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      Paperback The Screenwriter's Workbook: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instruction for Creating a Successful Screenplay (A Dell Trade Paperback) Book
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      ISBN: 0440582253

      ISBN13: 9780440582250

      The Screenwriter's Workbook

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      Book Overview

      This timeless masterclass on visual storytelling guides you through the common processes used to craft emotionally satisfying scripts for television, streaming, and beyond--from "the most sought-after screenwriter teacher in the world" (Hollywood Reporter). No one knows more about screenwriting than Syd Field--and now the ultimate Hollywood insider shares his secrets and expertise in The Screenwriter's Workbook. Filled with new material--including fresh insights and anecdotes from the author and analyses of films from Pulp Fiction to Brokeback Mountain--The Screenwriter's Workbook is your very own hands-on workshop that allows you to participate in the processes that have made Syd Field's workshops invaluable to beginners and working professionals alike. Engage in this workbook's easy-to-follow exercises and step-by-step instructions to practice: - Defining the central idea on which to build your script- Crafting your unique narrative structure --based on Field's elegant, now industry standard, Paradigm--which in one form or another can be found within all viable screen stories- Imbuing your characters with humanity, vitality, and depth- Writing dialogue that not only moves your story along, but provides skillful insight into every character's psychology- Reviewing all of the choices you've made to discern what works and what doesn't in order to re-write until your script's story virtually leaps off the page (from the crucial first ten to the final FADE OUT) for professional readers empowered to buy your work. Field's expert analysis of notable screenplays makes the inevitable challenges to great writing clearer, and far more likely for you to overcome. This description may be from another edition of this product.

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      Rated 5 stars
      Great tool for the novice screenwriter

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      I've written my share of short stories, and even had some of them published. I couldn't tell you how many times I've started a story and after a strong opening scene and some character development, got completely flummoxed and didn't know what to do or where to take it. After reading this book, I may dig them back out... This book, I found to be a great distillation of storytelling. Some may be put off by the "formula"...

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      This is it!

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      At first I was reluctant to tell how good this book is for a beginning screenwriter. Why would I want to share that with my competition? But then I thought of all the bad movies I've seen. The more books I read on screenwriting, the more I realize the value of this book. I always thought this was a good book; an easy read with great exercises to make you think the entire story thru. After reading a few others, I wonder...

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      Buy this book!

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      No matter what anyone says. If you have an interest in becoming a screenwriter and don't know how to begin writing one. Buy this book. It is inspirational, full of easy terminology and explanation. This is by far the best screenwriting book I have bought so far. Originally I wanted to take a course on screenwriting but because this book is based on his workshops it actually serves as a class without the costs of one. There...

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      THIS IS THE BIBLE OF THE FILM INDUSTRY

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      Thee are some serious distinctions to be made about books on screenwriting. Some of them are very good, very theoretical, very serious works. Some of them are throw-away one time reads.A very few of them are "working" books, books that you will never throw away - books that you will use as reference. And even fewer still are books that you will use over and over again - books that will inspire you everytime you pick them...

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      THIS BOOK GUIDES YOU FROM INCEPTION THRU COMPLETION

      By Thriftbooks.com User,

      This is the book I've been looking for. Story, by McKee, is so filled with intellecutal nonsense that I was so confused after reading it; I didn't know where to start. Intellectual BS! At least, Field points you in the direction and guides you through every step of the process. And, his Problem Solver is great.A great companion to any writer.

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