Jimbo's votes on the list Screenwriting

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1	Screenwriting 101: Mastering the Art of Story by Angus Fletcher (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 224 ratings Jimbo rated it 4 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Sense of Style: The Thinking Person's Guide to Writing in the 21st Century by Steven Pinker (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 9,212 ratings Jimbo rated it 4 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Hero with a Thousand Faces by Joseph Campbell 4.13 avg rating — 44,995 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Poetics by Aristotle 3.83 avg rating — 29,480 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 110,937 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf 4.22 avg rating — 259,971 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg 4.21 avg rating — 31,790 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Zen in the Art of Writing: Releasing the Creative Genius Within You by Ray Bradbury 4.08 avg rating — 21,367 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Story: Style, Structure, Substance, and the Principles of Screenwriting by Robert McKee 4.27 avg rating — 17,509 ratings Jimbo rated it 3 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting Paperback – November 29, 2005 by Syd Field 3.99 avg rating — 8,752 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	A Confession by Leo Tolstoy 4.10 avg rating — 19,777 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler 4.10 avg rating — 10,375 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Making Movies by Sidney Lumet 4.29 avg rating — 9,996 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting by William Goldman 4.12 avg rating — 8,401 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	On Directing Film by David Mamet 3.81 avg rating — 4,034 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller by John Truby 4.25 avg rating — 7,219 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development by K.M. Weiland (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 3,654 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate by Brian McDonald (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 1,518 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Making a Good Script Great by Linda Seger (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 1,304 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Editing Made Easy: Simple Rules for Effective Writing by Bruce Kaplan 3.78 avg rating — 117 ratings Jimbo rated it 3 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives by Lajos Egri 4.18 avg rating — 3,293 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny by Steve Kaplan (Goodreads Author) 4.24 avg rating — 885 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Comedy Bible: From Stand-up to Sitcom--The Comedy Writer's Ultimate "How To" Guide by Judy Carter 3.85 avg rating — 735 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	How to Write Funny: Your Serious, Step-By-Step Blueprint For Creating Incredibly, Irresistibly, Successfully Hilarious Writing by Scott Dikkers (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 938 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Screenwriting 101: The Essential Craft of Feature Film Writing by Neill D. Hicks 3.65 avg rating — 43 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great by William M. Akers 4.15 avg rating — 578 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Screenwriting 101 by Film Crit Hulk! by Film Crit Hulk! 4.40 avg rating — 784 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Serious Guide to Joke Writing: How to Say Something Funny about Anything by Sally Holloway 3.93 avg rating — 446 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Writing Screenplays That Sell: The Complete, Step-By-Step Guide for Writing and Selling to the Movies and TV, from Story Concept to Development Deal by Michael Hauge 4.13 avg rating — 613 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Aristotle's Poetics for Screenwriters: Storytelling Secrets From the Greatest Mind in Western Civilization by Michael Tierno 3.84 avg rating — 630 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Hero's Journey: Joseph Campbell on His Life & Work by Joseph Campbell 4.29 avg rating — 2,693 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Writing the TV Drama Series: How to Succeed as a Professional Writer in TV by Pamela Douglas 4.05 avg rating — 498 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told by Blake Snyder really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1,795 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Creating Unforgettable Characters: A Practical Guide to Character Development in Films, TV Series, Advertisements, Novels & Short Stories by Linda Seger (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 612 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Crafty TV Writing: Thinking Inside the Box by Alex Epstein (Goodreads Author) 4.02 avg rating — 317 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Inside the Room: Writing Television with the Pros at UCLA Extension Writers' Program by Linda Venis 3.93 avg rating — 123 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Crafting the Character ARC by Jennie Jarvis (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 64 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script by David Trottier 4.19 avg rating — 1,943 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Mediabistro.com Presents Small Screen, Big Picture: A Writer's Guide to the TV Business by Chad Gervich 4.09 avg rating — 79 ratings Jimbo added it See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Screenwriting is Rewriting: The Art and Craft of Professional Revision by Jack Epps, Jr. 4.40 avg rating — 97 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Rewrite: A Step-by-Step Guide to Strengthen Structure, Characters, and Drama in your Screenplay by Paul Chitlik (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 116 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Hollywood Game Plan: How to Land a Job in Film, TV and Digital Entertainment by Carole M. Kirschner 4.12 avg rating — 77 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Complete Book of Scriptwriting by J. Michael Straczynski 4.04 avg rating — 287 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 317,702 ratings Jimbo rated it 2 stars See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Story Line: Finding Gold in Your Life Story by Jennifer Grisanti 4.17 avg rating — 52 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Successful Sitcom Writing: How To Write And Sell For TV's Hottest Format by Jürgen Wolff 3.48 avg rating — 29 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Hero Succeeds: The Character-Driven Guide to Writing Your TV Pilot by Kam Miller (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 65 ratings Jimbo added it See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	The One-Hour Drama: Producing Episodic Television by Robert Del Valle 4.12 avg rating — 16 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	How to Manage Your Agent: A Writer's Guide to Hollywood Representation by Gervich Chad 3.94 avg rating — 18 ratings Jimbo added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars