CRASH! BOOM! BANG! How to Write Action Movies

by Michael Lucker

A fun, insightful insider’s look at the nuts and bolts of writing action movies, from concept to completion, by a professional screenwriter and professor of screenwriting. Full of witty anecdotes from the front lines (and tricks of the trade from between the lines), Crash! Boom! Bang! promises an enjoyable and educational read for writers and students of all levels. Although bullets and bloodshed abound in cinema, the lessons within will benefit screenwriters of all kinds of movies.

210 pages, Paperback

Published May 15, 2017

Reviews

[Dana Ridenour · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are interested in writing the next great screenplay, then this is the book for you. Michael Lucker shares the nuts and bolts to writing and selling a screenplay. He also shares some very funny moments from his personal life. If you want to learn to write screenplays from a highly successful screenplay writer and an excellent teacher, then pick up this book. It's a great first step.

[Austin · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very expensive and doesn't deliver the goods. Based on the title, I expected writing techniques--actual tips on how to write action, which weren't provided. The book does list a screenplay to read/movie to watch for each technique.

[MK · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great guide to the basics of screenwriting. Engaging and relative to many types of writing projects.

[Jennifer Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Provides great insight into the movie biz, writing action films, and writing in general. He adds humor and heart to the often cold world of Hollywood.