How Not to Write a Screenplay: 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make66 reviews
Denny Martin Flinn

Lone Eagle, 1999

Best for more intermediate level screenwriters

+ The Difference
+ A good read!
+ Less negative than I hoped, but very effective.
  
  











  



  
The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script107 reviews
David Trottier

Silman-James Press, 2005

Could be better than film schools.

+ The foundation of good screenwriting
+ One of the Best Books I've Ever Read (on any subject)
+ Supplemental Text for a Scriptwriting Class
+ Well Worth The Money..and More
  
  











  



  
Screenplay: Writing the Picture21 reviews
Robin U. Russin, William M. Downs

Silman-James Press, 2003

Incredibly good, incredibly exhaustive

+ Of the more than 30 fiction writing books I have, this is one of the few I come back to over and over - Get it!
+ Great, informative, detailed--It's like taking a class at home.
+ Perfect At All Stages
+ Great Advice for Neophytes
  
  











  



  
Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told38 reviews
Blake Snyder

Michael Wiese Productions, 2007

Best screenwriting book

+ A powerful examination of film and it's form!
+ Snyder Gives Up the Keys to the Kingdom
+ A new way to explain movies
  
  











  



  
Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need205 reviews
Blake Snyder

Michael Wiese Productions, 2005

All Aspiring Screenwriters should read STC. Period.

+ You do have to...
+ Great way of looking at movies
+ Keeps the Litter Box Fresh
+ Blake Snyder's Save The Cat! is brilliant, illuminating, AND FUNNY!
  
  











  



  
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting175 reviews
Robert McKee

HarperEntertainment, 1997

Essential reading for any writer

+ I think it is great
+ story
+ Invaluable Resource
  
  











  



  
Movie Magic Screenwriter Version 615 reviews

Macintosh, Windows | Write Brothers, 2007

This is the true Industry Standard

+ Works for me.
+ Thanks to this, I don't have to think about format, just creation
+ Best of the Best
  
  











  



  
Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434: The Industry's Premier Teacher Reveals the Secrets of the Successful ...24 reviews
Lew Hunter

Perigee Trade, 2004

One of the best books for writers, screenwriters and filmmakers alike

+ Skip class, just read this book
+ helpful, practical and inspiring
+ Lew takes you to the next level.
  
  











  



  
Making a Good Script Great63 reviews
Linda Seger

Samuel French, 1994

Polish Your Hollywood Star

+ A must read for all screenwriters.
+ Do you really want to write screenplays?
+ Helpful
  
  











  



  
Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies: The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told38 reviews
Blake Snyder

Michael Wiese Productions, 2007

Best screenwriting book

+ A powerful examination of film and it's form!
+ Snyder Gives Up the Keys to the Kingdom
+ A new way to explain movies
  
  











  



  
How Not to Write a Screenplay: 101 Common Mistakes Most Screenwriters Make66 reviews
Denny Martin Flinn

Lone Eagle, 1999

Best for more intermediate level screenwriters

+ The Difference
+ A good read!
+ Less negative than I hoped, but very effective.
  
  











  



  
Movie Magic Screenwriter Version 615 reviews

Macintosh, Windows | Write Brothers, 2007

This is the true Industry Standard

+ Works for me.
+ Thanks to this, I don't have to think about format, just creation
+ Best of the Best
  
  











  



  
Screenplay: Writing the Picture21 reviews
Robin U. Russin, William M. Downs

Silman-James Press, 2003

Incredibly good, incredibly exhaustive

+ Of the more than 30 fiction writing books I have, this is one of the few I come back to over and over - Get it!
+ Great, informative, detailed--It's like taking a class at home.
+ Perfect At All Stages
+ Great Advice for Neophytes
  
  











  



  
The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script107 reviews
David Trottier

Silman-James Press, 2005

Could be better than film schools.

+ The foundation of good screenwriting
+ One of the Best Books I've Ever Read (on any subject)
+ Supplemental Text for a Scriptwriting Class
+ Well Worth The Money..and More
  
  











  



  
Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting175 reviews
Robert McKee

HarperEntertainment, 1997

Essential reading for any writer

+ I think it is great
+ story
+ Invaluable Resource
  
  











  



  
Making a Good Script Great63 reviews
Linda Seger

Samuel French, 1994

Polish Your Hollywood Star

+ A must read for all screenwriters.
+ Do you really want to write screenplays?
+ Helpful
  
  











  



  
Save The Cat! The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need205 reviews
Blake Snyder

Michael Wiese Productions, 2005

All Aspiring Screenwriters should read STC. Period.

+ You do have to...
+ Great way of looking at movies
+ Keeps the Litter Box Fresh
+ Blake Snyder's Save The Cat! is brilliant, illuminating, AND FUNNY!
  
  











  



  
Lew Hunter's Screenwriting 434: The Industry's Premier Teacher Reveals the Secrets of the Successful ...24 reviews
Lew Hunter

Perigee Trade, 2004

One of the best books for writers, screenwriters and filmmakers alike

+ Skip class, just read this book
+ helpful, practical and inspiring
+ Lew takes you to the next level.