Screenwriting : Screenwriting books? by Mariannjely Marval

Mariannjely Marval

Screenwriting books?

Happy Sunday, creatives! I'm just curious about what you have read and can recommend for screenwriting books. :)

Craig D Griffiths

I’ll send you some stuff. I am more of a youtube viewer when I started. Plus so believe the only resource is reading scripts. By doing that you learn what you need. As you grow you see new things.

Andrea Zastrow

"The Screenwriter's Bible" by David Trottier. It has been invaluable!

Terrence Sellers

Screenplay by Syd Field. Only screenwriting book I recommend.

HB Duran

"Save the Cat" by Blake Snyder is my ultimate go-to, and "Writing for Emotional Impact" by Karl Iglesias is a must-read. The former helped me understand storytelling but in a more laid-back way than Syd Field's strict guidelines. (No offense against Syd, "Screenplay" was my first-ever screenwriting book).

The latter helped me understand my characters better and instantly improved my rewrite. Now I refer to it when I create new characters and situations. For pilots, I've really enjoyed "The Hero Succeeds" by Kam Miller. Another eye-opener! Gotta love those ah-ha moments.

E.C. Romero

Is it for rewriting or for your first screenplay?

Mandi Allen

I love "It's beginning to look a lot like Hallmark" by Heather Hughes and Kate Wharton who are both brilliant. It's a step by step guide for writing CCR (cozy Christmas Romances) and other seasons. and so easy to follow.

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Rohit Sawant

Story by Robert McKee is a gem!

Taurai Du Plessis

I use "Save the cat" - Blake was indeed a legend.

William Martell

Reading scripts is probably the best way to learn.

I may have written some books that are recommended by Oscar Winners and top Box Office screenwriters.

Mariannjely Marval

Craig D Griffiths You are right. Reading scripts is key. I come across new questions about formatting when writing and I just google it, but also enjoy reading books :)

Mariannjely Marval

Andrea Zastrow I've been meaning to get that one! :)

Mariannjely Marval

Terrence Sellers a classic!

Mariannjely Marval

HB Duran great suggestions!! Thanks!! Very intrigued about the one for pilots :)

Mariannjely Marval

Mandi Allen what!!! I started a Christmas story after taking a seminar here at Stage 32. Definitely will check it out! thank you :)

Mike Romoth

The Screenwriters Bible.

Dan MaxXx

Strunk & White: Elements of Style.

Aristotle's Poetics

The Art of Creative Writing by Egri

The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Campbell

Screenwriting for Dummies by Shellhardt

William Martell's "Blue Books." Wish I own the hardcover books :)

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