Books matching: screenwriting fundamentals
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'Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting' by Syd Field is a comprehensive guide that introduces readers to the art of screenwriting in a logical progression. The book covers various creative techniques and methods for crafting stories for the screen, which can also be applied to novel writing. Field's writing style is conversational, encouraging, and easy to understand, making it a valuable resource for both novice and seasoned writers looking to enhance their storytelling skills. The book is well-organized and uses popular film examples to illustrate key concepts, providing readers with a solid foundation to begin their screenplay with confidence.
Despite some criticisms about the latter part of the book, 'Screenplay' is praised for its brilliant insights into the screenwriting process. It is considered a must-read for anyone interested in learning about screenwriting, with readers highlighting its eye-opening content, practical advice, and ability to spark creativity. The book is recommended for aspiring screenwriters, novelists, and storytellers looking to improve their craft and gain a deeper understanding of narrative structure and storytelling techniques.
“Suppose you’re in your office.... A pretty stenographer you’ve seen before comes into the room and you watch her.... She takes off her gloves, opens her purse and dumps it out on the table.... She ha...Robert McKee's 'Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting' delves deep into the art of storytelling, offering a comprehensive guide to crafting engaging narratives. McKee's writing style is informative and insightful, providing readers with a thorough understanding of story and character development. The book covers various aspects of storytelling, from narrative structure to character arcs, using examples from classic films to illustrate key concepts.
Imagine, in one global day, the pages of prose turned, plays performed, films screened, the unending stream of television comedy and drama, twenty-four-hour print and broadcast news, bedtime tales tol...Readers find 'The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers' by Christopher Vogler to be an insightful guide that explores how Joseph Campbell's Hero's Journey mythology can be applied to strengthen individual writer's stories. Vogler discusses the archetypes of hero, mentor, threshold guardian, herald, shape shifter, shadow, and trickster, as well as explains each stage of the hero's journey. The book uses over 100 films as examples to illustrate the power of writing fiction and provides a framework for writers to create compelling narratives.
The waves are still rolling in from the pebbles in the pond that were the original Writer's Journey and its second edition. Since almost a decade has gone by since the second edition was launched, the...
