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Summary: Possibly the best 'first book' for screenwriters.
Review: "Writing Screenplays That Sell"Michael Hauge's book is an extremely pleasant read; it offers insight into both writing scripts and the industry you are attempting to enter. His advice is realistic yet optimistic; Hauge presents you with an honest account of the script market while managing to maintain, even encourage, the reader's belief in success. The book offers several partial script breakdowns - including The Karate Kid and Body Heat amongst others - which are very helpful when applying his ideas to your own script. Hauge doesn't attempt to revolutionise scriptwriting with his own unproven theories, he mostly attempts to reinforce the basic steadfast rules of the Hollywood scriptwriting system while offering interesting and convincing explanations of why they work, which is encouraging. I recommend this book for all scriptwriters, both beginners and the more experienced who, like myself, sometimes feel in need of a bit of a refresher.
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Summary: Screenplay story. A long haiku. Shogun Hauge sensei you.
Review: "I could write that!" Don't be so sure. Michael Hauge shows you screenplay tricks behind the silver screen. If you want to learn the craft, this should be the first book you buy. Hollywood rejects 50,000 scripts a year. He shows how to make your screenplay the one they'll buy
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Summary: Possibly the best 'first book' for screenwriters.
Review: "Writing Screenplays That Sell" Michael Hauge's book is an extremely pleasant read; it offers insight into both writing scripts and the industry you are attempting to enter. His advice is realistic yet optimistic; Hauge presents you with an honest account of the script market while managing to maintain, even encourage, the reader's belief in success. The book offers several partial script breakdowns - including The Karate Kid and Body Heat amongst others - which are very helpful when applying his ideas to your own script. Hauge doesn't attempt to revolutionise scriptwriting with his own unproven theories, he mostly attempts to reinforce the basic steadfast rules of the Hollywood scriptwriting system while offering interesting and convincing explanations of why they work, which is encouraging. I recommend this book for all scriptwriters, both beginners and the more experienced who, like myself, sometimes feel in need of a bit of a refresher.
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Summary: Without a doubt, the premiere screenwriting book.
Review: Hands down the best book on screenwriting. The truths contained in it are absolutely essential for the aspiring writer. Should be mandatory reading before attempting your first spec.
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Summary: Best book on writing screenplays (that sell) there is!
Review: I am a former film student from the USC School of Cinema-Television, Los Angeles, CA, and I have probably read ALL of the books on screenwriting. Michael Hauge's book: Writing Screenplays That Sell, is the BEST book I have ever read on screenwritng because of the way the information is PRESENTED, the PROCESS through which Michael Hauge guides you in THINKING through your story, ORGANIZING it and then LAYING it down. What REALLY SURPRISED me is that it was not INCLUDED in the USC curriculum and since then, I have RARELY seen this book included with books about screenwriting on the internet. I simply just don't get it. It is not only a good book, it is the BEST! It far surpasses Syd's book...sorry Syd, but it's true! EVERY SERIOUS screenwriter should have this book and recommend it to their friends. I am happy to FINALLY see it beginning to get the RESPECT that it is due. Thank you Michael for your wonderful and invaluable GIFT! Louise Baskin
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Summary: It works for me!
Review: I loved this book! After thumbing through many of the other 'recommended' books at a local bookstore (with much better titles!) I bought this one online here and couldn't be happier. I've been writing a screenplay as I read through each of his well-formed chapters. His text inspires the creativity to burst out of you, and his examples lead you to give structure to your magnificent ideas. Put a book cover on this one if the title embarrasses you, but definitely check it out!
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Summary: Simple, straightforward, functional info to write a movie!
Review: If you ever loved a movie (or hated one), it's probably because of the screenplay, and Michael Hauge tells how and why. This is a no-nonsense disection of what it's all about and how to get there in your own script. Easy to understand concepts and tons of examples from the movies. A must read and keep handy for any writer!
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Summary: Excellent resource!
Review: It's one of a handful of books I recommend to my screenwriting students!
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Summary: I Didn't Have The Option Of Zero Stars
Review: so I gave this book one star instead. In my opinion, it is poorly written, confusing and worthless. As a TV writer, I read EVERYTHING on screenwriting and this book is second only to Linda Seger's Making a Good Script Great as the worst of the lot.
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Summary: I Didn't Have The Option Of Zero Stars
Review: so I gave this book one star instead. In my opinion, it is poorly written, confusing and worthless. As a TV writer, I read EVERYTHING on screenwriting and this book is second only to Linda Seger's Making a Good Script Great as the worst of the lot.
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