SO...Which Book Is Best For Screenwriting Newbies?

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  • SO...Which Book Is Best For Screenwriting Newbies?

    Just took a look at another thread about "being sick of books", lol.

    Okay, I'm a newbie, whose been writing little fics for years and I have a passion for writing. Usually told that the little fanfics I write are great with involving characters and plotlines, etc. Fast learner.

    I don't think I need books on "how to develop interesting characters". I do, however, need something that will show me structure and script terminology, such as FADE IN, etc.

    Is David Trottier's The Screenwriter's Bible appropriate?

  • #2
    yes.

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    • #3
      Thanks captain. I've had this book recommended a mil times over so I'm gonna have to get it

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      • #4
        if you just need something to reference regarding format, it's pretty much the book for you. though, after one or two screenplays you probably won't need it anymore.

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        • #5
          Bill Martell's "The Secrets of Action Screenwriting" is really good and very easy to read. What he writes applies to every genre.

          www.scriptsecrets.net/products/book.htm

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          • #6
            "How not to write a screenplay." By Denny Finn.

            Yup, Martells is a good start.

            And any of William Goldman's early books are good too.

            "The Writers Journey" By chris Vogler.

            EJ

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            • #7
              Thanks guys...

              Oh and EJ I had seen that book and was wondering if it was worth it...now I'll go check it out. But first I'll start with the Screenwriter's Bible (which I just ordered) practice, and keep buying books till I have the urge to throw them all out the window >:

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