Comments on: Screenwriting – Biblio Film School

By: Andrew

Andrew — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:19:16 +0000

Oh its true regarding the formula, that’s why I look for books that offer me something beyond that. Just talking about the 3 act structure is worthless. EVERYBODY knows about that structure, and it just barely scratches the surface in terms of story telling. Sometimes I’ll look for books that focus more just on concept or why we identify with some stories better than others. What I really liked about Truby’s book was that while has has a 22-Step outline, he also explains the 7 required elements to every story. This includes the needs of the character, how they need to arch in the story, etc. This has helped me when I outlined my stories so I know how to improve my story arch’s.

By: Joey

Joey — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 05:05:09 +0000

Thanks for the suggestions. I think everyone’s read these books because they’re pretty solid. But honestly, after a while they all say the same shit, or variations of that shit. Everyone has their own ’9 step process’ or ‘formula to an un-formulaic script.’ If I had to pick one method I’d stick with reading screenplays.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:18:43 +0000

The screenwriting books you’ve listed I think are just the typical fare that every single budding screenwriter has either heard recommended or already discovered. I think it would be better to give more spotlight to books that are equally as good (or better). Such examples as akers’ your screenplay sucks, truby’s anatomy of story, or for beginners, snyder’s save the cat series.