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by Paul Argentini (Author) "Veterinarian THROCKMORTON T. THROCKMORTON wearing a white examining jacket is spraying disinfectant on the examining table and polishing it with a cloth when LUDVINNIA enters..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Lone Eagle Publishing Co ,U.S. (1 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1580650031
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580650038
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 466,372 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In the grand tradition of Strunk and White's Elements of Style, Paul Argentini presents an essential reference master-piece in the art of clear and concise principles of screenplay formatting, structure and style for screen-writers. Argentini explains how to design and format manuscripts to impress any film school professor, story editor, agent, producer or studio executive. The ultimate quick reference guide to formatting a screenplay-no book in shorter space, with fewer words, will help screenwriters more than this persistent volume. Includes a playwrite chapter for structure and format and an updated list of literary agent contacts.

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Information all screenwriters need.
It must look like a screenplay; read like a screenplay; be a screenplay to have it seriously considered a screenplay--no matter how great the story. This book will show you the latest protocol for writing the selling script. All writers of screenplays need the elements of screenwriting style readily available. A copy within reach will be a boon! The same goes for a stage play. Playwrights will find correct formatting included in a special section. With the availability of this book, I now can use my time to get back to fishing instead of answering e-mail because everything that needs to be known about screenwriting style is within these pages.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Review from ScreenStyle.com - The Screenwriters Store, 9 Aug 1999
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We've told screenwriters about this book for over a year now. It's an excellent primer for new screenwriters and an excellent reference point for the most established. There is also a nice little section on Stage Plays formatting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars On the L.A.Times Book Review Hollywood Bestsellers List!, 19 Feb 1999
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I found it on the bestsellers list and it's well deserved for Argentini's indispensable volume! How did screenwriters ever get along without it? Cheers!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Packed infor beyond formatting, 30 Jan 1999
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In a cover resembling the classic Stunk and White's Elements of Style, Paul's little gold book lives up to its predecessor. Packing its lean pages with up-to-date formatting information, it also adds tidbits like, how to submit a screenplay, bind a manuscript, or register your screenplay. You can read it cover to cover or thumb through its alphabetized pages for a quick fix to your problem. As the cover states it indeed is "The Essentail Manual for Writers of Screenplays." At a bargain price, it is worth keeping with your Strunk and White. It's the best I've read. Playwrites also take note. Elements of Style for Screenwriters includes a special section for play scribes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I will always keep this book within arms' reach!
So easy to understand. Comprehensive and clear. Paul Argentini understands the world of screenwriting. Thank you for writing this much needed book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a lifesaver!
Thank you thank you thank you !!! for Paul Argentini's Elements of Style! So comprehensive and so helpful. I'm a new screenwriter and that book is saving my life!!
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