Script Writing and Marketing Strategy (2nd Edition)

by [ MEI ] D..B..Gilles

Pub 2014-06-01 162 Chinese People Post Press If you are a novice at writing screenplays. but soon began writing the first screenplay; If you have written several plays; If you are a first edition of this book fans; If you've never heard of this book; If you intend to re-select a career. you want to become a screenwriter. you will find script writing and marketing strategy ( 2nd Edition) is your precious instructor. Script Writing and Marketing Strategy (2nd Edition) not only tells you in writing. modifying. polish and finish your screenplay needs to know when something. but the book also like a crash course to help you learn to say to say then. do the right thing. to avoid the current difficulties faced by movie screenwriter in Hollywood. so a basic understanding of each film writers in Hollywood professional writers need to know the thing -...

Genres: Film, Writing

Paperback

First published April 25, 2000

Reviews

[Caroline Bock · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who worked in television, at the Independent Film Channel, for over 14 years, I have seen a lot of movies and read quite a few screenplays. In attempting to write my own screenplays in recent years, I've read a lot of 'expert' books -- and gotten lost in the over-thinking preciousness of some of them, or tossed others into the oh-hum-haven't-I-heard-this-same-thing-a-thousand-times-pile. D. B. Gilles' new book is in neither category. It is wise, witty, succinct, emotionally-involving, kick-in-your-pants, write a great movie now -- screenwriting book. What I like best about it -- it's about good storytelling. Almost every chapter ends with a writing exercise that is about focusing on developing ideas, characters, themes, plot that would make a great story, frankly, whether you are writing a movie or a novel or short story. But the book is so good it goes farther than that. He delves into constructing a screenplay that will sell today, quite different from one that would sell thirty or even twenty years ago, and he gives you examples, often personal and funny about what works today, and what doesn't. He also shares the practical. Buy this book and quickly learn how to construct a screenplay, the mechanics, the acts, the outlines, the intensity required in today's screenplays, in a way that feels like a totally knowledgeable friend is sharing well-earned insights with you. Ultimately, he gives us readers a hard dose of reality from the front line of the business (though a chapter on screenwriting after 30 really hit home -- and inspired.). He ends with how he began -- that it is about the writing, about the creative spirit first and foremost. This screenplay book is a keeper for me.

[Alyssa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this book. It's full of great things to think about and some good swift kicks in the ass. Gilles not only takes you through some basic tips of storytelling to get your script finnessed, but also gives helpful tips in navagating the business. I honestly think it would be worthwhile to purchase this book.

[Carlo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This latest screenwriter book by D.B. GIlles is a must-have addition for your writer’s collection. It’s a fast, fun read with easy-to follow instructions on creating a better script, and he doesn’t waste your time with pages and pages of philosophical meanderings and complicated charts. (You all know who I’m talking about.) In fact, “The Screenwriter Within” is such a great tool, it’s as good as being in one of D.B.’s workshops — except you can’t conveniently pull his live workshop off your shelf for easy reference. D.B. also includes game plans for what to do with your script once you’ve completed a first draft. My two favorite chapters in the section are “Ten Checkpoints Your Screenplay Must Pass Before It’s Ready to Go” and “Some Bottom-of-the-Ninth, Last-Minute Practical Advice.” Not just for screenwriters, his book is also relevant for writers of other formats like novels, memoirs, even graphic novels. Whatever way you’re telling the story, his tips will help make it stronger.

[Deanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A little disappointed that an outline of how to actually write a script was not included, but pertaining to the contents of a script, this book will certainly get you started, finished, and ready to write another.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful.

[Foxglove · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really fun and helpful guide, very user friendly and very well written.