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  <default_description>For almost twenty-five years, aspiring screenwriters have turned to guru Syd Field for clear and insightful step-by-step guidelines on the art and craft of writing screenplays. Now, with a totally new, up-to-date perspective on today's film industry, Syd Field again proves why he is revered as a master - and why SCREENPLAY remains the bible of  the film industry.  From inception through completion, from opening scene to finished script, here is a sourcebook designed to help today's aspiring screenwriters turn their ideas into scripts that will sell and succeed on the screen tomorrow.</default_description>
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    <body><![CDATA[structure is a beautiful thing. i carried this book around in my purse for weeks.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I read this book because it was recommended in <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q= The DC comics guide to writing comics" title=" The DC comics guide to writing comics"> The DC comics guide to writing comics</a>.<br/><br/>The idea was to use this book to help solidify an idea for a comic I'm wanting to create.<br/><br/>I'm really not sure how to review this book.<br/><br/>It's really bad in some areas and really good...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/27756323">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Tue Mar 25 08:57:30 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book is a classic, but it was written in the 1970s and I think better writers have since copied Field's ideas and written stronger books that use them.  Syd Field may be a great screenwriter, but his writing in this book is not so hot.  His phrasing is clunky, his chapters are disorganized and ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18530887">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[De pionier in scenariohandboeken. Hij volgt de klassieke verhaalanalyses (drie act-structuur van Aristoteles bv) en heeft heel wat scenario-'regels' voor het eerst geformuleerd of door analyses van 'goede' en 'slechte' scenario's zelf bedacht. Het boek is erg strak qua regelgeverij. Field lijkt vaak...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13935142">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[i'm going to say i've finished this book, though i skipped a lot of chapter 14 &amp; left 15 for some other day, or need of reference.  <br/><br/>syd field is a no-nonsense, bridle no shit, formulaic bastard - but this book is an indispensable reference to those who are, actually writing a screenplay....<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/9887359">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The author is truly a genius. This book is a guidebook written to teach the reader. I took copious notes while reading the book that I later highlighted in a notebook. The only negative thing I can think of is that because of the many examples of movies cited in his book, I started watching more mov...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/32452719">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[For someone who had a pretty rudimentary understanding of screenwriting parts of this book were extremely helpful. They usually involved structure. When it came to the writing process, though, or execution, it was pretty condescending and simplistic. It's an easy read, though, and for someone who al...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53426302">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[As it said in the title: this is truly a book which give you the foundation -- &quot;the Three Acts Rule of Syd Field&quot; --<br/><br/>The book help me a lot to put down everything in my mind into a film structure that easily to be discussed and be critised by others. A little bit having difficul...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/38603916">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Absolute master piece to drafting an interesting, mind-riveting and attention-grabbing screenplay. Syd Field's writing is as fluid, consistent and accessible as his teachings. His three act structure is the key to any good storyline. The book is sprinkled with excellent tips and wise suggestions.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I had to read this for a screenplay class I took and it was actually really interesting. I enjoyed reading it very much. It describes different elements of good screenplay writing and gives examples in movies both past and current. It gave me a better grasp on film making for sure!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This had a lot of great information on writing screenplays.  Even if you just like to watch movies. there is a lot to learn.  The sole negative is for a professional writer, he could have and should have  brought the book in much shorter.  ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I know of only one other writer who comes even close in nailing down the Aristotelian principles of classical scrpt writing - and that's me!]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Good foundation, but a little too formulaic. Should read carefully and appreciate its points, but be wary of becoming a rigid screenwriter.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[The basic book for every screenwriter to read. Simply giving the &quot;how to&quot; craft your ideas into a full scenario.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Well most screen writers will know the name Syd Field. He has been a popular author on Screen writing for a while.<br/><br/>I enjoyed this book and it was nice to have a refresher of proper format and tips to help build a story. A beginner would gain a lot from this book.<br/><br/>Form structure...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/26700408">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[If anyone has an interest in ever trying to write a screenplay, Sid Field is the place to start.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Simply essential. Not only for screenwriters, but also for anyone interested in the art of film or structured, well-paced writing in general. The principles in this book can be easily applied to novel structure, with great benefit. You will also never watch a movie in the same way after reading this...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37961538">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very helpful book about the three-act structure model. Field’s focus is on screenplays, but his paradigm applies just as well to novels. He includes lots of detailed examples thoughout, using well-known movies, to illustrate the points he is making. I borrowed this from the library but may end up ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34526807">more...</a>]]></body>
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