback
This book covers a lot, and it's ok, but I disagree with the review comparing it with McKee. True to the premise of the series, the essentials are covered. There are some interesting points made too. However, if you opt to buy a bigger, better, course in screenwriting, you won't be spending much more to get it, and you won't be missing anything by not having this book.
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