Writing the Screenplay: TV and Film, 2/E
by Alan A. Armer
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Author: Alan A. ArmerEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-01
ISBN: 1577662334
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Waveland Pr Inc
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Book Review: If you can afford only one book on screenwriting this is THE ONE
Summary: 5 Stars
About four years ago, when I started to think I would like to write screenplays instead of novels, I bought THIS BOOK first. However, I continued to search "THE BEST BOOK" which will teach me to do it properly.
Until today, I bought a dozen of books about the subject - The Foundations of Screenwriting from Sid Field, Writing screenplays that sell (Michael Hauge), The Writers Guide to Writing Your Screenplay (Cynthia Whitcomb). Writing a Great Movie (Jeff Kitchen), Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting, The Writers Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers, to name a few.
Some of them I have read, and some only skim through. After all that time I finally have found that this book deserves THE TITLE. Why?
Because no other book alone will help you to write as good as your limits are and will push that limits up as this book does.
It is so colorful and dense and chances are you will read it twice, maybe three times. After all, it is very enjoyable to read.
So It's going to open your eyes widely, and everything about screenwriting will fit in its own place. There won't be any doubt about what you should do to improve your own writing, and if you follow exercises for practice they will help your writing tremendously.
It is some kind of a brilliant among screenwriting books and it's a shame that only a small number of writers know of it.
Sorry, my English is not good as this book is.
Summary of Writing the Screenplay: TV and Film, 2/E
A well-written screenplay is the single most important ingredient in making a successful motion picture or television show. Alan Armer mixes time-honored theory with down-to-earth practical advice, giving beginning and advanced students the benefits of his experiences in both the entertainment industry and the college classroom. He balances professional screenwriting methods with techniques that explain and clarify those methods for students. What truly makes this text vital is his knack for tapping the creative spirit of aspiring screenwriters to become competent writers who can deliver fresh stories that "glow in the dark." Essential topics include organization and structure, conflict, dimensional characters, dialog, subtext, comedy, the profession, among others. Candid, personal discussion by top industry professionals; examples, anecdotes, and scenes from popular films; and challenging screenwriting projects illuminate the realities of successful screenwriting.Movies Books
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