Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting; A step-by-step guide from concept to finished script
by Syd Field
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Read in August, 2008
I read this book because it was recommended in The DC comics guide to writing comics.
The idea was to use this book to help solidify an idea for a comic I'm wanting to create.
I'm really not sure how to review this book.
It's really bad in some areas and really good in others.
It has a few tips and tricks that I found helpful and a nice breakdown/description of all the different screenplay formatti...more
The idea was to use this book to help solidify an idea for a comic I'm wanting to create.
I'm really not sure how to review this book.
It's really bad in some areas and really good in others.
It has a few tips and tricks that I found helpful and a nice breakdown/description of all the different screenplay formatti...more
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This guy sucks balls. Fuck paradigms. Fuck the three act arc. Rip 'The Chinatown' Screenplay from the middle of this book, read it until your eyes bleed and shit-can the rest.
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Read in March, 2007
recommends it for:
Anyone interested in screenwriting.
Syd Field is an icon in Hollywood whose work is referenced as a standard amongst screenwriters. As I was once told by a successful Hollywood screenwriter when wishing to pursue the craft, "Read anything by Syd Field." His success speaks for itself. This is a great book as all his books are.
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recommends it for:
aspiring screenwriters
While this book does a good job explaining the overly formulaic yet frustratingly necessary structure of screenplays, the example script you are forced to read through is horrible.
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Read in January, 2001
I you have a desire to become a screenwriter, this is the first book you should read. A must.
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Read in July, 2007
recommends it for:
screenwriters or film enthusiasts
structure is a beautiful thing. i carried this book around in my purse for weeks.
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Read in January, 1999
The Bible of screenwriting. I have read it several times and always learn something new.
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Read in January, 2006
A must for someone wanting to learn the craft of screenwriting
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