At last! The classic screenwriting workbook—now completely revised and updated—from the celebrated lecturer, teacher, and bestselling ...
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Apr 11, 2009
James
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In this writing workbook, Syd Field continually emphasizes the need for structure in developing a screenplay. He discusses in-depth the traditional three-act framework for western storytelling, along with other elements of "the" formula. Adding some of his own bits to the mixture, he delivers a detailed graphic on the art of screenwriting.
Field believes that nearly all stories are based on the structure of exposition, conflict and resolution. Though he admits that in certai More...
Field believes that nearly all stories are based on the structure of exposition, conflict and resolution. Though he admits that in certai More...
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Jul 24, 2010
Heather
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I admit that I didn't read this book in its entirety. I could tell just by flipping through it that it was a bit repetitive, but that doesn't mean that Field doesn't impart useful knowledge. He does! His approach has led to many a successful movie. And I appreciate that he points readers to Aristotle's Poetics in the end notes.
Apr 22, 2009
Steev
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This is one of many "how to write a script the Hollywood way so you can sell it and make tons o' money" books. It's full of really boring standard rules about how stories and scripts work and what you're supposed to do and they're just all very unconvincing. It was good to read just to kind of get a grasp of what this famous guru thought, but i was pretty skeptical the whole way through.
I think with a lot of books like this, it's for people who really aren't that creati More...
I think with a lot of books like this, it's for people who really aren't that creati More...
Mar 07, 2011
Jeroen
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One of a number of screenwriting books I have in my possession, bought in a time when I had a dream of becoming a screenwriter. It is no more or less useful than the others in this genre, though Syd Field is a teacher that many have turned to.
Oct 25, 2010
Eric
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As with all Syd Field's screenwriting books, this work has a lot of good information. However, if you've read one and understood it, you likely don't need to read the others.
Oct 09, 2010
Jeff
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I thought it was a great analysis of how movies are put together. I ended up watching DIE HARD after reading it, and I was shocked at how more in-tune I was with the movie. Even if you're not interested in writing, I'd recommend this book.
Oct 09, 2011
Ke
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The distinctiveness of this book is that it instructs the reader to recognize the bare structure of a script.
Sep 02, 2011
Jason
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Quintessential screenwriter's how-to book. I read this a few times and reference it now and then as well. It was a tremendous help in getting me off the ground when I first started writing scripts, especially since I'd never even taken a class in it or had any study on the subject whatsoever.
Mar 17, 2009
Adam
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Some useful tips here, but Field just isn't a good writer (on the page). He rambles, digresses, and there isn't much structure to be found. Beginning screenwriters are much better off with McKee.
Feb 18, 2008
Mike
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This is THE book for screenwriting. It totally helped me along and has dramatically improved my screenwriting skills. It's a must have for anyone interested in writing a screenplay
Jul 03, 2008
Tracey
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Used this book to write my first screenplay. It was a wonderful tool that I recommend someone following step-by-step his first time around. Very, very handy.
Mar 31, 2008
Alessandra
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This is an essential book for all writers. Next to Roget's Thesaurus, this book is my constant go-to when I am in the midst of a project.
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