- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Pocket Essentials (7 Jan 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1903047471
- ISBN-13: 978-1903047477
- Product Dimensions: 17.2 x 11 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 427,224 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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How do I write a screenplay? The recent explosion of unsolicited material written for the world's greatest, sexiest entertainment medium has largely produced a mountain of wasted paper. Truth is, the many who write from scratch, no matter how talented, have more chance of winning the lottery than creating an excellent script. The few who achieve success do so because they have shed the blood, sweat and tears necessary to master the elaborate art & craft of Screenwriting. In this high-stakes screen arena, knowledge equals power - if you haven't attained it, you must be working towards it. You don't learn, you won't earn. This book explodes the myth that a screenplay is the easiest literary form to master, 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. What's in it? The main areas covered are: Motivation; Research & Development; Genre; Idea; Story & Plot; Audience; Character; Action & Setting; Structure; Format; Dialogue; Synopses & Treatments; Drafts; Marketing & The Industry. There's also a glossary of commonly used jargon to further demystify the process, and a trawl through the good, the bad and the indifferent among the rainforest of literature on the subject.
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John Costello is a Film and Media Studies lecturer and lectues in Screenwriting at the University Of Warwick, Coventry and Birmingham. He is the author of the Pocket Essential David Cronenberg.
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I can't recommend it enough,
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This review is from: WRITING A SCREENPLAY - NEW ED (Pocket Essentials) (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.
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Essential,
By Zak "Zak" (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Writing a Screenplay (Pocket Essentials) (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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3.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review) 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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It's ok,
By Dutch Detective - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: WRITING A SCREENPLAY - NEW ED (Pocket Essentials) (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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