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How to Write a Blockbuster (Writers' guides) (Paperback)

by Sarah Harrison (Author)
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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Allison & Busby; illustrated edition edition (10 Aug 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749001976
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749001971
  • Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.5 x 1.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 484,144 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Form the author of "The Flowers of the Field" this inspirational guide to writing a potential bestseller covers capturing the elusive "X" factor, generating the narrative drive, busting blocks and how to write about sex.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A good start., 13 Feb 2003
By Mr. Richard Hathaway (Norfolk England) - See all my reviews
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When searching for your first 'How to write' book you want one that covers all aspects. Next search for books on certain topics, eg. Chracters, scenes, or which area you could do with help.
How to write a blockbuster is this starting point. Written by Sarah Harrison it reads well. The type you can kick back and enjoy without feeling your wading through the next war and peace. She covers from the 'BIG' idea, the Grand Plan, who's in it, tension, ending, and words on selling the final product.

But like all these books they either, never cover the topics in enough detail, or don't bother at all leaving you to buy many and pick the best bits. This book sits somewhere in the middle, a worthy buy, extreamly enjoyable, and many good ideas that will help you on your way.
So if your serious about writing you could do a lot worse. Just don't expect the millions to come rolling in straight away.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Dull and of little help, 20 Aug 2008
By Chris A "chris_store" (From my undersea lair) - See all my reviews
this book started badly and went downhill. The author has a rather cold tone which probably reflects her limited success as a writer. I found the text so dull that I quickly lost interest. My general conclusion is that she has little idea what makes for a blockbuster having only had one minor blockbuster herself, it was probably beginners luck. Certainly there was little substance to the text, 'more dramatic books are better because that is what people buy (for some reason I don't quite know why)' would summarise the content. If you want real advice look elsewhere.
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