How to Write a Selling Screenplay

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Summary: Great on Structure and exercises
Review: This is a great resource for writers who have a great idea but are having trouble getting it out on paper. Accessible, funny, and informative.

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Summary: Superb
Review: This is a great resource for writers who have a great idea but are having trouble getting it out on paper. Accessible, funny, and informative.

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Summary: A clear and accurate guide
Review: What distinguishes Mr. Keane's book from other screenwriting manuals is a clear and easily understood approach to the mechanics and rules of the genre. It's an excellent resource for beginners and for more experienced writers who need a reliable reference for tricky situations. Missing are the confounding and sometimes contradictory opinions offered by the old masters. Instead, Keane's advice stears the student away from the common pitfalls of the bad screenplay, and towards a concise, readable, and ultimately marketable product.

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Summary: A clear and accurate guide
Review: What distinguishes Mr. Keane's book from other screenwriting manuals is a clear and easily understood approach to the mechanics and rules of the genre. It's an excellent resource for beginners and for more experienced writers who need a reliable reference for tricky situations. Missing are the confounding and sometimes contradictory opinions offered by the old masters. Instead, Keane's advice stears the student away from the common pitfalls of the bad screenplay, and towards a concise, readable, and ultimately marketable product.

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Summary: Not just for screenwriters
Review: While this book does have a lot of insight on writing a screenplay (especially the first screenplay), there are a lot of thoughtful points about aspects of writing like story, character, and structure that are useful for writers in any genre. This was the book my playwriting professor required us to read, not as playwrights but as writers. Definitely recommended.