Stop whining, start writing....screenwriting. Can someone recommend a book(s)on screenwriting for the novice ? Must do this myself. Thank you, Kelley Watson
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Stop whining, start writing....screenwriting. Can someone recommend a book(s)on screenwriting for the novice ? Must do this myself. Thank you, Kelley Watson
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You say you're a novice; I suggest you learn the craft of screenwriting first - the Screenwriter's Bible by Dave Trottier is an excellent primer. There are a few good books on story structure & development that you'll get into , but LEARN THE CRAFT FIRST.
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Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters
There's a course I can recommend. It was developed by one of the writers of DANGER CLOSE, the upcoming big-budget Aussie war movie. He was my teacher years ago. His course is about mastering the craft...
Expand commentThere's a course I can recommend. It was developed by one of the writers of DANGER CLOSE, the upcoming big-budget Aussie war movie. He was my teacher years ago. His course is about mastering the craft, as well as the form. You'll learn a lot more, and learn it a lot faster, through the practical exercises involved vs reading a book. Check it out - https://screenwriting.courses/ ...fyi - I get nothing for making this recommendation. My endorsement is based on personal experience with the instructor.
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Thank you Phil!!
Making a Good Script Great by Linda Seger gives a basic straight line approach to screenwriting.