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The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller The Anatomy of Story: 22 Steps to Becoming a Master Storyteller (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as script-writing)
avg rating 4.25 — 7,240 ratings — published 2007
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Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need Save the Cat: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need (Paperback)
by (shelved 3 times as script-writing)
avg rating 4.01 — 21,999 ratings — published 2005
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NYPD Red (NYPD Red, #1) NYPD Red (NYPD Red, #1)
by (shelved 3 times as script-writing)
avg rating 3.98 — 41,950 ratings — published 2012
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Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as script-writing)
avg rating 4.15 — 580 ratings — published 2008
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Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.27 — 17,582 ratings — published 1997
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Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story Into the Woods: A Five Act Journey Into Story (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as script-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 4,498 ratings — published 2013
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The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives The Art of Dramatic Writing: Its Basis in the Creative Interpretation of Human Motives (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as script-writing)
avg rating 4.18 — 3,309 ratings — published 1942
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திரைக்கதை எழுதுவது எப்படி? [Thiraikkathai Ezhuthuvadhu Eppadi?] திரைக்கதை எழுதுவது எப்படி? [Thiraikkathai Ezhuthuvadhu Eppadi?] (Paperback)
by (shelved 2 times as script-writing)
avg rating 3.89 — 961 ratings — published 2011
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Save the Cat!® Writes Horror: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Monster in the House Stories Save the Cat!® Writes Horror: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Monster in the House Stories (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.37 — 125 ratings — published
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Making a Good Script Great Making a Good Script Great (Paperback)
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avg rating 3.88 — 1,307 ratings — published 1987
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The Scream Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Terrifying Screenplay in 10 Bloody Steps The Scream Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Terrifying Screenplay in 10 Bloody Steps (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 3.75 — 52 ratings — published
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Writing Movies Writing Movies (Paperback)
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avg rating 4.01 — 222 ratings — published 2003
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Writing & Selling Thriller Screenplays (Writing & Selling Screenplays) Writing & Selling Thriller Screenplays (Writing & Selling Screenplays)
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avg rating 4.24 — 49 ratings — published 2013
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Manual básico de lenguaje y narrativa audiovisual Manual básico de lenguaje y narrativa audiovisual (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.29 — 14 ratings — published 1999
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Análisis del relato cinematográfico Análisis del relato cinematográfico (Paperback)
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avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published
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Diccionario de conceptos y términos audiovisuales: herramientas para el análisis fílmico Diccionario de conceptos y términos audiovisuales: herramientas para el análisis fílmico (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 5.00 — 1 rating — published 2015
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Script Supervising and Film Continuity Script Supervising and Film Continuity (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.24 — 105 ratings — published 1986
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Screenwriting for TV Commercials: A Beginner's Guide To Writing Scripts For Television Screenwriting for TV Commercials: A Beginner's Guide To Writing Scripts For Television (Kindle Edition)
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avg rating 4.31 — 13 ratings — published
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Screenwriters Problem Solver How To R Screenwriters Problem Solver How To R (Unknown Binding)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.82 — 372 ratings — published 1998
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How to Write for Animation How to Write for Animation (Hardcover)
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avg rating 4.19 — 110 ratings — published 2002
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Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen Dialogue: The Art of Verbal Action for Page, Stage, and Screen (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.32 — 1,758 ratings — published 2016
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Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings Creative Writing: A Workbook with Readings (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.07 — 287 ratings — published 2006
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Save the Cat! Writes a Novel Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.49 — 13,755 ratings — published 2018
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The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting The Nutshell Technique: Crack the Secret of Successful Screenwriting (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.15 — 407 ratings — published 2016
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Loro Loro (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.20 — 5 ratings — published
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Making Movies Making Movies (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.29 — 10,091 ratings — published 1995
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The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.19 — 1,943 ratings — published 1994
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Writing the Character-Centered Screenplay, Updated and Expanded edition Writing the Character-Centered Screenplay, Updated and Expanded edition (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.75 — 61 ratings — published 1994
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The Book of Questions The Book of Questions (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.96 — 2,347 ratings — published 1985
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True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor True and False: Heresy and Common Sense for the Actor (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.93 — 2,674 ratings — published 1997
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Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting Adventures in the Screen Trade: A Personal View of Hollywood and Screenwriting (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.12 — 8,437 ratings — published 1983
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft (Mass Market Paperback)
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avg rating 4.34 — 319,378 ratings — published 2000
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Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development Creating Character Arcs: The Masterful Author's Guide to Uniting Story Structure, Plot, and Character Development (Kindle Edition)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.31 — 3,670 ratings — published 2016
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101 Things I Learned in Film School 101 Things I Learned in Film School (Hardcover)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.84 — 904 ratings — published 2010
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Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.36 — 1,966 ratings — published 1996
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The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.10 — 10,404 ratings — published 1992
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In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing In the Blink of an Eye: A Perspective on Film Editing (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.21 — 8,516 ratings — published 1995
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The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium of Over 1000 Designs The Illustrated Signs and Symbols Sourcebook: An A to Z Compendium of Over 1000 Designs (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.29 — 386 ratings — published 2008
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On Film-making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director On Film-making: An Introduction to the Craft of the Director (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.34 — 957 ratings — published 2004
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Hitchcock/Truffaut Hitchcock/Truffaut (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.47 — 9,365 ratings — published 1966
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Poetics Poetics (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.83 — 29,703 ratings — published -335
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The Hero With a Thousand Faces The Hero With a Thousand Faces (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.13 — 45,210 ratings — published 1949
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Psychology for Screenwriters Psychology for Screenwriters (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.93 — 432 ratings — published 2004
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Fade In: The Screenwriting Process Fade In: The Screenwriting Process (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 2.91 — 22 ratings — published 1988
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My Story Can Beat Up Your Story: Ten Ways to Toughen Up Your Screenplay from Opening Hook to Knockout Punch My Story Can Beat Up Your Story: Ten Ways to Toughen Up Your Screenplay from Opening Hook to Knockout Punch (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.43 — 305 ratings — published 2011
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The Screenwriter's Workbook: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instruction for Creating a Successful Screenplay (A Dell Trade Paperback) The Screenwriter's Workbook: Exercises and Step-by-Step Instruction for Creating a Successful Screenplay (A Dell Trade Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 3.88 — 1,417 ratings — published 1984
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The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny (Paperback)
by (shelved 1 time as script-writing)
avg rating 4.24 — 890 ratings — published 2013
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