What is your favorite screenwriting book and why?
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I have a couple of yards of screenwriting books on my shelves - most of which say the same ole' same ole' but Dave Trottier's book, The Screenwriter's Bible, is my only real "go to" source.
I'm not sure I have a favourite but I really resonate with Michael Hauge's Writing Screenplays that Sell.
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The blue books from William C. Martell because he is great at explaining screenwriting from all angles.
A long time ago, one of my college professors recommended a graphic comic book, "Watchmen". The book helped me to see storytelling with pictures than words.
Writing Movies for Fun and Profit: How We Made a Billion Dollars at the Box Office and You Can, Too!
My favorite mostly because it's funny and doesn't take things too seriously. Some helpful stuff, but mostly just an interesting read.
Save the Cat, it's genius!!!
My Top 5 screenwriting books:
Story by Robert McKee
The Screenwriters Bible by David Trottier
William C. Martell's Blue books... I don't have them all, but the ones I've read are great.
The Writer's Journey by Christopher Vogler
Writing Screenplays that Sell by Michael Hauge
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Save the Cat: because most people can discuss movies based on the Save the Cat vocab.
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There is a new book that has become my favorite..... called The Story Solution by Eric Edson. Excellent book!!
The Story Solution... That chapter on character archetypes is awesome!
Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate by Brian McDonald.
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Creating Unforgettable Characters and Writing Subtext: What Lies Beneath, two books by Dr. Linda Seger.
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Hey Beth, I had the pleasure to work with Linda Seger in person. Great woman.