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lightningmc_logyn's review against another edition
challenging
informative
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
The advice was practical for the most part and informative. However, the authors tone bothered me. It felt like he was talking down to the audience in a lighthearted way, but ultimately something I don’t like. I still got great value out of it, and it helped me as I co-wrote a film screenplay
thealtjoker's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
magfaerie's review against another edition
3.0
As recommended by my film professor, I read it. Did not love it, seemed shallow and inane, but had some most likely good advice! I like that Snyder writes in his own voice so casually. Good start to writing what is most likely base-level, corporate drivel. Structure is scientific in a way, and therefore provides a starting point. Some misogynistic ideas as well.
vignesh_pandian's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
5.0
barrytho's review against another edition
5.0
Definitely cynical, perhaps genius. Deconstructs and then exploits our weakness for a well-structured story.
raven_morgan's review against another edition
5.0
Very formulaic advice, but there's lots of good stuff hidden in there (along with a decent serving of snark).
brittneyreads's review against another edition
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
noir_novels's review against another edition
3.0
3.5/5
This is a great little book for those starting their journey into screenwriting; there are some great tips and structural strategies to consider, especially for me as I’m getting back into screenwriting after focusing on novels the last few years. The author’s voice and writing style was as blunt as it was entertaining, being very easy to read, but I could see it putting off some people. This is definitely a book I’ll come back to further down the line.
This is a great little book for those starting their journey into screenwriting; there are some great tips and structural strategies to consider, especially for me as I’m getting back into screenwriting after focusing on novels the last few years. The author’s voice and writing style was as blunt as it was entertaining, being very easy to read, but I could see it putting off some people. This is definitely a book I’ll come back to further down the line.
libraryofsylvia's review against another edition
4.0
A great introductory book on screenwriting!
Will it be the last book on screenwriting I’ll ever need? I really don’t think so but Snyder’s advice is helpful, and he breaks down writing a script in a digestible way.
I’m currently writing my first film script and my biggest challenge has been the structure which this has book has been an immense help with.
I’d recommend the book for those starting out but if you already have some experience with screenwriting you may find it quite basic.
Will it be the last book on screenwriting I’ll ever need? I really don’t think so but Snyder’s advice is helpful, and he breaks down writing a script in a digestible way.
I’m currently writing my first film script and my biggest challenge has been the structure which this has book has been an immense help with.
I’d recommend the book for those starting out but if you already have some experience with screenwriting you may find it quite basic.