How to Write a Movie in 21 Days: The Inner Movie Method by Viki King
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Book Reviews of How to Write a Movie in 21 Days: The Inner Movie Method
Book Review: for the procrastinating screenwriter
Summary: 4 Stars
I roll my eyes and sigh every time a screenwriting book mentions tired old forumula's and routine screenplay templates such as plot point number 2 has to fall on page 45 or the turning point has to be on page 90, etc. This book is riddled with them.
However, I found this book to be a nice roadmap for the writer who deliberates much too much in their head and thusly produces nothing in effect. I followed the 21 days writing excercise and managed to get a first draft on paper roughly around 27 days.
For that alone, I recommend this book. But if you want to learn how to 'write', don't look for any book to teach you that. It's true that every story has a beginning, middle, and end but when you rely on Hollywood standards you end up with a generic film script.
Book Review: Worked for Me!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a gimmick book with substance, if such a thing is possible. At the risk of sounding like a cheesey testimonial, I want to say that I bought the book, read it, followed the simple advice she offered and the result was a finished screenplay.
Viki King understands all the things that prevent people who want to write from doing so. She can chase away all the negative thoughts that cloud a writer's mind. I also appreciated the way she assures you that quitting your job and selling all you own will not make it any easier to finish something if you are not in the right frame of mind.
Have I sold my screenplay? No. But the satisfaction I got in finally finishing one was worth the price of the book and then some.
Book Review: A great book to help you actually begin writing your story.
Summary: 4 Stars
The great thing about this book is that the author gets you started writing immediately. One word to define this book which makes it stand out among others - "participation". In 21 days, you will have not only some great advice and insight into how to develop your story, but you will have created your script. I like the way the author breaks the process into small, manageable, parts which are put into actual time elements. The only thing left out is the assumption that the reader is familiar with script format. But that should not keep anyone from reading this great book. It really makes writing a script enjoyable and less complex. Thank you, Viki King!Book Review: A great read
Summary: 4 Stars
Don't let the title fool you: this is not one of those "get rich quick" type books. Ms. King is not saying you can write a quality movie in 21 days. If you follow the principles of this book you will have a first draft that won't get bogged down and your rewrite will be a lot easier. Writing is rewriting. What this book teaches you to do is to get a great start on a rough first draft in 21 days so you can get on with the business of honing and perfecting your story and characters.Book Review: Wonderfully helpful!
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is only one of seven that I read to get me started in screenwriting. Her techniques really work. She gets you to write. No more endlessly pondering everything and being fearful. After 21 days, you will have a first draft (not a finished script), but it is a lot closer than having nothing at all on paper. I now have an L.A. agent who is working to sell my first screenplay. Viki King is, in part, to be thanked!