Writing Screenplays That Sell, New Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals Paperback – March 15, 2011
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Writing Screenplays That Sell, New Twentieth Anniversary Edition: The Complete Guide to Turning Story Concepts into Movie and Television Deals Paperback – March 15, 2011

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R**N

Important book for me

Great book, easy read. I'm a danish screenwriter and just sold my third script. This is one of the great books on screenwriting that I always return to just before starting a new project. Especially part 1 on structure and character, I don't really have an opnion on the actual "selling the screenplay" because the danish funding system is very different than in Hollywood. There is a lot of books on character and structure etc. but this book covers the elements in a concise and easy way - a great tool for refreshing your memory and make sure you remember all the important ingredients that goes into a great script. I'm a big believer that there's not just one screenwriting book that covers everything you need. You have to find a couple of books that suits your creative needs and Hauge's book is definately one of the books that helps me.

G**N

Perhaps the best book on Screenwriting.

I took Michael's class years ago, then did a seminar. In general, and he even says this, most screenplay books and teachers say essentially the same thing. When I took Michael's class and subsequently when I read the book, I HEAR it, I GET it. It makes sense. He is extremely reasonable, often answering the questions you might have before you ask them. If you're only going to read one book (and, as he urges, don't make a career out of reading books instead of writing), this is the book to read. Best wishes.

V**

Good overall

I purchased the Kindle version and I'm not sure if that was the right move. This seems like the kind of book that needs to be in physical form or the formatting get's weird but you can still understand it. I tried reading it from start to finish but I don't think that's needed, either. I stopped (to read another book) and just reference the section that I need when necessary and that seems to work. However, I would recommend buying the physical copy.

M**J

The Ultimate Guide to Screenwriting

Probably like you, I've read lots of books on screenwriting. Everyone has their own angle, approach, system, rules, etc. And you can learn a lot from each one. What I like about this book is that it's simple, direct, easy to follow, and essentially synthesizes most of the ideas in other books into one volume. It gives great examples from movies most of us have seen. It makes writing a screenplay less confusing and daunting, and more...doable. So like he says, when you're done reading about writing, just go ahead and write.

A**N

Standing Ovation

A. MONDRAGON at her home office. Papers scattered, through a window in front of her, a hill semi covered by fog, the sunlight shining through nimbus. Two empty cups of coffee and Esteban, the cat. sleeping on top of the armoire on her right. We can see a slight bald spot in her head, a brush hasn't visited it this morning.Background voice, as she types an amazon review:"I went from confusion to enlightenment. Someone who is capable to systematize the whole world of screenplay this way deserves a standing ovation."She hits send then she briefly stands and claps before she continues with her book writing procrastinating, once more, working on her screenplay.

S**S

Writing a screenplay? Get this book!

Michael is rightly famous for his advice to screenwriters. He's been around for ages, and knows that of what he speaks. He's full of information, full of advice, full of hints, full of useful ideas. I've heard him speak. It's expensive to pay for his seminar. Here's an inexpensive way to get all of that information on the cheap. I'd recommend searching him out on Youtube as well. He's a great guy, been around forever, and knows more than a thing or two. He is one of the giants in this business.Highly recommended.

G**E

Long lead time- I bought the audio version while waiting

The content of the book is a little inspiring. Sets the general tone for things that should be in every story or screen play or movie. Things that are important to keep the audience in the story with you. The Book I might give a 3 1/2. The lead time on ordering was too long. I ended up buying the Audiobook version for less that half the price.I am not sorry I bought it. The book will make a good gift. I have listened to the audio twice so far as I continue to try and absorb the entire message.

M**Z

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