books about: screenwriting

books about: screenwriting

books:

Screenwriting

Cinematic Storytelling: The 100 Most Powerful Film Conventions Every Filmmaker Must Know

Jennifer Van Sijll

Michael Wiese Productions, 2005

Spectacular
To call me a newbie screenwriter would be to insult newbie screenwriters. I'm a fledgling, nascent, inchoate, and very bad screenwriter. And if you would read the mere one-page script I wrote yesterday, you'd call me some choice names but I daresay 'screenwriter' will ...

Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting

Robert Mckee

HarperEntertainment, 1997

Essential reading for any writer
I've read a lot of fiction help books, but most of them are geared at the mechanics and tricks of fiction. None of them, in my opinion, philosophically tackles the concept of story telling and how stories work. Instead, they give tips and techniques like "put in rising ...

In the Blink of an Eye Revised 2nd Edition

Walter Murch

Silman-James Press, 2001

Excellent service and price
The book arrived quickly, in great condition, was a great read and at a good price. Would definitely buy from them again.

Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told

Blake Snyder

Michael Wiese Productions, 2007

A powerful examination of film and it's form!
This is the best book about screenwriting I have ever read! I own and have read dozens of books about screenwriting! Nothing I say can do justice to this book in a short review. While other books cover the essential basic information needed to become a ...

Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting

Syd Field

Delta, 2005

The Pioneering Book on Screenwriting
This review focuses on the latest edition of Syd Field's SCREENPLAY: The Foundations of Screenwriting, published in December 2005. Syd Field published the book in 1979, the first book ever on the subject. In his memoir, GOING TO THE MOVIES -- A Personal Journey ...

The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script

David Trottier

Silman-James Press, 2005

One of the Best Books I've Ever Read (on any subject)
This book is extremely well written and easy to understand. It makes you believe that you can write a screenplay and it shows you exactly how to do it.

Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need

Blake Snyder

Michael Wiese Productions, 2005

If you are serious about writing for Hollywood, this book is a must!
If you are serious about writing for Hollywood, this book is a must! Whether you are a beginner or a pro... want to write small indies or big studio fare... which ever genre... this book is a must. It is a quick easy read, gives practical advice on how to prepare to ...

How to Write a Movie in 21 Days

Viki King

Collins, 1993

Practical and motivating
The book does a good job of going over the common blocks to finishing a screenplay and how to overcome them. I love the writing prompts. I was not able to write a screenplay in 21 days, and the reason is that I did not follow her prompts time line or her suggestion ...

The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, 3rd Edition

Christopher Vogler

Michael Wiese Productions, 2007

A via negativa?
As a teacher my interest in the book was not so much in the hopes I would learn how to write a smashing new hit for Hollywood as how I could better see the patterns in narrative and relate them to my students. Certainly Campbell will remain a first choice in that ...

Character Animation Crash Course!

Eric Goldberg

Silman-James Press, 2008

Best Animation Timing & Breakdown Manual published so far.
When I went to animation college 10 years ago, there were NO books to instruct you on actually HOW to practice weight balance, mass and volume in your character animation tests. Plenty of old books existed with great artwork, with the exception of Preston Blair's book ...

Making a Good Script Great

Linda Seger

Samuel French, 1994

Polish Your Hollywood Star
Reading a screenwriting book by Dr. Linda Seger is like taking a hundred meetings with Hollywood's best writers and directors, and listening in as Seger helps them mold their stories and scripts into a hit. Seger's experiences are vast, and she's generous with her ...

The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller

John Truby

Faber & Faber, 2007

Very Well-Rounded
This is a very deep book to read, but when you work with it- do the exercises, the results are pretty amazing. A very well-rounded book.

Screenwriting For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education))

Laura Schellhardt

For Dummies, 2008

Great
This book is great would recommend it to any one interested in writing for film or tv. adios

The Hero with a Thousand Faces (Bollingen Series, No. 17)

Joseph Campbell

Princeton University Press, 1972

A journey blending modern psychology with comparative mythology
The Collector's Edition of this keepsake represents a fine presentation of a classic first released in 1949. THE HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES is a journey blending modern psychology with comparative mythology, and this edition offers new audiences a fine hardcover packed ...

The Screenwriter's Workbook (Revised Edition)

Syd Field

Delta, 2006

Great tool for the novice screenwriter
I've written my share of short stories, and even had some of them published. I couldn't tell you how many times I've started a story and after a strong opening scene and some character development, got completely flummoxed and didn't know what to do or where to take ...