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I have spent my time in Film school and was not satisfied with it. There is no scientific formula for writing a great screenplay. There is only the content... But for industry sake, there is a FORMAT for getting the script written, which does not take an entire semester of ones life wasted for something that can be learned from a book. This is your book. You do not need and expensive computer or a writing program (early screenplays were written on type writers *remember those?* and even earlier screenplays were never written - the director talked the actor(s) through the scene). I purchased this book because it was simple. It is also very enjoyable. I would definately recommend this book to screenwriters, even seasoned professionals. (Film Content is not the same anymore). Great book. Don't hesitate to purchase it.

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"Screenwriting For Dummies" Overview


Write a great script and get it into the hands of the Hollywood players!

So you want to be a screenwriter? Whether you want to write a feature film or a TV script or adapt your favorite book, this friendly guide gives you expert advice in everything from creating your story and developing memorable characters to formatting your script and selling it to the studios. You get savvy industry tips and strategies for getting your screenplay noticed!

  • The screenwriting process from A to Z -- from developing a concept and thinking visually to plotline, conflicts, pacing, and the conclusion
  • Craft living, breathing characters -- from creating the backstory to letting your characters speak to balancing dialogue with action
  • Turn your story into a script -- from developing an outline and getting over writer's block to formatting your screenplay and handling rewrites
  • Prepare for Hollywood -- from understanding the players and setting your expectations to polishing your copy and protecting your work
  • Sell your script to the industry -- from preparing your pitch and finding an agent to meeting with executives and making a deal

Open the book and find:

  • The latest on the biz, from entertainment blogs to top agents to box office jargon
  • New story examples from recently released films
  • Tips on character development, a story's time clock, dramatic structure, and dialogue
  • New details on developing the nontraditional screenplay -- from musicals to animation to high dramatic style
  • Expanded information on adaptation and collaboration, with examples from successful screenwriting duos





Customer Reviews


great start for writers with a dream - jamesdeanlover -
I always loved the For Dummies series they are always so helpful i own several of them but This was amazing great for potential screenwriters who want to dip their toes in a little knowledge before going to school for it




The book was a mistake - Scott C. Shuman -
I read this book back in 2003 and wrote a screenplay. I was going through my old belongings and throwing away certain books and this book came up. I threw the book away and wanted to write this review.

The biggest problem for me, as a reader who was relying on this book to inform me, was that the book never recommended a length (one of its many problems). I ended up writing a drama that was 220 pages long. If you know anything about a draft screenplay, they are to be 90 to 110 pages long (and then once accepted, the director adds insights bringing to length to 200 pages +). The screenwriters length pre-publication is at most 120 pages. I read this book (back in 2003) and the book never discussed length at all. It would have been helpful, because my screenplay was never taken seriously due primarily to length. If I even want this screenplay considered in the future, I need to cut it in half, which is impossible at this point. I have decided, if anything, I will adapt it into a novel.

The moral of the story is this. Do not believe this book will prepare you for Hollywood or the business in general. It will not. Had the author of this book had any direct insights into Hollywood (or the business at large) then she would have inserted a section on common sense material (length, what producers are looking for... and the like). I cannot tell you how many producers turned me down and then rebuked me for even trying to produce such a "monster" script. The fact the author didn't know this about the industry, is telling enough to leave this book well enough alone.

I bought this book in 2003, perhaps the author has listened to criticism and has included a "common sense section." If she has, good for her. Nevertheless, this book probably hurt me more than it helped me. IMO... books like this cannot be correct through a simple edit, they need a seasoned writer. Someone who is knowledgeable regarding the field.




Dreaming of a new job - Anne - Wi
I like to write and have always wanted to give Screenwriting a try...The Books for Dummies seem to make information easier to take in---also fun...




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